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One third of Labour voters prefer Joseph Muscat to Abela

One third of Labour voters prefer Joseph Muscat to Abela
Mar 1 2022 Share

A survey commissioned by Times of Malta has found that former prime minister Joseph Muscat is the preferred choice as Labour Leader for over one-third of the voters. Muscat stepped down two years ago following scandals in relation to the Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination. However, the former leader got the approval from 36.3% of survey respondents who said they would vote Labour if an election were held tomorrow. 

Robert Abela still enjoys the support of just under half of PL voters at around 47.1%. The remaining were indecisive about who they prefer, whereas 1.1% said they preferred neither. Muscat’s presence in the sense started to increase after a police search of his house last January following suspicions over corruption in a hospitals deal. The former prime minister spent a whole day campaigning for a new Labour candidates last Saturday, but has however ruled out contesting the March general election. 

Muscat told journalists last Saturday that he would do what is necessary to help the Labour Party, going on to dismiss questions about whether he will be attending any events organised by the party. He said that his job is not to be in rallies but to be with the people and helping the party. Abela himself refused to state whether he agrees with Muscat attending the campaigning of other candidates. 

Abela went on to say that the choice is between Bernard Grech and Robert Abela…those are the names people will have to choose from. As for the PN, Bernard Grech has the support of 71.8% of people who said they would vote PN. His predecessor Adrian Delia has around 14.1% of the support, whereas 7.1% of respondents do not know who they prefer. Another 7.1% said they prefer neither. 

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Transport Minister Ian Borg and wife celebrate birthday on the same day

Transport Minister Ian Borg and wife celebrate birthday on the same day
Mar 1 2022 Share

Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital projects Ian Borg celebrated his 36th birthday along with his wife. 

Ian’s wife, Rachelle Borg Dingli, also celebrates her birthday on the 28th of February but is younger than her husband. A video was uploaded to Ian Borg’s official Facebook page, showing the couple and their daughter embracing the festivity.

With a cake, balloons, champagne and ignited sparklers, the family of three came together as Ian Borg took some time from campaigning for the general election to celebrate. 

The post was also met with several birthday wishes by followers of the Minister, relatives and close friends.

Ian started his political career as mayor of Dingli in 2005, getting re-elected in 2008. He was also elected executive member of Local Councils Association till 2010. He was soon elected member of the Maltese delegation to the Committee of the Regions whilst also being president of the Labour Party Councillors Sectors. Borg also served as Parliamentary Secretary of the EU Presidency in 2017. 

Happy Birthday Ian!

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Local plus-size model hits international headlines with empowering message

Local plus-size model hits international headlines with empowering message
Mar 1 2022 Share

Emily Jones, a 31-year-old model who lives in London and Malta, posed in lingerie to show that larger bodies are beautiful and desirable, breaking mainstream modelling stereotypes in the process. Emily is a plus sized model and body positivity activist who has spoken out about seeing larger bodies in the media, saying lingerie helps her to feel like the main character. 

The influencer, who also campaigns for invisible disability awareness, recently posted a message on her page about plus size representation in the media – or lack thereof. Her message was captured by international news portals such as the Daily Star, highlighting how Emily noted that ‘fat characters’ on TV were rarely the centre of the story. 

The model went on to pose in a snap wearing a pretty white satin bra with Lacey straps held off to the side and her long brown hair hanging curly and loose. 

‘Growing up, I never saw bodies like mine in magazines, on tv, or in films – especially not represented in any serious, attractive or desirable way. Fat characters were always just the sidekick, the comedy act, but certainly never the main character.’ Emily highlighted how social media allowed her to break this trend, receiving massive support from her fans and followers who commended her for standing up for these oft unheard voices. 


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Fancy a film? Here’s what’s dropping at The Embassy Cinemas Valletta in March

Fancy a film? Here's what's dropping at The Embassy Cinemas Valletta in March
Mar 1 2022 Share

No matter how old we get, the escapist, other-worldly experience of watching a film in a cinema is always something else. The moment you encapsulate yourself into the film’s universe amid a whiff of freshly-popped popcorn and nacho cheese is the very moment you enter another world. During the month of March, The Embassy Cinemas Valletta are screening a number of cinematic hits which will definitely take you somewhere else!

  • ‘The Batman’

A return to the big screen for the caped crusader. ‘The Batman’ will see Bruce Wayne take on The Riddler, a sadistic serial killer who takes Gotham on a mad ride,   The 2022 edition of Batman is helmed by Director Matt Reeves and stars Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne, Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle’s Catwoman and Paul Dano as Edward Nashton’s Riddler, amongst others.

  • ‘Dog’

This heart-warming flick sees Channing Tatum take on a role that we’ve never seen before. Together with a Belgian Milinois by the name of Lulu, Tatum plays army Ranger Briggs as they go on the road trip of a lifetime. The ranger and man’s best friend race down the entirety of the Pacific coast to get to a fellow soldier’s funeral on time.

  • ‘Ambulance’

Jake Gyllenhaal returns to the big screen for an intense, Michael Bay-directed blockbuster which features a stellar list of fresh names. Ambulance is an American remake of the Danish 2005 film of the same name which follows the story of war veteran William Sharp as he desperately attempts to acquire $231,000 for his wife’s surgery. In between attempted bank heists and missions gone-wrong, the film serves as an action packed marvel which is definitely worth watching.

Which one would YOU go for?

BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/EmbassyCinemas

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