Joseph Muscat Hails POTUS’ Gold Card Scheme

Feb 26 2025

US President Donald Trump announced plans to introduce a “gold card” for wealthy foreigners, allowing them to live and work in the U.S. with a path to citizenship for a $5 million fee.

Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump compared it to the existing green card but emphasised its exclusive benefits.

Trump estimated that millions of these cards could be sold and did not rule out offering them to Russian oligarchs, stating that some were “very nice people.”

The program, set to launch within two weeks, would replace the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program, which grants green cards to foreign investors who create jobs in the U.S.

Backing the move was former Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat.

‘The American government will be launching a program so that international investors paying $5 million are given a Resident’s Permit, opening their path to citizenship and a passport.’

‘President Donald Trump announced the move yesterday. I stop here.’

The local golden passport scheme allowed foreigners to purchase EU citizenship in exchange for an investment of over €696K into the country.

The EU’s top court dismissed the concerns raised by the European Commission, which had taken legal action agains the move.

Back in the US, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, standing alongside Trump, confirmed that applicants would undergo vetting to ensure they are “world-class global citizens.”

The EB-5 program, established in 1992, currently grants green cards to those investing at least $1,050,000—or $800,000 in economically distressed areas—creating jobs for American workers.

Trump’s businesses have previously benefited from the EB-5 program, which faced bipartisan criticism in Congress for straying from its intended purpose.

While the Trump administration attempted to raise investment thresholds in 2019, a federal judge overturned the changes. The program was last updated in 2022 under the Biden administration, with increased investment requirements.

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TikTok Of Local Dog On Kid’s Bicycle Goes Viral

Feb 26 2025

A video shared by Sarah Borg on TikTok has amassed over 10.3K views. What’s the video you ask?

Well, it’s her little dog being pushed along on a kid’s bicycle instead of walking out on the road.

Watch on TikTok

The commentary by Sarah herself adds to the hilarity and bizarreness of her situation, calling her dog lazy for not wanting to walk and opting for the easy way out.

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St Venera Council Raises Alarm Over Impermissible Tree Felling

Feb 26 2025

Taking to social media, the Santa Venera Local Council reported that some trees in Triq il-Palazz l-Aħmar had been felled without the necessary permits.

The trees are managed by the local council and thus makes it impermissible for individuals or private entities to ‘take matters into their own hands.’

‘The council is responsible for the felling of trees, which is done according to the scheduled plan.’

‘The Council expects the action to be rectified and reserves the right to take legal action if necessary. The Council is always open to constructive dialogue. The individuals involved have been contacted.’

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Is A KANT Revamp Coming? Miriana Conte Teases Release

Feb 26 2025

Taking to TikTok, Malta Eurovision Singer Miriana Conte shared a video of her in a record studio dancing to a soundtrack, with a caption reading: ‘Guess what’s coming.’

Now, this could be a number of things. Let’s serve some theories.

This could be a revamp of ‘KANT’, her winning song which has been going viral all over the globe.

There had been some teasing about a potential revamp of the song, but it will very likely stick to the same format, lyrics and overall vibe.

Or it could be preparations for the official music video for ‘KANT’, which is set to drop at some point before the May contest in Basel, Switzerland.

Whatever it may be, fans were absolutely all for it – commenting on their excitement for whatever Miriana and her team are cooking.

What do you think it is?

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