Comino Already Littered With Rubbish, NGO Reports

Apr 5 2024

Taking to social media, NGO Nadur Nadif revealed that, despite not being summer just yet, the island of Camino is already full of rubbish.

‘As the imminent arrival of summer looms, we have revisited the island to assess its preparedness for the forthcoming influx of visitors. Regrettably, our observations have revealed a disheartening reality. Despite assurances and pledges for heightened enforcement and environmental stewardship, tangible progress appears elusive.’

A statement reveals that as of 8:30am on the 4th of April 2024, portions of the island surrounding Blue Lagoon remain ‘marred by garbage’.

‘ The spectrum of litter ranges from commonplace items such as cups, bottles, and cigarettes to more egregious examples like discarded pineapples. Compounding this issue, bins are either inadequately labelled or not labelled at all, exacerbating the challenge of proper waste management.’

‘Moreover, the incessant hum of generators further disrupts the island’s tranquillity, eclipsing the natural sounds of the waves and avian life. While commendable efforts have been made in tree planting initiatives by previous environmental stewardship, the abandonment of plastic netting that surrounded the trees that die detracts from these endeavours.’

‘As we approach the onset of summer 2024, we fervently hope for an improvement over preceding years. It is incumbent upon all stakeholders to conscientiously fulfil their responsibilities in safeguarding our environment.’

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Cheeky Monkey’s Shocking Breakup Announcement

Apr 5 2024

Hold on to your bananas, folks! The rumours are true. Cheeky Monkey is breaking up with its old gastropub spot in Qawra. And like Taylor Swift strutting into a steamy new romance, we’re shaking off the past and moving on to a new chapter singing “We are never, ever, ever … getting back together!”

The good news is we’ve already found our new flame, and guess what? They’re just 100m down the promenade from our ex’s place! So, get ready for the ultimate glow-up, because Cheeky Monkey is spreading its wings to a bigger, better spot, where everything you loved about our award-winning gastropub experience comes with a generous side of new twists and surprises.

Get ready to enjoy our signature spins on pub food favourites, complete with a dazzling array of ales, spirits, and cocktails. Week to week, must-see sports fixtures will be screened on our big screens, plus live music will be making a cool comeback on our new stage set-up. And of course, all this goodness will be served up in our trademark blend of fun, leave-your-worries-at-the-door, and let-the-good-times-roll vibes.

With the move, however, comes a bigger and better playground, where we can crank up the cheekiness to unprecedented levels of awesomeness. Our new gastropub digs are even cooler. The sea views are straight-up Insta-worthy. And get ready to get your groove on thanks to our very own dance floor, right next to the DJ booth.

Because we believe there’s no such thing as too much fantastic food, we’re even rolling out a revamped menu with plenty of new options to dig into! Brace your taste buds for highlight dishes, including Cheeky Wings—four crispy, breaded wings with a side of our sweet Sex on the Beach sauce— and our Sizzling Fajitas served with housemade guacamole, fresh pico de gallo, sour cream, and your choice of chicken, steak, or veggie fillings.

We’ve also unleashed a tidal wave of fresh goodies with our new merchandise line! Style yourself in our cool tees, remedy that hangover with a cheeky cup of joe from our very own mug, and cosy up with our downright adorable Cheeky Monkey soft toy. Our merch lets you take a slice of Cheeky Monkey wherever you wander, because why shouldn’t everyday life be a bit cheekier?

Ready for a taste of the new Cheeky Monkey in Qawra? We’re open Monday to Thursday from 16:00hrs to midnight, stretching the fun till 01:00hrs on Fridays, and rocking the weekends from noon ’til late. Make a reservation today on +356 7954 3853 to snag our finest sea-view seats.

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Malta Among EU Countries With Most House Thefts By Criminal Groups

Apr 5 2024

According to a new report by Europol, Malta is one of the EU countries most susceptible to house and/or vehicle thefts by organised groups.

The report found that ‘the countries most affected by networks committing burglaries and thefts are France, Italy, Malta, Portugal and Spain. The most represented nationalities in these networks are are Croatian, Georgian, Italian and Romanian.’

The Europol report examined 821 criminal networks around the EU and other countries.

It also found that over 25,000 persons form part of these networks, and up to half of them are involved in drug trafficking.

‘The networks are described as either clan/family based mobile organised crime groups (MOCGs), or as Thieves in Law. They usually have full control over the criminal process. Some are also active in other types of property crime, in forcing victims into criminality (THB) or in drug trafficking.’

Read the full report here.

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James Ryder’s First Statement Confirming EU Election Campaign

Apr 5 2024

Taking to social media, comedian James Ryder confirmed that he will be running as an independent candidate for the upcoming European Parliament elections.

In a video statement, Ryder explained that he will be exercising his right as a citizen and putting democracy to the test by running.

He also highlighted how being a comedian does not define him and that he has many other opinions and feelings which he intends to work on seriously.

‘You are going to be treated, or subjected to, an election campaign like no other’, says Ryder.

He says that he will do his best to represent the common man as there is no one more common than himself, whilst also saying that he won’t promise anything that he won’t be able to deliver on.

Ryder ended his message with the slogan he kicked off his initial teaser with: ‘We’ve had worse’.

What do you make of this statement?

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