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Prime Minister inaugurates largest Marsa infrastructure project

Prime Minister inaugurates largest Marsa infrastructure project
Apr 16 2021 Share

Prime Minister Robert Abela stated on Thursday during the inauguration of the Marsa junction project that the flyover is the largest ever infrastructure project in Malta. Describing it as having changed the face of the south of Malta, Abela stated the the €70 million seven lane flyover was an ambitious governmental plan’s result. It would provide Malta with the competitive edge in the global market once the COVID-19 pandemic was over.

Jum storiku għal dan il-Gvern 🇲🇹Grazzi lill-Prim Ministru Robert Abela li kompla jemmen f'dan il-proġett tant…

Posted by Ian Borg on Thursday, 15 April 2021

Transport Minister Ian Borg stated that the government managed to overcome all obstacles on time, despite the scepticism regarding the completion date. He also emphasised the project’s protection of the worker’s health and safety, with no fatalities at the workplace. Infrastructure Malta CEO Fredrick Azzopardi said the project provides safety to cyclists and will make travelling time will be made more efficient.

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Pfizer states third vaccine dose might be required

Pfizer states third vaccine dose might be required
Apr 16 2021 Share

The American pharmaceutical corporation Pfizer has recently announced that a third dose of their vaccine might be required. They are currently issuing a two dose vaccine, but CEO Albert Bourla stated that a third dose might be required which would be administered from within six months to one year. He also added that after the third dose, the vaccine might need to be administered every year.

Length of protection by the vaccine against COVID-19 is still unknown and a recent Pfizer study concluded that it is 91% effective against contracting the virus and 95% effective against sever illness up to six months after second dose. More research is needed to establish whether the vaccine is effective after six months.

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International DJ Patrick Topping welcomes Maltese DJ Edd to label with new EP

International DJ Patrick Topping welcomes Maltese DJ Edd to label with new EP
Apr 16 2021 Share

Maltese up-and-comer Edd has been making waves in the DJ scene both locally and internationally, with his latest big move being a ground-shaking debut on international superstar Patrick Topping’s label Trick.

 

A resident at Malta’s own District, Edd’s ‘Neon Tokyo EP’ maintains the young DJ’s momentum, with previous releases on acclaimed labels such as Apparel Music, Glasgow Underground and Happiness Therapy.

 

The three-track EP brings the club vibes, big time, with a mixture of catchy, hypnotic tracks which will surely hit just right whenever Malta is back to normal and partying is allowed once again.

 

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Celebrity Chef Sean Gravina says a proactive roadmap plan is needed for restaurant industry

Celebrity Chef Sean Gravina says a proactive roadmap plan is needed for restaurant industry
Apr 16 2021 Share

Celebrity chef Sean Gravina took to Facebook to express his concerns and disappointment about the way the state of restaurants, bars and band clubs are being left unsure of their date or reopening. He stated that he is, along with many others, in shock as to how restaurants being left ‘clutching at straws.’ He assured everyone that the battle is not being won and businesses are being left in despair.

I and many many many others are left shocked at the way we are being left alone Clutching at straws. We greatly…

Posted by Sean Gravina on Thursday, 15 April 2021

He highlighted the mental, emotional and financial suffering of children and parents who own these businesses. Gravina called for a ‘proactive road-map plan for the industry’, made up of ‘4000 licensed bars and restaurants’ and ‘20000+ employees’. He finished the post by showing a personal message received by a fellow business owner stating that ‘if [we] don’t open next in the beginning of next month I won’t open again. I’m not bluffing.’

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