Prime Minister Robert Abela invites European Parliament leaders to Malta to witness institutional reforms

Mar 25 2021

Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela has stated in a meeting with European Parliament President David Sassoli that Malta has introduced rule of law strengthening reforms and invited him, as well as other leaders, for an official visit to the island. The meeting occurred online and ahead of a discussion in EU parliament on latest developments regarding the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Glad that @MaltaGov achievements and efforts have been well recognised by @EP_President during our discussion held earlier today. Determined to continue delivering unprecedented changes and reforms in #Malta to enhance further the #RuleofLaw – RA pic.twitter.com/N3XvM1Thsk

— Robert Abela (@RobertAbela_MT) March 25, 2021

Robert Abela spoke about the reforms which took place after consultation with the Venice Commission, giving an overview of the actions implemented in the fight against crime and money laundering. The EU parliament recognised, as confirmed in a government statement, Malta’s achievements and efforts in regards to these issues.

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Man suffers grievous injuries after motorcycle accident in Naxxar

Mar 25 2021

Police have reported that a 28-year-old man from San Pawl il-Bahar was taken to Mater Dei Hospital after having been involved in a motorcycle accident at around 09:30 a.m.

The accident happened in Triq Tul il-Kosta, in-Naxxar, with authorities being informed that the driver lost control of the Suzuki vehicle and fell off.

The man was certified to have suffered grievous injuries as police are still investigating the case.

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New York to legalise marijuana for adults over 21-years-old

Mar 25 2021

Marijuana is set to be legalised in New York for those over 21-years of age after officials reached a three-way agreement between Senate, Assembly and governor’s office on 25th March. New York will thus be joining 14 US states and three territories that have legalised recreational marijuana.

The legalisation will include 13% sales tax – 9% going to the state and four to localities. Wall Street Journal reported that residents will be able to buy and possess up to three ounces of marijuana and even grow plants for personal use. Governor Andrew Cuomo stated that marijuana should have been legalised years ago, having come close for three years but failed.

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New Zealand implements miscarriage and stillbirth mourning leave

Mar 25 2021

New Zealand’s government has voted unanimously to give mothers, their partners and any parents planning to adopt a three day leave in case of miscarriage or stillbirth. Labour MP Ginny Andersen stated that this would allow parents to come to terms with the loss without using up sick leave. Coming up with the leave bill herself, Andersen stated that the grief that accompanies miscarriage is not sickness, but a loss.

Final reading of my Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage Bill. This is a Bill about workers’ rights and fairness. I hope it gives people time to grieve and promotes greater openness about miscarriage. We should not be fearful of our bodies. pic.twitter.com/dwUWINVjLm

— Ginny Andersen (@ginnyandersen) March 24, 2021

‘That loss takes time – time to recover physically and time to recover mentally: time to recover with a partner’ she stated. Green MP Jan Logie also added that the bill will go a long way in breaking the taboo and silence women endure after losing pregnancies.

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