Voluntary foundation Wens gets €107,000 in funds

May 18 2021

Wens is a foundation committed to enhance the quality of life for disabled persons through personalised support, expertise and advocacy. The foundation will be benefiting from a whopping €107,000 in funds from the Operational Assistance Scheme announced back in June 2020. Parliament Secretary for Youth, Sport and Voluntary Organisations Clifton Grima stated that through this initiative the government can show how valuable voluntary organisations are to the country. The funds will go into better payments for employees and to aid in the damage caused due to COVID-19.

Wens has been operating for the last 31 years, with the Parliament Secretary stating that through the various initiatives created by these organisations, Maltese society benefits immensely and that this scheme is the biggest investment ever created in the voluntary sector. The total amounts to €5 million.

The Wens Foundation administrator Ronald Galea highlighted how the pandemic increased the organisation’s monetary pressures and decreased the amount of donations given. The service given by the foundation however was still up to level, stated Galea, and gave the residents the care they truly deserved.

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Photo Source: Clifton Grima FB

Clayton Bartolo announces first ever tourism Think Tank

May 18 2021

Tourism and Consumer Protection Minister Clayton Bartolo announced during a press conference on Monday that Malta will be getting its first tourism think tank which will foresee the tourism’s sector rich future. Bartolo stated that, through foresight, the sector will be able to offer work to not only the young generations but also the as of yet unborn upcoming generations in order to succeed in the sector. Bringing together professionals from various sectors, this new think tank will be generating opportunities from any challenged faced.

The Minister announced that the new and hard work undertaken by authorities are heralded under the slogan of Malta as a centre of touristic excellence. Bartolo acknowledged the negative effect COVID-19 had on the economy, and thus is dedicating the upcoming years to give the tourism sector the boost it needs to regain its former glory. Bartolo also announced that authorities are also currently working hard to get Malta onto the UK’s green list.

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Photo Source: Clayton Bartolo FB

Authorities hand out 1078 COVID-19 fines over the week

May 18 2021

Facebook page Covid19 Malta reported that authorities handed out a total of 1078 fines over last week (10th to 16th May). Of these 1078 fines, 809 were related to mask-wearing and another 160 to people who were in groups larger than that authorised by law.

7 catering establishments were found breaking their respective regulations, with another 13 fines handed out to regulations broken in terms of non-essential services. Finally, 3 fines were handed out concerning mass events, 10 fines handed out for quarantine breaches and 76 for household group limitations.

Despite the low daily and active cases being registered, health measures are still an effective means of mitigating COVID-19 alongside the vaccination rollout.

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Photo Source: Covid19 Malta FB, Malta Police Force FB

Hermanos Burgers promoting vaccination through free sides

May 18 2021

As if being safe from COVID-19 and allowing safer travel weren’t enough for a vaccine side-effect, Hermanos Burgers will be offering free sides with combo meals ordered should customers provide proof of vaccination. This is an ingenious way of promoting the vaccination rollout as the system opens up to over-16-year-olds this week.

Hermanos Burgers are iconic for their mouthwatering and juicy burgers. So if you have not yet decided what to do or how to celebrate your vaccination, head down to Hermanos Burgers to enjoy your favourite meal with free sides until the 23rd of May.

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Photo Source: Hermanos Burgers FB