Cannabis law will not be retracted if PN win says Bernard Grech

Mar 7 2022

Speaking during an interview, Opposition leader Bernard Grech revealed that the cannabis law which was passed just recently will not be retracted if the Nationalist Party is elected to government.

Grech was asked about whether or not the conservative nature of the Nationalist Party on stances such as cannabis decriminalisation, abortion and other issues lead to a loss of votes from the youth.

Grech said that the PN is still very liberal and open about several issues and said that the law would not be taken away since it has passed.

However, he highlighted that the government would work tirelessly to make sure that the negative effects of the drug are minimised and that it does not become normalised in Maltese society.

He said that despite the bill passing, it does not make it easier for one to purchase marijuana safely. He therefore said that the issue is still problematic and will thus ensure it is done in an effective way.

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Roberta Metsola asks Russia to free all imprisoned protesters

Mar 7 2022

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has called upon the Russian authorities to free all the anti-invasion protestors who demonstrated peacefully.

Calling them ‘unjustly detained,’ Metsola was speaking at the opening of the plenary session in Strasbourg. This comes as the shelling of Ukraine continues, with the number of casualties increasing daily.

Metsola said that ‘our outrage grows with every shell that is fired, as does Ukraine’s defiance and our people’s solidarity.’ She commended the Ukrainian population for their courage to stand up against Putin’s forces.

This also comes as Russia passed two new laws on the 4th of March which criminalises protesting and informing the war in ways that, according to Russia, spreads misinformation about their operation there.

However, Metsola said that Putin will find that the truth is not easily suppressed. On behalf of the European Parliament, she urged the authorities to allow freedom of expression and journalism, as well as to stop the intimidation of protestors and release all those detained.

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PBS is under the control of Robert Abela says Bernard Grech

Mar 7 2022

Speaking during an interview, Opposition leader Bernard Grech spoke about party lead television broadcasters.

Asked a question about the Lovin Malta case against party owned media and whether or not they spread partisan agenda and tribalism, Grech said that it is true we must move towards autonomous reporting.

However, he said, the main broadcasting services in Malta are under the clutches of Prime Minister Robert Abela. Despite praising journalists and those involved in the sector, Grech said that the Nationalist Party would put an end to this tribalism and partisan agenda.

Also addressing the Lovin Malta court case opened against party owned media, the PN leader said that founder of the newsroom Christian Peregin came a long way and joined the right side by becoming the party’s campaign manager.

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Race track will replace two company locations in new agreement

Mar 7 2022

Posting to social media, the Malta Motorsport Federation revealed that it is extremely grateful for another milestone reached this morning at the Hal Far Industrial Area.

The federation revealed that earlier today, 7th March 2022, the Minister for the Economy and Industry Silvio Schembri announced that an official agreement has been reached for the ‘relocation with the two last companies still operating from the area now earmarked for the construction of the race track finalised.’

Minister Silvio Schembri sealed these agreements along with representatives of Attrans Limited and White Bros Limited, along with Architect Joseph Attar from Indis Malta Ltd.

Following some relocations weeks ago, the land is now fully available. The race track was confirmed back on the 27th of September 2021, with an investment of €20 million. The prime minister had stated that the race track will be able to host international events of the highest calibre, with many sport enthusiasts looking forward for the completion of the track.

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