Jose Herrera said : “We wanted to find a way to celebrate this day, a day which is celebrated all around the world. In Malta we will be celebrating it a bit differently, in the comfort of our homes with our family,”

MaltaToday Monday, December 14, 2020 6:12:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “We wanted to find a way to celebrate this day, a day which is celebrated all around the world. In Malta we will be celebrating it a bit differently, in the comfort of our homes with our family,”

timesofmalta Monday, December 14, 2020 5:19:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera noted : “The adjustment being announced today is another significant step taken for a more sustainable and viable future of the industry”

MaltaIndipendent Monday, December 14, 2020 7:50:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera concluded : "With this initiative, we want to achieve more economic growth through culture; development of new cultural networks; more cohesion in the community, as well as more innovation, creativity and quality and sustainable programmes,"

MaltaIndipendent Monday, December 14, 2020 7:50:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera noted : “The adjustment being announced today is another significant step taken for a more sustainable and viable future of the industry”

timesofmalta Friday, December 11, 2020 9:54:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “With this initiative, we want to achieve more economic growth through culture; development of new cultural networks; more cohesion in the community, as well as more innovation, creativity and quality and sustainable programmes,”

timesofmalta Thursday, December 10, 2020 8:14:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Events such as the inauguration of this square show a continuity between the government’s ideas for urban enhancement, the efforts of the regional and local councils, and people’s need for open spaces,”

timesofmalta Friday, December 4, 2020 11:31:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Each individual has the responsibility to take care of their environment and management of waste. Local government takes a huge responsibility in the management of waste and also provides sites for waste,”

MaltaIndipendent Sunday, November 22, 2020 2:10:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera stated : "We also hope to introduce a similar scheme next year, along with an incremental increase over the last few years,"

timesofmalta Tuesday, November 17, 2020 8:01:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “The smells were like something was dying,”

nytimes Wednesday, November 4, 2020 6:57:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “The smells were like something was dying,”

nytimes Saturday, October 31, 2020 8:48:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “This measure will lead to a higher quality in the service provided, including activities and initiatives, as well as leading to more effective communication and coordination between the regional councils, the local councils and the Local Government Division,”

gozonews Friday, October 23, 2020 5:47:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera testified : “In the case in question, good or bad, there was no prerogative to vote without parliamentary discipline. I could have chosen to vote against and resign. But I felt that by resigning I would lose my voice and I felt that it was more appropriate to have this capability. You can positively influence government from this position. This had happened in the past,”

MaltaToday Wednesday, October 7, 2020 6:39:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera replied : “There was scope for punishment. In the last weeks and months of last year, things didn't remain mere conjecture but evidence emerged. Evidence isn't guilt, it is something which leads to the finding of guilt. After that episode things which were once conjecture became evidence which could be used against certain people,”

MaltaToday Wednesday, October 7, 2020 6:39:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “On a personal level, I would work well with him [Muscat]... but the fact that he didn't fire Konrad Mizzi and Keith Schembri when he should have, was a grave error,”

MaltaToday Wednesday, October 7, 2020 6:39:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera : "Our system is a parliamentary one. This does not mean that there aren’t persons close to the prime minister,"

timesofmalta Wednesday, October 7, 2020 4:01:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “There are some artefacts that are important to Maltese natural heritage and which ended up abroad and deserve to be retrieved,”

WashingtonPost Tuesday, September 29, 2020 10:57:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “There are some artifacts that are important to Maltese natural heritage and which ended up abroad and deserve to be retrieved,”

WashingtonPost Tuesday, September 29, 2020 7:41:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera told : “There are some artifacts that are important to Maltese natural heritage and which ended up abroad and deserve to be retrieved,”

ibtimes Monday, September 28, 2020 10:40:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera told : "There are some artefacts that are important to Maltese natural heritage and which ended up abroad and deserve to be retrieved,"

news-yahoo Monday, September 28, 2020 8:25:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera afirmou : “Existem alguns artefatos que são importantes para o patrimônio natural maltês e que acabaram no exterior e merecem ser recuperados”

extra Monday, September 28, 2020 6:53:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera told : "There are some artefacts that are important to Maltese natural heritage and which ended up abroad and deserve to be retrieved,"

khaleejtimes Monday, September 28, 2020 1:53:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “There are some artifacts that are important to Maltese natural heritage and which ended up abroad and deserve to be retrieved,” “We rightly give a lot of attention to historical and artistic artifacts. However, it is not always the case with our natural history. I am determined to direct a change in this attitude”

timesofmalta Monday, September 28, 2020 11:20:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera concluded ( about Association ) : “These schemes that are being announced today are moving forward in synergy with other initiatives, including the slow streets initiative spearheaded by the Association of Local Councils with the full support of the government. It is with this synergy that we can achieve the main goal of offering a better quality of life,”

gozonews Wednesday, September 23, 2020 7:39:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera told : “For me, land reclamation is no longer the elephant in the room in the coming weeks the document will be presented to Cabinet,”

MaltaToday Thursday, August 13, 2020 10:17:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera explained : “However, this is not enough to sustain the industry, which is why we cannot simply close everything down again as this will lead to colossal damage,”

MaltaIndipendent Thursday, August 6, 2020 10:22:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera explained : “In Malta, we have archives and documents spread all over the island, which can make it difficult to research. As a ministry we have an idea to invest in a large sum in one place for a building which will hold all the archives in one area, just like in other countries,”

MaltaIndipendent Thursday, August 6, 2020 10:22:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Catholicism gives us identity not only ethically and morally, but is a part of our heritage identity in a big way as well. It is integral that we help the Church in preserving our collective heritage,”

timesofmalta Thursday, July 23, 2020 2:41:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “This concert will be the first major event in Valletta after the pandemic, an opportunity for people to start enjoying social life as we know it once again in our Capital City”

bay Wednesday, July 15, 2020 8:14:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “I am aware of the situation and I inform you that the updated guidelines are being finalised and will be submitted shortly”

timesofmalta Thursday, July 9, 2020 3:01:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera told : “Heritage Malta is ending up with a shortfall of €400,000 per month but the finance ministry has agreed to increase its financial allocation,”

timesofmalta Thursday, June 25, 2020 1:57:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “We could have an online platform whereby the viewer would savour part of the cultural assets showcased in museums but have the opportunity to delve deeper into the subject against a fee,”

timesofmalta Thursday, June 25, 2020 1:57:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera stated : "I am pleased to note that, following a joint effort between the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage and Infrastructure Malta, a tomb from the Punic era has been preserved. It is important to strike a balance between our infrastructural needs and our heritage and environmental needs,"

MaltaIndipendent Thursday, June 25, 2020 12:10:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera stated : “I am pleased to note that, following a joint effort between the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage and Infrastructure Malta, a tomb from the Punic era has been preserved. It is important to strike a balance between our infrastructural needs and our heritage and environmental needs,”

bay Wednesday, June 24, 2020 2:09:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “I am satisfied that the people of Gozo and Malta and the tourists who visit will finally have an opportunity to appreciate Gozo’s robust heritage,”

timesofmalta Tuesday, June 23, 2020 10:06:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Destroying monuments will in no way alter history”

MaltaIndipendent Sunday, June 21, 2020 8:26:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera says : “I just want to close my eyes and wake up in my big house in Venezuela, where I have my mother, father and siblings,”

havanatimes Thursday, June 18, 2020 4:34:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera says : “I was doing well working in warehouses, construction sites and a telephone shop,”

havanatimes Thursday, June 18, 2020 4:34:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “I completely disagree with those calling for the dismantling of monuments erected when Malta was under foreign rule,”

timesofmalta Wednesday, June 17, 2020 10:23:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera stated : “Our aim is to enable more citizens to effectively move through our cities and towns in a secure manner. We want our community to feel safe walking around our city cores, use more public transport and use greener and healthier options as modes of transport such as bicycles”

bay Wednesday, June 17, 2020 5:03:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Most of the time we tend to see graffiti as something intrusive, akin to vandalism, but Heritage Malta has recently focused on giving it more importance because some of it is truly unique because it reflects the lives people were living at the time,”

timesofmalta Wednesday, June 10, 2020 8:15:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera stated : “it is a pleasure for us to once again be having this unique show staged across the Grand Harbour, an event that has now become synonymous among summer activities in our capital city. We will be broadcasting this event live on television so that we can entertain the Maltese and Gozitan public, even during these unprecedented times”

