15,000 Signature Goal For Jean Paul Sofia Petition Reached

Jul 11 2023

15,000 signatures have been inputted into a petition calling for a public inquiry into the death of Jean Paul Sofia after 5 days since its launch.

The petition was created by his mother Isabelle Bonnici through change.org and anticipates a vote which is set to take place in parliament this Wednesday.

The petition’s goal has now moved to 25,000 signatures, with the petition asking the government to open a public inquiry instead of a magisterial inquiry into the tragedy.

Various political figures and activists have been calling for a public inquiry into the death which took place last December in Corradino.

So far, the government has not shifted the inquiry into a public one, with many asking why and who is being protected behind the magisterial inquiry.

You can find the petition here.

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Inter Milan Unveil Haley Bugeja As New Player

Jul 11 2023

After the news broke that local football star Haley Bugeja would be joining Italian side Inter Milan, the team took to social media to unveil the Maltese player’s official joining of the team.

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The news first broke after REPLAY (Net Television)’s announcement, saying that the signing was imminent. The 19-year-old was later confirmed to be moving from her previous team, Orlando Pride, to the Italian side.

Inter Milan’s social media posted a photo on their platforms, welcoming the young Maltese footballer with open arms. ‘Look who’s here’, wrote the football giant.

Bugeja spent on year performing in the American National Women’s Soccer League, with her last appearance taking place on May 11th when Orlando Pride went head to head with Washington Spirit to suffer a 4-2 defeat.

Good luck on your next step in your football journey Haley!

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Worker Injured After Her Arm Is Caught In Machinery

Jul 11 2023

Earlier today, at around 0830hrs, police were informed of a traffic accident which had taken place in a factory in Triq il-Ħlas, Ħal Qormi.

Police convened immediately on site and, through preliminary investigations found, that a 54-year-old woman resident of Pembroke had gotten injured after her arm got caught in working machinery.

A medical team was called onto site, which later transported the woman to Mater Dei Hospital. She was later certified as having suffered grievous injuries.

An investigation is ongoing by the police, as well as the Authority for Health and Safety on the Workplace.

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Żurrieq Xarolla Windmill Restoration Inaugurated

Jul 11 2023

Residents of Żurrieq and the public will be able to enjoy the restored Xarolla Windmill once again, following the completion of restoration and reconstruction work by the Department of Public Works. This comes after the windmill suffered significant damage during a storm in March 2022.

Minister for Public Works and Planning, Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi, inaugurated this project, which involved extensive restoration work on the century-old windmill, in the presence of Żurrieq Mayor Rita Grima. The project included repairs to the machinery and the windmill’s sails, carried out within the Manufacturing and Services Directorate in Kordin.

In his speech, Minister Zrinzo Azzopardi praised the work of the craftsmen and technicians involved in restoring the twelve-storey windmill. “This work was meticulous and extensive, involving the replacement of all thirty-foot-long wooden beams, known as ‘antarjoli,’ as well as the reconstruction of the sails, the central shaft, and the roof of the windmill,” explained Minister Zrinzo Azzopardi.

For many years, the Xarolla Windmill served as a source of sustenance for various families. The windmill was used to grind wheat, barley, dried beans, and also produced a mixture of wheat and bran. Today, it stands as a main attraction for locals and tourists in the village of Żurrieq, known as the ‘High Xagħra.’

Minister Zrinzo Azzopardi emphasized that this project is evidence of the central government’s commitment to preserving our country’s historical heritage and the responsible use of public resources. The Minister stated, “One must appreciate the meticulous and diligent way our ancestors built and maintained this windmill for centuries, without the technologies and modern tools of today. Therefore, it is our duty as a government to continue our commitment to preserving our historical and cultural heritage.”

In her speech, Żurrieq Mayor Rita Grima mentioned that since the windmill was damaged during the storm, she received the support of the government to restore it to a functional state. She expressed gratitude to the Ministry and all those involved in the implementation of this restoration and reconstruction project.

Minister Zrinzo Azzopardi extended his thanks to all the employees of the Department of Public Works who worked on the restoration and reconstruction of the windmill, the Żurrieq Local Council, and the volunteers who cooperated continuously to ensure the completion of this project.

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