Following Sunday evenings tragic firework factory explosion at Gharb [1], Minister of Justice and Home Affairs, Carmelo Mifsud Bonnici, has appointed a Board of Inquiry this morning to identify potential causes of accidents and make recommendations to strengthen security in fireworks.
The members of this Board are:
Prof. Alfred Vella (Chairman)
Prof. Axiak Victor (Deputy Chairman)
Mr Joe Theuma (member)
Mr Delicata Servolo (member)
The Board of Inquiry is given the following task:
a) to collect and examine samples of the materials used for the manufacture of fireworks, including the commission of tests of this material both locally and abroad as required.
b) to examine any document, report or recommendations that contain information about the materials used in the manufacture of fireworks;
c) to examine practices and procedures related to the mixing of materials.
d) to make recommendations as it deems fit, as a result of it’s findings.
The Board has been asked to complete its work in the shortest possible time.
Photograph is by Xavier Wambergue.