18 to 21: minimum construction license age to be raised

Jun 1 2023

Planning Minister Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi explained on Wednesday that the minimum age required for applying for demolition, excavation or building works has been raised from 18 to 21.

The Minister explained that the minimum age that was originally proposed last March was 18, but has been raised following suggestions in a consultation period.

Licensing, the minister argued, will improve the quality of the construction sector and lead to better law enforcement. This of course gathered steam after the tragic death of Jean Paul Sofia, with protests and demonstrations insisting authorities address the matter better.

The legal notice which introduces the license requirement for contractors is being finalised and will be published once the European Commission gives clearance.

New and old building contractors will be required to have insurance, along with the status of one’s police conduct and financial stability. The reform could see applicants guilty of a serious crime in the five years prior to applying not being eligible for such a license.

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Fresh milk products price increase announced

Jun 1 2023

Malta Dairy Products Ltd. has just announced that it will be raising the prices of its fresh milk products as of Thursday 1st June.

The company pointed to the significant increase in production and operational costs as the reason for the uptick in prices.

If you’re wondering how much you’ll be paying for what, here are the new prices:

Whole milk 1L – from €0.96 to €1
Milk 2.5% fat 1L – from €0.94 to €1
Skimmed Milk 1L – €0.92 to €1
Lactose Free Milk 1L – €1.15 to €1.25
Milk 2.5% fat 0.5L – €0.54 to €0.58
Skimmed Milk 0.5L – €0.52 to €0.58
Lactose Free Milk 0.5L – €0.65 to €0.70

‘The constant and persistent increases in production and operational costs have meant that MDP can no longer absorb these costs internally’ said the company.

Thanking its customers for the loyalty towards the Benna products and brand, the company stated that it still aims to ensure that customers are well provided with competitive local fresh milk products.

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Pope gifted Hamrun Spartans shirt by Joseph Portelli

Jun 1 2023

Pope Francis has just been gifted a Ħamrun Spartans Football Club shirt by club president Joseph Portelli.

The moment was captured by media as Portelli and other CEO Marcel Bonnici meet the Church leader in Vatican City, Rome.

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The Pope can be seen clutching the red and black shirt donned by players and fans of the club alike.

What do you make of this?

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Al Pacino to welcome fourth child at 83 years old

Jun 1 2023

The Godfather star Al Pacino is expecting his fourth child at the age of 83 along with his 29 year old girlfriend Door Alfallah.

The pair had been reported to be dating ever since the pandemic struck. Pacino is already the father to three other children from two previous relationships: Julie Pacino, Anton Pacino and Olivia Pacino.

As for Alfallah, she has worked as a producer and has been rumoured to have dated Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger and director Clint Eastwood.

Speaking about his relationship with his kids, Pacino said that he is responsible for them and is part of their life. When he isn’t, he says it is upsetting to both him and the kids.

Daughter Julie Pacino is now 33 years old and was born in 1989 to Jan Tarrant, whom Pacino dated in the 1980s. Anton is 22 and has a twin sister Olivia, born to Beverly D’Angelo in 2001.

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