Refurbished 50c public toilet in Gżira suffers act of vandalism only a few days after opening

Sep 18 2022

The newly-refurbished public toilets in Gżira, which charge users 50c for entry, have already suffered an act of vandalism just a few days after opening.

A photo sent to Malta Daily shows one of the toilets seats scattered across the cubicle, with the toilet paper holder’s protective casing removed and some trash laying around.

Following its opening, Gżira mayor Conrad Borg Manché stated how the council could not afford to have the toilets vandalised like the previous ones, which triggered the requirement for an attendant at all times. The toilets reportedly cost around €40,000 from council budget and regional funds, with the 50c-per-entry payment going towards making sure the toilets’ standard of quality is held.

Many took to Facebook to express their concern, with some stating that everything is always taken for granted because taxes are paid whilst others highlighted how most local public toilets are kept in a disgraceful state.

What do you make of this situation?

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Nationalist Party MP Rebekah Cilia ties the knot with husband Jurgen

Sep 18 2022

Nationalist Party Member of Parliament and spokesperson for Lands & Consumer Rights Rebekah Cilia has officially tied the knot with her husband Jurgen, taking to Facebook to post a snap of the special moment.

“A special and memorable day. We have just said ‘YES’ to each other. With all our hearts for the rest of our lives”, Cilia wrote in the emotional post, with politicians from both sides of the coin sending their well-wishes the MP and her husband.

Before the wedding, the PN MP posted a heartfelt message attached to a photo of the couple when they were younger, writing “We were so young! But I already knew our love was something special. See you at the altar in a few hours Jurgen.”

Congratulations to the newlyweds!

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Amount of road incidents in Malta ‘totally unacceptable in civilised society’, say doctors

Sep 18 2022

Non-profit organisation Doctors for Road Safety has stated that the amount of traffic incidents happening in the country’s roads is totally unacceptable in civilised society.

The NGO is a voluntary organisation set up by doctors and medical students who see the repercussions of the lack of road safety whilst on the job and advocates for better awareness and education.

It stated that the elderly are most at risk of being victims in such incidents and appealed to the authorities for immediate action on addressing the ‘intolerable situation which is destroying families and communities’.

On Friday, a 64-year-old man from Gozo sustained serious injuries after being involved in a traffic incident in Triq Għajn Qatet in Rabat, Gozo. His motorcycle collided with a Toyota Starlet driven by a 46-year-old man from Fontana.

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Informative campaign worth €1.1 million launched by Responsible Gaming Foundation

Sep 17 2022

An informative campaign has just been launched by The Responsible Gaming Foundation and Economy Minister Silvio Schembri through a project worth €1.1 million.

The RGF has the primary aim of teaching the public about the importance of responsibility when engaging in gaming activities and other gambling practices.

The foundation also holds the goal of informing the public about the support the foundation itself gives when people engaging in such practices lose control and do so excessively.

During a visit by Minister for Economy, European Funds and Lands Silvio Schembri to the foundation’s offices, the Minister had the opportunity to witness the means and tools by which the €1.1 million project ‘TAKE ACTION’ will take place.

The entire project includes research, training as well as an informative campaign. It is aimed at creating a better understanding of what goes into gaming and how to do it responsibly within the community. It also encourages people struggling with addictions in relation to gaming to contact the same foundation on 1777, or by contacting them through their website: www.rgf.org.mt

The campaign is split into three main groups; kids and teens aged 10 to 35 years; the general public; and people with specific addictions who have suffered consequences due to unfortunate circumstances.

Minister Silvio Schembri thanked Chairman Neville Mangion, General Manager Kevin O’Neill and all of the staff of the foundation for their work on the project. He also stated the importance of being aware of the initial signs that a person might be undergoing addiction to excessive gaming and gambling.

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