What the Sunday papers say…

MaltaToday’s survey reveals that the No camp holds a seven-point lead over supporters of the Yes camp. 17% of respondents remain undecided, with female voters and Labour voters tend to be more undecided that male and Nationalist voters. In another story, the newspaper reports how on Saturday, the Electoral Commissioner suspended a total of 10 assistant commissioners in two separate incidents, that sparked off fears of illegal electoral practices.

The newspaper also reads how a €363 million claim brought against Bank of Valletta in an Italian courts, is just the top of the iceberg of the massive fraud that has taken place in southern Italy, where over 13,000 bondholders have had their savings wiped out. 

Sunday newspaper Illum reports that 1,262 cast their vote for the spring hunting referendum at an earlier date – 300 more than for the divorce referendum while in another story, the newspaper reveals initial plans of a building housing a church, a mosque and a synagogue in Gozo.

On the backpage, the newspaper quotes parliamentary secretary for health Chris Said in stating that it is unacceptable for young and adult mental health patients to be treated together.

The Sunday Times of Malta reports that public car parks are fertile grounds for criminals while in another story the newspaper reports that taxpayers forked out around €750,000 to subsidise the spring hunting seasons since 2013.

The Malta Independent on Sunday says voters are losing trust in Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and Opposition leader Simon Busuttil, with 31% of survey respondents trusting neither.

It-Torca says Chinese tourists will be encouraged to come to Malta as the teaching of the Chinese language increases, while in another story, the newspaper reports that a copy of a simplified version of the constitution will be sent to each family.

PN news organ il-mument quotes Simon Busutill in stating that the Nationalist Party will make practical change in people’s lives both at local and national level.

Kullhadd says the Labour government kept its promise to reduce utility tariffs for businesses.