Dog euthanasia case investigated by Animal Welfare Commissioner

Aug 20 2021

Office of the Commissioner for Animal Welfare has initiated an investigation of an alleged dog euthanasia case by the Animal Welfare Directorate. The incident allegedly occurred, according to Commissioner Alison Bezzina, over a period of time and involved three or four ‘bully breeds.’ In a statement by the Office of the Commissioner for Animal Welfare, it was revealed that the office is not in any way consulted beforehand in such cases as the law does not require the involvement of the commissioner’s office in any way.

Quoting law CAP439 (43), the statement highlights how ‘aggressive animals shall not be kept in stock and may be slaughtered or culled if this is deemed to be necessary or expedient by the Director for Veterinary Services or Director for Animal Welfare.’

Activist group Vegan Prism also released a statement updating on the killings. The group allegedly met ‘very high-ranking officials within the Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Animal Rights to discuss what is happening as well to present our proposals to what should be done moving forward.’

The statement by the activist group expressed how their biggest disappointment was that even though the Ministry accepted that the situation needs to avoid this from happening again, they allegedly expressed the notion that there is nothing that can be done for past actions.

They revealed that the ministry is keen on implementing the proposals built for them by the activists. Muzzles have been ordered to be used, as well as a trained behaviourist to be added to the panel of decision makers with the power to decide a dog’s fate.

The mass neutering for felines will still continue, but, given the lack of stray dogs, this will not be needed for canines. Vegan Prism gave credit to the ministry for working hard to improve Animal Welfare and even agreeing that this situation was managed quite poorly. An official social media presence is also allegedly around the corner.

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Photo Source: Alison Bezzina FB, Vegan Prism FB

Watch: Dutch club Ajax release Bob Marley inspired kits

Aug 20 2021

Dutch club Ajax have recently released a Bob Marley inspired kit as their 3rd kit for this upcoming season. Ajax announced the release of the kit with a stylistic and vibrant video, which has gone viral on social media amongst many football fans.

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Ajax’s and Bob Marley’s strange connection started back in 2008, when Ajax had a pre-season game in Wales against Cardiff City. The Dutch supporters were asked to stay in the stadium longer to avoid congestion, during which they heard Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds being played by the DJ. The fans immediately embraced and loved the song, a song which has since become the clubs unofficial anthem and is still sung before matches till this day. Bob’s son Ziggy Marley once gave a live pre-match rendition of the famous song.

Bob Marley’s love for the beautiful game is quite known. He once stated that “Football is freedom, a whole universe”. The Jamaican’s love for football was also confirmed by his daughter, when she had this to say about Ajax’s new kit “I am beyond touched that Ajax has taken Three Little Birds and made it their anthem,” and “Stories like this warm my heart and show how impactful songs like Three Little Birds can be. Soccer was everything to my father… and to use his words: ‘football is freedom.'”

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James Bond star will not leave inheritance to his children

Aug 20 2021

James Bond actor Daniel Craig has revealed that he will not leave his children substantial inheritance as he finds the practice distasteful. Craig, 53, has made millions from the Bond franchise, with the confirmation of his appearance in ‘Knives Out’ films confirming more cash into the actor’s pockets. With a three-year-old daughter and stepson with current wife Rachel Weisz and an adult daughter with ex-wife Fiona Loudon, the actor does not plan on leaving his kids a fortune.

He said that he will instead give the money away, quoting an old ‘piece of wisdom’ as to how dying a rich person means you’ve failed. He found the inheritance concept distasteful and thinks it is better to get rid of it or give it away before passing on. Craig will appear as 007 one last time in ‘No Time To Die’, which was delayed to 30th September due to the pandemic.

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MFA listen to fans and clean seats ahead of new season

Aug 20 2021

Recently, MFA have come under fire from fans on social-media for unsanitary condition of several seats in stadia. They have since responded, as earlier today they announced on their social media that they have been taking care of and cleaning the seats ahead of the new season and Malta’s game against Cyprus on the 1st of September.

Many followers congratulated the MFA for taking the constructive criticism on the chin and actually taking care of the problem. However ,some fans pointed out that a lot of work still needs to be done on the state of football in Malta. Swieqi United player Kane Micallef was one of those fans as his comment said ” Don’t mean to sound negative. Well done and well played! But shouldn’t we think more of players then spectators, as in why do the pitches still not get watered before matches to decrease the possibility of injuries while allowing players to play freely and more comfortably as passes and control is more manageable and attained. Can this be reviewed and possibly action can also be taken on this matter. P.S many of the surfaces are horrible in Malta leading to low performance and injuries. Also something to look at.”

Many other fans pointed out other problems, but we still have to give the MFA credit where it’s due whilst acknowledging that they have to do more for football to reach a certain standard.

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