Arrigo calls on Bernard Grech, Adrian Delia & David Agius to show that “the party is not divided”

Feb 24 2022

During this evening’s extraordinary general council meeting, the Nationalist Party’s Robert Arrigo called current leader Bernard Grech, former leader Adrian Delia and deputy leader David Agius on stage to show that “the party is not divided.”

“I’m going to offer you a brief moment of discomfort,” Arrigo said before calling the current and former party leaders on stage. Speculation on a divide between them has been going on since the end of Adrian Delia’s term as party leader.

Arrigo called upon the three to approach the stage to show a moment of unity amongst party members before going on to highlight the importance of unity within the party. He concluding by stating that he is often associated with money and finance, appealing to PN councillors and followers to give their contribution to the party ahead of the March 26 election.

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Political parties which get at least 5% of votes to get at least one seat in Parliament, PN proposes

Feb 24 2022

During its extraordinary general council meeting this evening, the Nationalist Party has unveiled its latest proposal which states that political parties which get 5% or more of all votes will get at least one seat in Malta’s parliament.

Malta’s current electoral rules dictate that candidates are elected if they receive a certain amount of votes within their district. This change in the electoral system will benefit smaller parties who, in the past, have managed to ensure at least 5 per cent of votes but failed to get enough district votes to secure a seat in parliament.

In their electoral manifesto, the PN also proposed a number of other changes which include a pledge to add 50,000 square metres of Outside Development Zone (ODZ) per year, highlighting their stand against the ‘exaggerated’ development in Malta.

What do you make of these proposals?

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Russian forces capture Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine

Feb 24 2022

Various sources and Ukrainian officials have corroborated that Russian forces have taken control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine.

After national forces heavily defended the plant, Russian troops managed to take control despite Ukrainian’s best efforts. Ukranian presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak stated that it is “impossible to say the Chernobyl nuclear power plant is safe after a totally pointless attack by the Russians,” going on to highlight that this is one of the most serious threats in Europe today.

Ugh. Awful development. “After a fierce battle, Ukrainian control over the Chernobyl site was lost. The condition of the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant, confinement, and nuclear waste storage facilities is unknown,” said Mykhailo Podoliak, adviser to head of Chernobyl plant

— Christopher Miller (@ChristopherJM) February 24, 2022

Ukraine Prime Minister Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that the Chernobyl area near Kyiv is now under control of Russian troops.

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LIVE: PN councillors to approve electoral manifesto during extraordinary general council meeting

Feb 24 2022

In this evening’s general council meeting, Nationalist Party general council president and Gudja councillor Mark Anthony Sammut presented the party’s electoral manifesto.

During his presentation, Sammut talked of shortcomings conducted by a Labour government, going on to mention the 250 billboards across Malta and Gozo, “some of which from our pockets”, he said. The general council president reiterated the PN’s proposal for an investment into new industries such as the metaverse and 3D printing, highlighting that “this is the country’s last chance to change course.”

The extraordinary general council meeting is being held this evening to approve the National Party’s electoral manifesto ahead of the March 26 general election.

PN leader Bernard Grech will be addressing the people towards the end of general meeting.

Watch the event here:

Did you get a chance to see the manifesto?

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