Emmanuel Cuschieri Calls For Court Protest If Joseph Muscat Charged

May 7 2024

Labour activist Emanuel Cuschieri has declared intentions to stage a protest outside the court if former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and others are indicted in connection to the Vitals magisterial inquiry.

Addressing supporters, Cuschieri acknowledged the widespread vocal support for Muscat but said that words need to translate into action.

He said that once a date and time for potential charges against Muscat and others are known, they will gather outside the court as a display of solidarity.

Cuschieri says that he wants to see the support and appreciation shared on online towards Joseph Muscat by supporters translate into action as soon as the date and time are provided.

Cuschieri asserted that peaceful protests are a fundamental aspect of a civilized and democratic society.

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€85,000 Investment To Help Local Animal Shelters

May 7 2024

A new initiative called the Animal Welfare Fund, backed by a €85,000 investment from the government, aims to financially support animal sanctuaries and volunteer organisations caring for animals.

This program, announced by Agriculture Minister Anton Refalo and Parliamentary Secretary Alicia Bugeja Said, fulfils an electoral promise, intending to raise awareness about the importance of domestic animals and uphold animal rights.

Refalo highlighted ongoing efforts, including reopening the Animal Hospital and initiating a veterinary course. Bugeja Said emphasized the vital role of such schemes in supporting animal welfare organizations, crucial for controlling the number of abandoned animals.

Joseph John Vella, Director of the Department for Proper Animal Treatment, outlined the fund’s criteria and priorities: education, medical care, and animal allocation. In summary, the Animal Welfare Fund represents a commitment to animal welfare, addressing immediate needs while aiming to foster a culture of responsible animal care and advocacy within the community.

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Sunny Week To Be Interrupted By Thundery Rain Showers

May 7 2024

What began as a sunny summery week is set to be interrupted by thundery showers mid-way.

Weather forecasts are predicting thundery rain showers for tomorrow, Wednesday 8th May, with temperatures dropping to feeling like 19 degrees Celsius from today’s 24 degrees Celsius.

This was also supported by Facebook page ‘Malta Weather,’ which wrote:

‘Forget today’s and yesterday’s almost beach weather. A dip in the jet stream will usher in a relatively cold and unstable airmass towards the Central Mediterranean and Malta as from Wednesday 8th May 2024 until early Friday 10th May 2024.’

‘This will bring cloudy skies with rain showers that could be thundery and heavy particularly if a Mediterranean cyclone does develop as some weather models are suggesting but which we believe it’s highly unlikely.’

‘In the second half of May 2024, there is the potential for very hot conditions to develop around the Central and Eastern Mediterranean as the jet stream comes off from Africa as per second image. Indeed, this would mark the third consecutive month this year in which the temperature somewhere in the Mediterranean rises to around 40°C.’

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Robert Abela Accused PN Of Politicising Hospitals Inquiry For Partisan Gain

May 6 2024

Tensions reached a boiling point within the Maltese Parliament as Speaker Anġlu Farrugia dismissed a request from Leader of the Opposition Bernard Grech for an urgent discussion on the inquiry-Vitals. The decision prompted Opposition members to stage a dramatic walkout in protest.

The confrontation unfolded at the outset of the parliamentary session when Grech sought to address the need for transparency regarding the publication of the inquiry-Vitals report.

Highlighting concerns over the Prime Minister’s purported access to the inquiry and alleged interference with the judiciary, Grech emphasised the urgency of public disclosure.

“This is a matter of national and urgent importance,” declared Grech, underscoring the public’s right to access information and the imperative of upholding judicial integrity.

In response, Prime Minister Robert Abela rebuffed Grech’s assertions, accusing the Opposition of politicising the issue for partisan gain. Abela reiterated his calls for the Attorney General to expedite the publication of the inquiry, vehemently denying any personal possession of the report.

Amidst the heated exchange, references were made to a former deputy of the Opposition allegedly possessing advance knowledge of investigative operations, further inflaming tensions within the chamber.

Speaker Farrugia intervened, suspending the session to deliberate on Grech’s request. Upon resumption, Farrugia delivered his ruling, citing a lack of compelling urgency to warrant adjournment and discussion as requested by the Opposition.

Grech vehemently contested Farrugia’s decision, accusing both the Speaker and the government of stifling debate and attempting to silence dissent. In a defiant gesture, Grech signalled the Opposition’s refusal to engage further, stating that they would vacate Parliament premises.

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