Rosianne Cutajar appeals for responsible cannabis use in 4/20 video

Apr 20 2021

Labour MP Rosianne Cutajar published a video addressing her attempts to change the public’s perspective about individuals who responsibly use cannabis and to break down the barriers and stigma surrounding the topic. Being the first ever politician in Malta to speak about breaking the stigma towards cannabis users, Cutajar points out that cannabis use is spread on different levels of society but unfortunately, this information is not available to must of the public.

4/20: Sena wara

Sena ilu tkellimt dwar il-bżonn li neqirdu l-istigma madwar il-kannabis.Sodisfatta li illum, ingħaqdu ferm iktar nies magħna. Minn qalbi – Happy 4/20!

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The MP highlighted how meeting people who have been affected by the current laws placed on cannabis use has reinforced her conviction that the current changes being implemented are on the right track. She says that labelling cannabis users as criminals is insensible and that this is the moment, in line with the White Paper consultations, to participate and move society towards protecting all its citizens.

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Social partnership to give sexual assault victims more support services

Apr 20 2021

The signing of a new social public partnership will be giving victims of sexual assault more support services and therapeutic care. Minister for Social Justice and Solidarity Michael Falzon, accompanied by Head of Care for Victims of Sexual Assault Sarah Jane Mifsud, announced on Tuesday that the agreement between the government and the CVSA will provide sexual assault victims with much needed support through four integral services.

Legal, consultation, psychiatric and crisis intervention services will be provided for free according to the victim’s individual needs. Mifsud stated that no matter how recent the abuse took place, victims will still be entitled to these services. Falzon added that society has more work to do to address the severity of sexual abuse and remove the taboos surround the topics.

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WATCH: Sophie Abela – a Maltese basketball star in the making

Apr 20 2021

The young Maltese basketball player Sophie Abela is making not only local, but also international headlines, after winning the Regional Basketball Championships in the US. Together with her team at the Otero Junior College, she has a National competition coming up, Sophie is immensely motivated to keep pushing in her basketball career.

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Her shift to the US occurred when she started to study at Otero Junior College and playing for the basketball team. And ever since then, she’s been starring in the athletic scene as an upcoming professional player.

Sophie’s remarkable skill on the court is something to behold and we are wishing her the best of luck for her sporting career!

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Driving practical test failed by 4 out of 10 applicants

Apr 20 2021

Figures obtained by Television Malta has announced that four out of ten people who apply for their driving license fail the practical side annually. An average 8000 practical tests are performed yearly, with a majority of foreigners living in Malta taking the test in summer. Some of the most common mistakes encountered by Transport Malta examiners are failure to use indicators and choosing the correct lane when approaching a roundabout.

Director of Land Transport Clint Mansueto said that when banal mistakes are encountered, it indicates a lack of preparedness by the aspiring driver. As for the theory test, about 10,500 are done yearly with around two out of ten failing. Despite the pandemic, driving test applicants remained relatively the same, with 2020 seeing 5,500 people getting their license.

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