In the Press: PM's announcement could have happened via press release - Marlene Farrugia

The Times of Malta

The problem of sewage being used to fertilize agricultural land is more widespread than anticipated, according to an ongoing investigation by the Ombudsman's office.

The illegal practice was first reported by a farmer in Burmarrad but since then more instances have been discovered. The investigation is being carried out by two commissioners within the office, the one for health and the one for planning and the environment.

In-Nazzjon

Over 40,000 voting documents for the upcoming MEP elections have yet to be collected. The localities with the highest number of uncollected votes are St Paul's Bay, St Julians, Valletta and Marsalforn. Those who have not collected their document can do so from their local police station as from 9 May.

L-Orizzont

In an interview with this newspaper, Chairman of the Gozo Business Chamber Michael Grech said that the main barrier between Gozitan workers and their jobs - the ferry trip between Malta and Gozo - should be removed.

Grech said that the Gozitan worker is continually discriminated against by having to pay for this trip and that the ferry ride should be free by right. Grech also emphasized the need for a fixed connection between the islands, either by tunnel or by a fixed wing aircraft air strip.

The Malta Independent

MP Marlene Farrugia said that the PM's recent announcement regarding fuel prices could have been made via press release. The announcement took place in the courtyard at the Auberge de Castille, a venue typically used to make significant announcements. The MP said that people were turning away from politics, with its rhetoric and marketing ploys.