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25th Anniversary of the Dingli Girl Guides Celebrated in Sicily

Jul 23 2024 Share

In celebration of their 25th anniversary, the Dingli Girl Guides embarked on an adventurous trip to Sicily from July 6th to 9th. Eighteen girls, accompanied by six leaders, stayed at Alia Sicily Camping within Pippa’s Paddock in the Madonie Mountains.

The trip featured a range of activities, starting with a day at Etnaland Water Park. The girls trekked to the Neolithic Gurfa Caves and engaged in horse orienteering at Pippa’s Paddock. They enjoyed a local heritage feast, visited the Madonie Regional Natural Park, and tackled high ropes courses and zip-lining at Parco Avventura Madonie.

Their final day was spent at Circolo Nautico Tre Laghi in Enna, where they swam, boated, and canoed. For many, this was their first international Girl Guiding experience. The trip was filled with fun, new challenges, and lasting friendships.

Parents interested in joining the Malta Girl Guides can contact the association via Facebook or email at [email protected].

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Number Of Maltese Traffic Accidents Increased In 2022

Jul 23 2024 Share

A new study by the National Statistics Office shows a 4.5% increase in traffic accidents on Maltese roads in 2022 compared to previous years.

The study also revealed that 35.8% of all accidents occurred in the Northern Harbour district, which includes localities such as Swieqi, Birkirkara, Sliema, and Pembroke.

The Gozo and Comino district reported the fewest accidents in 2022, with 956 cases.

Birkirkara recorded the highest number of traffic accidents, with 1,084 cases, followed by Qormi and San Pawl Il-Baħar.

Additionally, speed camera violations in 2022 totaled 41,410, with the camera on Tul il-Kosta in Naxxar recording the most speeding offenses at 7,457 for the year.

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Sliema Turns into an Art Festival

Jul 23 2024 Share

A wrap on the 5th edition of the Sliema Arts Festival!  The event  took place over last Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and was organised by the Sliema Local Council. 

The Festival was set up at the Independence Gardens, Exiles Beach, and the Promenade, and consisted of a collection of local street art and live music as well as a variety of food stalls. 

The organisers posted on their facebook page saying that the  artworks created will be auctioned in a fundraiser in order to raise money for a charitable organisation.

The next edition of the festival is set to take place in 2026. 

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Men Paid More Than Women, Reveals Study

Jul 23 2024 Share

A recent study orchestrated by the National Statistics Office, has shown that in 2022 there was a discrepancy between the average basic salaries of Maltese men and of Maltese women, in favour of the men.

In the year 2022, the estimated average annual basic salary of all Maltese workers and employees was €20,989. This is the average salary of both Maltese men and women combined.

In comparison to other European countries, according to other surveys done the average annual basic salary of the entire Europe was €26,136 with the highest average in Europe being Switzerland with €85,582 and the lowest being Turkey with an average salary of only €8,968.

In 2022, the average basic salary for Maltese men stood at €22,096 whilst for Maltese women stood at €19,605, meaning there was a discrepancy of €2,464.

It was also reported that the highest annual basic salaries for both males and females were registered in the Western district of Malta, meaning places such as Attard, Rabat, Imtarfa and Siggiewi.

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