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Bans from owning pets for animal cruelty offenders

Bans from owning pets for animal cruelty offenders
Mar 27 2021 Share

Legal amendments are set to be included by changes in the Animal Welfare Act which will ban offenders who have been found guilty of cruelty against animals from owning or living with animals. Animal Welfare commissioner Alison Bezzina is pushing this ‘zero-tolerance policy’ in regards to animal cruelty. Justice Minister Edward Zammit Lewis stated that limitations in the animal welfare act prevented Bezzina from banning individuals found guilty of animal abuse from owning pets.

The amendment however is being discussed in parliament.  The minister stated that people who abuse animals should not be allowed to own them, with bans being directly proportional to the severity of the case. Bezzina stated that the amendment sends a strong message that crimes against animals will be taken seriously.

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WATCH: Car catches fire after crash in Mgarr, Gozo

car accident in Mgarr
Mar 27 2021 Share

A car accident in Mgarr, Gozo between two cars driven by foreigners led to one car catching fire yesterday evening. No people were injured in the crash but a car did ignite with those involved safely at a distance.

The fire engine took 30 minutes to arrive on the spot and put out the flame. Investigations are still underway by authorities.

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Six fully vaccinated persons died with COVID-19

Six fully vaccinated persons died with COVID-19
Mar 27 2021 Share

Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci confirmed that six people who were vaccinated with both jabs have nonetheless died due to COVID-19. She added, during a weekly COVID-19 briefing, that no vaccine is 100% efficient and thus everyone, especially the vulnerable, should remain cautious and follow measures, whether or not they have been vaccinated. Malta is currently utilising three vaccines – Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca, all of which require two doses.

So far, 166,104 doses have been administered, with 48,933 being second doses. Both Pfizer and Moderna have a 95% and 94% efficacy rate respectively, with AstraZeneca rating at 76%. With Johnson & Johnson single shot vaccine on its way to Malta. Health Authorities remind the public to still follow health measures to maximise safety and mitigate spread.

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Ian Borg planning massive metro project for Malta

Ian Borg planning massive metro project for Malta
Mar 27 2021 Share

During an interview with Transport Minister Ian Borg conducted by Chris Peregin from Lovin’ Malta, the minister unveiled a huge metro project being planned which will cost billions for Malta. When asked about the project, Ian Borg pointed out that the project will take a long span of time to complete, possibly extending beyond his time in office, as one line of the metro would take around 10 to 15 years to complete. The metro will include 25 stations in 25 different squares.

Research, planning and studies required for the project are still underway. The project will require manoeuvring around several Maltese lands which include archeological spaces and environmental areas, and thus necessitates open discussion.

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