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Robert Abela justifies co-option of Oliver Scicluna amid controversy over casual election He shifted the narrative to Charles Azzopardi, calling the Nationalist Party's offer for him to join the Opposition "anti-democratic" 17 January 2021, 11:51am by Nicole Meilak Prime Minister Robert Abela tried to shut down all criticisms of the Labour Party's co-option of Oliver Scicluna during a political activity this morning, instead shifting the narrative to Charles Azzopardi and the Nationalist Party's subsequent offer to have him join the Opposition. Scicluna's co-option by the Labour Party has be...

Updated at 7:30 p.m. with co-option approval  Oliver Scicluna’s co-option to parliament on the government benches will be discussed later today by the Labour Party’s parliamentary group, Robert Abela has confirmed. The Labour leader will also bring up the co-option for discussion in the party executive. “The co-option will be discussed in the Labour parliamentary group today and the executive, although I am not obliged to do so,” Abela said when asked about the surprise move that saw former minister Gavin Gulia resign from MP just 24 hours after winning a casual election. He insisted...

71 prisoners granted parole in the last five years 

With almost 70 general election candidates already approved and more in the pipeline, the Nationalist Party’s renewal process is moving at a very fast pace, according to general secretary Francis Zammit Dimech. “We are gearing the party for the forthcoming general election where we will be presenting a refreshed image of the party, giving the electorate a wider choice and a healthy mix of people to choose from,” he said. The party’s executive committee has been steadily approving general election candidates for months. Apart from the sitting MPs, who have an automatic right to contest...

Anthony Manduca lists some of the memorable comments made in The Sunday Times of Malta in 2020. I believe the new prime minister should focus on a return to strong, solid values of social justice, equality, equity, meritocracy, inclusion and respect; values that go beyond money and greed to ensure we can regain society’s overall well-being. – Former president Marie Louise Coleiro Preca, January 12.  There is no denying that international countries are looking at the Maltese jurisdiction and saying it is high-risk. – Bank of Valletta CEO Rick Hunkin speaking in his first interview since...