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national strategy on alcohol launched

3 days ago | timesofmalta.com | Matthew Bonanno

Malta needs a cultural shift that would see alcohol perceived in the same way as cigarettes, which are now almost frowned upon, according to Social Policy Minister Michael Falzon. Falzon was speaking at the launch of the latest National Alcohol Policy on Wednesday. The aim of the policy is to reduce alcohol consumption in the population through evidence-based strategies. The document will be open for public consultation for five weeks.
Rangers launch seaborne unit to tackle maritime illegalities

5 days ago | timesofmalta.com | Matthew Bonanno

The Malta Ranger Unit has announced it is launching a dedicated branch to help tackle what it calls an increasing number of reports on maritime illegalities. Announcing the new branch on its Facebook page on Monday, the MRU said the Malta Sea Ranger Unit will be trained to deal more efficiently with specific reports. “The long-term goal is to employ sea rangers with the MSRU to work at sea,” the NGO said.
Raymond Caruana invited for medical screening 39 years after his murder

5 days ago | timesofmalta.com | Matthew Bonanno

The nephew of Raymond Caruana has shared his family’s anger after he was sent an invitation to have a medical screening, almost 40 years after his murder. Caruana, a Nationalist Party activist, was killed on December 5, 1986. He was at the PN club in Gudja when a vehicle driven by unknown assailants passed the club and fired multiple rounds using a submachine gun.
Senior citizens and Blue Badge holders to get BCRS service at their door

5 days ago | timesofmalta.com | Matthew Bonanno

People over the age of 60 will soon be able to book a mobile BCRS machine to come directly to their door, the government announced on Monday. The government will also be giving a €100 voucher to vulnerable families to purchase a water filter.
Rabat feast flower carpet celebrates 10-year anniversary

1 week ago | timesofmalta.com | Matthew Bonanno

The organisers of an infiorata (flower carpet) created annually as part of the Rabat feast are celebrating the tradition’s 10-year anniversary. The infiorata was first set up on the parvis outside the Basilica of St Paul for the feast of Corpus Christi in 2015.
'Come give me a hand', owner appeals as fire destroys his bar

1 week ago | timesofmalta.com | Matthew Bonanno

After a fire gutted his bar, the owner of the Eusebio bar in Paola has vowed to reopen his shutters in time before the town's feast at the end of July. Francois Attard, who runs the popular bar on Triq il-Belt Valletta, told Times of Malta he first realised something was wrong when he got off the bus on Thursday morning. “I noticed the smell of smoke, which got stronger as I approached the bar. I opened the shutter and was faced with a cloud of smoke.
The man who releases sharks in Malta’s waters

1 week ago | timesofmalta.com | Matthew Bonanno

When video footage showing what appeared to be a shark feeding on a fish carcass off the coast of Sliema emerged on social media last month, Times of Malta attempted to contact several experts to confirm that the creature in question was in fact, a shark. The first person to answer the call was Daniel De Castro, curator at the National Aquarium in Qawra. “Send me the video and I’ll get back to you,” he said. Five minutes later, De Castro called back, with noticeable excitement in his voice.
a saga of padlocks, protests and a petition

1 week ago | timesofmalta.com | Matthew Bonanno

With Manoel Island looking set to be returned to the government, Matthew Bonanno speaks to activists about a 25-year fightDevelopers have been pitted against grassroots activists about the future of Manoel Island, an 18th-century island rich in history. The government and opposition have dramatically backed a campaign to turn it into a national park and developers MIDI say they want to return it to government hands. The details are yet to be hammered out but a new chapter is opening.
Shoppers value animal welfare labels, but not too much

1 week ago | timesofmalta.com | Matthew Bonanno

Most Maltese people consider animal welfare when buying food, but cost remains a barrier to ethical buying, according to a recent study. The study, a collaboration between researchers in the field of agriculture from the University of Malta and the University of Bologna, investigated consumer perceptions and purchasing behaviour regarding animal welfare and animal-friendly foods in Malta.
Clifton Grima defends delays in answering PQs after Speaker’s ruling

1 week ago | timesofmalta.com | Matthew Bonanno

Education Minister Clifton Grima has brushed off accusations that he repeatedly fails to provide timely answers to parliamentary questions, after a ruling by speaker Anglu Farrugia. The ruling was requested by Nationalist Party MP Ryan Callus on Monday. Callus said Grima had repeatedly failed to answer questions in a timely manner.