Private meeting between Prime Minister and Daphne Caruana Galizia family following apology

Aug 5 2021

Prime Minister Robert Abela allegedly held a private meeting with the Caruana Galizia family on Wednesday, following the apology given after the public inquiry found that the state should shoulder responsibility for the assassination. Reported by the Times of Malta, the meeting was attended by Peter Caruana Galizia, the late journalist’s husband, two of their sons and her sister Corinne Vella.

The details of the meeting remain undisclosed, with sources telling Times of Malta that they revolved around implementing recommendations which were made by the inquiry board. Compensation was, reportedly, not discussed. The public inquiry found that the state should shoulder responsibility because a culture of impunity was created from the highest institutions. Nothing was done to prevent the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, despite evidence suggesting there was need for it.

Abela also held a meeting with an Institute of Maltese Journalists delegation. During this meeting, the Prime Minister allegedly discussed the implementation of recommendations involving journalists and to reform the media sector.

#MaltaDaily

Photo Source: Delayed Gratification, Robert Abela FB

Jack Grealish set for £100m move to Manchester City

Aug 5 2021

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has agreed to move to champions Manchester City. The deal is said to be worth around £100m – a deal which will make him the most expensive English player in the world. The English player has been linked with a move away for some time now, but due to his love to Aston Villa, he delayed his move until he felt that the club doesn’t fully rely on him anymore. Grealish still turned up to training even though he knew that he’ll be leaving.

Aston Villa have had a very good summer when it comes to transfers. They used the money that they received from the transfer to sign highly coveted Jamaican winger Leon Bailey and underrated English striker Danny Ings. Manchester City also aren’t done with the transfer window. They are still chasing English star striker Harry Kane, but to get Grealish down the line will be a good sign for the Manchester City fans.

We wish Jack Grealish the best of luck in his future endeavours.

#MaltaDaily

7 day quarantines for fully vaccinated people in Malta starting August 16th

Aug 5 2021

Addressing a press conference, Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne announced that fully-vaccinated people who come in contact with a positive person will need to only quarantine for 7 days instead of the full 14 as of the 16th of August.

The Health Minister also announced that following the 7 days, the fully vaccinated person will undergo a swab test which will determine whether or not the person can exit the quarantine. Two dates will be given in the start of the quarantine, one which indicates the end of the 7-day self-isolation and another the 14-day isolation.

A hub for swab tests for fully vaccinated individuals will be set up both in Malta and Gozo. The person who registers positive will still have to self-isolate for 14-days. Fearne highlighted how this measure was only possible because of the high vaccination rollout as Malta registers one of the best jab administrations globally.

#MaltaDaily

Photo Source: The Connexion

Clusters of 300 for events by 16th of August

Aug 5 2021

Addressing a press conference, Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne stated that as of the 16th of August, the clusters of people allowed at seated events will go up to 300 from 200.

The same protocols of mask-wearing, staying seated and providing proof of vaccination will still remain applicable. The cluster will then increase to 500 from 30th of August, two weeks after the 300-cluster-measure.

The Health Minister highlighted how as events worked with 150 to 200 clusters, the epidemiological situation, especially that in hospitals and ITUs, was made manageable. Keeping cautious, no new restrictions were needed and instead an easing of measures was made possible. The Deputy Prime Minister still advised for caution amongst all those who attend such events to mitigate further spread.

#MaltaDaily