We will lose everything we have worked for if we don’t all take the booster, says Robert Abela

Dec 6 2021

During the Labour Party’s recent fundraising marathon, Prime Minister and party leader Robert Abela stated that if we don’t all take the COVID-19 vaccine booster, we will not manage to maintain that which we have worked for during the pandemic.

Abela stated that so far, we have clear proof that the vaccine is effective, going on to appeal to the public to accept their invitation to receive the vaccine booster and go get their jab. Authorities have been stressing the importance of the booster jab in light of the recent increase in local cases and emergence of the Omicron variant around the world.

Malta currently has 1293 active COVID-19 cases with 19 patients currently being treated at Mater Dei and 3 of which at the Intensive Therapy Unit. On an international level, there is a prevalent concern on the new Omicron variant, while the World Heath Organization (WHO) has revealed that no deaths related to the variant have been registered.

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LESA official suspected of deleting hundreds of politicians’ and businessmen’s fines

Dec 6 2021

Hundreds of fines issued to local politicians, business people and LESA officials over the past five years have been deleted from the agency’s systems, Times of Malta have reported. From speeding to parking tickets, these individuals dodged fines due to a LESA official reportedly marking them all as “cancelled“, “withdrawn” or “not guilty“.

Sources close to Local Enforcement Systems Agency reported that a particular vehicle “was forgiven about 200 contraventions”. Local Enforcement Systems Agency (LESA) CEO Svetlick Flores highlighted that the employee who deleted the fines was not authorised to do so, revealing that the official in question was removed from his role until disciplinary proceedings are concluded.

It is currently unclear whether or not a police investigation has been opened or the individuals who had their fines deleted will be revealed.

More on the story as it happens.

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8 things that made people happier in 2021 | by Ed’s Common Sense

Dec 6 2021

Like every other year, 2021 brought with it the highs and lows of everyday life and then some, but if the past year has given us anything, it’s that it taught us a few lessons along the way. From taking in every moment with all of its goods and bads to appreciating the little things in every situation, clinical psychologist and psychotherapist Dr. Edward Curmi brings us 8 things that made us happier in 2021.

Dr. Edward Curmi is also the author of 2 self-help books titled Ed’s Common Sense.

People learnt that what doesn’t kill them makes them stronger. Resilience is a super booster to enhance happiness.

People came to terms that happiness does not stem from material things. Actually meaningful relationships make us happier.

People had to accept quickly that suffering is part of their every day life and the quicker one accepts it, the more one can learn to live with it.

People realised more that happiness stems from being helpful and kinder with one another.

People felt safer knowing that they live around courageous front-liners and a robust health system.

People figured out that little things like baking bread can go a long way to help us feel more accomplished and happier.

People appreciate more than ever the importance of a warm hug or physical contact with their loved ones.

People started investing more in their mental wellbeing especially through sports and outdoor activity.

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Gucci & Billie Eilish just released limited edition vinyl for ‘Happier Than Ever’ & it looks amazing

Dec 5 2021

It’s not every day that artists get to collaborate with Gucci but when they do, you better believe that it’s going to be amazing.

More so when the artist in question is Billie Eilish, with the young artist releasing a limited-edition vinyl set for her most recent album ‘Happier Than Ever.’ In their efforts to embrace the world of music and self-expression, Alessandro Michele’s Gucci Brand sought to create an exclusive box set for Eilish’s album, inspired by the artist’s embrace on authenticity.

The vinyl is obviously Gucci designed and made to be a collector’s item, dancing on the fine line between Gucci’s design and Eilish’s artistry and to top it all off, it is made from recycled vinyl scraps from the colours of the first pressing of the record.

The set also includes luxury Nail Stickers with the brand’s iconic GG emblazoned on them and the set will be officially available in selected Gucci stores as from December 2.

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