Yesterday, at around 1545hrs, police were informed that their assistance was needed in Triq il-Ħofra, Ħaż-Żebbuġ.
Police convened immediately on site and through preliminary investigations found that a 2 year old girl had fallen into a pool and swallowed some water.
A medical team went on site to give assistance and was promptly taken to Mater Dei Hospital. She was later confirmed to be in serious condition.
Police investigations are still ongoing.
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At a crucial meeting of EU Energy Ministers held in Brussels today, Malta underscored the need for enhanced support for countries on the periphery of the European Union. These nations face challenges due to their limited integration into the European energy network and restricted opportunities for expanding renewable energy sources.
Malta, while currently connected to the European electricity grid, has yet to establish a connection to the European gas grid. This lack of full integration presents unique challenges for the island nation in its transition towards clean energy.
Energy Minister Miriam Dalli highlighted the critical importance of a fair transition to clean energy, ensuring no country is left behind. She stressed the necessity of equitable distribution of funding for energy projects, particularly to support innovative initiatives like offshore floating projects.
Minister Dalli called for substantial investments in infrastructure across all member states. She emphasized the need for more interconnections and greater flexibility in investments, particularly in energy storage solutions such as mass battery systems. These measures are essential for moving beyond reliance on polluting energy sources.
Additionally, Minister Dalli pointed out the significant renewable energy potential in countries bordering the European Union. She urged the European Commission to negotiate regional agreements between the EU and third countries, ensuring that all member states can benefit from regional interconnection projects.
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The Minister for Transport, Infrastructure, and Public Works, Chris Bonett, has officially inaugurated two newly constructed bridges providing access to Fort Sant’ Anġlu in Birgu. This significant project, aimed at enhancing both vehicular and pedestrian access, involved an investment of around three million euros.
Infrastructure Malta spearheaded the development, replacing the former single bridge with two distinct structures: one for pedestrians and another for vehicles. This initiative followed the collapse of part of the original bridge in June of last year. The original bridge, constructed by the British Services, was not designed to handle the increased weight of modern vehicles, leading to its deterioration and eventual closure to vehicular traffic.
Minister Bonett highlighted the government’s dedication to creating safer and higher-quality infrastructure. “Such projects are the result of the Government’s commitment to create a safer and higher quality infrastructure while in an area like Birgu Waterfront the best facilities are provided for Maltese people, tourists, and people who make use of the Navy,” he stated. Bonett commended Infrastructure Malta for their efficient work and professional results, which reflect the vision of a “beautiful and modern” Malta.
When the project was initiated in January, Minister Bonett had promised swift completion with minimal inconvenience to the public. The inauguration of the bridges fulfills that promise, providing secure access for all visitors to the site.
Ivan Falzon, CEO of Infrastructure Malta, remarked on the agency’s focus on improving accessibility and ensuring safe and efficient travel. “Hidmet Infrastructure Malta will continue to be focused on improving accessibility while ensuring that everyone reaches their destination safely and efficiently,” Falzon said.
Throughout the project, Infrastructure Malta maintained close collaboration with the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage to preserve the historical significance of the site. This entity was involved from the project’s inception and played a key role in the design and oversight of the work. A restoration project is also underway to preserve the structure of the old bridge, which will be exhibited within the confines of the site.
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In a recent interview with Malta Daily, Arnold Sciberras ‘The Exterminator’ broke down Malta’s current cockroach situation and how to spot the difference between different species.
Sciberras started by stating that what most people are seeing is called the ‘German Cockroach’, the species which the Maltese derivatively call ‘Kokroċ’. He stated that, throughout the years, the Maltese language has effectively categorised the smaller species as ‘kokroċ’, while the other larger species are called ‘wirdien’.
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The Exterminator explained that, since the days of English rule in Malta, the smaller species have been known as ‘kokroċ’, stemming directly from the word ‘cockroaches’, highlighting that such creatures, like other species, require chemicals or bait to be controlled as they tend to multiplied if left uncontrolled.
On the other hand, the ‘American cockroach’, which are larger, often tend to fly and scare residents, are recognised as ‘wirdien’ in Malta.
Sciberras went on to reveal that Malta has 23 types of cockroach species, with three of these being categorised as ‘pests’ whilst the others beneficial, introduced or endemic, which means that they are unique to Malta and positively contribute to the country’s biodiversity.
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