MaltaIndipendent Sunday, June 7, 2020 4:59:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera stated : “This majestic villa in Gwardaman ġ a is proof that this government truly believes in adding more value and unique experiences to our national heritage,”

bay Friday, June 5, 2020 8:20:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "Yes, the royal family were involved throughout the discussions and yes it would be a pleasure to have a representative of the Monarchy over, once the restoration works are finalised," “At the moment we are focusing on the restoration works and any possibilities will be discussed through diplomatic channels,”

timesofmalta Friday, June 5, 2020 7:39:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “We are here to deliver a message of courage and positivity”

timesofmalta Sunday, May 10, 2020 11:00:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "While during these unprecidented times it is difficult to organize mass activities, Festivals Malta still managed to organize a varied and interesting program of initiatives to the general public,"

MaltaIndipendent Saturday, May 9, 2020 11:43:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “While during these unprecedented times it is difficult to organize mass activities, Festivals Malta still managed to organise a varied and interesting program of initiatives to the general public,”

bay Thursday, May 7, 2020 1:30:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “While during these unprecedented times it is difficult to organise mass activities, Festivals Malta still managed to organise a varied and interesting program of initiatives to the general public,”

timesofmalta Thursday, May 7, 2020 12:40:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “We should be ashamed if a day comes when our papers no longer exist,”

MaltaToday Wednesday, May 6, 2020 10:50:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “We should be ashamed if the day comes when some of our papers, including one which has been around for decades, no longer exist. This would result in a terrible democratic deficit,”

timesofmalta Wednesday, May 6, 2020 9:31:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Social media is not professional media. It must co-exist and not replace traditional media. Journalists are bound by a code of ethics and strive to avoid disseminating fake news,”

timesofmalta Wednesday, May 6, 2020 9:31:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Before we had reporters, but now we have investigative journalists. This is testament to the strides made by the media in Malta,”

timesofmalta Wednesday, May 6, 2020 9:31:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “today we are here to deliver a message of courage and positivity”

gozonews Saturday, May 2, 2020 5:58:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "We wanted to breathe new life into the narrative which surrounds the Maltese cultural heritage," "At the same time, these productions will also attract new tourists to our country"

MaltaIndipendent Saturday, April 25, 2020 9:59:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “As a Ministry we already have several entities that are strongly supporting the cultural and creative sectors”

MaltaIndipendent Saturday, April 25, 2020 9:59:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera stated ( about Carmelo Abela ) : “I am also pleased that together with my colleague Carmelo Abela we are collaborating together to continue to deliver in these times and in the future cultural projects also on the public broadcasting PBS”

MaltaIndipendent Saturday, April 25, 2020 9:59:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera remarked : “In a time where we are all facing an unprecedented reality, we must all come together and rise to the occasion as a united front. This call will be the third bold initiative we are taking after the government earlier announced the COVID Wage Supplement, Teatru Malta launched the Theatre Depożit scheme and now through the Arts Council we are investing €75,000 through this call of the Malta Arts Fund,”

MaltaIndipendent Friday, April 17, 2020 8:53:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera remarked : "Heritage Malta has over the past years successfully managed to transform its position from being an operator of heritage sites and museums to actively focusing on delivering an exceptional heritage experience to its visitors"

MaltaIndipendent Friday, April 10, 2020 1:26:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Once this process is done, the privately owned land will not be affected. It is difficult to find territory which does not include private land and therefore if we are too rigid, the law can become a dead letter,”

timesofmalta Thursday, April 9, 2020 12:16:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera remarked : “Heritage Malta has over the past years successfully managed to transform its position from being an operator of heritage sites and museums to actively focusing on delivering an exceptional heritage experience to its visitors”

timesofmalta Tuesday, April 7, 2020 8:58:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera stated : “Until the day when we can re-open our doors arrives, we are doing our best to still ensure access to our national heritage,”

gozonews Tuesday, April 7, 2020 1:11:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “This is a particularly difficult time for people working in the cultural sector and theatre. However, we will be taking theatre to the people anyway, even though not through the usual sites,”

timesofmalta Friday, March 27, 2020 5:20:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "I don't know what's going to happen to us,"

news-yahoo Thursday, March 19, 2020 12:44:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “I don’t know what’s going to happen to us,”

dailytimesPK Wednesday, March 18, 2020 11:02:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "I don't know what's going to happen to us,"

trust Wednesday, March 18, 2020 6:38:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “I have given direction to all entities within my ministry to refrain from cooperating with this foundation,”

timesofmalta Sunday, March 15, 2020 12:15:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “If I was satisfied, I would have said so,”

timesofmalta Sunday, March 15, 2020 12:15:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera told : “This is one of the few negative impacts that it had. The positive is that the value of the property in Valletta was enhanced and Valletta became more prestigious personally I prefer that Valletta becomes more prestigious, more socially active and more economically active. Valletta is not Mdina. Valletta needs to be the economic centre of the country,”

MaltaToday Friday, February 28, 2020 2:51:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera expressed : "We are living in a time where the arts are given extreme importance in our society,"

MaltaIndipendent Tuesday, February 25, 2020 2:41:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “We receive around 10,000 applications per year,”

MaltaIndipendent Tuesday, February 25, 2020 2:41:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera explained : “I am not happy with how things have been going for the past few years,”

MaltaIndipendent Tuesday, February 25, 2020 2:41:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “If a student at a church school is caught dealing drugs, we shouldn’t perceive the archbishop as a drug dealer just because he is the head of the institution There is always a limit, and we shouldn’t tread maliciously on others,”

MaltaToday Thursday, February 6, 2020 10:40:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera declared : “I truly believe that, in collaboration with NGOs which, like Heritage Malta, have the interests of our national heritage at heart,”

MaltaIndipendent Tuesday, February 4, 2020 12:44:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera declared : “I truly believe that, in collaboration with NGOs which, like Heritage Malta, have the interests of our national heritage at heart,”

gozonews Friday, January 31, 2020 6:20:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “If a student at a church school is caught dealing drugs, we shouldn’t perceive the Archbishop as a drug dealer just because he is the head of the institution There is always a limit, and we shouldn’t tread maliciously on others,”

MaltaToday Friday, January 24, 2020 6:18:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said ( about Commission ) : “I do it to keep letting people know that the Human Rights Commission exists,”

southernminn Tuesday, January 21, 2020 3:19:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera explica : "A gente só escuta produtor querendo comprar, mas cadê, não tem hoje no mercado. Na verdade a reposição ficou difícil"

g1-globo Sunday, November 24, 2019 4:32:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera replied : “No, I don’t have €700 million. I wish I had because I would use them”

MaltaToday Thursday, November 14, 2019 1:38:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "My colleague is talking about sulphur emission control areas here, which is an initiative being pushed by the Italian environment minister. My believe is that if we are to adopt this initiative, the entire Mediterranean has to do so as well, otherwise, if we're on our own, ships will port elsewhere and our economy takes a hit. We don't want to destroy the economy,"

MaltaToday Friday, October 25, 2019 9:11:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera says : “simply making a declaration is not enough”

timesofmalta Sunday, October 20, 2019 8:39:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera told : “With all due respect to my colleagues in Opposition, their behaviour in the last years wasn’t exactly cordial but was rather confrontational. If you go ahead with confrontational politics persistently and if you criticise the person and not the subject persistently, if you use social media to place individuals in a tight corner and you criticise them incessantly and capriciously, you are contributing to an affront,”

MaltaToday Friday, October 18, 2019 5:34:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said ( about Jason Azzopardi ) : “With all due respect to my friend and colleague Jason Azzopardi, his methodology as a parliamentarian translates into that reaction. You get what you ask for,”

MaltaToday Friday, October 18, 2019 5:34:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said ( about Jason Azzopardi ) : “We are agreeing with Jason and there’s nothing wrong with reaffirming our position. What disappoints me is that they will vote against our amendments even though they are saying what we’re saying. I don’t think they should have any qualms with Professor Borg,”

