Abner Aquilina shows middle finger to journalists on way to court; pleads not guilty

Abner Aquilina allegedly shows middle finger to journalists on way to court

Jan 13 2022

As he was arraigned to court for his hearing, Paulina Dembska’s main murder suspect Abner Aquilina showed the middle finger to the public through the police vehicle.

Earlier today, Malta’s Police Force held a press conference in which it was revealed that the Polish woman’s murder was not pre-meditated.

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20-year-old Aquilina was charged with the rape and murder of Paulina Dembska who was found dead on the morning of 2nd January at Independence Gardens, Sliema. Suspect has pleaded not guilty as his mother watched the court proceedings in grief.

Having been released from Mount Carmel Hospital, interrogations had to be halted to his admission to the institution. Police chief spokesperson Brandon Pisani told journalists that the murder took place at around 5:15 am.

Investigations have shown that this case was not pre-meditated and there was no specific target.

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AWLA denied broadcast after prohibition mandate

Jan 13 2022

Tonight’s programme of AWLA was set to discuss homicide but was prevented from broadcast just hours prior.

This was after a prohibition mandate by the Court’s Primary Hall was put forth by Justin Borg, the alleged killer of Chantelle Chetcuti.

This comes as the programme was set to interview the victim’s mother.

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Avril Lavigne rocks Maltese Charles&Ron leather Carina Gloves

Jan 13 2022

As if being spotted on Ariana Grande wasn’t enough, local brand’s Charles&Ron ‘Carina Gloves’ have just been donned by punk princess Avril Lavigne.

Modelling for a feature on Harper’s Bazaar VN, the artist rocked the gloves designed by the local duo in a brown iteration.

Back in November of 2021, Ariana Grande uploaded Instagram photos with black leather gloves by the local designers. The upload was a huge step for local fashion and it took news portals by storm.

This time around, it seems as though Avril Lavigne is pushing the brand further into the celebrity world. This is not the first time Charles & Ron have had had their work worn by popular names – with Paula Abdul and Ashanti being among some of these names.

This just goes to show the quality and appeal Maltese designs have beyond our shores, being chosen by iconic sensations all around the globe.

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JC lecturers to go on strike next week due to trade dispute

Jan 13 2022

The Malta Union of Teachers has ordered lecturers at Malta’s Junior College to start industrial actions starting tomorrow, moving into a strike next week.

This follows an unresolved trade dispute between the University of Malta and the Government, first declared back in August of 2021.

The MUT ordered a number of directives to come into effect tomorrow. These include refraining from answering emails, internal phone calls, uploading or handing over assessment marks and even attending departmental meetings and committee meetings.

They are also refrained from organising CPD meetings, attending meetings at any campus, giving contact hours outside timetabled hours, participating in official UM/JC events and even returning attendances.

The directive also states that if there is no positive resolution to the dispute, the union shall be escalating industrial actions with a two-hour strike next week on 24th January. If not reached by then, a one-day strike on 25th January will also take place.

The MUT said in a statement that ‘negotiations on a new collective agreement, which have been carried out during the past two years, reached a standstill, and conciliation meetings held did not lead to a positive outcome to conclude negotiations to the satisfaction of all.

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