Around 90% of vouchers used ahead of deadline

Oct 30 2021

The Economy Ministry has revealed that close to 90 of government stimulus vouchers have been used ahead of this weekend’s deadline.

Only three days are left for the €100 vouchers to be used, with economy minister Silvio Schembri appealing to those who haven’t used their vouchers to do so in the remaining three days until the October 31 deadline.

The stimulus vouchers were initially issued to kickstart local business affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with a second round issued to further motivate local business in retail, catering and hospitality.

Did you use your vouchers?

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Driver fired after fight; reportedly called colleague ‘Kaboċċa’

Oct 30 2021

The Industrial Tribunal has refused a driver’s request after a fight broke out between him and his colleague at St. Luke’s Hospital.

The case was opened by Joseph Schembri against Steward Malta Personnel Limited by a patient driver who was employed between 2017 and 2019.

Schembri argued unjust termination where he was fired after repeatedly calling his colleague a ‘kaboċċa’ and breaking into fisticuffs on the job. Schembri reportedly withdrew his claim, giving the company good reason for his termination.

What do you make of this case?

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Cristiano Ronaldo beats Messi to secure most liked post on Instagram

Oct 30 2021

Portuguese superstar and headline favourite Cristiano Ronaldo has surpassed Lionel Messi to grab the most liked photo by an athlete on Instagram after posting the pregnancy confirmation with partner Georgina Rodriguez.

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Messi previously held the most-liked athlete snap after his shock move to Paris Saint-Germain and then with a photo holding the Copa America trophy won with Argentina, which held over 21.2 and 21.9 million likes respectively.

The photo still hold the ninth and tenth spots in the most liked photos of all time but Ronaldo and Rodriguez snap quickly occupied the top spot in the world of sport after sharing the heart-warming post.

What do you make of the news?

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There is a real life Red Light Green Light game in Sydney

Oct 29 2021

A real-life Red Light Green Light game has landed in Sydney, and just in time for Halloween too. The first game to be played in Netflix’s most watched series ever Squid Game, players can actually experience the thrill of having to cross a space with a gigantic doll creepily staring them down. Of course, there are no guards shooting you to death if you lose the game, you’ll just be eliminated from the gameplay… not life.

The game will be removed after November 1st as it makes for a perfect Halloween decoration and activity. Players need to go to 4 Circular Quay W in the Rocks to play, and will be given actual green tracksuits to feel as if they are in the show. Of course, given the pandemic, players need to check in using the QR code and show the vaccination certificate. Players are urged not to run and respect social distancing, despite some players being tempted to sprint to the other side.

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