MaltaToday Friday, October 18, 2019 5:34:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “In other words, I am saying I agree with Azzopardi and the Opposition that the Parliament should re-affirm what is already part of the 2015 law, that there is a climate change emergency. We are not climate change deniers and there is an emergency in the world. We will put a programme into action, as it is not enough to affirm,”

MaltaToday Thursday, October 17, 2019 9:30:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “It was time for me to take drastic and radical measures,”

timesofmalta Tuesday, October 8, 2019 9:58:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "without a doubt the most crucial environmental elements that we are and need to continue investing more resources in,"

MaltaIndipendent Thursday, October 3, 2019 1:47:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “With over 60% of Malta’s pharmacies participating, depositing medicinal waste at local pharmacies is a convenient solution which aims to encourage people to do the right thing. It is an effort that benefits everyone and goes a long way to making the waste management process easier, more efficient and less detrimental to the environment,”

gozonews Tuesday, October 1, 2019 1:21:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "Heartbroken, man. It's a brother. Because I imagine myself. I put myself out on the streets and I think about my family. That could be me. He has a family, too, and he didn't come home,"

click2houston Tuesday, October 1, 2019 6:45:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera told : "Don't tell me you are against land reclamation because you have a sea view that will be lost,"

MaltaIndipendent Thursday, September 26, 2019 12:23:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “The priority is quality of life,”

MaltaToday Saturday, September 21, 2019 3:32:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “The responsibility for the disposal of any waste is of the operator. There exists the producer- pays principle in Malta that concept is finally coming in in manufacturing and industry or through the bottle refund scheme for instance but there are those who say, ironically, that contractors are not responsible for what they generate this is a fallacy. They are responsible”

MaltaIndipendent Thursday, September 19, 2019 10:36:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera told : “For me, land reclamation is no longer the elephant in the room in the coming weeks the document will be presented to Cabinet,”

MaltaToday Monday, September 16, 2019 3:52:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera added : “If the country decides to go for land reclamation, because nothing is cast in stone, the environmental aspect will be prioritised but such a project will also have to have an economic and commercial dimension,”

MaltaToday Monday, September 16, 2019 3:52:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “It is necessary that the construction sector recognises that it should be the one responsible for this material, within the context of a free market. This will ensure that this material will no longer be considered as waste but a resource,”

MaltaToday Wednesday, September 4, 2019 9:29:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "This phase is a very critical one for our country, a step that clearly reflects the government's ambition and determination to guarantee that everyone enjoys a better quality of life,"

MaltaToday Sunday, September 1, 2019 12:11:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “When I hear of these incidents, they hurt me. It is one of the worst acts of criminality to shoot a protected species... I do not sleep at night when I hear of these incidents,”

MaltaToday Friday, August 23, 2019 2:17:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “While it is not the best time in terms of water and climate conditions, sometimes you don’t have an option, if infrastructural works are being carried out and require uprooting and transplantation. You can’t always wait for the perfect timing the government has committed itself to put in an extra effort until the rainier season arrives,”

MaltaToday Friday, August 23, 2019 2:17:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "I think we were considerably successful in the negotiations with the Infrastructure Ministry, in that we reduced by more than half the number of trees which need to be uprooted, and we laid out obligations to plant a considerable number of trees,"

MaltaToday Thursday, July 18, 2019 4:19:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Imagine what the reaction would be in Malta if judges had to give their advice to the government it is incredible that they then criticise how we appoint our judiciary”

MaltaIndipendent Saturday, June 15, 2019 4:42:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Studies have shown that there are no inbuilt gases, no hazardous or toxic materials and so mining will be employed to uncover the waste so that where possible it is recycled,”

MaltaToday Thursday, June 13, 2019 10:15:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera stated : “We need to instil a change in the mentality and shift to more sustainable practices. Our economy thrives because of our blue and the whole society well-being links with it. And therefore, we must not allow it to die slowly. We need to take care of it. Let’s save our blue,”

MaltaIndipendent Friday, June 7, 2019 5:31:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera responded : “We have a deal with the companies and so till the contract runs out, we will keep on using them. It’s not ideal, but it’s the best we could do,”

MaltaToday Thursday, June 6, 2019 4:28:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera added : “I have also stepped in by removing plastic cutlery and straws from being distributed with the free fruit and vegetables,”

MaltaToday Thursday, June 6, 2019 4:28:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Everyone who knows me knows I am the opposite of a racist,”

timesofmalta Wednesday, May 29, 2019 2:22:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "It is true he expressed his worries about illegal immigration,"

timesofmalta Wednesday, May 29, 2019 2:22:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “As a nation, we are appreciating more than ever, that we are directly changing the course of nature,”

MaltaToday Friday, May 10, 2019 3:04:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "I am also announcing that I am currently in talks with the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) and the Planning Authority (PA) to come up with a new legislation by the end of August. This will aim to grant ERA the power to impose environmental conditions on every project that is approved by the PA,"

MaltaToday Wednesday, May 8, 2019 9:44:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Unfortunately, the study document got leaked but when it is officially released we will discuss it with all stakeholders. Nothing is cast in stone the study will give the government the information to make the correct decision if the country decides to go for land reclamation, rather than doing it haphazardly,”

MaltaToday Tuesday, May 7, 2019 7:38:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “I understand the scepticism because over the past 50 years we allowed developers to call the shots we gobbled up ODZ land,”

MaltaToday Tuesday, May 7, 2019 7:38:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “This does not mean that no development will take place but it will be congruent with the environment,”

MaltaToday Tuesday, May 7, 2019 7:38:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “In Monaco, they transplanted sea coral and Posidonia meadows, but the model more akin to Malta is the Seychelles, where reclamation has been used to extend open spaces,”

MaltaToday Tuesday, May 7, 2019 7:38:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “I agree with land reclamation if you were to go abroad and tell them you are against land reclamation in a country with such a small territory they will laugh at you,”

MaltaToday Monday, May 6, 2019 9:29:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “In Monaco, they even transplanted the posedonia meadows to carry out land reclamation in an environmentally-friendly way,”

MaltaToday Monday, May 6, 2019 9:29:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Malta is at a crossroads in the Seychelles just 20% of reclaimed land is used to build low rise housing and the rest is afforested,”

MaltaToday Monday, May 6, 2019 9:29:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “In extremis, I have the power to requisition a quarry’s volume and use it to dump construction waste there while compensating the owner accordingly,”

MaltaToday Monday, May 6, 2019 9:29:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “This idea is being driven by the environment, not industry; the emphasis will be purely environmental,”

timesofmalta Monday, May 6, 2019 7:46:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “I agree with land reclamation if you were to go abroad and tell them you are against land reclamation in a country with such a small territory they will laugh at you,”

MaltaToday Monday, May 6, 2019 7:36:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “In Monaco, they even transplanted the posedonia meadows to carry out land reclamation in an environmentally-friendly way,”

MaltaToday Monday, May 6, 2019 7:36:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Malta is at a crossroads in the Seychelles just 20% of reclaimed land is used to build low rise housing and the rest is afforested,”

MaltaToday Monday, May 6, 2019 7:36:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “In extremis, I have the power to requisition a quarry’s volume and use it to dump construction waste there while compensating the owner accordingly,”

MaltaToday Monday, May 6, 2019 7:36:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "A leaflet showing species which are illegal to sell has been handed out to various shops and stakeholders. All this while the ERA continues to investigate reports received with regards to the illegal selling and purchasing of such invasive or alien species,"

