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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 2 JULY 2017 2 News JAMES DEBONO THE Planning Authority has approved the construction of a 13-storey guesthouse and restaurant instead of two shops in Bisazza Lane in Slie- ma. The guesthouse will include a total of 194 beds on an 85 square metre site. The proposal was initially recommended for refusal by the Planning Directorate be- cause the Development Plan- ning (Health and Sanitary) Regulations issued in 2016, state that the overall height of any facade is not to exceed two times the width of an al- ley. But the board justified over- turning the recommended re- fusal on the basis of the com- mitment created by a permit issued in 2011, which allowed a 30-metre high office block on an adjacent site. The project was proposed by Keith Attard Portughes on behalf of ICI Limited. The proposal involves the construction of 13 levels above the alley level with a street frontage height of 37.1 Reporter MediaToday Co. Ltd is seeking journalists with a knowledge and appreciation of current affairs, national politics and social issues. Candidates must be able to communicate and write in excellent English and Maltese. The role involves investigating, reporting from press conferences, interviewing people in authority, providing rapid copy in translation from English to Maltese of press releases and statements, developing contacts, staying abreast of important stories, and generating stories of human interest. Candidates who display an ability to harness the opportunities of online reporting - use of social media, using mobile phone photography, producing first-draft copy for online consumption - will be given preference. Good TV presence is a plus. Requirements: • Excellent command of the English language written and spoken • Willingness to learn on skills, some HTML coding; and emulate best practices in online reporting • Good writing skills • Keen interest in legal and business affairs, and social issues • Passion, drive and initiative • Ready to go beyond the call of duty and deliver top-quality copy against time contraints. Only selected applicants will be summoned for an interview. Closing date: 14/07/2017 Please send your applications to: The Managing Editor MediaToday, Vjal ir-Rihan, San Gwann SGN9016 Or email: info@mediatoday.com.mt VACANCY 13-storey hotel approved in Sliema lane Guesthouse on Bisazza lane will include a total of 194 beds set on an 85 square metre site Front and side elevations of the proposed guesthouse