Fast & Furious Star Jason Statham Filming Movie In Malta

Oct 23 2024

Fast & Furious star Jason Statham is currently in Malta filming for his next big movie, Mutiny.

The actor is well known for his role as Shaw in the Fast & Furious saga, as well as starring in The Meg franchise, The Expendables and more.

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The actor took a snapshot of himself whilst on the island, with containers in the background for a possible scene in the upcoming film.

The film, Mutiny, is directed by Jean-Francois Richet and the IMDb synopsis reads:

‘After his billionaire industrialist boss is murdered in front of him, Cole Reed is set up to take the fall for the crime — leaving him on the run as he works to uncover an international conspiracy.’

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JKA Malta Karate Team Representing In Tokyo, Japan

Oct 23 2024

This weekend, from October 25th to 27th, 2024, the JKA-Malta Karate Team will proudly represent Malta in the 16th Japan Karate Association (JKA) Funakoshi Gichin World Cup, held in Tokyo, Japan.

This prestigious event, which takes place every three years, has not been held since 2017 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 championship was postponed several times before finally being scheduled for this year.

The global karate community has eagerly awaited the return of this championship, and athletes from around the world are excited to compete on such a renowned international stage.

For the JKA-Malta team, this marks an important opportunity to showcase their skills and represent Malta at the highest level of traditional karate.

Good luck to all!

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Elon Musk’s $1 Million A Day For Voters Could Be Illegal, Say Experts

Oct 23 2024

While campaigning for Donald Trump, tech billionaire Elon Musk announced a controversial plan to give away $1 million daily to registered voters in key battleground states.

The sweepstakes, tied to a petition supporting the First and Second Amendments, has drawn scrutiny from election law experts who argue it may violate federal laws prohibiting payments for voter registration.

Musk, who has donated over $75 million to a pro-Trump super PAC, launched the initiative just before registration deadlines in states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Arizona.

Critics, including election law specialists Derek Muller and David Becker, have raised concerns that offering money exclusively to registered voters could be seen as illegal voter inducement.

Musk’s initial announcement in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, led to the naming of the first million-dollar winner, with subsequent winners selected during other campaign events. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro expressed concern, prompting Musk to defend the sweepstakes on social media.

Election law experts, including Rick Hasen from UCLA, argue that the program constitutes illegal vote-buying.

Despite attempts by Musk’s team to reframe the giveaway as a “job opportunity,” legal experts believe the changes do little to address the potential violations. The initiative continues to face criticism for its potential impact on voter registration and its legality under federal law.

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FSWS Invested €30.6 Million In 2023 To Strengthen Community Services

Oct 23 2024

Il-Fondazzjoni għas-Servizzi ta’ Ħarsien Soċjali (FSWS) [the Foundation for Social Welfare Services] continued to strengthen its operations within the community through further investment in the services it offers, along with increased engagement of professionals.

In fact, the financial investment during 2023 reached €30.6 million, with the majority of this allocation supporting the free services offered to clients across Malta and Gozo.

During this same year, FSWS professionals worked on 21,000 cases, 10,000 of which are still being followed up on a regular basis. Aġenzija Appoġġ [Support Agency] handled the highest number of clients among all FSWS sections, dealing with 9,000 cases, while the Child Protection Directorate worked on 4,360 cases during 2023.

Sectors related to health, child abuse, addictions, domestic violence, and mental health were among the most requested services by FSWS clients.

These details were provided during a press conference where the services offered by the Foundation throughout 2023 were discussed.

The Minister for Social Policy and Children’s Rights, Michael Falzon, emphasized that the government will continue to strengthen its social investment.

The minister added that aside from financial investment, there is a commitment to continue strengthening social workers and services related to new realities such as loneliness and the lack of human contact.

For his part, FSWS Chief Executive Officer Alfred Grixti praised the contribution of all FSWS employees and highlighted how the services being offered are leading to tangible results that are being felt across the country.

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