€700 million investment to create new green lungs in urban areas by PL

Feb 21 2022

As part of its electoral package, the Labour Party under Robert Abela, has promised a €700 million investment over seven years to create new green spaces in Malta’s urban areas.Addressing media just hours after announcing the general election for March 26th, Abela launched the proposal along with four others as his ‘ambitious plan’.

A labour government would see €700 million planted over 7 years to give Malta’s urban spaces ‘green lungs’ to ensure residents would not need to drive their car to spend time in a open public space. Parks, urban green reclamation projects, urban greening initiatives, green areas spread over car tunnels and car free areas would all make up part of this investment. This would accompany already promised infrastructural plans.

The other proposals include a reduction in taxes, with tax bands which could see workers and self-employed getting an extra annual €225, up to a maximum of €365.

Parents will be exempted from paying tax on the first €12,200 each year. Abela said that this would translate into a further €66 million in people’s pockets each year. Other proposals concern pensioners getting an extra €15 per week and becoming automatically eligible to all medicines on government formulary for free among other proposals. Abela revealed that all of the five proposals would cost €1.39 billion over five years and are set to be financed through money generated by new job creation and economical strengthening.

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4 self-sabotage lies you need to stop saying to yourself | by Ed’s Common Sense

Feb 21 2022

It is often said that we are our own worst enemy and most times, this is true. Procrastination, stagnation and fear have contributed to a number of drawbacks in our lives which could have been prevented by self-motivation and self-love. If you wish to move forward in your life, it is important to cut down on the constant self-sabotage lies we often tell ourselves. That said, this week clinical psychologist & psychotherapist Dr. Edward Curmi is here to tell us 4 self-sabotage lies we need to stop saying to ourselves.

Dr. Edward Curmi is also the author of 2 self-help books titled Ed’s Common Sense.

1. If success hasn’t happened by now, it never will.

2. Someone else is doing it, so I can’t do it now!

3. I always screw up everything.

4. Nothing ever works out for me

Do you agree with these? Give it a share.

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Does this mean St Patrick’s Day celebrations are back?

Feb 20 2022

Is this the official return of St Patrick’s Day celebrations? With the announcement of the March general election came the reveal that Prime Minister Robert Abela wants Malta to return back to normal in spring.

The Prime Minister revealed that mass events will be occurring on a weekly basis as the election draws nearer and hinted at the removal of all COVID restrictions as the days go on.

Opposition leader Bernard Grech too urged the Prime Minister to remove the restrictions for all events and not just political rallies. These include everything from sports to cultural gatherings.

Given that we have not had a St Patrick’s Day celebration for 2 years now due to the COVID-19 pandemic, does this mean that lovers of beer and this special day will get to properly celebrate it again?

St Patrick’s Day in Malta is known to attract a massive crowd, especially in areas such as Malta’s entertainment Mecca Paceville. It is still quite unsure yet but indications show that such celebrations can now take place following the Prime Minister’s rallying call.

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Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID-19

Feb 20 2022

It has just been revealed that Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for COVID-19 and is exhibiting mild symptoms.

Buckingham Palace confirmed that the monarch, who is 95-years-old, tested positive today Sunday February 20th and is expected to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week.

The statement by the palace revealed that she will continue to receive medical attention and will follow the appropriate guidelines. The Queen is not known to have previously contracted the virus, but she is vaccinated with the booster as well.

Back in October, the Queen had spent time in hospital for reasons which were not publicly confirmed. Doctors had ordered her to undertake an extended period of rest.

Having recently just celebrated 70 years on the throne, she also became the first monarch in British history to reach their Sapphire jubilee. She carried out her first major public engagement since her hospitalisation earlier this month by meeting charity workers at Sandringham House.

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