MaltaToday Wednesday, March 6, 2019 9:54:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “That’s been the back breaker the last four years,” “We’ve always gone against teams taller than us, they’ve always had someone that just kills us on the boards. We’ve played some tough teams that had a lot of height before. We were able to get it done there and I thought we were going to get it done tonight”

whittierdailynews Wednesday, March 6, 2019 10:54:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Patricia’s been a special player all along this year,” “She’s kind of been my little diamond in the ruff where no one knew about her coming into the year. She made good reads and they worked and they put us in a good position. She put us back in a position to win the game and that’s all I can ever ask for”

whittierdailynews Wednesday, March 6, 2019 10:54:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Credit Flintridge Prep, they brought the best out of us. But we were also ready this game as well,”

whittierdailynews Sunday, March 3, 2019 9:29:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “I told them to do some specific things on defense and we didn’t do them,” “It’s like they forgot to do what we asked because they were looking at the scoreboard. With any team at this point in the season, you have to stay engaged and you can’t forget things like the defensive game plan”

whittierdailynews Sunday, March 3, 2019 9:29:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera wrote : “the department is drawing up an action plan related to the recommendations made by NAO including that specifically related to a review of existing resources. In the meantime action will be taken to beef up staff but the process will be a dynamic one to be able to align with changes in regulations at ICCAT level”

timesofmalta Tuesday, February 26, 2019 5:25:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “It’s not easy to control projects which are offshore”

MaltaIndipendent Saturday, February 23, 2019 10:40:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “I’ve talked with many investors about the issue. Not all material is viable here because the resulting stone can be, in some cases, more expensive than normal stone,”

MaltaToday Friday, February 22, 2019 9:51:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “I have no problem publishing the report. You ask a parliamentary question and I will table the report in parliament,”

MaltaToday Tuesday, February 19, 2019 8:27:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “I need to emphasise that the inquiry did not find that she had done anything wrong, but simply that for the sake of transparency, she should not have a regulatory role,”

MaltaToday Tuesday, February 19, 2019 8:27:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera insisted : “This problem has come up now and I will solve it,”

MaltaToday Tuesday, February 19, 2019 8:27:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera told : “If there was no political will, we would not have passed the law. I was directly involved in drafting this legislation and I can assure everyone that there was consensus in Cabinet,”

timesofmalta Tuesday, February 19, 2019 5:25:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Defensively, I don’t know what to say, I guess we forgot how to play defense,” “Credit to (Chaminade) — they hit a bunch of 3-pointers against us. Their shooting percentage was amazing. At the end of the day, we did a poor job of defending and kudos to (Chaminade)”

dailynews Saturday, February 16, 2019 10:23:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “She’s a special player, and I’ve told people all along that she’s not getting noticed,”

whittierdailynews Thursday, February 14, 2019 6:26:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Mia did a great job in containing (Alexis Tucker),” “That is a Division 1 basketball player that she defended tonight. She came up with some big steals, some big stops”

whittierdailynews Thursday, February 14, 2019 6:26:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “She’s a special player, and I’ve told people all along that she’s not getting noticed,”

whittierdailynews Thursday, February 14, 2019 10:41:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Mia did a great job in containing (Alexis Tucker),” “That is a Division 1 basketball player that she defended tonight. She came up with some big steals, some big stops”

whittierdailynews Thursday, February 14, 2019 10:41:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "It's not possible for me to sack someone anytime names are mentioned in a blog. In Republic street I hear a million stories and perhaps only one of these would be true. But in this case we have interceptions of phone conversations. I presume someone innocent until proven guilty, yes, but it is now up to the authorities to decide,"

MaltaToday Tuesday, February 12, 2019 9:11:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "With regards to your proposal for reconstituting stone, I've talked with many investors about the issue. Not all material is viable here because the resulting stone can be, in some cases, more expensive than normal stone,"

MaltaToday Tuesday, February 12, 2019 7:55:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "I will be appointing an acting head shortly,"

MaltaToday Tuesday, February 12, 2019 7:55:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "With regards to your proposal for reconstituting stone, I've talked with many investors about the issue. Not all material is viable here because the resulting stone can be, in some cases, more expensive than normal stone,"

MaltaToday Tuesday, February 12, 2019 6:54:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "This is so that the price becomes stabilised and the economy is not discouraged by unjustified prices. From next Monday, the price remains fixed and I will use all the measures allowed to me by law for a genuine cooperation with quarry operators,"

MaltaToday Saturday, February 9, 2019 5:51:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “She didn’t play on the club circuit and did most of her work here in our gym,”

whittierdailynews Friday, February 8, 2019 10:26:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “She was going to be something really special,”

whittierdailynews Friday, February 8, 2019 10:26:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “The last thing that you want to do is lose in the first round in your own gym,” “It’s going to be very tough starting with our next game on Saturday. We know that they are a great opponent and it’s going to a very tough game”

whittierdailynews Friday, February 8, 2019 10:26:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "This doesn't mean that a political statement is being made on land reclamation," "We want to debate with the general public on the possibility of land reclamation elsewhere"

MaltaToday Monday, February 4, 2019 7:25:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "This doesn't mean that a political statement is being made on land reclamation," "We want to debate with the general public on the possibility of land reclamation elsewhere"

MaltaToday Monday, February 4, 2019 6:29:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "At one point I bought a field in Lija so that they could at least know what a butterfly is,"

MaltaToday Wednesday, January 16, 2019 5:58:00 PM EAT

José Herrera said : “it can be disposed of, in its entirety, as a recyclable material”

MaltaIndipendent Sunday, October 15, 2017 2:38:00 PM EAT

José Herrera said : “It’s not easy, there will be lots of sacrifices, but we want to fulfill our duty of keeping alive an economic activity on which 5,000 Venezuelan families depend,”

taipeitimes Friday, September 1, 2017 9:47:00 PM EAT

José Herrera explained : "The work is expected to start in the coming. We are doing this to embellish the valleys and the natural beauty of our island,"

MaltaIndipendent Saturday, August 26, 2017 5:34:00 AM EAT

José Herrera added : "we don’t have a strong enough department that takes care of touristic areas"

MaltaIndipendent Friday, August 4, 2017 4:35:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “We could leave the place as it is, recover the rocks and place them on public exhibition, use an interpretation centre to remember the formation, or install artistic installations,”

MaltaToday Thursday, March 9, 2017 6:48:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera saying : “Malta is to vote against the renewal of licences for a controversial herbicide glyphosate with potential links to cancer... In the absence of scientific consensus regarding glyphosate, Malta’s original position was to abstain and recommended the possibility of implementing more stringent conditions in the licensing regimes at a national level... The government has decided to further apply the precautionary principle and, therefore, Malta should vote against the renewal of such licences”

timesofmalta Wednesday, February 15, 2017 8:38:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “This should not only be a government effort but also one by citizens who do their part in waste reduction,”

MaltaToday Saturday, February 11, 2017 7:12:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera told : “I take some fault for not communicating the government’s position clearly,”

timesofmalta Friday, January 27, 2017 10:33:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Ensuring sustainable development is now no longer a moral requirement but a legal one,”

timesofmalta Thursday, January 26, 2017 5:27:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “The issues brought up with regards to hunting in Malta could be discussed at a later stage,”

MaltaToday Tuesday, January 24, 2017 7:06:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera added : “This is just one project from a chain of project that will be implemented,”

MaltaToday Thursday, November 24, 2016 6:56:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera concluded ( about Kathleen Hill ) : "I congratulate Ms G. Kathleen Hill, Ambassador of the USA to Malta, for taking this important environmental initiative and I hope that other Embassies will follow suit"

MaltaIndipendent Friday, October 28, 2016 7:27:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "Did the minister see the risk assessment of the gas tanker and can he publish it?"

