WATCH: Chaos in Parliament as Minister mocks MP Julie Zahra about her singing

Oct 26 2022

Earlier this week, Malta’s parliament erupted after minister Anton Refalo passed a comment mocking Nationalist MP Julie Zahra about her singing.

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During a parliamentary intervention, Zahra asked the minister about a 19th century marker in his home, whether she can go see and why he hasn’t yet returned it when it is an item of national heritage.

When asked to reply by Speaker Anġlu Farrugia, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Animal Rights Anton Refalo replied with the statement “she can come when she wants, I’ll welcome her, whenever she wants she can sing & do whatever she wants.”

Following Refalo’s comment, Nationalist Party leader Bernard Grech intervened, stating that Parliament should not tolerate MPs or Ministers attacking other individuals with their talents.

What do you make of this statement?

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18-year-old man’s life at risk after Hamrun road incident

Oct 26 2022

An 18-year-old Syrian man living in Fgura is at risk of dying after being run over in Hamrun.

The incident took place on Tuesday evening, at around 9pm in St. Joseph High Street, Hamrun. Initial investigations revealed that the young man was hit by an Opel Corsa, driven by a 24-year-old man from Msida.

The victim was assisted by a medical team and taken to Mater Dei Hospital via ambulance, where he was certified to have sustained serious injuries.

Investigations are currently under way.

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Ex-PM Joseph Muscat praises newly presented Budget 2023

Oct 25 2022

Taking to social media, former prime minister Joseph Muscat praised the newly presented Budget 2023.

Muscat highlighted how not only is the budget for next year is forecasting no increases to energy prices, but the general content of the budget also indicates raises and financial aid to various groups and individuals in Maltese society.

Muscat said that the Maltese government has done more than any other government in the European Union.

‘That’s how strong this budget is’ said the former Prime Minister. ‘And yet the Finance Minister continued to push the innovative tradition which the Labour Government began in not increasing taxes but instead including new social measures.

Muscat then went ahead to forecast some possible challenges to emerge from the budget. Firstly, the government should be careful not to let the stability in taxes be taken for granted by families and businesses.

‘The critique by the opposition of a ‘cosmetic’ budget is simplistic and can be effective for those who do not realise the immense effort put into keeping taxes at this level. What can be done?

‘Effective immediately, the government should consider sending a letter with every bill indicating how much they would have to pay were this intervention not be in place.’

The second challenge, Muscat said, is to continue the economic growth. ‘Social budgets of this kind can only be possible if the economy continues to grow. That the bills don’t increase is the largest motivation, around which more proposals for economic growth should be centred.’

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Jake Tanti voted the best waterpolo player for 2022

Oct 25 2022

St Julian’s Aquatic Sports Club Association’s very own Jake Tanti was awarded the player of the year for 2022 by the Aquatic Sports Association.

The voting took place amongst members of the association’s council and others involved in the local waterpolo scene.

The team celebrated Tanti’s achievement with an appreciation post to mark his own personal determination as well as everything he’s done for the team during his run with them.

Tanti’s run this season was a very positive one, having contributed to the St Julian’s team various victories. He was also a crucial figure in the national team’s placing in 14th place during the European Championship.

Tanti was followed by Sliema player Dino Zammit, with Sirens’ Kaia Agius being voted as the best player for the women’s championships, followed by Sliema’s Francesca Paolella.

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