AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCourt Verdict: Malta’s jury acquitted businessman Yorgen Fenech of masterminding Daphne Caruana Galizia’s 2017 murder, ending the case after about eight hours of deliberations; the Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation and Repubblika criticised the ruling, saying wider institutional failures and questions around corruption and impunity remain. Elder Care Access: The free Silver T transport service for people over 60 will run longer hours (until 4.30pm) and also on Saturday mornings, aiming to boost independence for seniors to reach banks, markets, health centres and councils. Healthcare Cooperation: Malta’s Ministry for Health and Active Ageing signed a memorandum with a Chinese medical team to expand elderly healthcare and community services, including free consultations and Traditional Chinese Medicine activities at 53 Active Ageing Centres. Public Health Services: The PN says STI screening appointment delays are “unacceptable,” with reports of waits up to nine months, and calls for an efficient walk-in service with extended weekend opening. Workplace Wellbeing: Aquatic Resources Malta launched a wellbeing framework focused on physical, psychological and emotional, social and professional wellbeing, with a strong emphasis on mental health and tackling bullying and harassment. Safety Incident: A Ukrainian scuba diver died after getting into difficulty during a dive off Sliema; police say a medical episode may have played a role and an inquiry is underway.
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