MaltaIndipendent Wednesday, October 12, 2016 5:05:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera says : “the Environment and Resources Authority will set up the necessary procedures to be able to monitor the industry and ensure that proper environmental permitting systems are in place”

FIS Tuesday, September 13, 2016 8:59:00 AM EAT

José Herrera says : “the Environment and Resources Authority will set up the necessary procedures to be able to monitor the industry and ensure that proper environmental permitting systems are in place”

FIS Tuesday, September 13, 2016 2:42:00 AM EAT

José Herrera said : “It is another electoral pledge that the government is honouring,”

MaltaToday Monday, September 12, 2016 12:05:00 PM EAT

José Herrera told : “The reality is that this sector has gone unregulated for years and the problem has finally exploded,”

MaltaToday Tuesday, August 30, 2016 8:56:00 PM EAT

José Herrera said : “It would have been unwise for me not to action this report, which will complement other developments aimed to increase Malta’s natural capital and which will be announced in the coming weeks”

MaltaToday Tuesday, August 23, 2016 4:38:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “We wanted to find a way to celebrate this day, a day which is celebrated all around the world. In Malta we will be celebrating it a bit differently, in the comfort of our homes with our family,”

MaltaToday Monday, December 14, 2020 6:12:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “We wanted to find a way to celebrate this day, a day which is celebrated all around the world. In Malta we will be celebrating it a bit differently, in the comfort of our homes with our family,”

timesofmalta Monday, December 14, 2020 5:19:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera noted : “The adjustment being announced today is another significant step taken for a more sustainable and viable future of the industry”

MaltaIndipendent Monday, December 14, 2020 7:50:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera concluded : "With this initiative, we want to achieve more economic growth through culture; development of new cultural networks; more cohesion in the community, as well as more innovation, creativity and quality and sustainable programmes,"

MaltaIndipendent Monday, December 14, 2020 7:50:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera noted : “The adjustment being announced today is another significant step taken for a more sustainable and viable future of the industry”

timesofmalta Friday, December 11, 2020 9:54:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “With this initiative, we want to achieve more economic growth through culture; development of new cultural networks; more cohesion in the community, as well as more innovation, creativity and quality and sustainable programmes,”

timesofmalta Thursday, December 10, 2020 8:14:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Events such as the inauguration of this square show a continuity between the government’s ideas for urban enhancement, the efforts of the regional and local councils, and people’s need for open spaces,”

timesofmalta Friday, December 4, 2020 11:31:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Each individual has the responsibility to take care of their environment and management of waste. Local government takes a huge responsibility in the management of waste and also provides sites for waste,”

MaltaIndipendent Sunday, November 22, 2020 2:10:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera stated : "We also hope to introduce a similar scheme next year, along with an incremental increase over the last few years,"

timesofmalta Tuesday, November 17, 2020 8:01:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “The smells were like something was dying,”

nytimes Wednesday, November 4, 2020 6:57:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “The smells were like something was dying,”

nytimes Saturday, October 31, 2020 8:48:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “This measure will lead to a higher quality in the service provided, including activities and initiatives, as well as leading to more effective communication and coordination between the regional councils, the local councils and the Local Government Division,”

gozonews Friday, October 23, 2020 5:47:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera testified : “In the case in question, good or bad, there was no prerogative to vote without parliamentary discipline. I could have chosen to vote against and resign. But I felt that by resigning I would lose my voice and I felt that it was more appropriate to have this capability. You can positively influence government from this position. This had happened in the past,”

MaltaToday Wednesday, October 7, 2020 6:39:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera replied : “There was scope for punishment. In the last weeks and months of last year, things didn't remain mere conjecture but evidence emerged. Evidence isn't guilt, it is something which leads to the finding of guilt. After that episode things which were once conjecture became evidence which could be used against certain people,”

MaltaToday Wednesday, October 7, 2020 6:39:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “On a personal level, I would work well with him [Muscat]... but the fact that he didn't fire Konrad Mizzi and Keith Schembri when he should have, was a grave error,”

MaltaToday Wednesday, October 7, 2020 6:39:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera : "Our system is a parliamentary one. This does not mean that there aren’t persons close to the prime minister,"

timesofmalta Wednesday, October 7, 2020 4:01:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “There are some artefacts that are important to Maltese natural heritage and which ended up abroad and deserve to be retrieved,”

WashingtonPost Tuesday, September 29, 2020 10:57:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “There are some artifacts that are important to Maltese natural heritage and which ended up abroad and deserve to be retrieved,”

WashingtonPost Tuesday, September 29, 2020 7:41:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera told : “There are some artifacts that are important to Maltese natural heritage and which ended up abroad and deserve to be retrieved,”

ibtimes Monday, September 28, 2020 10:40:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera told : "There are some artefacts that are important to Maltese natural heritage and which ended up abroad and deserve to be retrieved,"

news-yahoo Monday, September 28, 2020 8:25:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera afirmou : “Existem alguns artefatos que são importantes para o patrimônio natural maltês e que acabaram no exterior e merecem ser recuperados”

extra Monday, September 28, 2020 6:53:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera told : "There are some artefacts that are important to Maltese natural heritage and which ended up abroad and deserve to be retrieved,"

khaleejtimes Monday, September 28, 2020 1:53:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “There are some artifacts that are important to Maltese natural heritage and which ended up abroad and deserve to be retrieved,” “We rightly give a lot of attention to historical and artistic artifacts. However, it is not always the case with our natural history. I am determined to direct a change in this attitude”

timesofmalta Monday, September 28, 2020 11:20:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera concluded ( about Association ) : “These schemes that are being announced today are moving forward in synergy with other initiatives, including the slow streets initiative spearheaded by the Association of Local Councils with the full support of the government. It is with this synergy that we can achieve the main goal of offering a better quality of life,”

gozonews Wednesday, September 23, 2020 7:39:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera told : “For me, land reclamation is no longer the elephant in the room in the coming weeks the document will be presented to Cabinet,”

MaltaToday Thursday, August 13, 2020 10:17:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera explained : “However, this is not enough to sustain the industry, which is why we cannot simply close everything down again as this will lead to colossal damage,”

MaltaIndipendent Thursday, August 6, 2020 10:22:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera explained : “In Malta, we have archives and documents spread all over the island, which can make it difficult to research. As a ministry we have an idea to invest in a large sum in one place for a building which will hold all the archives in one area, just like in other countries,”

MaltaIndipendent Thursday, August 6, 2020 10:22:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Catholicism gives us identity not only ethically and morally, but is a part of our heritage identity in a big way as well. It is integral that we help the Church in preserving our collective heritage,”

timesofmalta Thursday, July 23, 2020 2:41:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “This concert will be the first major event in Valletta after the pandemic, an opportunity for people to start enjoying social life as we know it once again in our Capital City”

bay Wednesday, July 15, 2020 8:14:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “I am aware of the situation and I inform you that the updated guidelines are being finalised and will be submitted shortly”

timesofmalta Thursday, July 9, 2020 3:01:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera told : “Heritage Malta is ending up with a shortfall of €400,000 per month but the finance ministry has agreed to increase its financial allocation,”

timesofmalta Thursday, June 25, 2020 1:57:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “We could have an online platform whereby the viewer would savour part of the cultural assets showcased in museums but have the opportunity to delve deeper into the subject against a fee,”

timesofmalta Thursday, June 25, 2020 1:57:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera stated : "I am pleased to note that, following a joint effort between the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage and Infrastructure Malta, a tomb from the Punic era has been preserved. It is important to strike a balance between our infrastructural needs and our heritage and environmental needs,"

MaltaIndipendent Thursday, June 25, 2020 12:10:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera stated : “I am pleased to note that, following a joint effort between the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage and Infrastructure Malta, a tomb from the Punic era has been preserved. It is important to strike a balance between our infrastructural needs and our heritage and environmental needs,”

bay Wednesday, June 24, 2020 2:09:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “I am satisfied that the people of Gozo and Malta and the tourists who visit will finally have an opportunity to appreciate Gozo’s robust heritage,”

timesofmalta Tuesday, June 23, 2020 10:06:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Destroying monuments will in no way alter history”

MaltaIndipendent Sunday, June 21, 2020 8:26:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera says : “I just want to close my eyes and wake up in my big house in Venezuela, where I have my mother, father and siblings,”

havanatimes Thursday, June 18, 2020 4:34:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera says : “I was doing well working in warehouses, construction sites and a telephone shop,”

havanatimes Thursday, June 18, 2020 4:34:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “I completely disagree with those calling for the dismantling of monuments erected when Malta was under foreign rule,”

timesofmalta Wednesday, June 17, 2020 10:23:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera stated : “Our aim is to enable more citizens to effectively move through our cities and towns in a secure manner. We want our community to feel safe walking around our city cores, use more public transport and use greener and healthier options as modes of transport such as bicycles”

bay Wednesday, June 17, 2020 5:03:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Most of the time we tend to see graffiti as something intrusive, akin to vandalism, but Heritage Malta has recently focused on giving it more importance because some of it is truly unique because it reflects the lives people were living at the time,”

timesofmalta Wednesday, June 10, 2020 8:15:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera stated : “it is a pleasure for us to once again be having this unique show staged across the Grand Harbour, an event that has now become synonymous among summer activities in our capital city. We will be broadcasting this event live on television so that we can entertain the Maltese and Gozitan public, even during these unprecedented times”

