Shop owners should specify whether they want clients to wear masks, says Charmaine Gauci

Apr 28 2022

Superintendent for Public Health Prof. Charmaine Gauci has stated that shop owners who want their clients to wear their masks in their premises should erect a clear sign on the establishment’s entrance.

This was revealed during an episode of Times of Malta’s Ask Charmaine, after it was announced that mask-wearing will no longer remain obligatory as of Monday 2nd May. The only exception for this is in hospitals, medical clinics, elderly people’s homes and during flights.

Despite this significant relaxation of measures, Prof. Gauci recommended that people still wear their masks. “The individual responsibility is important, because when a person goes into a public area, they do not no if others around them suffer from medical conditions.”

Prof. Gauci also stated that while Malta seems to be exiting the more difficult phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, testing must still be conducted and the authorities will still be monitoring the amount of individuals admitted to Mater Dei Hospital and the ITU because of COVID-19.

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10-month prison sentence for man who hid cannabis in Maltesers packet whilst in prison

Apr 28 2022

A 43-year-old man has been given a 10 month prison sentence after being caught with almost 12 grams (11.89) of cannabis resin in a packet of Maltesers whilst in prison.

The case took place on November 21st in 2013, where Qormi Resident Mark Pace was found hiding the resin by four officials within the Corradino Correctional Facility after a routine inspection of cell 205 in Division 5 sector, where Pace was assigned.

The accused was found possessing a Maltesers packet with five blocks of cannabis resin (1.6g, 2.80g, 1.86g, 4.33g and 1.22g), with the prosecution charging the accused for recidivism. Despite this, magistrate Natasha Galea Sciberras did not find him guilty of this accuse.

Galea sentenced the man for 10 months in prison for being guilty of possessing cannabis resin and was given a fine of €308.32 in court expenses, to be paid in six months. The court also called for the destruction of the concerned cannabis.

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Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri & shadow minister Alex Borg meet to discuss island’s future

Apr 28 2022

Gozitans from across the political spectrum have welcomed the recent meeting between Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri and Nationalist Party Shadow Minister Alex Borg.

In a social media post published on Wednesday, Borg revealed that the two discussed various subjects and ambitions in the interest of the Gozitan population and the island itself. He went on to highlight discussions on various issues faced by Gozo, going on to sustain that while they do not agree politically, they will definitely do their utmost to ensure a brighter future for Gozo.

Hundreds of comments welcomed the meeting between the two, with many praising the politicians for their common interest in Gozo’s future.

Borg recently shut down rumours of him running for PN leader, also stating that he does not rule out a bid in the future. The young politician was one of the more successful PN candidates in Gozo during the general election.

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Minister Silvio Schembri meets with PN shadow ministers responsible of his portfolio

Apr 28 2022

On Wednesday, Minister for Economy, EU Funds and Lands Silvio Schembri took to social media to share that he had met with the five Nationalist Party shadow ministers responsible for the sectors within his portfolio.

Schembri welcomed the Opposition speakers into his ministry to discuss the various issues related to the concerned portfolios. In his Facebook post, he wrote: “For our country to continue moving forward, we must work hand in hand and listen to different opinions.”

The Nationalist Party shadow ministers concerned were Ivan J Bartolo, who is responsible for Economy, Digital and Air Malta; Robert Cutajar, who is the Opposition whip and speaker for small businesses and self-employed; Rebekah Cilia responsible for lands and consumer rights; Ivan Castillo for work and industrial relations as well as Bernice Bonello who is the shadow minister for youth and EU funds, joined by Parliamentary Secretary and Labour MP Chris Bonett.

The Minister stated that such meetings are important to ensure a beneficial economy for everyone. Amongst hundreds of others, Rebekah Cilia, Ivan Castillo and others thanked the minister for the invite and highlighted the common claim that working hand in hand is important to ensure a bright future for our country.

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