Three candidates to represent ADPD in 2024 EP elections

Feb 22 2023

ADPD Chairperson Carmel Cacopardo presented the 3 candidates who will stand for the party in the upcoming 2024 European Parliament elections.

The candidates are Sandra Gauci, Ralph Cassar and Mina Jack Tolu, all off whom are known, said Cacopardo, for their representation of green politics locally and internationally.

Cacopardo said that at a time when centre-right parties intensify links with far-right across Europe, it is important more than ever to have three strong candidates standing for equality, diversity and environmental awareness.

Sandra Gauci, currently Deputy Chairperson of ADPD is also known for her weekly social media segments called ‘ABS News’ where she tackles contemporary issues pertaining to politics and Maltese society.

Mina Jack Tolu is the International Secretary of ADPD whilst also being both a committee member of the European Green Party and an advisory member to the Federation of Young European Greens.

They also worked as an LGBTIQ+ activist since 2010, working as a trainer on gender, feminism and related campaigns through youth NGOs.

Last but not least is Ralph Cassar, who is currently Secretary General of ADPD. Active with the Greens since 1992, he served for four terms as a Green local councillor in Ħ’Attard. He worked on recyclables collection scheme as well as other various other activities ranging from education, culture and sports. He now resides as a lecturer at the Institute off Applied Sciences at the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST).

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Transport Malta official grievously injured after car hits motorcycle

Feb 22 2023

Police were informed earlier today at around 0900hrs that their assistance was needed in Triq l-Infetti, Imdina as a Transport Malta official suffered some injuries.

Preliminary investigations showed that a Hyundai Tucson driven by a 46-year-old resident of Naxxar hit a Transport Malta motorcycle which was driven to close off the road.

As a consequence, the motorcycle fell and hit the 51-year-old official. He was later transported to Mater Dei Hospital and certified as having suffered grievous injuries.

Police investigations are ongoing. Wishing the person injured a speedy recovery.

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Here are 5 alternatives to try when Chat GPT is at capacity

Feb 22 2023

Chat GPT has proven to be a massive hit for various uses – whether it is to help you on your essay due tomorrow or to simply search about important information.

However, due to its popularity, the AI is often at capacity with many using it for their own reasons. So here are five other options you might want to try out.

Microsoft’s AI-powered Bing: slightly more difficult to use as you have to get approval to use the tool. You can preview the tool without signing up on Bing’s homepage. Simply click learn more to a prompt about the new Bing coming later on.

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Bard by Google: also slightly difficult to access due to a likely waitlist. So far, only testers have access to Bard but it is apparently quite underwhelming in its performance.

Jasper: a more business focused AI. It costs some money but it is evidently worth it due to improving blogs and other material.

YouChat: YouChat has a slimmed down version of ChatGPT’s function. What is great about this AI is that it lists sources it used to give answers.

Chatsonic: despite costing a subscription fee, Chatsonic is designed to be a chatbot just like ChatGPT. It will cost you around $13 per month but has been described as Chat GPT with superpowers.

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Traditional folk music back in full force during Nadur Carnival

Feb 22 2023

Amidst all the creative madness going on in Nadur during carnival weekend and beyond, the traditional folk music also made its own comeback.

The tradition brings various instruments used in traditional Maltese music making and even allows carnival attendees to jump in if they so wish to create a merry atmosphere.

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Playing harmonicas, drums, guitars and other traditional instruments, the public was treated to the true meaning of spontaneity as rhythm was created by musician and carnival goers alike.

This contrasted to all the activities ongoing in the streets of Nadur, as the carnival goers all got creative with their costumes and even created small scenes and activities including building pavements, cooking pasta and painting ‘prosit Ministru’ on the road.

What do you make of this?

Source: Max Saliba