The government has begun an outreach exercise to assist businesses impacted by Storm Harry, Prime Minister Robert Abela said. “I can confirm that we are reaching out to individual businesses to evaluate what damages there were and whether those damages are covered by an insurance policy," he said. Permanent secretaries have also met to discuss a comprehensive
Malta needs to send a clear message in favour of Greenland’s sovereignty and territorial integrity as a territory of Denmark within the EU, Opposition leader Alex Borg insisted on Wednesday. He said in a social media message that attacks on Greenland’s sovereignty are unacceptable and breach fundamental principles of international relations. The Opposition's
Valletta’s iconic Ta’ Ġieżu Church was spared from “major disaster” yesterday thanks to the presence of members of the Indian community at the time and the intervention of residents, who turned up armed with buckets and spades to counter a flood caused by Storm Harry. About 15 beltin braved the foul weather, arriving from other localities to heed the
The Maksar crime gang have lost an appeal against lifetime prison sentences handed to them last year, after a jury found them guilty of being involved in two separate murders. Adrian Agius, Robert Agius, Jamie Vella, and George Degiorgio were condemned to spend the rest of their lives behind bars in June 2025, when a jury convicted them of charges
Siġġiewi residents found a ravaged Għar Lapsi on Wednesday morning, as fishermen, business owners and bathers turned up on site to assess the damage. Among them, Gilbert Borg, owner of Carmen’s Bar, found boats in the kitchen of his popular seaside restaurant, which had pushed through the wall of an adjacent boathouse. “God decided to wash away everything
A senior architect with close personal and professional ties to Gozo and Planning Minister Clint Camilleri earned more than €770,000 from a single road project in Gozo, after being awarded two direct order contracts by the ministry, according to documents released to The Shift following a prolonged legal battle. Godwin Agius, an architect from Żebbuġ,
Over the past decades, Malta had to bear the brunt of many storms but Storm Harry marks an important step forward as it shows the importance of communication. From early warnings from the Meteorological Office to the joint press conference with Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri, the Civil Protection Department, the police and the Armed Forces of
A Marsascala restaurant owner says he is facing thousands of euro in damages after Storm Harry sent construction debris and seawater crashing through his premises, damaging fridges, furniture and the electrical system. Josef Abdel Ghany is among those counting the cost of Storm Harry after gale-force winds shattered shop fronts. He described how metal
Matthew Wismayer, who set up the Schools for Africa Malta Foundation while suffering a terminal illness, passed away on Monday, leaving a trail of tributes for a man known to be an “inspiration” through his actions, values and strength. Wismayer, 53, turned his two-year battle with cancer into a positive mission to empower African communities through
People across Malta woke up to the damage caused by Storm Harry as gale-force winds continue to pound the country for a second day. Buildings and trees were damaged, with coastal areas including Marsascala, Sliema and Birżebbuġa feeling the worst effects of the storm. While many people observed the 'stay indoors' warning, some of those who ventured
