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50% of UK adult population vaccinated with first dose

Mar 21 2021 Share

On March 20th 2021, UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced that more than 50% of the UK’s adult population has received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This is all part of the country’s plans to get all 32 million people in the top nine priority groups vaccinated by 15th of April.

Hancock excitedly tweeted about the achievement, expressing his delight at the impressive feat that is the gateway out of the pandemic.

More than two million people across the UK have received their second dose. Prime Minister Boris Johnson received his first jab yesterday, stating he did ‘not feel a thing’ as he got the vaccine.

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Glen Vella wins first edition of Muzika Muzika

Mar 21 2021 Share

As Muzika Muzika brings its first edition to a close, singer and composer Glen Vella takes the first place title with the song ‘Harsa Biss’ by Philip Vella and Joe Julian Farrugia. Having started his singing career at age thirteen, Vella is well known for his representation of Malta in the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest with his song ‘One Life’.

🥁 U L-KANZUNETTA REBBIEĦA TA' MUŻIKA MUŻIKA HIJA …….. ĦARSA BISSKantant: Glen VellaKompożitur: Philip…

Posted by Mużika Mużika – Festival Kanzunetta Maltija on Saturday, 20 March 2021

In second place was Christian Arding with ‘Ghajjejt Inhobb’ and in third place Kantera who interpreted L-Ewwel Jien. The judging panel consisted of 9 iconic Maltese musicians and singers as each competitor showcased their immense talents along with guest star Emma Muscat.

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Simon Busuttil, Bernard Grech and more react to Keith Schembri charges

Mar 20 2021 Share

Former Chief of Staff for the Office of the Prime Minister Keith Schembri, along with 10 others, have been denied bail for charges of money laundering, fraud, corruption and more after pleading not guilty and Schembri will spend the night at the Corradino Correctional Facility.

Illum huwa pass żgħir ieħor biex issir ġustizzja fuq każ li kien inkixef minn Daphne Caruana Galizia u li nbdiet…

Posted by Bernard Grech on Saturday, 20 March 2021

Various politicians and Maltese figures have reacted to what has been one of the most intense court cases in Maltese history, with Nationalist party leader Bernard Grech calling today’s court decision ‘another small step towards justice’ for the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia and Simon Busuttil’s inquiry into the case.

Today’s criminal charges against the most powerful man in the Labour Government is a historic turning point in our fight…

Posted by Simon Busuttil on Saturday, 20 March 2021

Former PN leader and Secretary-General of the EPP Group in the European Parliament Simon Busuttil called today’s events, ‘a historic turning point for justice… and a resounding confirmation that Daphne was right’, going on to pledge the late Caruana Galizia that they are finishing what she started.

Daphne Caruana Galizia’s son Paul took to Twitter to reiterate the ironic nature of today’s events with regards to Keith Schembri’s charges.

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Keith Schembri pleads not guilty to money laundering, fraud, corruption & more

Keith Schembri pleads not guilty to money laundering, fraud, corruption & more
Mar 20 2021 Share

Former Chief of Staff for the Office of the Prime Minister Keith Schembri has been denied bail after pleading not guilty to charges of money laundering, corruption, criminal conspiracy, false testimony and fraud.

Schembri was charged with 10 other including his father Alfio, Kasco Group CEO Malcolm Scerri and accountant Robert Zammit on charges of money laundering and criminal conspiracy.

Illum huwa pass żgħir ieħor biex issir ġustizzja fuq każ li kien inkixef minn Daphne Caruana Galizia u li nbdiet…

Posted by Bernard Grech on Saturday, 20 March 2021

The court of Malta has ordered that the individuals’ assets be frozen whilst denying bail with concerns of potential tampering of evidence or attempts to flee the country.

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