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3 Social Housing Regeneration Projects Inaugurated In 1 Year

3 Social Housing Regeneration Projects Inaugurated In 1 Year
Apr 23 2024 Share

In the past year, the Ministry for Social and Affordable Accommodation launched three regeneration projects in the social housing areas of Marsa, Mosta, and Santa Luċija. These projects, supported by co-financing from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) totaling over €2.8 million, have significantly enhanced the living conditions for 445 residents across more than 50 social housing blocks.

Minister for Social and Affordable Accommodation Roderick Galdes announced these developments during the inauguration of the third community project in Santa Luċija. He highlighted the project’s focus on improving accessibility, including the addition of ramps, tree planting, and the installation of solar panels to generate electricity for the area.

Minister Galdes emphasized the government’s dedication to enhancing both quality of life and sustainability for numerous families through these initiatives. He reaffirmed the commitment to providing decent housing while ensuring a high-quality environment around social housing units. These efforts align with the government’s broader goal of inaugurating new social housing buildings and community spaces for the benefit of residents.

Santa Luċija Mayor Charmaine St. John was also in attendance at the inauguration, underscoring the collaborative effort to enhance living standards and community well-being in the region.

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5 Year Old Boy At Risk Of Dying After Naxxar Accident

5 Year Old Boy At Risk Of Dying After Naxxar Accident
Apr 23 2024 Share

Yesterday, at around 1830hrs, police were informed that a traffic accident had taken place in Triq Leli Falzon, Naxxar.

Police convened immediately on site and preliminary investigations found that a 5 year old boy had been hit by a Chevrolet Cruze being driven by a 52 year old man resident of Żebbuġ, Gozo.

The boy was given preliminary medical aid and transported to Mater Dei via an ambulance. He was later certified as having suffered serious injuries.

An inquiry has been opened and investigations are ongoing.

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Billie Eilish To Headline Fortnite Festival

Billie Eilish To Headline Fortnite Festival
Apr 23 2024 Share

Billie Eilish is set to take center stage at the Fortnite Festival following Lady Gaga’s virtual residency, starting April 23. The announcement came via Eilish herself, who shared an image of her in-game character on Monday with the caption “Fortnite Festival Main Stage: 4.23.24.”

This appearance has long been speculated by fans and is now confirmed by Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite.

Previous headliners at Fortnite Festival have seen their songs featured in the game, and Eilish’s performance is expected to be no different.

Her distinctive neon green skin, previewed on social media, is likely to become available in the Fortnite shop.

Fortnite Festival, a rhythm-based gameplay mode, was introduced in 2023 with the collaboration of Harmonix, known for Rock Band.

This addition was part of Epic Games’ strategy to expand the Fortnite universe with independent products like Lego Fortnite.

Billie Eilish joins a prestigious lineup of artists at Fortnite Festival, including The Weeknd and Lady Gaga, showcasing the game’s evolution into a dynamic entertainment platform.

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Local Church To Deliver Weekly Mass In Malayalam Language

Local Church To Deliver Weekly Mass In Malayalam Language
Apr 23 2024 Share

In an announcement, the St Theresa Convent in Bormla revealed that, starting from Sunday 28th April at 11:15am, Fr Jason will be delivering Mass in the Malayalam language.

Malayalam is a language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and is one of the 22 ‘scheduled’ languages of India, having been designated a ‘Classical Language of India’ in 2013.

The Convent explained that anyone who left their country and came to live in Malta did not do so capriciously.

‘But thanks to the presence of P. Jason, this numerous community that lives among us will have another shepherd who can strengthen their practice of the Gospel in everyday life.’

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