Illegal gatherings persist in Malta as crowds continue to grow

Jun 5 2021

Another set of photos is doing the rounds of social media showing large groups gather in Sliema in the late hours, generating a considerable amount of backlash from locals.

Many have argued that this is the result of excess restrictions, no enforcement and a by-product of closing establishments at midnight.

As Malta continues to battle the pandemic and slowly relax COVID-19 restrictions, one begins to wonder whether something will be done about these illegal gatherings.

Yesterday, it was also reported that the ban on DJs has been lifted, albeit at a cap of 70db which has also generated some controversy on social media.

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BREAKING: DJ ban lifted with new health measures

Jun 4 2021

DJs rejoice as a new public health measure has been put into effect which allows DJs to once again practice and work on their craft. In a new article titled ‘COVID-19 Transitioning – Standards and Guidance for bars and Similar Establishments including places of Entertainment’, the directive was issued that;

‘Singers, musicians and disk jockeys should maintain a distance of at least four (4) metres from patrons due to the generation and emission of respiratory droplets of various sizes that occurs during singing. When such distance cannot be maintained acrylic or tempered glass barriers must be fitted around the singer/musician/DJ stand (2 meters from the floor).

Despite still issuing health directives to mitigate spread of the virus, the new directive allows DJs to also work in establishments along with other singers and musicians.

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Photo Source: Isabella Mendes

83% of Maltese always voted for same political party

Jun 4 2021

A survey commissioned by President George Vella and as reported by Times of Malta has revealed that a whopping 83% of Maltese people have always voted for the same political party. With just 17.3% having sometimes voted for a different party, more than 55% denied the possibility of voting for a different party and 27% considered doing so. People from Southern Harbour areas – Cottonera, Fgura, Floriana, Luqa, Marsa, Paola, Santa Lucija, Tarxien, Valletta, Xghajra and Zabbar – were most likely to always support the same party.

Those who were willing to vote for different parties were found to be between ages 16 and 25. A higher level of education also indicated the possibility of voting for different parties. Northern region localities – Mosta, Naxxar, Gharghur, Mgarr, Mellieha and St. Paul’s Bay – were more likely to vote for different political parties. 1,064 people were surveyed between April and May.

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Photo Source: Robert Abela FB, Bernard Grech FB

1 in 7 medical workers in Malta are foreign

Jun 4 2021

Statistics published by parliamentary authorities revealed that for every 7 nurses in Malta, one is foreign. Health Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne stated that the number of doctors is 126 out of 1,541.

The number of foreign health care workers has almost doubled in the last six years, with 2015 seeing 290 out of 3,132. It was also revealed that foreign health workers that are employed and paid by the government are required to learn basic Maltese within a year of being employed.

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Photo Source: Chris Fearne FB