The Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works, Chris Bonett has announced that from the 20th of April, public transport will have an increase in its routes.

Chris Bonett said on Facebook that there will be 400 adjustments and improvements that will consist of new bus routes, extended routes, and more frequent routes. Minister Bonnet said these adjustments will cover industrial zones, educational institutions, and other areas around Malta. He added that this is the first of 45 measures developed by the authorities to provide alternative ways of using our roads.

Late last March, the Transport Minister announced the groundbreaking incentive being offered by the government to ditch your car and driving licence for five years, and get paid €25,000. Under this bold new scheme, drivers who renounce all their licences and vehicles for five full years will receive €5,000 annually. No other type of driving licence can be obtained during this period, and participants must not own or use a car.

This was part of a wider package of transport measures unveiled by Minister Bonett during a much-anticipated press conference, with the government getting serious about breaking Malta’s long-standing car culture. Minister Bonett had stressed that immediate action had to be taken and that it was time to rethink how Maltese people move within Malta. He explained that this package of measures comes after a full year of consultation with people from all walks of life — involving a wide range of backgrounds, professions, and communities to ensure the strategy truly reflects society.

As we can now see, some of these measures will start coming into effect now.

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For Holy Thursday, the Chrism Mass took place in the Archdiocese of Malta. All the priests of the diocese and the deacons took part in the blessing of the oil during the Mass.

The Chrism Mass is the only Mass celebrated on Holy Thursday in the Archdiocese of Malta, which formed part of renewing the promises of their priestly ordination, reaffirming their commitment to unity with each other and with their bishop.

During the mass, Archbishop Charles Scicluna prayed for all the priests and their callings, for acceptance with humility and for faith.

He also urged that during these three holy days, priests should ask themselves:

“Through our words, our actions, or the way we treat one another, are we truly messengers of liberation, bearers of the Good News, and light for the blind? Are our deeds ones that bring freedom and grace?”

The first oil blessed is the Oil of the Sick, followed by the Oil of Catechumens used during the rites preceding Baptism. Lastly, the Sacred Chrism is consecrated—this oil is used to anoint persons, objects, or places set apart for God.

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Preparations for traditional Easter treats, including the beloved Qagħaq tal-Appostli and Figolli, are well underway at the Corradino Correctional Facility in Kordin.

Every year, the public eagerly lines up outside the prison to get their hands on the baked goods made by inmates—treats that have built a strong reputation across Malta for their quality and taste.

With Easter falling this Sunday, inmates and correctional officers have come together to continue this heartfelt tradition, producing seasonal favourites for the Maltese community.

Prime Minister Robert Abela, accompanied by his wife Lydia Abela and Minister for Home Affairs Byron Camilleri, visited the Prison Bakery to witness the preparations firsthand. They were welcomed by Christopher Siegersma, CEO of the Correctional Services Agency, who led a tour of the bakery and its operations.

The prison bakery was inaugurated over 45 years ago and continues to train inmates in baking and trade skills while supplying bread for both inmates and staff.

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