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Finance Minister Edward Scicluna held a meeting with Deputy Assistant Secretary Kathleen Doherty, from the U.S. Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs on Friday May 17, 2013. Ms Doherty was...Read More >>
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Updated: Simon Busuttil sworn in as Opposition Leader
Date: Mon, 05/13/2013 - 17:20
The newly elected leader of the Nationalist Party, Simon Busuttil, has been sworn in as Leader of the Opposition at the President's Palace in Valletta. Dr Busuttil said after being sworn in that he will announce his shadow cabinet of Ministers tomorrow. Dr Busuttil... -
Nominations of PN deputy leader open today, close tomorrow
Date: Mon, 05/13/2013 - 08:00
Nominations for the election of two PN deputy leaders open today and close tomorrow ahead of elections scheduled for May 25. The Nationalist Party general council yesterday approved a proposal moved by newly elected PN leader, Simon Busuttil, to have two deputy leaders. -
PN expected to approve two deputy leaders proposal today
Date: Sun, 05/12/2013 - 09:13
The general council of the Nationalist Party is today expected to approve a change in the party’s statute through which two deputy leaders will be elected for the first time instead of the statutory one until now. -
MZPN back up PN’s change in statute
Date: Sat, 05/11/2013 - 11:32
The Nationalist Youth Party Movement (MZPN) are backing up the decision taken by the PN to have two Deputy Leaders, one responsible for Party matters and one responsible for Parliamentary matters. The MZPN feel that this decision will allow for more people to be able... -
AD against discrimination towards EU Nationals
Date: Sat, 05/11/2013 - 10:46
AD supports discriminated foreign EU nationals resident in Malta who are being discriminated against and is asking entities such as Go plc, the Water Services Corporation and Enemalta if the deposits paid by non-Maltese EU citizens to these companies prior to 2004 have... -
PN secretary general role will remain
Date: Sat, 05/11/2013 - 08:09
The PN will have to deputy leaders to ease the workload on the secretary general newly elected leader Simon Busuttil explained. Dr Busuttil also confirmed that the post of secretary general will not be abolished. “The posts of deputy leaders and secretary general... -
First official visit at MITA for Edward Zammit Lewis
Date: Thu, 05/09/2013 - 16:00
Parliamentary Secretary for Competitiveness and Economic Growth, Edward Zammit Lewis, had his first official visit at MITA where he praised the services offered by MITA and their dedication towards the Secretariat Call Centre and VIP Support. Mr Zammit Lewis said “We... -
Excessive pruning must stop - Government
Date: Thu, 05/09/2013 - 13:32
The Ministry for Sustainable Development, the Environment and Climate Change stated that it knows about the excessive pruning of trees as opposed to what has been stated by the Nationalist Party in the media. The Ministry believes that this treatment on trees should... -
Gonzi calls for loyalty to help Simon Busuttil
Date: Wed, 05/08/2013 - 21:46
Dr Lawrence Gonzi this evening addressed the Nationalist Party for the last time as leader before the extraordinary council confirmed Simon Busuttil as the new leader of the party. In his concluding address as leader of the Nationalist Party, Dr Lawrence Gonzi, said... -
Labour congratulates Simon Busuttil
Date: Wed, 05/08/2013 - 21:00
The Labour Party this evening congratulated Simon Busuttil who was elected leader of the Nationalist Party. Labour said that Dr Busuttil should ensure that the old way of doing politics, that of us and them, is eradicated and embark on politics of maturity and...
