Daily COVID update delayed due to Prime Minister inauguration

Mar 28 2022

The COVID daily update on Facebook by the health authorities was delayed on Monday as Robert Abela was being sworn in as Prime Minister.

Times of Malta was informed by a health ministry spokesperson that she was off duty as the government has not yet been formed. The spokesperson told the reporter that her role was political and cabinet has not yet been formed.

Superintendent for Public Health Charmaine Gauci also informed Times of Malta, saying that she has checked with the ministry to look into the delay. According to an online data registry, 360 new COVID-19 cases were registered on Monday.

Three new deaths were also recorded but no further details were given. This means there could be around 4,276 active cases on the island.

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Time to rest and see what’s next says Oliver Scicluna

Mar 28 2022

Candidate Oliver Scicluna, who did not get enough votes to get elected, wrote to Facebook saying that it is time for him to rest and decide upon his next destination for his life.

Writing this morning, Oliver said that today, as Robert Abela is sworn in as Prime Minister and a new cabinet is formed, he will be spending some time with his family and get the well needed rest.

He had previously stated that he is extremely grateful to live in a country which will continue to be led by Prime Minister Robert Abela. He went on to thank everyone who show him support and believed in his work.

‘For my first ever election, the support from all of you was immense’ he said. Oliver also posted a photo of Robert Abela’s inauguration, saying that he worked tirelessly to witness the scene occur in font of him. ‘This is because I believe that this is the right path our country should take.’

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Giorgia Mae steals the spotlight and absolutely loves the celebrations.

Mar 28 2022

Ever adorable Giorgia Mae, daughter of Prime Minister Robert and Lydia Abela, has been stealing the show during the celebrations of the Labour Party’s win.

Giorgia was very much featured throughout the campaign, always waving and donning a bright smile.

Robert, who has just been sworn in as Prime Minister this morning, thanked her and his wife Lydia during the last political rally for their endless support throughout the election campaign.

Now, she is simply at the centre of the spotlight during the celebrations, clearly enjoying every second of it.

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PN lose election but win young candidates into parliament

Mar 28 2022

Despite losing the 2022 general election, the Nationalist Party has managed to win a couple of new faces and fresh blood as they outpace old guard. Current Opposition leader Bernard Grech had emphasised that the party is seeking a revitalising of the party, bringing in new and young candidates to contest the election.

Among the newer candidates was Alex Borg who is on course to achieve a higher tally of first count votes than party veteran Chris Said. Borg might even outpace Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri. Young candidate Jerome Caruana Cilia also appears to have outpaced MP Ryan Callus, with the former becoming the leading candidate on the district as the latter is still expected to be elected.

Mark Anthony Sammut managed to outpace Jason Azzoaprdi on the fourth district after the latter was not elected into government. New candidates Rebekah Cilia and Joseph Grech may have also polled well on the 11th district. Azzopardi and Karol Aquilina, who was also not elected, formed part of the infamous ’17 Blue Heroes’, which were massively critiqued by the Labour Party.

Darren Carabott also won a place in government, the second candidate for the Nationalist party to be elected. Carabott thanked everyone who supported him, saying that Malta needs the Nationalist Party.

The 11th district however depends on how Bernard Grech’s votes are distributed after the first count. Adrian Delia was also elected on the 7th and 8th district with even Beppe Fenech Adami doing quite well. Lawyer Joe Giglio seemed to have polled quite convincingly on the 9th and 10th districts, leading alongside veteran Robert Arrigo. We’ll have to see who will be elected through casual election.

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