People call on authorities to reveal names of dealers tampering with odometers

Jun 6 2022

After two car dealers were suspended in Malta after allegedly tampering with the odometers of imported used cars brought from Japan, many called on the police to reveal the names of the dealers.

Dr Albert Fenech, who is Secretary General of the Used Vehicle Importers Association, UVIA, said that in light of the situation, steps were tank against two dealers on 1st June.

The dealers have been stopped from importing and selling these vehicles in Malta. The Secretary General urged those who believe they may have been affected to report to the authorities.

However, due to the names of the dealers not being released, many took to social media to demand answers as they fear that they may have been subject to this tampering themselves.

‘So two importers are caught tampering in the metre mileage and were stopped, but their names were not revealed’ said one commenter. ‘What will happen to the consumers who bought vehicles from these importers? Will justice be done with them? Will they be compensated?’

‘They should be named’ said another. ‘Customers deserve to know.’

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Spontaneous performance at Earth Garden by Nicky Bomba using food stall pans

Jun 6 2022

Maltese-Australian musician Nicky Bomba amazes everyone with a spontaneous performance using pans from a food stall at Earth Garden.

Nicky Bomba is a Maltese-Australian musician, singer & songwriter based in Australia. He is the leader of The Melbourne Ska Orchestra, front man of his band, as well as the former drummer and percussionist of John Butler Trio (2003–2004 & 2009–2013).

During this year’s Earth Garden he performed at the Roots Stage on Saturday with Trakadum, and at the Enchanted Forest on Sunday at the Acoustic Stage.

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Earth Garden saw well over 100 artists returning for the 15th anniversary free edition of the festival after a two year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Attendees were urged to give donations upon entrance which go to an environmental NGO.

Earth Garden brings people from all walks of life together every time it is hosted, with different music for every taste to make sure anyone attending can feel at home.

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Amber Heard’s lawyer says she cannot pay $10.4 million settlement

Jun 6 2022

Speaking to TODAY, Amber Heard’s lawyer Elaine Bredehoft said that her client cannot pay the $10.4 million settlement which was announced on the 1st of June.

When asked about whether or not Heard can pay the whopping amount, Bredehoft replied with: ‘Oh no. Absolutely not.’

However, the lawyer did reveal that Heard plans on appealing the verdict and that ‘she has some excellent grounds for it.’ The lawyer said that the message the final verdict sends out is a horrible one as it is a significant setback.

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Bredehoft said that Heard had been demonised throughout the trial and claimed that a number of things were allowed in court that should not have been allowed, confusing the jury in the process.

Meanwhile, GoFundMe has shut down a fundraiser which claimed to be raising money to help Heard pay Johnny Depp some of the money she now owes him for the defamation trial.

Heard herself was awarded $2m in damages for comments made by Depp’s former lawyer. This brings her settlement down to around $8.34m. The fundraiser on GoFundMe however was quickly shut down after it was determined that neither Heard nor anyone on her team created the page.

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Around 5 domestic abuse reports per day in Malta as of 2021

Jun 6 2022

As of 2020, there have been 2,300 reports of domestic violence in Malta, with the court receiving around 4900 accusations relating to such violence.

In related news, Talk.mt reported that around 5 reports of domestic violence are being issued on a daily basis, according to digits provided by the police corps. The latter news portal reported that in 2021 alone, there were 1,932 reports.

Of these, 1,414 were issued by women whereas 518 were issued by men. This gives us an average of around 5.3 domestic abuse reports everyday. The most common form of abuse was psychological, with women reporting much more cases of such abuse.

Physical abuse was the most common following psychological abuse. 392 women reported physical harm which yields light injuries, with 131 men reporting such abuse. Physical abuse with grievous injuries was reported less, but women still reported much more such cases.

Stalking is also another form of abuse which takes place in Malta. In 2021, 43 women reported to have been stalked whereas only 3 men reported such incidents.

Speaking to ONE News, Superintendent Johann Fenech revealed that many factors could contribute to such numbers. However, the reporting indicates that people are aware of means which offer support to victims and encouraged anyone suffering to seek aid. Despite highlighting a horrific reality, the more reports issued the more people can be helped.

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