Joseph Muscat & Others To Be Charged With Money Laundering, Bribery & More

May 7 2024

Several high-profile figures in Malta, including former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, his chief-of-staff Keith Schembri, and ex-minister Konrad Mizzi, are facing charges related to money laundering, corruption, bribery, and other serious offenses, Times of Malta reported.

This marks the first instance in Maltese political history where a former prime minister will stand trial for criminal charges. The charges stem from a deal involving the privatization of three state hospitals negotiated during Muscat’s tenure, which was subsequently annulled by a court last year.

Muscat, Mizzi, and Schembri are accused of various crimes, including money laundering and bribery, with potential sentences of up to 18 years in jail and fines of up to €2.5 million if convicted. Prosecutors allege they received bribes from David Meli, a lawyer representing hospital concessionaires.

Brian Tonna and Karl Cini of Nexia BT are accused of aiding Muscat, Mizzi, and Schembri in committing these crimes. Schembri also faces separate charges related to seeking personal advantages and making unlawful claims.

Additionally, emails revealed Schembri’s hidden role in the negotiation process, further corroborated by criminal charges alleging he took private interests in contracts to the detriment of the government. Schembri faces charges both personally and as a representative of his companies.

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Escape Reality at Boomerang Festival 2024: Get Your Tickets Now!

May 7 2024

Boomerang Festival is back with an extraordinary line-up! From May 31st to June 2nd, Ta’ Qali National Park will transform into a paradise for music and art lovers alike. With a 3-day pass for just €50 or a 1-day pass for €25, it’s the ultimate celebration of alternative music, great vibes and escape from reality!

Get ready to experience an extraordinary lineup of live bands and DJs across multiple stages. From reggae and drum & bass to techno and world music, there’s something for everyone. Plus, special guest artists like The Skints, Dub Pistols, Josh Wink, and Orbital (DJ Set), Queen Omega and Leftfield (DJ Set) will keep the party going all weekend long.

But the fun doesn’t stop there! Boomerang Festival is also about sustainability and creativity. Explore the Sculpture Garden, where artists showcase their talents using recycled materials. Vote for your favourite piece and help decide the winner of the €1,000 prize!

And if you really want to immerse yourself in the festival experience, check out the wide variety of activities that Boomerang has to offer. From free-diving and yoga to cosmic dance sessions and heart activation workshops, it’s a transformative journey you won’t want to miss.

So grab your friends, pack your tent, and get ready for an unforgettable weekend at Boomerang Festival 2024!

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Fans Shocked After Finding Celebrities Who Look Identical

May 7 2024

Cinephiles and general movie fans have been shocked after the internet decided to piece together and link up celebrities who eerily look too similar to each other, with some looking allegedly identical.

The most famous link undoubtedly was Gene Wilder the former actor of Willy Wonka and current global phenomenon Jeremy Allen White who currently stars on tv show The Bear.

One which also surprised many due to their different genders where Timothee Chalamet and Natalia Dyer who scarily look like identical twins. Even though on screen one hunts scary creatures and the other opens iconic chocolate factories, the two do share a very similar vibe.

Actresses Thandiwe Newton and Zoe Saldaña look so similar that they were actually mixed up by the one and only Victoria Beckham. The two look so similar that some even said they might have been created together in a lab.

Javier Bardem and Jeffrey Dean Morgan look so alike that they both are known for playing crazy psychopaths, one in ‘No Country for Old Men’ whilst the other on ‘Walking Dead’. Maybe they could have switched roles and no one would have noticed.

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Driver Furious At Gozo Ferry Terminal as Trucks Left Behind

May 7 2024

A video shared by Nationalist Party MP David Agius has sparked concerns regarding operations at the Gozo Ferry Terminal in Ċirkewwa.

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The footage displays a disordered scene at the ferry queue, where numerous vehicles, particularly large trucks, appear to have been left behind as cars boarded. Amidst the confusion, an audibly upset driver in the video criticises the handling of the situation, pointing out that this was the fourth ferry to depart while prioritising smaller vehicles, and highlighted that the MV Nikolaos remained stationary at the dock throughout the incident. The video has raised questions about the ferry service’s management and prioritisation protocol.

Further details on how the ferry service plans to address these concerns have not been disclosed yet. The incident has prompted calls for a review of the queuing and boarding procedures at the terminal.