Robert Abela Does Not Exclude Welcoming Rosianne Cutajar Back Into Labour

Jan 11 2024

Addressing the press on Wednesday, Prime Minister Robert Abela stated that, with the same reasoning used to approach the Project Green situation, “no one, unless in extreme circumstances, should pay a perpetual price.”

Speaking about Rosianne Cutajar, Abela believes that, with regards to the actions sanctioned by the Standards Commissioner, the MP paid a hefty toll. He went on to state that he would be ‘excessively cruel’ if he does not reconsider all of the circumstances, when considering that Cutajar paid an “ultra capital price”.

Abela also stated that there are MPs within the Nationalist Party that are on the political frontlines of the upcoming election who have done “far worse” that what Cutajar did.

The PM compared his approach and reasoning to Cutajar’s relationship with the Labour Party to the decision made to appoint Joseph Cuschieri as the new head of Project Green. In that regard, Abela told the press that, “for his shortcomings, [Cuschieri] paid the price and, naturally the price, when compared to his shortcomings, should not be a perpetual one.”

In recent weeks Cutajar, a familiar face amongst the Labour Party electorate, has been at the centre of a discussion on a potential return to the Party.

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‘Disturbing’ Insult Videos Reported to Police Commissioner by CRPD

Jan 11 2024

Speaking to Malta Daily, Commissioner for the Rights of Persons with Disability (CRPD) Rhoda Garland has stated that the individual sharing insulting TikTok videos has been reported to Malta’s Police Commissioner.

On Wednesday, Minister for Inclusion and Voluntary Sector Julia Farrugia Portelli contacted the CRPD regarding a series of ‘disturbing’ videos making the rounds online showing a person insulting people with disability and cancer patients.

Standard procedure dictates that, once acknowledged by the Police Commissioner, the case is given to the relevant department to investigate further and take the necessary steps.

In light of the videos in question, Minister Farrugia Portelli stated the following, “Disturbing. Miss, we don’t say ‘jaqq’ to people with disability, leukaemia or cancer, but society should gauge, love and offer support.”

The case was first brought to the attention of the public and CRPD by PN Spokesperson MP Graziella Galea who also took to social media to condemn the comments made by the individual on TikTok.

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‘Necessary Steps’ To Be Taken on Person Insulting People With Disability And Cancer

Jan 11 2024

In light of the recent social media attention surrounding an individual aggressively insulting persons with disability and cancer patients, Minister for Inclusion and Voluntary Sector Julia Farrugia Portelli has stated that the necessary steps will be taken in that regard.

“Disturbing. Miss, we don’t say ‘jaqq’ to people with disability, leukaemia or cancer, but society should gauge, love and offer support.”

The Minister has reported that the The Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability (CRPD) has been informed of the case and the necessary steps will be taken.

The case was first brought to the attention of the public and CRPD by PN Spokesperson MP Graziella Galea who also took to social media to condemn the comments made by the individual on TikTok.

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Calls To Ban Hot Chip Challenge Due To Reported Hospitalisation

Jan 10 2024

The Hot Chip Challenge, a viral sensation in Berlin, involves consuming a €10 tortilla chip coated in the “hottest chilli in the world.”

Videos on TikTok depict participants, including police officers, attempting the challenge, prompting a surge in popularity.

However, the response has raised concerns, with several teenagers reportedly hospitalized, leading to calls for a ban.

Some German regions, including Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and Lower Saxony, have already forbidden the product. The manufacturer, based in the Czech Republic, plans to halt exports temporarily and relaunch with a slightly milder version.

Meanwhile, a similar spicy tortilla chip, the “One Chip Challenge” by Texas-based Paqui, has been withdrawn from stores following the death of a teenager in Massachusetts.

The chip, spiced with Naga viper and Carolina Reaper peppers, is packaged in a coffin-shaped box. The challenge involves posting results on social media, but a teen’s death has led to its removal “out of an abundance of caution.”

Paqui emphasizes adherence to food-safety standards and warns against consumption by individuals with allergies, health conditions, or pregnancies. The “One Chip Challenge” gained social media popularity, with the hashtag #onechipchallenge viewed over two billion times on TikTok.

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