Celebrity Chef Gino D’Acampo Calls Malta “The Best Islands in the Mediterranean”

Nov 23 2023

In a recent interview with Malta Daily, celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo had quite a few words of praise about Malta and its accompanying islands.

Sitting down with Amy at Mercury, the Italian chef and media personality called our tiny Mediterranean home “the best islands… by far… in the Mediterranean.” Jokingly telling viewers not to report such high praise to his fellow Italians, Gino went on to reveal that prior to this year, he had never been to Malta aside from a 24-hour stay, going on to call it ‘super cool’.

The celebrity chef continued by saying that he can’t wait to bring authentic dishes to the islands. Flying in ingredients straight from Italy, D’Acampo wants people who come to his restaurants at The Mercury to experience true Italian flavour.

D’Acampo revealed that he will have a restaurant called Luciano by Gino D’Acampo on the fifth floor, and that people should be excited for authentic, traditional Italian food. Additionally, the chef will also open Radio Bar and Cabana Restaurant at Mercury

If there’s one thing we’re sure of, is that foodies are in for a major treat once Gino D’Acampo’s restaurants are open.

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Celebrity Chef Gino D’Acampo to Open First International Restaurant at Mercury

Nov 23 2023

Malta is about to get a touch of authentic Italian flavour as it has just been announced that celebrity chef and media personality Gino D’Acampo will be opening his first international restaurant at the newly-opened Mercury in Spring 2024.

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The chef is no stranger to taking Italian gastronomy to various locations around the world and Malta is the latest to open its doors to the food & media giant’s empire. The three Gino-led outlets will be Luciano by Gino D’Acampo restaurant, Radio Bar and Cabana Restaurant.

D’Acampo will be opening his first international establishment in April, with Maltese foodies encouraged to seek out his take on authentic flavours in Malta’s hottest entertainment district.

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A simple look at Gino’s Instagram will tell you that this is not a restaurant you want to miss out on, so keep your eyes peeled for more information and exciting announcement on everything that will be going down at Mercury.

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Tornado Spotted In Qawra During Yesterday’s Storm

Nov 23 2023

Videos uploaded to weather forecast Facebook page ‘It-Temp Madwarna’ shows a tornado which formed in Qawra in the limits of St Paul’s Bay.

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The first video was sent to the weather news portal by Sian Dave Williams, followed by another video of a similar phenomenon sent by Reuben Fenech in the same vicinity.

Malta was hit by what was described as the perfect storm yesterday, resulting in flooding in various areas around the island.

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Richest 1% Emit As Much Pollution As 2/3rds Of Humanity

Nov 23 2023

A recent report by Oxfam reveals that the wealthiest 1% of the global population generated as much carbon pollution in 2019 as the poorest two-thirds of humanity, consisting of five billion people.

This alarming discrepancy, outlined in the report titled “Climate Equality: A Planet for the 99%,” underscores the outsized carbon emissions of the super-rich and the detrimental impact on global climate and inequality.

The carbon emissions of the richest 1%, totaling 16% of global consumption emissions in 2019, are projected to result in 1.3 million excess heat-related deaths between 2020 and 2030, akin to the population of Dublin, Ireland.

Oxfam emphasizes the urgent need to address extreme wealth and its associated carbon-hungry lifestyles, asserting that meaningful progress in curbing global warming is unattainable without confronting the era of extreme wealth.

The report, drawing on research by the Stockholm Environment Institute, exposes the stark contrast between the super-rich and the majority of the world’s population.

The wealthiest 1%, comprising 77 million people, accounted for emissions equivalent to all car and road transport emissions, while the richest 10 percent contributed half of global emissions. The report underscores the persistent inequality, noting that it would take nearly 1,500 years for someone in the bottom 99% to produce as much carbon as the richest billionaires do in a year.

To break the cycle of climate breakdown and inequality, Oxfam urges governments to implement measures such as a 60% tax on the incomes of the richest 1 percent.

This tax could not only significantly reduce emissions but also raise $6.4 trillion annually to finance the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. The report emphasizes the interconnectedness of addressing extreme wealth, inequality, and the climate crisis, calling for a transformative approach to taxation, global redistribution of incomes, expedited fossil fuel phase-out, and a reevaluation of progress indicators beyond GDP growth.

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