Mark Bajada has been revealed as the third shark investor joining the panel of the first season of Shark Tank Malta. With decades of experience in the renewable energy industry in both the domestic and commercial sectors, Bajada – who runs Bajada New Energy Ltd – represents world-leading brands locally and has been a key … Continued
Major construction developers have submitted bids for a Lands Authority sanctioned lease to take over a pristine piece of land on a Mellieħa cliff-edge for supposed ‘beekeeping’ purposes. Documents acquired by Lovin Malta shows that Paul Attard, a major shareholder in GAP, one of the country’s biggest developers, along with his wife, Lorraine, are one … Continued
The European Commission has confirmed it is seeking clarification from Malta over its upcoming travel policy for Maltese vaccine certificate holders, which diverges from recently-adopted EU rules. “We understand that Malta will be applying new measures as of 17th January regarding the validity of the vaccination certificate and we are in touch the Maltese authorities … Continued
Malta has recorded 1,144 new COVID-19 cases and 709 recoveries over the last 24 hours. Two patients, a 56-year-old woman and a 67-year-old woman, have died while positive with COVID-19. There are currently 114 patients currently in hospital, five of whom are in ITU. The total number of active cases is now 1,144, while the … Continued
Darren It-Topo Debono has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in an attempted HSBC heist in 2020 following a guilty plea. In a court sitting today, Debono was also fined €18,000 and ordered to pay €11,000 in court expenses. His admission comes just as the trial by jury for hitman-for-hire Vince … Continued
A parliamentary petition has been filed to halt plans to stop the Lands Authority from selling off a pristine piece of protected land in Mellieħa through a private lease under the guise of beekeeping, which residents say is a smokescreen for development in the area. Opposition Whip Robert Cutajar, an MP elected off the district, … Continued
Gym goers and gym owners across Malta and Gozo are puzzled by the decision to bar unvaccinated persons from entering the premises. “As gym owners, it is our duty to train both vaccinated and unvaccinated. Everyone deserves to train and we need to keep our business alive,” said Roland Sammut, a boxing coach with over … Continued
Malta intends to purchase Pfizer’s new antiviral COVID-19 pill Paxlovid once it has been completely approved by the European Medicines Agency. A spokesperson for the Health Ministry confirmed with Lovin Malta that the pill, which has been described as a “game-changer” in the fight against the virus, will be purchased through the EU Joint Procurement … Continued
Archbishop Charles Scicluna has pledged to take action against a priest who drew widespread condemnation after comparing being possessed by demons or having schizophrenia to being gay. “To all those who felt offended by those words, to the mothers, fathers and siblings of gay people who felt hurt and betrayed by the Church they love … Continued
Police have interrogated members of the Evangelist Christian group River of Love over their alleged links to Abner Aquilina, the man suspected of murdering and raping Paulina Dembska in Sliema. Pastor Gordon-John Manche’ confirmed with Times of Malta that “we always cooperate with police” when questioned about the interrogation. However, he reiterated his community’s stance … Continued