Malta NewsNews on Malta continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Unemployment decreases by 562 in May- June 30, 2008 At 6,018 persons, registered unemployment in May 2008 decreased by 562 persons when compared to the same month last year, according to figures published by the National Statistics Office on Tuesday morning.http://www.topix.net/world/malta/2008/06/unemployment-decreases-by-562-in-may?fromrss=1 The future of Drydocks- June 25, 2008 Alternattiva Demokratika has been saying all along that the Malta Drydocks needed focussed and serious action - something which it seems the government left for too late in the day. AD Spokesperson on Energy, Industry and Innovation Ralph Cassar said that "In its present set up it is almost certain that the Drydocks will not be able to survive without subsidies. With 1,700 employees employed by the MLPN, the Drydocks is caught in a lose-lose position and can't compete. We believe that the...http://www.topix.net/world/malta/2008/06/the-future-of-drydocks?fromrss=1 Updated: Government to start dockyard privatisation process 12:23- June 25, 2008 The government is to start a process for the privatisation of Malta Shipyards, Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi announced today.http://www.topix.net/world/malta/2008/06/updated-government-to-start-dockyard-privatisatio... DEPARTURE TAX: AD AUGURS EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT PETITIONS' COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS IMMEDIATE LIFTING- June 21, 2008 On Wednesday 18th June, the European Parliament Petitions' Committee will be dealing with five complaints lodged separately by two Maltese nationals, an Irishman, a Dutchman and the the Federated Association of Travel and Tourism Agents (FATTA), on the Commission's delay in acting on a complaint against the Maltese departure tax. Arnold Cassola, Alternattiva Demokratika - The Green Party Chairperson, augurs that the European Parliament Petitions' Committee, which includes Maltese MEP Simon...http://www.topix.net/world/malta/2008/06/departure-tax-ad-augurs-european-parliament-petit... RENT REFORM. Will it ever materialise- June 19, 2008 ALTERNATTIVA DEMOKRATIKA WELCOMES DALLI ANNOUNCEMENT ON RENT REFORM Alternattiva Demokratika - the Green party welcomes the announcement in parliament today by Minister John Dalli that a White Paper on rent law reform will be published by the end of the month. Alternattiva Demokratika Chairperson Prof. Arnold Cassola said: "AD has been insisting on the issue pf rent reform for years now. The fact that there are over 50,000 empty dwellings in our country have led to spiralling costs when it...http://www.topix.net/world/malta/2008/06/rent-reform-will-it-ever-materialise?fromrss=1 ALTERNATTIVA DEMOKRATIKA WELCOMES STOP TO PURSE SEINE FISHING- June 19, 2008 Alternattiva Demokratika welcomes the stop to purse seine fishing imposed by the European Commission. In fact, as from midnight last night, no purse seiner from any EU Member State except Spain can fish for bluefin tuna, and the Spanish fleet will have to stop on 23 June. Vessels using other gear can still fish, but the purse seine fleet is the most destructive one. AD spokesperson for sustainable development Carmel Cacopardo said: "This is good news for bona fide Maltese fishermen since...http://www.topix.net/world/malta/2008/06/alternattiva-demokratika-welcomes-stop-to-purse-s... Six restored cannon added t...- June 18, 2008 The restored cannon at the Saluting Battery at the Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta, yesterday.http://www.topix.net/world/malta/2008/06/six-restored-cannon-added-t?fromrss=1 Prof. Arnold Cassola new leader of the Malta Green Party- June 15, 2008 Alternattiva Demokratika - The Green Party held an Extraordinary General Meeting, called by the party Executive to discuss the general election results and to elect a new executive committee following the resignation of the whole party Executive. After a short presentation by Carmel Cacopardo highlighting the most important points in the report commissioned by AD, an open discussion was held during which party members aired their views about the way forward for the party. Some members...http://www.topix.net/world/malta/2008/06/prof-arnold-cassola-new-leader-of-the-malta-green... The Green Party's reaction to Irish Referendum results- June 15, 2008 Alternattiva Demokratika respects the will of the Irish people, who have rejected the Lisbon Treaty in a national referendum. It is a big pity, however, that the Charter of Fundamental rights has been rejected. This will be a great loss for all EU Citizens. Alternattiva Demokratika believes that the right method for the approval of this Treaty should have been a European wide referendum requiring a double majority of states and peoples, as was suggested by the European Greens years ago. ...http://www.topix.net/world/malta/2008/06/the-green-partys-reaction-to-irish-referendum-res... Working time directive: open to abuse- June 15, 2008 In a statement to the press AD spokesperson on Energy, Industry and Innovation Ralph Cassar said that the agreement of EU Ministers on the working time directive, contrary to claims by the social partners, put employees and workers, especially those working in industry, at a disadvantage and opens the way to abuse. On the one hand, Alternattiva Demokratika is satisfied that this agreement provides for the fact that as from now onwards salaries, holidays and maternity leave are to be the same...http://www.topix.net/world/malta/2008/06/working-time-directive-open-to-abuse?fromrss=1 |