15 chickens and 18 guinea pigs have been saved from Gzira’s Duck Village so far

Sep 13 2021

So far, a total of 15 chickens and 18 guinea pigs have been saved from Gzira’s Duck Village, with the Gzira local council recently taking the decision to close down the controversial establishment in Manoel Island due to unsanitary conditions.

Sunshine Animal Sanctuary Malta took to Facebook to break the good news that many chickens were taken to a veterinary for a check-up while the guinea pigs were medically treated against fleas. The sanctuary’s volunteers washed the creatures and treated any wounds that may have had with hopes that the animals eventually find an owner.

So far, all of the chickens have found a new home, with more animals expected to be found as the authorities dismantle the establishment. The Duck Village housed a plethora of animals including ducks, chickens, rabbits and many more but was also a target for waste disposal, which may have contributed to its increasingly unsanitary conditions over the years.

The sanctuary called upon the public for any donations, which may be given via Revolut or BOV Mobile.

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61% of Labour supporters in favour of Joseph Muscat contesting next election

Sep 13 2021

A survey carried out by Polar and published by ILLUM revealed that 61% of Labour supporters are in favour of Joseph Muscat contesting the next election, with 16% disagreeing with Muscat’s participation.

In a recent interview with Times of Malta, Joseph Muscat stated that “if it’s always Joseph Muscat this, Joseph Muscat that, eventually Joseph Muscat must answer.” He went on to praise the wave of support that he still receives to this day, going on to highlight that he doesn’t exclude a return to the political scene.

When taking a look at the survey’s participant base in its entirety, slightly over 30% would agree with a return to politics for the former Prime Minister, with around 50% being against the decision and around 20% not answering. This would mean that just under 53% of individuals who voted Labour during the last election would welcome Muscat’s return and 23% being against.

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Ronaldo comes back with a bang on his Manchester United debut

Sep 13 2021

On Saturday, Cristiano Ronaldo made his second debut with Manchester United and as usual highly impressed scoring 2 goals as the Red Devils beat Newcastle 4-1. To the surprise of many Ronaldo started the game, even though he first trained with his United teammates only 5 days ago.

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Ronaldo’s first goal was the goal to break the deadlock, as a mistake from young keeper Freddie Woodman gifted the Portuguese the dream debut goal in the 47th minute. Ronaldo doubled his tally in the 62nd minute, only 6 minutes after Newcastle’s equalizer. Manchester United’s two other goals came from a superb long shot from Bruno Fernandes and a well-worked goal from Jesse Lingard.

Ronaldo’s two goals not only helped his team win the game but also helped him win player of the match in his first game back. In a post match interview, Ronaldo admitted that his goal was to win the Premier League with Manchester United.

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Ronaldo and his teammates will now be heading to Switzerland, for their Champions League opener against Young Boys.

Daniel Umanah debates national team exemption after having sister denied quarantine at home

Sep 13 2021

During his trip to Nigeria to carry out charity work, local fitness personality Daniel Umanah called upon the authorities to allow his young sister with Down syndrome, Rachel, to quarantine at home rather than at the quarantine hotel. Her brother and their father would still have to quarantine at the hotel. Typically, travellers returning from countries classified as ‘dark red’ must quarantine at a hotel upon their return, even if they are fully vaccinated and tested negative like the Umanahs.

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Umanah has shared that the request was made due to Rachel’s condition, which causes her to go into a tantrum if locked in a room which she isn’t familiar with. The family has since been denied the request, which caused Daniel Umanah to question the full quarantine exemption granted to the Maltese national team, calling the move a ‘big injustice’.

“Why were they given an exception but we aren’t?” The influencer told Lovin Malta. Health Minister Chris Fearne has since explained that the national team was exempt from quarantine because the players did not mix with the community during their Russia trip. A spokesperson for the Health Ministry revealed that players must follow UEFA protocol, where each contingent must go from the airport to the hotel to the stadium and back again, with the airplane also being a private one.

On Sunday, PN MP Ryan Callus took to Facebook to highlight the Umanahs’ appeal to allow Rachel to quarantine at home, and with the entire national football team being exempt from quarantine, why shouldn’t the exemption be made for young Rachel?

What do you make of the situation?

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