1,261 fines given for COVID-19 measure breaches

Apr 12 2021

Authorities handed out 1,261 fines last week after week after people were discovered to be breaching COVID-19 health measures. The majority of breaches, amounting to 784, were concerned with individuals not wearing masks.

366 measures were given to people gathered in groups larger than two. Six establishments were also given fines for breaking measures, with thirteen other people were found to be breaching quarantine measures. Health Authorities emphasise adhering to measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 alongside the vaccine rollout.

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St. Aloysius College Sixth Form returning to physical exams

Apr 12 2021

Emails sent to The Malta Independent showed that while exams were set to be held online, St. Aloysius College sixth form students will be physically present for their examinations as per new information. The health authorities green lit the in-person examinations, as long as the examinations stick with a set of protocols. The news that the exams were going to be held online was revealed last Thursday, but the new update was revealed just two days later on Saturday.

The school’s rector Fr. Jimmy Bartolo confirmed that exams for first and second year students will be held physically as per the timetable starting Thursday 15th April. Lessons in days prior will still be held online. Under the guidelines, examinations are labelled as an organised event, and thus has to abide with regulations for organised public mass events.

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3 people arrested after two operations against drug trafficking

Apr 12 2021

The Maltese Police Force’s Drug squad arrested three persons in two separate operations involving drug trafficking. The first operation occurred yesterday in Qormi after observations on the movement of a 23-year-old teen from Hamrun. The teen attempted to escape and crashed into another car, after which the authorities arrested him. 230 packets of drugs were found in the vehicle.

Another operation was carried out early this morning where a similar situation occurred concerning a 29-year-old in Fgura. At the same time, a residence in Bormla was surrounded and a 66-year-old man was arrested. Several amounts of cash and valuable items were found after both these operations. Investigations are still underway as the three men are being held in lockup.

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Friends reunion will use original opening credits fountain and stage

Apr 12 2021

The long awaited reunion of the iconic fan-favourite sitcom Friends will allegedly be using the original fountain used in the opening credits of the series. The reunion was also partly filmed on the shows’ old stage over a three-day period last week. A live audience will also be part of the reunion, allegedly made up of hired union extras who were screened for COVID-19.

Chandler Bing actor Matthew Perry posted a photo, and quickly deleted, a photo on Instagram of himself getting ready with the caption ‘Seconds before eating a makeup brush. Not to mention reuniting with my Friends.’ Shortly afterwards, a photo from Warner Bros. Studios lot shows bleachers and equipment set up around the iconic fountain. Who knows what else this reunion has in store for us fans!

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