You can now play as Minister Ian Borg tearing down trees in new local app

Sep 27 2021

A game in which one plays as Infrastructure Minister Ian Borg clearing platforms of trees and ‘damaging media reporters’ has taken Malta by storm. Available for Android, the local app was released by ‘Gahan Studios’ and allows one to play as the local minister as he goes about bulldozing trees and ‘eliminating’ pesky reporters.

The game received a total of 17 reviews, all ranking at a whopping full 5 star score, with over 100 downloads. Some called it the best game of 2021 and others echoed the famous ‘Prosit Ministru (Well done Minister)’ catchphrase which often dominates Facebook posts by government entities.

The Minister himself did not as of yet comment on the game, seeing as it does openly criticise his infrastructural and environmental decisions. However, such satirical content does indicate a level of openness towards criticism of authority and, whether or not the game sits well with the Minister himself, it seems to have became immensely addictive for the Maltese population.

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Red Arrows showcase results in frustrating unmoving traffic

Sep 27 2021

Following the Red Arrows dominating the skies over Malta yesterday in a brilliant showcase, it seems as though the land situation took a very frustrating turn. As people made their way to and back from the Malta International Airshow after it’s three year absence, the streets were jam-packed with heavy, almost unmoving, traffic.

This negatively impacted the traditionally beloved show for many, with parking too being an alleged nightmare. Many posted to social media, commenting about either being stuck in traffic or taking forever to get back home.

Some made quite light of the situation, sarcastically commenting how the Red Arrows made their way back to England before they themselves made it out of Bugibba. Others criticised how Malta cannot organise such mass scale events without enduring such issues.

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Teletubbies called ‘little gay demons’ by US politician after Lil Nas X tweet

Sep 26 2021

A United States politician has called family-favourite television characters the Teletubbies ‘little gay demons’ after the show’s official Twitter page posted a request to be on Lil Nas X’s next album and it’s as weird as it sounds.

Tinky Winky, Dipspy, Laa-Laa and Po went viral once again on social media after an interesting back and forth between them and controversial rapper Lil Nas X, to which the rapper welcomed the television icons into the studio with open arms after releasing his album ‘MONTERO’ which shook the world with its eye-catching visuals and catchy hooks.

alright bet! me and tinky winky on the hook, dipsy & po on the verses and we’ll let laa laa do the outro https://t.co/Luqx2t25Jx

— MONTERO 🦋 (@LilNasX) September 17, 2021

However the clever online conversation was met with a homophobic statement from former TruNews host Lauren Witzke, a former Republican Nominee for US senate, who shared a post on Instagram captioned ‘I always knew that the Teletubbies were little gay demons’. Witzke’s homophobic comment shocked what seemed like the entire internet, who flooded the comments to condemn her actions.

What do you make of this?

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No problem with hunting ‘as long as it is done legally’, Grech says during PN event

Sep 26 2021

During today’s political activity held in Għargħur, Nationalist Party leader addressed a number of topics such as paternity leave, cancer therapy and support as well as the party’s position on hunting and trapping.

Grech stated that as long as that activities are conducted in a legal manner, each and every hobby is important to the individual.

The Opposition Leader highlighted that he enjoys camping and while others may see it as ridiculous to go in a dusty field, we as human beings must respect each others rights and liberties and not trample over them.

During the political event, the PN leader also revealed that a Nationalist Party government aims to extend paternity leave to fathers and partners of mothers in order to ensure that families can enjoy their time with one another while giving their utmost during working hours.

Do you agree with the PN’s statement?

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