Gozo Power Returns; Fenech Defense Concludes; Employers Reject COLA Hike
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Gozo's power supply has been fully restored after widespread outages, with investigations indicating melted electricity cables in Xewkija and Comino as the cause. The disruption, which left some residents without electricity for up to 26 hours, led ADPD-The Green Party to call for the resignation of Energy Minister Miriam Dalli, and drew concern from the Gozo Tourism Association over its impact on the sector.
In a major development in the Yorgen Fenech murder trial, the defense has concluded its final submissions, leaving the jury to deliberate on a verdict. This follows previous defense arguments that sought to implicate former chief of staff Keith Schembri, as the high-profile proceedings move into their conclusive phase.
Meanwhile, economic discussions are heating up as Malta's main employer organizations have rejected a proposal for bi-annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), citing potential wage and price instability. Other news includes calls from the Chamber of Advocates for higher juror pay, safety concerns regarding fireworks factories in Gozo, and various reports on public safety and social issues.