Local vegetables found doused in banned pesticide

May 19 2021

A new report has discovered a banned pesticide on fruit and vegetables in Malta. The pesticide chlorpyrifos was banned due to health concerns as it could pose neuro-developmental impairment in foetuses and children. A EU food safety agency published the report saying that the insecticide was detected during scientific tests on products grown and sold in 2019 in Malta. The insecticide was used in Malta since 1966 on a variety of products.

A study in 2019 stated that it is still unknown at which point the pesticide becomes toxic. The government banned it soon after. European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) stated that legal action had to be taken against a group of unnamed Maltese farmers following a failure of routine pesticide screening. Around 200 samples from 20 different food types were tested for the pesticide, with those containing the pesticide identified as all locally produced.

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Photo Source: Sustainability Times

Nationalist MP proposes bonuses for front-liners from COVID-19 fines

May 19 2021

Nationalist MP Hermann Shiavone has pointed out on Facebook that health front-liners working with to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic should receive bonuses from all the fines issued out to regulation breaches. Enforcement authorities have allegedly gathered up around €317,460 from mask fines alone in 2021. MP Schiavone stated that the money should be put to good use, stating the government should consider handing out bonuses to all front-liners.

All health workers and front-liners have been struggling for well over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the vaccination rollout and restrictions bringing down total cases and pressure on medical system, the battle is still far from over, with workers still sacrificing a lot of their time and energy to help the country mitigate the virus.

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Photo Source: JG Summit Holdings, Hermann Schiavone FB

Creative makeup artist’s unique spin on supporting Destiny

May 19 2021

Creative artist Janice Makeup showed her support to Malta’s Eurovision ambassador Destiny Chukunyere with a unique spin. Janice’s creations bring characters from fairy tales and stories alike to life by creating makeup designs. This time, it was Destiny Chukunyere’s turn to be celebrated through Janice’s exquisite and innovative approach to artistry.

Janice’s work sticks out as not only beautiful but also full of story. If you like what she did to support our ambassador as she makes her way to the finals, just check out the rest of her amazing work. Well done Janice!

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Photo Source: Janice Makeup FB

Gozo sees around 42,000 visitors following restriction lifting

May 19 2021

Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri stated that around 42,000 people visited Gozo following the lifting of various restrictions. Replying to questions in parliament, the Minister stated that a very good summer is expected for Gozo as the tourism seems to be flowing even before the second round of consumer vouchers is issued. Only residents and people on work were allowed to cross to Gozo, with recreational purposes being restricted before last weekend.

With the launch of the fast ferry service also providing an alternative access to the island, the Minister stated that tourists and workers will benefit greatly from these services. The eco-friendly passenger crafts by Gozo Fast Ferry Ltd will be able to carry 300 people to Gozo in just 45 minutes.

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Photo Source: Clint Camilleri FB, MyGuideMalta