2,000 Y-Plate Contraventions In First Half Of 2023

Jul 30 2023

Transport Malta has announced the issuance of nearly 17,000 contraventions in the initial half of the year as part of their unwavering commitment to road safety.

Between January and June 2023, Transport Malta’s Enforcement Officers issued a total of 16,598 contraventions. This includes specific figures for e-scooters (587), Y plate cabs (2,069), and overall traffic violations (13,556). In addition, the Authority imposed administrative fees on Y plate cabs amounting to 3,042, displaying their commitment to safety in public transportation.

Transport Malta further demonstrated its proactive approach to road safety by impounding unroadworthy vehicles and those involved in severe traffic infringements. During this period, 318 escooters and 280 vehicles were impounded.

Additionally, the Authority provided a towing service during the school year for vehicles obstructing arterial roads, which was utilized by 4,944 individuals in the first half of the year.

These contraventions, along with vehicle impoundments, serve as a testament to the Authority’s dedication to fostering safer roads for all users, as stated in an official release.

Jonathan Borg, the CEO of Transport Malta, praised the relentless efforts of their Enforcement Officers in upholding road safety. He emphasized that the Authority takes immense pride in ensuring compliance and reducing traffic violations, despite the significant challenges faced in the sector.

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New Children’s Playground Inaugurated In Għajnsielem

Jul 30 2023

Through a €350,000 investment, a new Learning Garden in Għajnsielem, Gozo has been inaugurated.

The new and innovative project has seen a zone known as il-Gudja regenerated into a space where children can be included and experience educational play in a safe environment.

An inauguration event was attended to by Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri and Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government Alison Zerafa Civelli.

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Nenu Praised For Keeping Streets Clean Even On His Off Day

Jul 30 2023

Massive praised was showered on Karmenu, a local of St Paul’s Bay, who, despite being on his off day, still decided to take to the streets and clean up the rubbish left on the pavements and roads.

An image shared to local group ‘Proud to Live in St Paul’s Bay’ showed the elderly man cleaning up, despite not being required to. Instead, he used his free time to keep his surroundings clean.

Many commended him for his act, with one commenter saying that he would not have to continue what he is doing out of his own good will if we all were to be inspired by him.

Another suggested we reward Nenu with a ‘Gieħ ir-Repubblika’, which is an award handed to those who demonstrate exceptional merit in the service of the Maltese islands in some way.

Well done Nenu!

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Malta’s CPD Speak About Experience Battling Wildfires In Greece

Jul 30 2023

As 20 members of Malta’s Civil Protection Department battle the raging fires in Greece, a video uploaded to social media allows followers to get a glimpse into what challenges they are facing.

Speaking on behalf of the CPD, Chief Assistance Rescue Officer Michel Galea spoke about the various hurdles the team has had to overcome – including the intense heat as well as the unknown terrain.

However, this mission will serve as an opportunity to bring back valuable information back to Malta to deal with our own cases of wildfires should the situation arise.

The firefighters deployed in Greece were forming part of the EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid mechanism.

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