MaltaIndipendent Sunday, June 7, 2020 4:59:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera stated : “This majestic villa in Gwardaman ġ a is proof that this government truly believes in adding more value and unique experiences to our national heritage,”

bay Friday, June 5, 2020 8:20:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "Yes, the royal family were involved throughout the discussions and yes it would be a pleasure to have a representative of the Monarchy over, once the restoration works are finalised," “At the moment we are focusing on the restoration works and any possibilities will be discussed through diplomatic channels,”

timesofmalta Friday, June 5, 2020 7:39:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “We are here to deliver a message of courage and positivity”

timesofmalta Sunday, May 10, 2020 11:00:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "While during these unprecidented times it is difficult to organize mass activities, Festivals Malta still managed to organize a varied and interesting program of initiatives to the general public,"

MaltaIndipendent Saturday, May 9, 2020 11:43:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “While during these unprecedented times it is difficult to organize mass activities, Festivals Malta still managed to organise a varied and interesting program of initiatives to the general public,”

bay Thursday, May 7, 2020 1:30:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “While during these unprecedented times it is difficult to organise mass activities, Festivals Malta still managed to organise a varied and interesting program of initiatives to the general public,”

timesofmalta Thursday, May 7, 2020 12:40:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “We should be ashamed if a day comes when our papers no longer exist,”

MaltaToday Wednesday, May 6, 2020 10:50:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “We should be ashamed if the day comes when some of our papers, including one which has been around for decades, no longer exist. This would result in a terrible democratic deficit,”

timesofmalta Wednesday, May 6, 2020 9:31:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Social media is not professional media. It must co-exist and not replace traditional media. Journalists are bound by a code of ethics and strive to avoid disseminating fake news,”

timesofmalta Wednesday, May 6, 2020 9:31:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Before we had reporters, but now we have investigative journalists. This is testament to the strides made by the media in Malta,”

timesofmalta Wednesday, May 6, 2020 9:31:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “today we are here to deliver a message of courage and positivity”

gozonews Saturday, May 2, 2020 5:58:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "We wanted to breathe new life into the narrative which surrounds the Maltese cultural heritage," "At the same time, these productions will also attract new tourists to our country"

MaltaIndipendent Saturday, April 25, 2020 9:59:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “As a Ministry we already have several entities that are strongly supporting the cultural and creative sectors”

MaltaIndipendent Saturday, April 25, 2020 9:59:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera stated ( about Carmelo Abela ) : “I am also pleased that together with my colleague Carmelo Abela we are collaborating together to continue to deliver in these times and in the future cultural projects also on the public broadcasting PBS”

MaltaIndipendent Saturday, April 25, 2020 9:59:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera remarked : “In a time where we are all facing an unprecedented reality, we must all come together and rise to the occasion as a united front. This call will be the third bold initiative we are taking after the government earlier announced the COVID Wage Supplement, Teatru Malta launched the Theatre Depożit scheme and now through the Arts Council we are investing €75,000 through this call of the Malta Arts Fund,”

MaltaIndipendent Friday, April 17, 2020 8:53:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera remarked : "Heritage Malta has over the past years successfully managed to transform its position from being an operator of heritage sites and museums to actively focusing on delivering an exceptional heritage experience to its visitors"

MaltaIndipendent Friday, April 10, 2020 1:26:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Once this process is done, the privately owned land will not be affected. It is difficult to find territory which does not include private land and therefore if we are too rigid, the law can become a dead letter,”

timesofmalta Thursday, April 9, 2020 12:16:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera remarked : “Heritage Malta has over the past years successfully managed to transform its position from being an operator of heritage sites and museums to actively focusing on delivering an exceptional heritage experience to its visitors”

timesofmalta Tuesday, April 7, 2020 8:58:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera stated : “Until the day when we can re-open our doors arrives, we are doing our best to still ensure access to our national heritage,”

gozonews Tuesday, April 7, 2020 1:11:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “This is a particularly difficult time for people working in the cultural sector and theatre. However, we will be taking theatre to the people anyway, even though not through the usual sites,”

timesofmalta Friday, March 27, 2020 5:20:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "I don't know what's going to happen to us,"

news-yahoo Thursday, March 19, 2020 12:44:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “I don’t know what’s going to happen to us,”

dailytimesPK Wednesday, March 18, 2020 11:02:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "I don't know what's going to happen to us,"

trust Wednesday, March 18, 2020 6:38:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “I have given direction to all entities within my ministry to refrain from cooperating with this foundation,”

timesofmalta Sunday, March 15, 2020 12:15:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “If I was satisfied, I would have said so,”

timesofmalta Sunday, March 15, 2020 12:15:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera told : “This is one of the few negative impacts that it had. The positive is that the value of the property in Valletta was enhanced and Valletta became more prestigious personally I prefer that Valletta becomes more prestigious, more socially active and more economically active. Valletta is not Mdina. Valletta needs to be the economic centre of the country,”

MaltaToday Friday, February 28, 2020 2:51:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera expressed : "We are living in a time where the arts are given extreme importance in our society,"

MaltaIndipendent Tuesday, February 25, 2020 2:41:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “We receive around 10,000 applications per year,”

MaltaIndipendent Tuesday, February 25, 2020 2:41:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera explained : “I am not happy with how things have been going for the past few years,”

MaltaIndipendent Tuesday, February 25, 2020 2:41:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “If a student at a church school is caught dealing drugs, we shouldn’t perceive the archbishop as a drug dealer just because he is the head of the institution There is always a limit, and we shouldn’t tread maliciously on others,”

MaltaToday Thursday, February 6, 2020 10:40:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera declared : “I truly believe that, in collaboration with NGOs which, like Heritage Malta, have the interests of our national heritage at heart,”

MaltaIndipendent Tuesday, February 4, 2020 12:44:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera declared : “I truly believe that, in collaboration with NGOs which, like Heritage Malta, have the interests of our national heritage at heart,”

gozonews Friday, January 31, 2020 6:20:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “If a student at a church school is caught dealing drugs, we shouldn’t perceive the Archbishop as a drug dealer just because he is the head of the institution There is always a limit, and we shouldn’t tread maliciously on others,”

MaltaToday Friday, January 24, 2020 6:18:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said ( about Commission ) : “I do it to keep letting people know that the Human Rights Commission exists,”

southernminn Tuesday, January 21, 2020 3:19:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera explica : "A gente só escuta produtor querendo comprar, mas cadê, não tem hoje no mercado. Na verdade a reposição ficou difícil"

g1-globo Sunday, November 24, 2019 4:32:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera replied : “No, I don’t have €700 million. I wish I had because I would use them”

MaltaToday Thursday, November 14, 2019 1:38:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "My colleague is talking about sulphur emission control areas here, which is an initiative being pushed by the Italian environment minister. My believe is that if we are to adopt this initiative, the entire Mediterranean has to do so as well, otherwise, if we're on our own, ships will port elsewhere and our economy takes a hit. We don't want to destroy the economy,"

MaltaToday Friday, October 25, 2019 9:11:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera says : “simply making a declaration is not enough”

timesofmalta Sunday, October 20, 2019 8:39:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera told : “With all due respect to my colleagues in Opposition, their behaviour in the last years wasn’t exactly cordial but was rather confrontational. If you go ahead with confrontational politics persistently and if you criticise the person and not the subject persistently, if you use social media to place individuals in a tight corner and you criticise them incessantly and capriciously, you are contributing to an affront,”

MaltaToday Friday, October 18, 2019 5:34:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said ( about Jason Azzopardi ) : “With all due respect to my friend and colleague Jason Azzopardi, his methodology as a parliamentarian translates into that reaction. You get what you ask for,”

MaltaToday Friday, October 18, 2019 5:34:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said ( about Jason Azzopardi ) : “We are agreeing with Jason and there’s nothing wrong with reaffirming our position. What disappoints me is that they will vote against our amendments even though they are saying what we’re saying. I don’t think they should have any qualms with Professor Borg,”

