Eyes on MLP executive meeting
By Kurt Sansone
The Labour Party executive meets this evening to decide on the timeframe for the general conference, which is likely to be held on 22 May. The executive is also expected to discuss the leadership issue after Alfred Sant’s public declaration that he does not intend contesting the post of leader. READ MORE >>

Health authorities close in on SARS contingency plan
By Matthew Vella
Maltese health authorities have outlined their prevention plans for the international outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, in the wake of a death toll escalating to 217. READ MORE >>

Strong GDP growth expected this year - CBM
Following last year’s one per cent growth in gross domestic product, the Central Bank of Malta has forecast this year’s GDP growth at between 3.1 and 3.7 per cent.. READ MORE >>