Activists put up banners reminding country of Daphne Caruana Galizia on her birthday

Activists from Rezistenza have put up banners reminding the country of Daphne Caruana Galizia on what would have been her 54th birthday.

The banners were put up at Sliema and Bidnija.

Caruana Galizia was killed in a car bomb on 16 October 2017.

“On the occasion of Daphne Caruana Galizia’s birthday, we feel indebted to her. Her assassination followed decades of demonization. Nevertheless, she fearlessly exposed corruption. We are determined to achieve truth and justice. We shall never surrender,” the activists said in a tweet.

In a statement,Rezistenza said the “perfect” environment was created to assassinate Daphne Caruana Galizia, after decades of demonization.

“Numerous politicians, broadcasters and political commentators worked hard to label her as a ‘witch’, thus contributing to a complete dehumanisation process.

“Despite all of this, she fought corruption and abuse of power without fear. On the occasion to mark what would have been her 54th birthday, we feel the need to remind Malta that it is greatly indebted to Daphne Caruana Galizia herself and to her family.”

The country is currently “witnessing glimpses of fascist ideas, impunity has become the rule, politicians frequently use their powers to dehumanise those who do not agree with them, those who speak up against corruption become akin to committing treason,” the activists said.

“We are convinced that such instances confirm what has long been perceived: Daphne was eliminated because she exposed the truth. When one slanders you, you can seek remedy

Former PN Deputy Leader and current MP Mario de Marco was the representative of the consortium who was given a €274 million payment to oversee a 500-bed extension at the St Vincent de Paul Residence.

In a statement, the Labour Party told PN Leader Adrian Delia, who called on the Auditor General to investigate the payment, that if he would like "more information" about the project, all he

Police have found that a man, who already stands accused of the kidnapping and injury of another person, was hosting other people within a garage.

Yesterday, a court heard how several individuals were found to be living inside the garage of residence of Renald Baldacchino, located on Triq il-Mejjilla in Qormi.

Baldacchino, aged 38, was refused bail after pleading not through court. However, when one says the truth about you, you cannot seek remedy through the judicial system. This

had to was ask de Marco, who represented the consortium when a rival bidder contested the award of the public-private partnership to a consortium composed of James Caterers and Malta Healthcare - a subsidiary of SeaBank DB Group.

The PL went on to say that the PN had failed to mention a number of facts including de Marco's involvement with the consortium and that Delia had been given the

guilty to arresting, slightly injuring and threatening Pierre Sammut in the aforementioned garage. He was also charged with the possession of stolen items and complicity in an aggravated theft.

Lawyer Noel Bianco, who was representing the accused, requested bail, arguing that Baldacchino, who collaborated with officers, was merely looking out for those who were in need, given leaves us with just one question to ask: Who is gaining from Daphne Caruana Galizia's elimination?”

information directly in a meeting with the investors.

It reiterated that the payment went through stipulated procurement procedure, as outlined in a previous statement, "unlike the previous administration, who used to order extensions directly from the cabinet."

It should be noted that the payment had been listed as a direct order in the government gazette.

the growing rents prices on the island.

The prosecution, who was represented by Inspectors Shaun Friggieri and Roderick Agius, objected given that the accused was already on bail on separate charges issued five months ago.

The court, presided by magistrate Audrey Demicoli, sided with the prosecution and rejected the bail request.

early hours of yesterday morning.

The validity of the arrest was not contested by legal aid Dustin Camilleri, who still reserved the right to request bail at a later stage.

The court was presided by magistrate Audrey Demicoli. The prosecution was represented by Inspector Elliott Magro.