Malta has registered 13 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours from 1,584 swab tests, while 62 patients have recovered. This information was announced by the official Facebook page of Malta’s Ministry for Health.
As of Tuesday 20th April 2021, 282,841 vaccine doses were administered of which 87,770 were 2nd doses.
To date, Malta has registered 30,039 COVID-19 cases in total, of which: 29,065 have recovered, 411 died and 563 are still active.
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European Parliamentary Member Cyrus Engerer stated that the legalisation of cannabis will be a huge blow to illegal trafficking of the same substance. In a virtual conference organised in association with ENCOD in the European Parliament, Engerer stated that the ‘war on drugs’ mentality is of no benefit to anyone except for traffickers. Economists Marco Rossi and Justus Haucap from Sapienza and Dusseldorf respectively stated that billions are made from organised criminal circles due to lack of regulations surrounding cannabis.
He emphasised basing Malta’s political decisions on science and fact. He stated that Malta should work on moving politics related to cannabis from the perspective of policing and towards on of social policies. Engerer also stated that he will bringing forth new proposals for the government to consider in regards to the White Paper and other cannabis-related regulations.
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A legislation has just been signed by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis that essentially prevents people who run down protestors from being held accountable. The bill will also grant extra protection to police in what is being dubbed as an ‘anti-riot’ bill, as it also include amendments that crack down on protestors’ rights and increase civil unrest penalties. DeSantis called the bill the ‘strongest anti-rioting, pro-law-enforcement piece of legislation in the country.’
The bill becomes an almost ‘get-out-of-jail free card’ for the drivers who run over protestors. the bill, which barely passed in Florida, also redefines what is meant by a ‘riot’, and will deny anyone arrested for rioting the right to bail. Those opposing the bill are claiming that it is simply a way to prevent the freedom to protest and voice concern over social justice.
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Legendary Irish DJ and broadcaster Annie Mac has released an official statement saying that she will be performing her last radio show on BBC Radio 1 on 30th July 2021. Annie is particularly known for her contribution to dance music and up-and-coming artists as well as the AMP Lost & Found Festival which takes place annually in Malta, also being named Festival Ambassador of Malta in 2018. In her most recent post, she stated that she is leaving to spend time with her children who are both in school.
She also said she likes the idea of leaving the party with a huge smile on her face, ‘when [she’s] still having the most fun’ she can. She did however state that she will return to radio broadcasting when the time is right. The radio icon thanked all the fans who tuned into her show and the management at BBC Radio 1 who supported her all the way throughout her journey.
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