Morning Briefing
Chamber suspects architects over Miriam Pace building collapse
The Chamber of Architects has suspended the warrants of architects Roderick Camilleri and Anthony Mangion over Miriam Pace’s fatal building collapse. Camilleri, responsible for the adjacent construction site, received a 2-year, 4-month suspension for negligent risk assessments. Mangion, the site’s technical officer, was suspended for 14 months for failing in his duties. Despite their previously clean records, the decision comes five years after Pace’s death. Their lawyer, Arthur Azzopardi, confirmed both are appealing, keeping their warrants active until a court ruling. (Times of Malta)
Former MP fined for filming in Court
Former Nationalist MP and lawyer Jason Azzopardi was fined €1,000 for illegally filming Prime Minister Robert Abela and Justice Minister Jonathan Attard inside Valletta’s law courts. Magistrate Monica Vella issued the ruling on Friday after a NET News video showed Abela and Attard conversing in court corridors on December 2. Filming in court premises is strictly prohibited without authorization. Following a complaint from the court services agency, Azzopardi was charged and appeared in court on December 9. (The Malta Independent)
Over 1,000 Job Vacancies in Health and Active Ageing Sector
The health and active ageing sector is facing a critical shortage of workers, particularly nurses, with over 1,000 positions currently vacant across various professions. Maureen Mahoney, Director General of Human Resources at the Ministry for Health and Active Ageing, emphasized the ongoing demand for skilled professionals, stating that vacancies are consistently available in the sector. To address this issue, a career fair was held in Gozo, welcoming students and parents to explore the diverse career opportunities in healthcare. TVMnews also spoke to industry professionals who shared insights on why they find their work fulfilling and rewarding. (TVM)