Hibernians seize championship title after 3-1 victory

May 2 2022

Hibernians emerged victorious yesterday after they beat Birkirkara 3-1 at the National Stadium, seizing their 13th domestic title and leading with six points at the top of the table.

With just one point needed by the Paolites to win their place, the Hibernians started off their match rather shockingly after their opponents’ Federico Falcone found the net.

However, Jurgen Degabriele soon brought the score to a match soon after, with Hibernians going on to score two more goals in the second half. Dunstan Vella and Dos Anjos continued to seal the deal in the latter half.

With the first goal marking Degabriele’s 14th goal of the season, the team kicked off celebrations soon after the referee blew the final whistle to enjoy their sought-after victory.

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Jason Azzopardi’s response to expiry claims sparks investigation

May 1 2022

A response issued by unelected MP Jason Azzopardi following remarks by PN leader Bernard Grech has sparked an internal investigation.

Despite recognising all the work Azzopardi had done, especially as lawyer to the Caruana Galizia family, the Opposition leader said that every politician had to accept that their political journey had an expiry date.

This follows Azzopardi’s failure to get elected in the fourth district and the ninth district, after he was replaced by fresh new faces. Grech also denied that the party had worked against the campaign of the former PN MP on Radio 103 on Friday.

Azzopardi however responded on social media by saying that ‘it seems those who read the expiry dates of others often forget their own shelf life’. Another statement followed, saying that he had stopped a donation to the party from somebody seeking a presidential pardon for a relative.

“It’s easy inventing an expiry date. Maybe that was because I was an obstacle to a donation from someone who wanted a presidential pardon for their relative, right?”

Following this, the PN leader announced that the party will be holding an administrative council meeting to discuss Azzopardi’s allegations that funds were received by the party for the presidential pardon.

Grech categorically denied the accusation, saying that it is very serious and that the party wants to leave no shadow upon itself.

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McDonald’s Luqa first Maltese restaurant with Autism-Friendly quiet room

McDonald’s Luqa first restaurant with Autism-Friendly quiet room

May 1 2022

The Malta International Airport McDonald’s branch in Luqa just became the very first restaurant in Malta to open an autism-friendly room and set hours dedicated to such inclusivity.

The branch equipped the space with noise-cancelling headphones, sensory toys as well as having its environment designed in consultation with Prisms Malta and the Autism Parents’ Association.

Despite being accessible to all customers, the branch pledged to prioritise it for people with autism and/or sensory difficulties. Customers dining in the establishment who disrespect the rules of the space will be asked to move to the lobby.

Furthermore, every Monday and Thursday between 3pm and 4:30pm will be dedicated as Autism Friendly hours. This will see the restaurant having lights and sound lowered, with staff being trained to understand autism.

Inclusion Minister Julia Farrugia Portelli attended the launch of the initiative, praising the McDonald’s branch and expressing hope that other restaurants follow suit in this inclusion.

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Over-65s to receive voluntary invitation for second booster soon says Fearne

May 1 2022

Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearne revealed on Sunday morning that people over the age of 65 will soon start to receive invitations for a second COVID-19 booster shot.

Fearne was speaking on ONE TV, and revealed that the rollout to over-65s will be following the rollout of the second booster to over-80s and vulnerable peoples.

He highlighted how the first booster was already very effective in reducing spread and keeping symptoms to a minimum. Despite seeing a rise in cases, ITU hospitalisations remained veery low at two or three patients at a time.

Fearne emphasised that the second booster will be giving an extra dose of protection to whoever feels they need it. This came with the news that Malta is among the EU countries pushing to phase out red and dark-red listed countries.

“Eventually, there will be no more red or dark red countries. It won’t matter where you’re coming from as long as you have a vaccination certificate, a recovery certificate, or a negative PCR test” he said, calling it a milestone in the journey to normality.

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