Arnold Cassola will contest general election independently

Sep 15 2021

Contesting the 10th and 11th districts, Arnold Cassola will be entering the general election race as an independent candidate. Cassola commented in a statement how the 55-year-old bi-party system ‘has led to the political shambles we have today.’ He accused ‘certain dishonest and greedy businessmen’ of controlling certain MPS from both parties and ministers who ‘on their part, have reduced what is supposed to be the noble vocation of politics to an exercise in greed, nepotism, cronyism and favouritism.’

Cassola went on to also accuse a number of institutions without naming them of not favouring the common man on the street. ‘The big fish keep swallowing the small. Inequality rules.’ The independent candidate said that this led to many Maltese having to struggle all their life to make ends meet, creating an unfair and unjust system.

He said that the Maltese electorate has the choice of breaking this ‘toxic mould of politics by electing to parliament independent and third-party candidates with real values, whose hallmark is honesty, integrity, credibility and consistency.’ Referencing his 32-year political run, he said that this experience cultivated his knowledge about what is good and wrong.

‘We the people, deserve better’ he said. ‘Now is the time to change all that is wrong and unjust through our voting behaviour.’ Cassola has never been elected in a Maltese election, having contested both general and MEP elections. Having broke away from the Alternattiva Demokratika in 2019 – with whom he had always contested – he contested the MEP elections of that year as an independent candidate as well. He collected more first count votes by himself than AD did as a party.

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Photo Source: Arnold Cassola FB, Moira Shire Council

Canine officer Sophie busts €12,000 in undeclared cash

Sep 15 2021

Customs canine officer Sophia reacted positively to a passenger en route to Istanbul carrying around €12,343 in undeclared cash. The passenger stated when asked that he was carrying around €3000.

Following a search by Customs officials, €2,530 were found on his person, €4,085 in his carrying bag and around €6,100 in his checked in luggage.

Agreeing to sign an out-of-court settlement, the passenger was administered a fine.

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Photo Source: Customs Malta FB

Bayern solidify status as one of Champions League favourites after Barcelona victory

Sep 15 2021

One of the most awaited games of the Champions League happened yesterday, when Barcelona welcomed Bayern to the Camp Nou. The game didn’t go according to plan for the Blaugrana as Bayern stormed to a 3-0 victory to further solidify their intentions as one of the favourites.

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Once the game started, it looked like Bayern’s to lose as they rarely misplaced a pass and looked levels ahead of their opponents. Bayern’s defence was a highlight of the game not conceding a shot on goal and keeping dangerous player Memphis Depay out of the game. The first goal of the game came in the 34th minute from a deflected Thomas Muller long shot.

The second half continued how the game started with Bayern being more clinical and deadly in attack, whilst Barcelona lacked ideas. Bayern star striker Robert Lewandowski scored hid first UCL goal of the season from a rebound off the post. The game continued and whilst Barcelona grew into the game more when Philippe Coutinho and youngster Gavi were introduced they were still lackluster. Lewandowski doubled his tally in the 84th minute and at the same time killed off any chance of a Barcelona comeback.

This was the first time since 1997 that Barcelona have lost their opening game of the Champions League. The Catalan side at certain times look unrecognizable to the side we’ve all grown up to. Bayern will be happy with this result and will now look to safely qualify to the next round.

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New Patrol Ranger Unit will safeguard more of Malta’s countryside

Sep 15 2021

A new Patrolling Ranger Unit has been announced by the Heritage Parks Federation Unit (HPF) and it will be covering additional areas around Malta to safeguard and protect it all. The federation, set up by local NGOs Nature Trust Malta, Din l-Art Helwa and GAIA Foundation, was an incentive to safeguard and monitor the Majjistral Park area. The Ranger Unit will be adding sites managed by Nature Trust – FEE Malta and Din l-Art Helwa to its areas as of the 13th of September.

The federation posted to Facebook revealing how in 2021, the Majjistral Park ‘implemented more frequent patrols and this proved to be very beneficial, both for protecting the Park’s biodiversity and to educate the visitors on the green code; how to behave when being in nature.’

The rangers will receive training in different areas realign from flora and fauna, Natura2000 sites, wildlife rescue, first aid, basic fire safety and environmental laws. With a fundraiser set to launch shortly along with a call for volunteers, the unit is endorsed by the Malta Police.

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Photo Source: HPF Ranger Unit FB