What the Sunday papers say…

MaltaToday says police investigations are seeking proof that former Gozo minister Giovanna Debono was aware that her husband was carrying out private works on the ministerial budget, for constituents. 

In another story, the newspaper reports that human traffickers are advertising ‘trips’ to Italy on Facebook, with smugglers posting online adverts publicising contact details, prices and schedules to attract more migrants. On the backpage, the newspaper reveals that Lou Bondì has been contracted with giving public speaking and presentation skills to employees of the Malta Tourism Authority for €6,250.

Sunday newspaper Illum reports that Simon Busuttil has warned PN Whip David Agius not to use underhand tactics to replace Chris Said as the party’s general secretary. In another story, the newspaper reveals that the Vatican is considering issuing visas for migrants. 

The Sunday Times of Malta reports that four new cases of clerical abuse which surfaced after Archbishop Charles Scicluna took over are being investigated, while in another story it says that Fort San Leonardo will be restored at the taxpayers’ expense and not as part of the new university.

The Malta Independent on Sunday says the FBI and the Maltese police have been asked to investigate two companies linked to John Dalli by a group of American investors who say they were swindled out of their money.

It-Torca says two policemen suffered abuse and were assaulted by a motorist whom they stopped near Mgarr last weekend. The police were then accused of using excessive force and of assaulting the motorist, and are currently being investigated

PN news organ il-mument says Gozo Minister Anton Refalo is being investigated by the police about works that were allegedly carried out in private properties by government workers.

Kullhadd says David Casa is the front runner for PN general secretary, with the newspaper saying that if Casa were to be chosen, it would continue to weaken the power of PN deputy leader Mario de Marco.