WATCH: Moira Delia storms out of TVM debate after zookeeper accuses her of lying

Nov 10 2021

Animal rights activist and local media personality Moira Delia stormed out of TVM programme ‘Insights’ after being accused of lying by zookeeper Chris Borg.

The programme, broadcasted on TVMNews+, discussed zoos in Malta and after a heated argument between the two, the animal rights activist stood and left the studio. Delia was visibly frustrated with her being disallowed the opportunity to talk. The argument revolved around a bear who was allegedly being kept in the zoo with a chain around his neck, with Delia insisting that this was in fact the case while Borg shut down this claim and stated that she is lying.

“I am not a liar. I take my work as seriously as possible and I never have to lie. My only interest is that I act as the voice of the animals.” Delia stated that she left the programme because she is not a liar.

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PN candidate calls for the return of village feasts

Nov 10 2021

Posting to Facebook, PN election candidate Jerome Caruana Cilia asked about the fate of village feasts in a pandemic impacted world.

‘What do those who work on village feasts have less than other sectors?’ he asked, quoting a frequent question he was faced with numerous times.

Despite understanding the challenges, Caruana Cilia argued that the authorities have the resources and experts not to leave feasts between a rock and a hard place.

‘The voluntary work for feasts starts the day after the same feast comes to an end – it never stops.’ The PN candidate asked there be better planning now that most sectors around the island are reopening.

‘I appeal to the authorities not to ignore the hundreds of volunteers working in feasts who are an important component of our Maltese cultural fabric.’

What do you think?

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Man found dead in prison cell – suspected suicide

Nov 10 2021

An inmate has been found dead in his cell at Corradino Correctional Facility with suspicions of suicide.

Sources speaking to newsroom MaltaToday revealed that the foreign inmate, a 35-year-old Indian national, is suspected to have committed suicide in prison Division 4.

Peppi Azzopardi, who has been advocating for prisoner rights, broke the news this morning on Facebook. ‘Another tragedy in prison?’ Asked the Xarabank host.

Journalists, activists and academics have been vouching for the resignation of prison director Alex Dalli, following the passing of 12 inmates under his watch. This is a developing story.

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Photo Source: Peppi Azzopardi FB, Wikipedia

Excavations and demolition can start earlier but not later than 4pm

Nov 9 2021

Tuesday will see the hours during which excavation and demolition works can occur changing. These works will no longer be permissible after 4pm, meaning that the times will change accordingly;

Times will change from 8am to 2pm and between 4pm and 8pm to between 7:30 am and 4pm. A legal notice will publish the changes.

Minister for Environment Aaron Farrugia stated that this decision is a result of continuous work towards a more sustainable industry and with the context of the construction reform.

In other related news, Infrastructure Minister Ian Borg posted to social media saying that 35% of Kirkop Tunnels and Airport Intersection Project is ready.

He anticipated that in the second quarter of next year, the first parts of this project will be opened to the public. ‘We will continue to better the connections around our country’ said the Minister.

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