Nationalist MP proposes bonuses for front-liners from COVID-19 fines

May 19 2021

Nationalist MP Hermann Shiavone has pointed out on Facebook that health front-liners working with to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic should receive bonuses from all the fines issued out to regulation breaches. Enforcement authorities have allegedly gathered up around €317,460 from mask fines alone in 2021. MP Schiavone stated that the money should be put to good use, stating the government should consider handing out bonuses to all front-liners.

All health workers and front-liners have been struggling for well over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the vaccination rollout and restrictions bringing down total cases and pressure on medical system, the battle is still far from over, with workers still sacrificing a lot of their time and energy to help the country mitigate the virus.

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Photo Source: JG Summit Holdings, Hermann Schiavone FB

Creative makeup artist’s unique spin on supporting Destiny

May 19 2021

Creative artist Janice Makeup showed her support to Malta’s Eurovision ambassador Destiny Chukunyere with a unique spin. Janice’s creations bring characters from fairy tales and stories alike to life by creating makeup designs. This time, it was Destiny Chukunyere’s turn to be celebrated through Janice’s exquisite and innovative approach to artistry.

Janice’s work sticks out as not only beautiful but also full of story. If you like what she did to support our ambassador as she makes her way to the finals, just check out the rest of her amazing work. Well done Janice!

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Photo Source: Janice Makeup FB

Gozo sees around 42,000 visitors following restriction lifting

May 19 2021

Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri stated that around 42,000 people visited Gozo following the lifting of various restrictions. Replying to questions in parliament, the Minister stated that a very good summer is expected for Gozo as the tourism seems to be flowing even before the second round of consumer vouchers is issued. Only residents and people on work were allowed to cross to Gozo, with recreational purposes being restricted before last weekend.

With the launch of the fast ferry service also providing an alternative access to the island, the Minister stated that tourists and workers will benefit greatly from these services. The eco-friendly passenger crafts by Gozo Fast Ferry Ltd will be able to carry 300 people to Gozo in just 45 minutes.

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Photo Source: Clint Camilleri FB, MyGuideMalta

New bee pollination garden to be installed in San Gwann

May 19 2021

Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Sustainable Development Miriam Dalli announced that a new bee pollination garden is to be set up in San Gwann. With an investment of €300,000, the 1,000 square meter area on the fringes of the locality will be transformed to encourage bees to pollinate and create honey. The area is located on Triq tal-Prepostu, and will be garnered with carob, almond and Judas trees along with aromatic herbs which encourage herbs.

Specific enclosures within the garden itself will also serve to educate visitors about pollination and how it contributes to the overall ecological food chain. San Gwann local council will be receiving the aid of Parks Malta in planting, watering, pruning and plant maintenance.

Minister Dalli highlighted the educational and ecological benefits of this initiative, whilst also stating that this will give back immense benefits to the environment and Maltese society itself. With the decline of bees not only locally but globally, honeybees are a vital organism to a sustainable future, pollinating 80% of crops.

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Photo Source: Miriam Dalli FB