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[WATCH] Workers least to benefit from COVID-19 recovery package, UĦM boss laments

UĦM CEO Josef Vella says on Xtra that only 6% of €900 million mini-budget will end up benefitting workers directly, but GWU head Josef Bugeja defends package

[WATCH] Church needs new digital pastoral, Bishop Mario Grech says

Bishop Mario Grech says the Catholic Church needs to move with the culture of the times in order to continue serving its mission in the post-COVID-19 reality

[WATCH] Migrants being sent out to sea with Valletta on their GPS, Evarist Bartolo claims

The Foreign Minister says NGO migrant rescue ships are acting as a magnet for people smugglers to send migrants out to sea at a time when ports in the...

The Foreign Minister says NGO migrant rescue ships are...

[WATCH] Restrictions may start to be lifted in ‘coming weeks’, Health Minister says

COVID-19 infection numbers encouraging and if trend persists government may start to lift some restrictions • Chris Fearne insists public’s...

COVID-19 infection numbers encouraging and if trend...

Government should incentivise businesses not encourage unemployment benefits, shadow economy minister says

Nationalist Party MP Claudio Grech says that €800 in unemployment benefits should not be encouraged and government should instead incentivise...

Nationalist Party MP Claudio Grech says that €800 in...

[WATCH] Malta’s health and migrant reception facilities have their limit, Chris Fearne says

Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne insists the country cannot accept migrant arrivals at a time when it is battling a public health emergency caused by the...

Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne insists the country...

[WATCH] Agreement on Chief Justice is first step towards national reconciliation – Edward Zammit Lewis

Justice Minister Edward Zammit Lewis says bi-partisan agreement on appointing Judge Mark Chetcuti as Chief Justice is the first step towards national...

Justice Minister Edward Zammit Lewis says bi-partisan...

[WATCH] Edward Scicluna justifies government’s cautious approach on aid package

Country needs to have reserves since nobody knows how long the coronavirus crisis will last, Finance Minister Edward Scicluna says on TVM’s Xtra

Country needs to have reserves since nobody knows how long...

[WATCH] Government in talks to secure low interest bank finance for companies

On TVM’s Xtra, Financial Services Parliamentary Secretary Clayton Bartolo says talks are underway with Malta Development Bank to secure low interest...

On TVM’s Xtra, Financial Services Parliamentary...

[WATCH] Silvio Schembri defends coronavirus budget amid mounting criticism

On TVM’s Xtra, Economy Minister Silvio Schembri says it is important for the burden to be shared by all • Opposition MP Claudio Grech says...

On TVM’s Xtra, Economy Minister Silvio Schembri says...

[WATCH] Robert Arrigo accuses Abela of being ‘slow and weak’ in coronavirus response

Nationalist MP Robert Arrigo criticises the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, insisting that action should have been taken earlier

Nationalist MP Robert Arrigo criticises the...

[WATCH] Scales tipped in favour of developers, Graffitti activist tells politicians

The construction industry and its practices came under the spotlight on TVM’s Xtra

The construction industry and its practices came under the...

[WATCH] Busuttil: Abela can only be taken seriously when Schembri and Muscat are in court

Former Nationalist leader and outgoing MP Simon Busuttil on Egrant, his 2017 election, and new prime minister Robert Abela

Former Nationalist leader and outgoing MP Simon Busuttil on...

[WATCH] Steward must fulfil its commitments or government will take action, Chris Fearne insists

Health Minister Chris Fearne insists government will ensure it gets what it paid for from Steward Health Care, says contract negotiation is not an option

Health Minister Chris Fearne insists government will ensure...

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[WATCH] Corrupt police who assumed immunity were 'grossly mistaken', Byron Camilleri says

Shadow police minister Beppe Fenech Adami says that the 'culture of impunity' is to blame for the current crisis in the police corps

Shadow police minister Beppe Fenech Adami says that the...

[WATCH] Healthcare unions urge government to pull the plug on Steward hospitals deal

Hospitals deal is a ‘failed model’ and government should pull out of it, MAM President Martin Balzan and MUMN secretary-general Colin Galea insist

Hospitals deal is a ‘failed model’ and...

[WATCH] PN unable to get its message across clearly, Francis Zammit Dimech says

On Xtra, newly-appointed interim secretary-general Francis Zammit Dimech blames Labour’s manipulation for PN’s inability to capitalise on crisis...

On Xtra, newly-appointed interim secretary-general Francis...

Therese Comodini Cachia lays blame for PN’s polling woes at Delia’s feet

Nationalist MP Therese Comodini Cachia calls for a leader with credibility and respect

Nationalist MP Therese Comodini Cachia calls for a leader...

[WATCH] Women seen as men’s property, equality secretary says of Malta’s patriarchal ‘wound’

The fight against domestic violence is one against patriarchy, say Rosianne Cutajar and Therese Comodini Cachia

The fight against domestic violence is one against...

[WATCH] New way of appointing police chief exceeds Venice Commission criteria – Byron Camilleri

Home Affairs minister insists government’s proposed new method for appointing police commissioner goes over and above Venice Commission’s...

Home Affairs minister insists government’s proposed...