New York to legalise marijuana for adults over 21-years-old

Mar 25 2021

Marijuana is set to be legalised in New York for those over 21-years of age after officials reached a three-way agreement between Senate, Assembly and governor’s office on 25th March. New York will thus be joining 14 US states and three territories that have legalised recreational marijuana.

The legalisation will include 13% sales tax – 9% going to the state and four to localities. Wall Street Journal reported that residents will be able to buy and possess up to three ounces of marijuana and even grow plants for personal use. Governor Andrew Cuomo stated that marijuana should have been legalised years ago, having come close for three years but failed.

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New Zealand implements miscarriage and stillbirth mourning leave

Mar 25 2021

New Zealand’s government has voted unanimously to give mothers, their partners and any parents planning to adopt a three day leave in case of miscarriage or stillbirth. Labour MP Ginny Andersen stated that this would allow parents to come to terms with the loss without using up sick leave. Coming up with the leave bill herself, Andersen stated that the grief that accompanies miscarriage is not sickness, but a loss.

Final reading of my Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage Bill. This is a Bill about workers’ rights and fairness. I hope it gives people time to grieve and promotes greater openness about miscarriage. We should not be fearful of our bodies. pic.twitter.com/dwUWINVjLm

— Ginny Andersen (@ginnyandersen) March 24, 2021

‘That loss takes time – time to recover physically and time to recover mentally: time to recover with a partner’ she stated. Green MP Jan Logie also added that the bill will go a long way in breaking the taboo and silence women endure after losing pregnancies.

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Lydia Abela appointed President of Special Olympics Malta

Mar 25 2021

Lydia Abela has officially been given the title of President of Special Olympics Malta. The international Special Olympics will be hosted by Malta next year, with Abela leading at the helm. Anna Calleja, National Director of Special Olympics Malta, stated it was an honour to have Abela join the Special Olympics Family.

Nirringrazzja lill-bord eżekuttiv ta' Special Olympics Malta tal-fiduċja li wera fija. Bħala President ta' Special…

Posted by Lydia Abela on Thursday, 25 March 2021

Writing on Facebook, Lydia Abela thanked Calleja for entrusting her with the position and pledged to invest in Malta’s athletes who have shown great potential and paid tribute to the country.

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Ta Qali’s future vision unveiled by Minister Ian Borg

Mar 25 2021

After permission was granted for a project on Ta’ Qali National Park, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Ian Borg revealed photos depicting how the park is set to look life. The regeneration project will include a bike lane to be built above walking areas as part of the major facelift Ta’ Qali is set to receive.

Nista' nħabbar li għadu kemm ħareġ il-permess għall-Malta National Park 🌳🇲🇹Grazzi lit-tim kollu tiegħi. Kommess li nwassal għand in-nies dan il-proġett importanti ✅

Posted by Ian Borg on Thursday, 25 March 2021

The project will also include half-open structures alongside wide boulevards with many areas devoted for greenery and other flowers. Ian Borg took to Facebook to thank all his team and promise to deliver this important project to the people. Further information will be released as work progresses.

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