The Rabat project will be Gozo’s green lung says Minister Clint Camilleri

Mar 1 2022

Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri spoke to MaltaDaily about the recently announced project by Prime Minister Robert Abela. The Minister revealed how the central Rabat project will provide parking space but also return open green spaces for Gozo’s families.

The Minister said that the project is an interesting one, saying that the car park will be able to bring more people to the new public space. The green space will be be acting as a green lung for the residents of Gozo, reshaping the landscape for more environmentally sustainable projects.

Speaking from his experience as an architect, Camilleri said that Gozo will be safeguarded in its infrastructural integrity. There is more to be done, he said, to reach very high standards. These include an aquatic sports centre and a Gozitan museum.

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One third of Labour voters prefer Joseph Muscat to Abela

Mar 1 2022

A survey commissioned by Times of Malta has found that former prime minister Joseph Muscat is the preferred choice as Labour Leader for over one-third of the voters. Muscat stepped down two years ago following scandals in relation to the Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination. However, the former leader got the approval from 36.3% of survey respondents who said they would vote Labour if an election were held tomorrow.

Robert Abela still enjoys the support of just under half of PL voters at around 47.1%. The remaining were indecisive about who they prefer, whereas 1.1% said they preferred neither. Muscat’s presence in the sense started to increase after a police search of his house last January following suspicions over corruption in a hospitals deal. The former prime minister spent a whole day campaigning for a new Labour candidates last Saturday, but has however ruled out contesting the March general election.

Muscat told journalists last Saturday that he would do what is necessary to help the Labour Party, going on to dismiss questions about whether he will be attending any events organised by the party. He said that his job is not to be in rallies but to be with the people and helping the party. Abela himself refused to state whether he agrees with Muscat attending the campaigning of other candidates.

Abela went on to say that the choice is between Bernard Grech and Robert Abela…those are the names people will have to choose from. As for the PN, Bernard Grech has the support of 71.8% of people who said they would vote PN. His predecessor Adrian Delia has around 14.1% of the support, whereas 7.1% of respondents do not know who they prefer. Another 7.1% said they prefer neither.

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Transport Minister Ian Borg and wife celebrate birthday on the same day

Mar 1 2022

Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital projects Ian Borg celebrated his 36th birthday along with his wife.

Ian’s wife, Rachelle Borg Dingli, also celebrates her birthday on the 28th of February but is younger than her husband. A video was uploaded to Ian Borg’s official Facebook page, showing the couple and their daughter embracing the festivity.

With a cake, balloons, champagne and ignited sparklers, the family of three came together as Ian Borg took some time from campaigning for the general election to celebrate.

The post was also met with several birthday wishes by followers of the Minister, relatives and close friends.

Ian started his political career as mayor of Dingli in 2005, getting re-elected in 2008. He was also elected executive member of Local Councils Association till 2010. He was soon elected member of the Maltese delegation to the Committee of the Regions whilst also being president of the Labour Party Councillors Sectors. Borg also served as Parliamentary Secretary of the EU Presidency in 2017.

Happy Birthday Ian!

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Local plus-size model hits international headlines with empowering message

Mar 1 2022

Emily Jones, a 31-year-old model who lives in London and Malta, posed in lingerie to show that larger bodies are beautiful and desirable, breaking mainstream modelling stereotypes in the process. Emily is a plus sized model and body positivity activist who has spoken out about seeing larger bodies in the media, saying lingerie helps her to feel like the main character.

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The influencer, who also campaigns for invisible disability awareness, recently posted a message on her page about plus size representation in the media – or lack thereof. Her message was captured by international news portals such as the Daily Star, highlighting how Emily noted that ‘fat characters’ on TV were rarely the centre of the story.

The model went on to pose in a snap wearing a pretty white satin bra with Lacey straps held off to the side and her long brown hair hanging curly and loose.

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‘Growing up, I never saw bodies like mine in magazines, on tv, or in films – especially not represented in any serious, attractive or desirable way. Fat characters were always just the sidekick, the comedy act, but certainly never the main character.’ Emily highlighted how social media allowed her to break this trend, receiving massive support from her fans and followers who commended her for standing up for these oft unheard voices.

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