Man Pleads Not Guilty To Assaulting Sergeant & Constable

Apr 8 2025

A video making the rounds on social media shows an intense encounter between officers and other persons during what are reported to be football promotion celebrations.

A 47-year-old man has since plead not guilty to attacking and slightly injuring two police officers during street celebrations in Mqabba on Saturday.

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Jerry Ghigo, a resident of Mqabba, appeared in court on Monday before Magistrate Charmaine Galea, facing several charges including assault, threatening and insulting police, refusing to obey lawful orders, public drunkenness, and damaging police property — including a police motorcycle and an officer’s uniform.

According to prosecuting officer Inspector Andrew Agius Bonello, Police Sergeant Luke Grima was driving in the direction of Ta’ Kandja when he encountered a truck carrying fans celebrating the team’s success. It was during this encounter that the alleged assault took place.

Ghigo pleaded not guilty to all charges.

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New Changes To Strengthen Regulation Of Malta’s Cannabis Law

New Changes To Close Loopholes In Malta's Cannabis Law

Apr 8 2025

The Maltese government has proposed several changes to the cannabis law to improve enforcement, clarify definitions, and provide legal certainty.

Parliamentary Secretary for Reforms Rebecca Buttigieg announced the amendments during the second reading of the reform bill in Parliament, stating that the goal remains to reduce harm and strengthen regulation.

One major change would mean that offences committed by cannabis associations will now be heard before a Magistrates’ Court instead of the Commissioner for Justice tribunal, reflecting the serious nature of such offences. Individual users will not be affected by this shift.

The amendments also aim to clarify what counts as cannabis under Maltese law. The legal definition will now explicitly include both THC and CBD, while excluding non-psychoactive cannabinoids with less than 0.2% THC.

This change is designed to block synthetic or semi-synthetic substances—like HHC—from entering the market.

The Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis (ARUC) will be granted broader powers to enforce regulations and advise the Minister on new substances.

Cannabis associations will face stricter rules, including a minimum distance of 250 metres from schools, sports facilities, and youth centres. Fines for allowing minors on-site could rise to €10,000.

The opposition Nationalist Party expressed support for tougher enforcement but criticised the original law’s rollout, calling it rushed and poorly implemented.

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From Concrete Site To Garden: Pembroke Green Space To Open Soon

Apr 8 2025

Taking to social media, Pembroke mayor Kayla Zammit shared before and after images of a project which saw a concrete site turn into a garden for the locality’s residents and visitors.

The effort, a collaboration between the Pembroke Local Council and Project Green, saw the area getting new natural life with new trees and bushes planted.

The garden will be open in the coming weeks for families to enjoy.

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Keith Demicoli, Raphael Pace & Taryn Recreate Iconic Jamie Cardona Win

Apr 8 2025

Watch as Keith Demicoli, Raphael Pace, and Taryn hilariously recreate the unforgettable moment from Mużika Mużika’s 5th edition, where Jamie Cardona slipped as he made his way to the stage to claim his trophy.

The trio nail the moment—with “Jamie” (portrayed here by Taryn) taking a tumble before the big announcement and being subsequently lifted into the air by Keith and a rather intimate interaction with Raphael.

@raphaelpace MUZIKA MUZIKA WINNER! 🏆 @Jamie Cardona @keithdemicoli ♬ original sound – Raphael Pace

Jamie Cardona’s latest entry Stajna Konna Aħna has struck a powerful chord with audiences as winner of this year’s Mużika Mużika

The emotional pop track delves into the raw aftermath of a failed relationship, touching on themes of heartbreak, regret, and blame. Its honest lyrics and catchy melody have made it widely relatable.

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