MaltaToday Friday, October 18, 2019 5:34:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “In other words, I am saying I agree with Azzopardi and the Opposition that the Parliament should re-affirm what is already part of the 2015 law, that there is a climate change emergency. We are not climate change deniers and there is an emergency in the world. We will put a programme into action, as it is not enough to affirm,”

MaltaToday Thursday, October 17, 2019 9:30:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “It was time for me to take drastic and radical measures,”

timesofmalta Tuesday, October 8, 2019 9:58:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "without a doubt the most crucial environmental elements that we are and need to continue investing more resources in,"

MaltaIndipendent Thursday, October 3, 2019 1:47:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “With over 60% of Malta’s pharmacies participating, depositing medicinal waste at local pharmacies is a convenient solution which aims to encourage people to do the right thing. It is an effort that benefits everyone and goes a long way to making the waste management process easier, more efficient and less detrimental to the environment,”

gozonews Tuesday, October 1, 2019 1:21:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "Heartbroken, man. It's a brother. Because I imagine myself. I put myself out on the streets and I think about my family. That could be me. He has a family, too, and he didn't come home,"

click2houston Tuesday, October 1, 2019 6:45:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera told : "Don't tell me you are against land reclamation because you have a sea view that will be lost,"

MaltaIndipendent Thursday, September 26, 2019 12:23:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “The priority is quality of life,”

MaltaToday Saturday, September 21, 2019 3:32:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “The responsibility for the disposal of any waste is of the operator. There exists the producer- pays principle in Malta that concept is finally coming in in manufacturing and industry or through the bottle refund scheme for instance but there are those who say, ironically, that contractors are not responsible for what they generate this is a fallacy. They are responsible”

MaltaIndipendent Thursday, September 19, 2019 10:36:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera told : “For me, land reclamation is no longer the elephant in the room in the coming weeks the document will be presented to Cabinet,”

MaltaToday Monday, September 16, 2019 3:52:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera added : “If the country decides to go for land reclamation, because nothing is cast in stone, the environmental aspect will be prioritised but such a project will also have to have an economic and commercial dimension,”

MaltaToday Monday, September 16, 2019 3:52:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “It is necessary that the construction sector recognises that it should be the one responsible for this material, within the context of a free market. This will ensure that this material will no longer be considered as waste but a resource,”

MaltaToday Wednesday, September 4, 2019 9:29:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "This phase is a very critical one for our country, a step that clearly reflects the government's ambition and determination to guarantee that everyone enjoys a better quality of life,"

MaltaToday Sunday, September 1, 2019 12:11:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “When I hear of these incidents, they hurt me. It is one of the worst acts of criminality to shoot a protected species... I do not sleep at night when I hear of these incidents,”

MaltaToday Friday, August 23, 2019 2:17:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “While it is not the best time in terms of water and climate conditions, sometimes you don’t have an option, if infrastructural works are being carried out and require uprooting and transplantation. You can’t always wait for the perfect timing the government has committed itself to put in an extra effort until the rainier season arrives,”

MaltaToday Friday, August 23, 2019 2:17:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "I think we were considerably successful in the negotiations with the Infrastructure Ministry, in that we reduced by more than half the number of trees which need to be uprooted, and we laid out obligations to plant a considerable number of trees,"

MaltaToday Thursday, July 18, 2019 4:19:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Imagine what the reaction would be in Malta if judges had to give their advice to the government it is incredible that they then criticise how we appoint our judiciary”

MaltaIndipendent Saturday, June 15, 2019 4:42:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Studies have shown that there are no inbuilt gases, no hazardous or toxic materials and so mining will be employed to uncover the waste so that where possible it is recycled,”

MaltaToday Thursday, June 13, 2019 10:15:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera stated : “We need to instil a change in the mentality and shift to more sustainable practices. Our economy thrives because of our blue and the whole society well-being links with it. And therefore, we must not allow it to die slowly. We need to take care of it. Let’s save our blue,”

MaltaIndipendent Friday, June 7, 2019 5:31:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera responded : “We have a deal with the companies and so till the contract runs out, we will keep on using them. It’s not ideal, but it’s the best we could do,”

MaltaToday Thursday, June 6, 2019 4:28:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera added : “I have also stepped in by removing plastic cutlery and straws from being distributed with the free fruit and vegetables,”

MaltaToday Thursday, June 6, 2019 4:28:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Everyone who knows me knows I am the opposite of a racist,”

timesofmalta Wednesday, May 29, 2019 2:22:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "It is true he expressed his worries about illegal immigration,"

timesofmalta Wednesday, May 29, 2019 2:22:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “As a nation, we are appreciating more than ever, that we are directly changing the course of nature,”

MaltaToday Friday, May 10, 2019 3:04:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "I am also announcing that I am currently in talks with the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) and the Planning Authority (PA) to come up with a new legislation by the end of August. This will aim to grant ERA the power to impose environmental conditions on every project that is approved by the PA,"

MaltaToday Wednesday, May 8, 2019 9:44:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Unfortunately, the study document got leaked but when it is officially released we will discuss it with all stakeholders. Nothing is cast in stone the study will give the government the information to make the correct decision if the country decides to go for land reclamation, rather than doing it haphazardly,”

MaltaToday Tuesday, May 7, 2019 7:38:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “I understand the scepticism because over the past 50 years we allowed developers to call the shots we gobbled up ODZ land,”

MaltaToday Tuesday, May 7, 2019 7:38:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “This does not mean that no development will take place but it will be congruent with the environment,”

MaltaToday Tuesday, May 7, 2019 7:38:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “In Monaco, they transplanted sea coral and Posidonia meadows, but the model more akin to Malta is the Seychelles, where reclamation has been used to extend open spaces,”

MaltaToday Tuesday, May 7, 2019 7:38:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “I agree with land reclamation if you were to go abroad and tell them you are against land reclamation in a country with such a small territory they will laugh at you,”

MaltaToday Monday, May 6, 2019 9:29:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “In Monaco, they even transplanted the posedonia meadows to carry out land reclamation in an environmentally-friendly way,”

MaltaToday Monday, May 6, 2019 9:29:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Malta is at a crossroads in the Seychelles just 20% of reclaimed land is used to build low rise housing and the rest is afforested,”

MaltaToday Monday, May 6, 2019 9:29:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “In extremis, I have the power to requisition a quarry’s volume and use it to dump construction waste there while compensating the owner accordingly,”

MaltaToday Monday, May 6, 2019 9:29:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “This idea is being driven by the environment, not industry; the emphasis will be purely environmental,”

timesofmalta Monday, May 6, 2019 7:46:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “I agree with land reclamation if you were to go abroad and tell them you are against land reclamation in a country with such a small territory they will laugh at you,”

MaltaToday Monday, May 6, 2019 7:36:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “In Monaco, they even transplanted the posedonia meadows to carry out land reclamation in an environmentally-friendly way,”

MaltaToday Monday, May 6, 2019 7:36:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Malta is at a crossroads in the Seychelles just 20% of reclaimed land is used to build low rise housing and the rest is afforested,”

MaltaToday Monday, May 6, 2019 7:36:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “In extremis, I have the power to requisition a quarry’s volume and use it to dump construction waste there while compensating the owner accordingly,”

MaltaToday Monday, May 6, 2019 7:36:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "A leaflet showing species which are illegal to sell has been handed out to various shops and stakeholders. All this while the ERA continues to investigate reports received with regards to the illegal selling and purchasing of such invasive or alien species,"

MaltaToday Wednesday, March 6, 2019 9:54:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “That’s been the back breaker the last four years,” “We’ve always gone against teams taller than us, they’ve always had someone that just kills us on the boards. We’ve played some tough teams that had a lot of height before. We were able to get it done there and I thought we were going to get it done tonight”

whittierdailynews Wednesday, March 6, 2019 10:54:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Patricia’s been a special player all along this year,” “She’s kind of been my little diamond in the ruff where no one knew about her coming into the year. She made good reads and they worked and they put us in a good position. She put us back in a position to win the game and that’s all I can ever ask for”

whittierdailynews Wednesday, March 6, 2019 10:54:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Credit Flintridge Prep, they brought the best out of us. But we were also ready this game as well,”

whittierdailynews Sunday, March 3, 2019 9:29:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “I told them to do some specific things on defense and we didn’t do them,” “It’s like they forgot to do what we asked because they were looking at the scoreboard. With any team at this point in the season, you have to stay engaged and you can’t forget things like the defensive game plan”

whittierdailynews Sunday, March 3, 2019 9:29:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera wrote : “the department is drawing up an action plan related to the recommendations made by NAO including that specifically related to a review of existing resources. In the meantime action will be taken to beef up staff but the process will be a dynamic one to be able to align with changes in regulations at ICCAT level”

timesofmalta Tuesday, February 26, 2019 5:25:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “It’s not easy to control projects which are offshore”

