More voting privacy for disabled persons says Bjorn Formosa

Mar 29 2022

Leading ALS activist Bjorn Formosa called for more privacy when it comes to casting votes for disabled persons. He did so after revealing that he essentially broke the law during the general election after his wife had to secretly write down his preference on the ballot.

This is because, as it currently stands, people who cannot use their hands aren’t allowed to bring someone they trust with them into the voting booth to write down the vote on heir behalf. They must instead vocalise their voting preference to PL and PN agents.

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Formosa posted to TikTok saying that he felt very uncomfortable with that arrangement as he wanted to enjoy the same right to privacy as ever Maltese citizen.

‘Maria managed to write down my vote for me but we had to do it quickly so we don’t get caught. So she wrote my 1 under my favourite candidate as fast as possible. No person with a disability should feel they have to break the law when voting.’

Bjorn had discussed the issue with PL candidate and former MP Oliver Scicluna last November. Both had agreed that the law should change as soon as possible and that it is time for ‘politicians to show compassion with people in need.’

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Is the Voice coming to Malta?

Mar 29 2022

Is renowned singing competition the Voice coming to Malta?

More information is set to be coming out soon, but if it is the case, it will essentially be giving potential singing stars the chance to showcase their talents to a panel of renowned judges.

The Voice’s status as one of the biggest competitions is well known, with editions of it happening in various countries all around the world.

The potential news was revealed after the Chamber of Commerce released its annual magazine, which featured greatt™. The leading Malta based company is the brains behind Shark Tank Malta, XFactor Malta and Malta’s Got Talent and aims to deliver quality entertainment.

Now, local singers who are just cultivating their career might taking to the stage to see if they have what it takes.

The news comes just after a The Voice Kids contestant in Belgium covered local artist Michela Pace’s song Chameleon. The competition will continue to build up Malta’s music and talent repertoire through high quality competitions for the world to see.

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Puttinu Cares accommodates cancer patients beyond our shores

Mar 29 2022

In 2022, NGO Puttinu Cares kicked off works to help people, especially children, sick with cancer to find accommodation when going abroad for therapy.

Puttinu welcomed the challenge and bought 20 apartments in Sutton near the Royal Mardsen Hospital. With the youngest cancer patient travelling to stay there being 3 days old, Puttinu continued to extend services to adults and youth.

As of right now, around 60 to 90 patients travel to England for specialised cure every month. The majority of the patients go to the London centre and thus the need was felt to buy a building to introduce 20 new apartments as was done in Sutton.

This will give free accommodation to patients travelling to London. Properties cost around €3 million in Sutton and €30 million in London. After intensive research throughout these last 6 years, a property 10 minutes away by walk from Russel Square and hospitals was found.

The goal of these apartments is to help patients and their families focus on the treatment as Puttinu takes on part of the burden and offer peace of mind through free accommodation.

On Good Friday, a fundraising marathon will be held between 10am to 3pm and from 9pm to 12am on all TV stations to help Puttinu with their goals of providing more help to patients.

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Żaren asks government to allocate €200 million for cosmetic surgery proposal

Mar 29 2022

Throughout the general election campaign, Zaren tal-Ajkla pledged €4,000 to each woman who wished to get breast implants, as well as €300 to men to grow any body part they want.

Now, after the Labour Party was elected into government, Zaren seems keen to keep his promise despite not being elected.

He went on to tell newsroom Talk.mt that the government should allocate a budget of at least €200 million this upcoming October so that anyone who has any physical defects can feel better.

This came after Zaren was photographed and videoed partying with Labour supporters on a vehicle. He had joined in on the fun and explained that he wanted to join the people if they felt like they won through the election.

He revealed that he would have done the same thing if the Nationalist Party won. He even said that the PN need him to boost up their votes when asked what was, according to him, wrong with the PN.

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