People React To ECABS Women+ Initiative

Mar 8 2024

Local cab company eCabs is introducing the Women+ option in their app, aimed at enhancing the safety and comfort of female passengers by allowing them to request a female driver for their journey.

The comments were mixed – with many expressing bafflement at why some people found an issue with the initiative.

‘It’s truly baffling to see how any man could find offense in this initiative. It’s not about taking anything away from us men; it’s simply about prioritizing the safety and comfort of women, which let’s face it, it’s long overdue’, one wrote.

Another wrote: ‘Men will never understand what it is like to be sexually threatened especially in a closed car. It is a shame that in 2024 women are still treated as sexual objects. I have a teenage daughter who takes cabs every so often so this initiative is very welcome. Unfortunately one sick driver amongst the many decent drivers can ruin the reputation of many and the life of a woman.’

‘Make it available to choose men too. – I’d always want a man driving my car – so only fair to allow men to have same opportunity’, wrote one.

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‘I am aware that a lot of women would feel safer having female drivers, but let’s face it, is this solving the whole problem’, asked another. ‘While I appreciate this gesture, why not investing in ensuring that all your staff are trained and implement an effective zero tolerance policy towards harassment including sexual harassment ? Why not look into your recruitment policy and ensure that all drivers are trustworthy and safe to be with?’

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Roberta Metsola Loves Her Twistees

Mar 8 2024

Our very own Roberta Metsola, takes to tiktok her realities of being the president of the European Parliament. She states how she’s constantly heading from one meeting to another, and how she is filmed wherever she goes. Importantly she states how although she’s tasted all these wonderful European foods, nothing will ever beat the taste of the Twistees, the fan favourite snack packet all over Malta.

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I am the President of the European Parliament. Of course… #fyp #trend #tiktok #europe #europeanparliament #ofcourse

♬ original sound – Roberta Metsola

Is Twistees your favourite snack too ?

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Retail International Group Expands Presence With 3 Stores At Shoreline Mall

Mar 8 2024

Retail International Group, a pioneer with over six decades of excellence in fashion franchising since initiating its first franchise with Marks & Spencer, is excited to unveil the opening of three stores in the newly launched Shoreline Shopping Mall in Kalkara.

Spanning over 2,200 SQM, the Shoreline Mall welcomes ALDO, Marks & Spencer, and LC WAIKIKI, marking a significant expansion in Retail International Group’s commitment to providing exceptional shopping experiences.

ALDO, offers a fresh and modern shopping experience through its immersive environment, showcasing an array of trend driven, superior-quality footwear that caters to varied fashion tastes.

From the casual to the formal, ALDO aims to be the ultimate destination for footwear enthusiasts. Marks & Spencer, a brand cherished for its quality, unveils an innovative concept store designed with the local family in mind.

This store revolutionises shopping with an extensive Clothing & Home range tailored for modern living, alongside a welcoming food hall offering an extensive selection of its acclaimed M&S Food range.

The store isn’t just a shopping destination but it represents Marks & Spencer’s commitment to blending quality, convenience, and community, promising a unique and enriched shopping experience for all. Furthermore, LC WAIKIKI’s flagship store, now, the largest in Malta, is set to elevate its presence as the prime destination for affordable, high-quality fashion.

Offering a comprehensive collection for children of all ages, women, and men, together with home and accessory ranges, LC WAIKIKI embodies its belief that “everyone deserves to dress well,” ensuring inclusivity in fashion at great value.

Mr Alan Frendo Jones, CEO of Retail International Group stated that ‘Through the introduction of these stores, Retail International Group reaffirms its role as a leader in the retail sector, committed to innovating and providing a diverse, high-quality shopping experience for every patron at the Shoreline Mall’.

Mr Simon Mifsud, Head of Retail, followed this by affirming that ‘This expansion not only enriches the retail scene in Malta but also reinforces Retail International Group’s dedication to expanding its retail footprint and accessibility to its clients.’

Retail International Group operates and represents a number of fashion retail brands in Malta, Libya and Morocco.

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Linguist Explains Where The Word CISK Comes From

Mar 8 2024

Have you ever wondered where the brand namesake of the iconic Maltese beer ‘CISK’ comes from? And why we’re always associating rich people with ‘Cisk’?

Well, linguist Kurt has taken to the task of explaining its origin. Kurt begins his video explaining that the origin story goes farther back than the beer’s 1929 release.

The word ‘CISK’ was the nickname of marquis Ġiuseppe Scicluna, who founded the first private bank in Malta in 1840.

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According to Farsons, bank clients initially preferred coins but eventually transitioned to paying with cheques.

People eventually started to hear the word ‘ċeks’ – however, this word proved to be problematic to pronounce for those who did not know English too well. The word thus experienced two changes:

The sound of an ‘e’ became ‘i’ whereas the letters ‘k’ and ’s’ switched places. These are examples of ‘metateżi’ (petrol becoming petlor). The Cisk became so associated with Scicluna that it became his nickname.

This is in turn an example of metonymy, which is the substitution of the name of an attribute for that of the thing meant.

This is why we use the word Castille when referring to the office of the prime minister. Fast forward to 1928 and Scicluna’s bank has taken control of the company with a license to produce beer.

One of these beers was named CISK in honour of the founder, eventually becoming the Farsons we know today.

Did you know about this history?

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