MaltaIndipendent Saturday, February 23, 2019 10:40:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “I’ve talked with many investors about the issue. Not all material is viable here because the resulting stone can be, in some cases, more expensive than normal stone,”

MaltaToday Friday, February 22, 2019 9:51:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “I have no problem publishing the report. You ask a parliamentary question and I will table the report in parliament,”

MaltaToday Tuesday, February 19, 2019 8:27:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “I need to emphasise that the inquiry did not find that she had done anything wrong, but simply that for the sake of transparency, she should not have a regulatory role,”

MaltaToday Tuesday, February 19, 2019 8:27:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera insisted : “This problem has come up now and I will solve it,”

MaltaToday Tuesday, February 19, 2019 8:27:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera told : “If there was no political will, we would not have passed the law. I was directly involved in drafting this legislation and I can assure everyone that there was consensus in Cabinet,”

timesofmalta Tuesday, February 19, 2019 5:25:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Defensively, I don’t know what to say, I guess we forgot how to play defense,” “Credit to (Chaminade) — they hit a bunch of 3-pointers against us. Their shooting percentage was amazing. At the end of the day, we did a poor job of defending and kudos to (Chaminade)”

dailynews Saturday, February 16, 2019 10:23:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “She’s a special player, and I’ve told people all along that she’s not getting noticed,”

whittierdailynews Thursday, February 14, 2019 6:26:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Mia did a great job in containing (Alexis Tucker),” “That is a Division 1 basketball player that she defended tonight. She came up with some big steals, some big stops”

whittierdailynews Thursday, February 14, 2019 6:26:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “She’s a special player, and I’ve told people all along that she’s not getting noticed,”

whittierdailynews Thursday, February 14, 2019 10:41:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Mia did a great job in containing (Alexis Tucker),” “That is a Division 1 basketball player that she defended tonight. She came up with some big steals, some big stops”

whittierdailynews Thursday, February 14, 2019 10:41:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "It's not possible for me to sack someone anytime names are mentioned in a blog. In Republic street I hear a million stories and perhaps only one of these would be true. But in this case we have interceptions of phone conversations. I presume someone innocent until proven guilty, yes, but it is now up to the authorities to decide,"

MaltaToday Tuesday, February 12, 2019 9:11:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "With regards to your proposal for reconstituting stone, I've talked with many investors about the issue. Not all material is viable here because the resulting stone can be, in some cases, more expensive than normal stone,"

MaltaToday Tuesday, February 12, 2019 7:55:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "I will be appointing an acting head shortly,"

MaltaToday Tuesday, February 12, 2019 7:55:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "With regards to your proposal for reconstituting stone, I've talked with many investors about the issue. Not all material is viable here because the resulting stone can be, in some cases, more expensive than normal stone,"

MaltaToday Tuesday, February 12, 2019 6:54:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "This is so that the price becomes stabilised and the economy is not discouraged by unjustified prices. From next Monday, the price remains fixed and I will use all the measures allowed to me by law for a genuine cooperation with quarry operators,"

MaltaToday Saturday, February 9, 2019 5:51:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “She didn’t play on the club circuit and did most of her work here in our gym,”

whittierdailynews Friday, February 8, 2019 10:26:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “She was going to be something really special,”

whittierdailynews Friday, February 8, 2019 10:26:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “The last thing that you want to do is lose in the first round in your own gym,” “It’s going to be very tough starting with our next game on Saturday. We know that they are a great opponent and it’s going to a very tough game”

whittierdailynews Friday, February 8, 2019 10:26:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "This doesn't mean that a political statement is being made on land reclamation," "We want to debate with the general public on the possibility of land reclamation elsewhere"

MaltaToday Monday, February 4, 2019 7:25:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "This doesn't mean that a political statement is being made on land reclamation," "We want to debate with the general public on the possibility of land reclamation elsewhere"

MaltaToday Monday, February 4, 2019 6:29:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "At one point I bought a field in Lija so that they could at least know what a butterfly is,"

MaltaToday Wednesday, January 16, 2019 5:58:00 PM EAT

José Herrera said : “it can be disposed of, in its entirety, as a recyclable material”

MaltaIndipendent Sunday, October 15, 2017 2:38:00 PM EAT

José Herrera said : “It’s not easy, there will be lots of sacrifices, but we want to fulfill our duty of keeping alive an economic activity on which 5,000 Venezuelan families depend,”

taipeitimes Friday, September 1, 2017 9:47:00 PM EAT

José Herrera explained : "The work is expected to start in the coming. We are doing this to embellish the valleys and the natural beauty of our island,"

MaltaIndipendent Saturday, August 26, 2017 5:34:00 AM EAT

José Herrera added : "we don’t have a strong enough department that takes care of touristic areas"

MaltaIndipendent Friday, August 4, 2017 4:35:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “We could leave the place as it is, recover the rocks and place them on public exhibition, use an interpretation centre to remember the formation, or install artistic installations,”

MaltaToday Thursday, March 9, 2017 6:48:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera saying : “Malta is to vote against the renewal of licences for a controversial herbicide glyphosate with potential links to cancer... In the absence of scientific consensus regarding glyphosate, Malta’s original position was to abstain and recommended the possibility of implementing more stringent conditions in the licensing regimes at a national level... The government has decided to further apply the precautionary principle and, therefore, Malta should vote against the renewal of such licences”

timesofmalta Wednesday, February 15, 2017 8:38:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “This should not only be a government effort but also one by citizens who do their part in waste reduction,”

MaltaToday Saturday, February 11, 2017 7:12:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera told : “I take some fault for not communicating the government’s position clearly,”

timesofmalta Friday, January 27, 2017 10:33:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “Ensuring sustainable development is now no longer a moral requirement but a legal one,”

timesofmalta Thursday, January 26, 2017 5:27:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera said : “The issues brought up with regards to hunting in Malta could be discussed at a later stage,”

MaltaToday Tuesday, January 24, 2017 7:06:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera added : “This is just one project from a chain of project that will be implemented,”

MaltaToday Thursday, November 24, 2016 6:56:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera concluded ( about Kathleen Hill ) : "I congratulate Ms G. Kathleen Hill, Ambassador of the USA to Malta, for taking this important environmental initiative and I hope that other Embassies will follow suit"

MaltaIndipendent Friday, October 28, 2016 7:27:00 AM EAT

Jose Herrera said : "Did the minister see the risk assessment of the gas tanker and can he publish it?"

MaltaIndipendent Wednesday, October 12, 2016 5:05:00 PM EAT

Jose Herrera says : “the Environment and Resources Authority will set up the necessary procedures to be able to monitor the industry and ensure that proper environmental permitting systems are in place”

FIS Tuesday, September 13, 2016 8:59:00 AM EAT

José Herrera says : “the Environment and Resources Authority will set up the necessary procedures to be able to monitor the industry and ensure that proper environmental permitting systems are in place”

FIS Tuesday, September 13, 2016 2:42:00 AM EAT

José Herrera said : “It is another electoral pledge that the government is honouring,”

MaltaToday Monday, September 12, 2016 12:05:00 PM EAT

José Herrera told : “The reality is that this sector has gone unregulated for years and the problem has finally exploded,”

MaltaToday Tuesday, August 30, 2016 8:56:00 PM EAT

José Herrera said : “It would have been unwise for me not to action this report, which will complement other developments aimed to increase Malta’s natural capital and which will be announced in the coming weeks”

MaltaToday Tuesday, August 23, 2016 4:38:00 PM EAT