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Minister must shoulder political responsibility says PN

Minister must shoulder political responsibility says PN
Nov 17 2022 Share

The Nationalist Party has called on Transport Minister Aaron Farrugia to shoulder political responsibility after he did not attend the parliamentary questions sessions on Tuesday evening. 

During a press conference addressed by PN Whip Robert Cutajar and Transport spokesperson Adrian Delia, the PN said that it cannot be that we have a minister and parliamentary secretary who do not come into the House of Representatives on purpose to avoid answering questions. 

The PN representatives explained that Transport Minister Aaron Farrugia was spotted on Tuesday leaving one of the lifts in parliament at 4:20pm despite the fact that he knew that he had to answer Parliamentary Questions for 20 minutes prior. 

Culture Minister Owen Bonnici answered questions on behalf of Farrugia. Due to the government not giving an official explanation and Bonnici saying that Farrugia was on government business, a ruling from the Speaker was requested.

Speaker Anglu Farrugia chastised Farrugia for his shortcomings and called on Ministers to be preset in the House when questions are asked. 

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Tribute issued by son of Marsa fall victim

Tribute issued by son of Marsa fall victim
Nov 17 2022 Share

The son of a San Gwann worker who sadly lost his life at a worksite earlier today issued a tribute to his late father, attracting the tributes of many, many others. 

Nathaniel Spiteri took to Facebook to say: ‘Pa, why did you leave us alone? You were always a man who worked for the family. Rest in peace until we meet again. I love you dad.’

The post received more tributes by people sending their condolences. The incident happened in Triq Belt il-Hażna, Marsa. 

Condolences to all his loved ones. 

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Clouds all the way with some rainfall forecasted for weekend

Clouds all the way with some rainfall forecasted for weekend
Nov 17 2022 Share

According to various local portals, the sun won’t get much time to shine during this upcoming weekend. According to the Malta International Airport, the weather is set to be partly cloudy up until mid-next week.

Rain showers are also expected to hit by Sunday, with the temperatures dropping to feel around 19 degrees Celsius. This is expected to continue until Tuesday 22nd November. 

Today, Thursday 17th, Malta did see some rainfall, as well as reportedly some thunder, in some northern localities. The highest temperatures today are expected to climb to 22°C and drop to 18°C. 

The reports were corroborated by Facebook portals. ‘It-Temp Madwarna’ reports that thundery showers could also be expected for the end of this week. Wind force is expected to increase to Forces 5 and 6. 

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Photo source: Joseph Mallia (It-Temp Madwarna)

Qatari authorities threaten to break Danish reporter’s camera

Qatari authorities threaten to break Danish reporter’s camera
Nov 17 2022 Share

As a Danish TV reporter was reporting on the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, security forces intervened and threatened to break the camera equipment. 

The reporters were stopped from filming, despite being in a public place and having the required permits to film. The reporter attempted to show the permits for reporting but still faced resistance by the security.

‘You have invited the whole world here. Why can’t we film? It is a public place,’ he said.

 

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The reporter went on to reiterate the authorities’ threat that they would break the camera if they continued to film. ‘You can break the camera,’ he added. ‘You want to break it? Go ahead. You’re threatening us by breaking the camera.’

In a later tweet, it was revealed that an apology from Qatar International Media Office and from Qatar Supreme Committee was issued. However, questions arose as to whether other reporters will face the same treatment. 

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