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Four brand new civil protection vehicles inaugurated

Four brand new civil protection vehicles inaugurated
Apr 26 2022 Share

Addressing a press conference in Kalkara, Minister for Home Affairs, National Security and Law Enforcement Byron Camilleri inaugurated four brand new civil protection vehicles. 

This was made possible through an investment of €1.6 million in order to increase the security and protection of Maltese families. 

The vehicles include a heavy rescue vehicle which will be used for major incidents as well as a Hazmat fire fighting vehicle which will assist in accidents concerning radiation and/or chemicals. 

The other two vehicles are forest fire fighting vehicles which will address grass and plant fires in the summer season. The four vehicles will round up a 34 vehicle roster which was purchased in the last two years. 

The Minister stated that the government is continuing to confirm once again that it is working tirelessly to strengthen the civil protection department as well as its workers. 

He reminded the attendees that the investments into the department do not simply concern the vehicles but also in the human resource. This includes a new worker collective agreement, with the department investing no less €350,000 in specialised training between 2020 and today. The spending on more training is forecasted to go beyond another €150,000. 

Minister Camilleri said that the strengthening of this department will only get better in the coming days, as more projects concerning the renovation of old vehicles, the arrival of fire fighting boats and the building of a fire fighting nation in Furjana are set to continue. 

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David Casa nominates Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation for European Citizen’s Prize

David Casa nominates Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation for European Citizen's Prize
Apr 26 2022 Share

Nationalist MEP David Casa has nominated The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation for the European Citizen’s Prize.

In a press release published by the EPP group, it was highlighted that Casa praised the Foundation for “promoting rule of law, fighting for justice, and striving toward ending impunity.” 

The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation is a non-profit, independent NGO created by Daphne’s sons Matthew, Andrew and Paul after the investigative journalist was assassinated in a car bombing in October 2017.

Casa went on to state that the Foundation has been on the frontline against corruption and has been “a trailblazer for civil society capacity-building during a period in our history when civil society played a vital role.”

David Casa is Malta’s longest serving Member of the European Parliament and forms part of the Nationalist Party.

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WATCH: Queen eats bananas with cutlery so she ‘does not look like a monkey’

WATCH: Queen eats bananas with cutlery so she ‘does not look like a monkey’
Apr 26 2022 Share

The eating habits of the royal family are some of the most fascinating topics one can read about. The Queen, known for her healthy diet, has developed quite a peculiar way of eating bananas. 

The Queen enjoys eating fruit, but, for bananas, she has a very sophisticated eating method reserved. Apparently, Queen Elizabeth II eats bananas with a knife and fork.

And why you may ask? Well, according to former royal chef Darren McGrady, it’s so she can look less like a monkey when eating the yellow fruit. The fact was revealed in his book ‘Eating Royally’, but his spokesperson confirmed it in 2019. 

 

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McGrady explained how the Queen preferred to eat the banana by cutting off the top and bottom, slicing through the skin to allow easy removal, chopping the fruit into small pieces and then stabbing them with a fork to eat. 

However, it may strike people weird that monkeys themselves don’t eat bananas like we think they do. Other primates are known to hold a banana by the stem, which we consider the bottom of the fruit.

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Adrian Delia not likely to contest PN leadership to support new chief

Adrian Delia not likely to contest PN leadership to support new chief
Apr 26 2022 Share

Last Sunday, the Nationalist Party opened up its internal leadership electoral process, prompting former leader Adrian Delia to give his 5 cents on the matter. 

Delia highlighted how this is the fourth time the party is doing so in just five years. He also acknowledged how these are difficult circumstances for the opposition and that this is a historical moment which will determine not only the destiny of the Nationalist Party but also the local political scene. 

‘The sacrifices are massive’ he said. ‘Big personal sacrifices, but eventually, there are unprecedented satisfaction. So far, there is only one person who seems to be ready for this mission’ he said, referring to Grech. 

Delia sent his regards to all those who are considering placing their names into the leadership hat. ‘As always, I pledge my loyalty and support to the next leader, no matter who it is, because I believe in my party. In the democratic process. In the will of the people.’ 

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