Josline’s 1st Comments After Big Brother Malta Eviction

Mar 24 2025

Following her eviction from the Big Brother Malta House, Josline gave her first official comments, saying:

‘I don’t know, my mind is still a bit confused. But I still want to send you lots of love, peace and serenity’, before sending some air kisses to the fans watching.

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The first contestant to enter the house when the show aired, Josline had an emotional moment with her mum and niece during the freeze moment of the live show.

What do you make of this elimination?

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Minister Silvio Schembri Inaugurates New Public Space in Ħad-Dingli

Mar 23 2025

Minister for Economy, Enterprise, and Strategic Projects Silvio Schembri, together with INDIS Malta, the National Development and Social Fund (NDSF), and the Ħad-Dingli Local Council, has inaugurated Misraħ Santa Duminka, a newly developed open space in Ħad-Dingli.

Located next to the historic Santa Duminka Chapel, this 800-square-metre site was previously abandoned but has now been transformed into a recreational area for local families.

The project respects Malta’s natural landscape, featuring olive and cypress trees.

Minister Schembri highlighted that while INDIS Malta primarily manages industrial zones, it also invests in community projects like this one, enhancing public spaces in village centres and industrial areas.

Similar initiatives are underway in Bulebel, Siġġiewi, and Ħal Qormi, with restoration works also completed in Żejtun, Ħal Kirkop, and Mellieħa.

INDIS Malta CEO Jean Pierre Attard emphasised the organisation’s commitment to giving back to the community, while NDSF CEO Raymond Ellul noted that this initiative aligns with efforts to promote urban greening across Malta and Gozo.

Ħad-Dingli Mayor Raymond Schembri described the project as a long-awaited dream come true, offering residents a safe recreational space.

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We Asked ChatGPT To Give Us Aggressive Short Term Traffic Solutions

Mar 23 2025

In recent times, the government seems to be taking some aggressive short term approaches to mitigate the traffic problem in Malta, so we asked ChatGPT to come up with some aggressive short term traffic solutions that Malta should take in consideration.

Heavy Congestion Pricing: Implementing congestion charges for drivers entering the busiest areas during peak hours would encourage people to avoid driving in high-traffic zones. This has worked in cities like London and Singapore to reduce congestion.
Free or Subsidized Public Transport for a Limited Time: Offering free or heavily subsidized public transport for a specific period could encourage drivers to leave their cars at home and experience the convenience of public transit.
Car-Free Zones: Introducing car-free zones in specific areas, especially in tourist-heavy or densely populated regions, could make alternative transport more attractive and reduce traffic in urban centres.
Tax Benefits for Companies Promoting Carpooling: Offering tax incentives or rebates for companies that implement carpooling programs for their employees would encourage collective travel, thus reducing the number of cars on the road.
Vehicle Restrictions Based on License Plates: Similar to a scheme seen in other countries, Malta could implement a system where vehicles with certain license plates (based on odd/even numbers) are only allowed on the roads on specific days or times, reducing the overall number of vehicles.
Temporary Road Closures for Promoting Cycling or Walking: In certain high-traffic areas, temporarily closing roads to vehicles and turning them into pedestrian or cycling zones for a few hours could encourage alternative transport options while also raising awareness of the issue.
Incentivising Use of Electric Scooters and Bikes: Offering financial incentives for the purchase or rental of electric scooters and bikes would help shift short-distance travel away from cars, while reducing both congestion and emissions.
Aggressive Car Scrapping Program: Providing financial incentives for people to scrap older, more polluting cars and switch to cleaner alternatives, such as electric vehicles or public transport, could rapidly reduce traffic and environmental impact.

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Government to Offer Drivers €25,000 to Give Up Their Licence, But More Measures on the Way

Mar 23 2025

This morning, Times of Malta reported that the government plans to pay drivers €25,000 if they surrender their driving licence for five years. While Malta Daily can confirm the same information, we are also in a position to reveal that this is just one of several measures being considered as part of a short-term strategy to tackle Malta’s traffic problem.

Under the proposed scheme, licence holders who own a car and have been driving in Malta for at least seven years will be offered €5,000 annually for five years in exchange for giving up their licence.

Other measures being discussed include:

Encouraging carpooling, although the exact details are still being finalised.
Shifting garbage collection to nighttime, an idea that has been proposed for years but is now gaining traction.

It has long been known that the government was considering various initiatives to discourage car ownership and incentivise alternative transport options. Transport Minister Chris Bonett had previously announced that a series of measures would be introduced in two phases: short-term and long-term solutions.

The measures currently being discussed, which are expected to be announced soon, form part of the short-term strategy. Malta Daily understands that Minister Chris Bonett is committed to implementing these proposals and is determined to see them through. While all these measures are not yet final and details can change, the cabinet and the prime minister are in full support of the new measures, which have been under discussion for a long time with the necessary stakeholders and groups. Further measures are also in the pipeline, reinforcing the government’s efforts to address Malta’s growing traffic concerns.

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