More Millions In Public Money Wasted In Health Sector, PN Says

Sep 30 2024

The Nationalist Party issued a statement criticising the government’s handling of the healthcare sector, claiming that recent weeks have exposed further incompetence.

The PN argued that there have been numerous instances of mismanagement, including ministers contradicting each other and U-turns on planned investments, which ultimately harmed patients.

During a press conference at Mount Carmel Hospital, Shadow Ministers Adrian Delia and Ian Vassallo Hagi emphasised that millions of public funds were being wasted across various health projects. They pointed out that planned investments at Mount Carmel and the Outpatients Department at Mater Dei Hospital had been scrapped.

The Nationalist Party claimed that despite promises of services from the Northern and Raħal Ġdid health hubs, nothing materialised. In the case of Mount Carmel, a €10 million tender was issued for a new ward, despite earlier statements from the Health Minister that the hospital would be closed.

Additionally, the PN referred to the Medical Association of Malta (MAM) report, stating that nearly €11 million was wasted on plans for Mater Dei’s new Outpatients block and psychiatric facility, only for the project to be abandoned.

The PN also alleged that legal disputes around the Raħal Ġdid hub risk losing €50 million in EU funding, further compounding the government’s failures in the sector.

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18 Year Old Maltese Places 2nd In Russian Drift Series

Sep 30 2024

18 year old Maltese racer Anton Mifsud has just competed in the Russian Drift Series competition, going on to place 2nd in the NXT category.

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Mifsud went head to head against some of the biggest names in the game, but managed to establish his presence through skill and sportsmanship.

Interviewed by the local media, Anton spoke about his experience and how he approached the high stakes race to snatch one of the top spots in the competition.

Well done Anton!

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Former Minister Carmelo Abela Wins Libel Case Against Jason Azzopardi

Sep 30 2024

Former minister Carmelo Abela has successfully won a libel case against Jason Azzopardi, with the court ordering €7,000 in damages.

The case stemmed from a 2021 Facebook post in which Azzopardi, a former PN MP, accused Abela of involvement in a failed armed robbery at HSBC Qormi in 2010.

In his July 2021 testimony, Azzopardi claimed that Alfred Degiorgio, one of the alleged hitmen in the Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination, had received plans and false keys for the robbery just days before it occurred.

He further alleged that Vince Muscat, a convicted hitman in the Caruana Galizia murder case, had accompanied Degiorgio to a meeting at a Fleur-de-Lys apartment.

According to Azzopardi, the meeting involved the exchange of bank plans, footage, and false keys, allegedly in the presence of Abela and former minister Chris Cardona.

The court, presided over by Magistrate Rachel Montebello, ruled that Azzopardi’s claims were defamatory and awarded damages to Abela, also ordering Azzopardi to cover the court costs.

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Rag ‘N’ Bone Man Sends Touching Message To Fan Who Couldn’t Attend Concert

Sep 30 2024

After he rocked the Fort St. Elmo stage in Malta, ‘Human’ and ‘Giant’ singer Rag ’N’ Bone Man (real name Rory Charles Graham) had the opportunity to send a heartwarming message to a fan who couldn’t make it to the concert.

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Posting on social media, Sean Darmanin revealed that his mother could not make it to the concert due to sickness and disabilities that make her unable to attend certain events.

‘Since Rag ’N’ Bone is her favourite artist, I decided to do her a little something… a special message from the man himself’, wrote Sean.

The singer wished Sandra all the best, saying that he hopes to see her next time if it’s possible. Sean thanked the English singer for his generosity and for the magical night.

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