The week at a glance - August 12, 2018

Ferris sticks to his testimony

The police on Wednesday questioned Jonathan Ferris on his Egrant inquiry testimony for three hours, with his lawyer Kris Busietta (left) telling journalists the former FIAU manager had stuck to what he already told the magistrate. Asked if any charges would be brought against his client, Dr Busietta said such questions should be directed to the police.

What made the headlines

Schools, parents in the dark over free school transport: Independent and Church schools have been left in the dark by the Education Ministry over the new free school transport system expected to be introduced this September, the Times of Malta reported. The ministry did not answer questions about whether such schools should expect the scheme to be introduced at the start of the scholastic year, as promised. According to a Labour Party electoral pledge, about €10 million a year will be budgeted for such a service.

Pretty Bay has most microplastics: Birżebbuġa’s Pretty Bay has the highest concentration of microplastics of five popular sandy beaches analysed, according to ERA chairman Victor Axiaq. The quantity was up to 15 times higher than the lowest levels recorded at Għajn...