Roberta Metsola Addresses 7 Days & Nights Of Power Cuts

Jul 24 2023

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola took to social media to share her thoughts on the ongoing power cuts hitting the country, after having already addressed the situation prior to her latest post.

‘The seventh long day and night of massive blackouts across Malta and Gozo has enraged everyone. People are tired of the same excuses. We need to fix this country of ours. We can fix this country of ours.’

Going on to say that Malta can ‘excel, create, re-imagine and lead’, Metsola said that ‘we do not need mediocrity and amateurism to be the hallmarks of those taking the decisions.’

Saying that we can build better, ‘with real enforceable standards’ and ‘incentive to restore instead of tear down’, Metsola said that legislation needs to be passed on ‘the right to light’ and ensure that everyone can harness solar energy and ‘not only clean our air but lower bills by selling back to the grid’.

‘We can create new niches, new jobs and new hope. We can ensure young people are not priced out of the property market and ensure the elderly have more than the bare minimum to live with dignity’, wrote the President.

‘Until 2027 we are in line for €2.2 billion in EU funds, and hundreds of millions more in recovery funding. From the European Parliament we will make sure they are spent properly. That’s how we transform our country’, she continued, saying that we can end the ‘constant division of our society into red and blue tribes.’

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Maltese International Cain Attard Strikes Gold on Belenenses Debut

Jul 24 2023

Cain Attard scored in a thrilling 3-2 cup victory over Famalicão!

In a spectacular display of skill and determination, Maltese football star Cain Attard made an electrifying debut for Belenenses in Portugal during the first round of the Allianz Cup, leaving fans and pundits alike in awe.

The talented defender proved to be an invaluable addition to the team as he notched a crucial goal, propelling Belenenses to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Famalicão.

Cain Attard opened the score, and put his side in the lead after just 14 minutes into his debut.

Teammates rushed to congratulate the young Maltese international on his memorable debut goal, recognising the impact he had on the game. Attard’s technical ability, defensive acumen, and, goal-scoring instincts, make him a versatile asset to Belenenses, and fans are already buzzing with excitement about the prospect of seeing more of his performances in the future.

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Watch Out For The Signs Of Heat Stroke

Jul 24 2023

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry for Health have issued a health warning in regards to the high temperatures for summer.

The heatwave will persist across the Maltese Islands with a predicted maximum temperature of 42°C in accordance with the METOFFICE Red Heat alert.

Summer temperatures can be a risk to health. In a heatwave, one may get dehydrated, and the body may overheat. This can lead to heat exhaustion or heatstroke, which both need urgent treatment. Heatstroke can cause serious damage to the body and can even lead to death.

So here is a brief guideline of measures you can take and warning signs to look out for.

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Five Accused Of Jean Paul Sofia Involuntary Homicide Granted Bail

Jul 24 2023

Five individuals are facing charges of involuntary homicide in connection with the tragic death of 20-year-old worker Jean Paul Sofia, who lost his life during a construction site collapse at the Corradino Industrial Estate in December.

The accused parties include the two developers of the construction project, the project architect, and the two directors of the contracting firm

responsible for the works at the time. Kurt Buhagiar, a 37-year-old from Naxxar, Matthew Schembri, a 38-year-old resident of Birkirkara, Adriana Zammit, a 35-year-old architect from Żabbar, contractor Milomir Jovicevic, a 39-year-old from Serbia, and his wife and company co-director Dijana Jovicevic, a 38-year-old from Bosnia and Herzegovina, have all entered pleas of not guilty to the criminal charges.

In addition to involuntary homicide, all five are accused of causing severe injuries to five other workers who were present at the site during the building collapse.

Schembri, one of the developers, is facing an additional allegation of falsifying a signature on the project’s commencement notice, a crucial official document required before commencing construction.

Zammit, the architect, also faces a separate charge related to the failure to adhere to industrial practices and standards. Furthermore, Schembri, Buhagiar, and the Jovicevic couple have been charged with various violations of occupational health and safety regulations.

During court proceedings, Magistrate Natasha Galea Sciberras granted bail to all five defendants, despite prosecutors objecting on grounds such as the fear of potential flight from the country and concerns about public outcry.

Defense lawyers criticized the objections, pointing out previous statements from the prosecution regarding the defendants’ likelihood of absconding and asserting that the court should not be influenced by protests or public opinion.

Following a brief deliberation, the magistrate decided to grant bail to all five accused individuals. The case will now move forward to the compilation of evidence stage.

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