PN proposal to treat drug addicted inmates outside prison

May 25 2021

PN MP Beppe Fenech Adami is pushing for a reform to treat inmates addicted to drugs outside prison. He pointed out that only 2% of inmates are treated for the addiction outside prison, even though statistics show that the number of addicts far supersedes this. Among a set of nine proposals, the PN is proposing rehabilitation programmes, such as Caritas’ Prison Inmate Programme.

Fenech Adami highlighted that having inmates who finish their sentences as addicts is not rehabilitation. Despite claims that widespread drug use in the prison has been eradicated, the PN, according to Adami, is aiming to retain the prisoners dignity.

The proposals also highlight the overpopulation problem of the prison, stating that the structure should be extended to accommodate inmates in more humane conditions. PN will also be pushing for the repatriating of foreign inmates back to the country of origin.

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Photo Source: Wikipedia, Beppe Fenech Adami FB

GO certified as Malta’s fastest mobile network

GO mobile certified as Malta’s fastest mobile network

May 25 2021

The company behind Speedtest, Ookla, has verified GO’s mobile network as being the fastest mobile network in Malta. Ookla is the global leader in broadband network measurement, analysis and insight, with CEO and co-founder Doug Suttles stating that winning the prestigious Speedtest award is a significant achievement for the network, considering that communities around the globe ‘all turned to internet connectivity as their primary link to the rest of the world.’

GO’s CEO Nikhil Patil stated that ‘being verified as having the fastest mobile network in Malta is a proud moment for GO and proves that we are on the right track in fulfilling our promise to offer the best possible experience that enables our customers to connect seamlessly to the people they love and the content they enjoy’. Speedtest is data driven, meaning it is based on individual customer-initiated tests thanks to millions of users.

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Photo Source: Go FB

939 fines for COVID-19 restriction breaches over past week

May 25 2021

It was revealed by Covid19 Malta that 939 fines were handed out last week (17th to 23rd May) over COVID-19 breaches. Of these 939 fines, 724 were issued to people not wearing masks in public and another 128 were issued to people found in groups larger than four outside.

11 establishments were fined for breaking the respective regulations, with another 2 given for mass events. 9 people were found breaking quarantine restrictions whilst a final 65 were given to those breaking the maximum amount of people allowed in private residences.

Despite acknowledging that the health measures are being eased as the epidemiological situation changes, health authorities remind the public that the pandemic is far from over and that caution and safety are still a big priority.

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Photo Source: Malta Police Force FB, Covid19 Malta FB

People caught having sex with animals should be jailed and fined

May 25 2021

Opposition MP Mario Galea proposed a bill which will make bestiality illegal in Malta, stating that a sentence of jail time and a €6,000 fine should be in order. He cited that there is a lack of legislation on the topic. The current legislation only charges those found guilty with animal abuse.

Galea also defended animal welfare commissioner Alison Bezzina who argued that zoos should be considered a form of animal cruelty and faced a barrage of criticism following her statement.

MP Galea also read out several abusive comments made against Bezzina, stating that ‘these are pornographic comments.’ Galea called on the police commissioner to investigate those who posted the comments.

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Photo Source: Mario Galea FB, Maltese History and Heritage