What the Sunday papers say...

The aftermath of the migrants' tragedy off Lampedusa rules the headlines this Sunday as all local newspapers lead with stories related to the fatal tragedy.

MaltaToday leads with a photo showing the peaceful expression of a drowned Syrian toddler who was brought ashore on AFM patrol vessel P61, together with over 140 migrants rescued off Lampedusa. The MT Survey shows Marie Louise Coleiro as the most popular minister and stated that the Prime Minister currently leads the Opposition Leader by 16 points. The front page also reveals how the names of those who buy Maltese citizenship will not be revealed. MT warns patients against cancer misdiagnosis after mourned TV presenter Nirvana Azzopardi's consultant initially ignored what turned out to be most aggressive of breast cancer types.

Sunday newspaper Illum also leads with a story discussing the Lampedusa tragedy, saying the world has its eyes on Malta as the island demands action in lieu of words and promises. Empty promises also feature on the paper's back page, as a mother of two remains homeless despite various pre-election pledges.

The Malta Independent on Sunday says AFM's quick thinking saved numerous lives recovering five bodies and rescuing hundreds of migrants. The paper reads investors can acquire citizenship without setting foot in Malta as the Government promises most rigorous due diligence process in the world.

It-Torca describes the re-entry in port of AFM patrol vessel P61 with 143 migrants and four dead bodies onboard. Henley and Partners are trusted with reviewing the applications for Maltese citizenship as the consortium, which will run the gas powered power station, will be chosen this week.

The Sunday newspaper kullhadd, describes the Mediterranean Sea as the sea of death and hope. Allegations that Norman Vella is trying to exert influence on the PN Administration to accept his candidature for the European Parliament.

The Nationalist party's newspaper Il-Mument is the only local paper not leading with the Lampedusa tragedy, choosing instead to promote a competition for €1000 in cash for its readers.  The front page also carries a report claiming over five years Muscat's cabinet would have cost taxpayers €100 million. The paper also reads that the government has kept silent about who paid for the Qatar trip of Indian consultant Shiv Nair.