6 Year Old Girl At Risk Of Dying After Metal Structure Falls On Her

Oct 21 2024

Yesterday, at around 2200hrs, police were informed that at around noon a young girl has been taken to Mater Dei Hospital after suffering injuries whilst playing near her residence in Triq Robert Mifsud Bonnici, Ħal-Lija.

Police began investigations and found that the girl was playing with her friend in a basketball court on a metal structure.

For some reason, the structure fell on one of the children.

Relatives of the 6 year old girl took her to hospital, where she was certified as having suffered serious injuries.

The other girl, aged 7, was not injured. Police are still investigating.

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Zibel Team Clean Grand Harbour Ahead Of Rolex Middle Sea Race

Oct 21 2024

Ahead of the start of the 45th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race, NGO Zibel’s team took to the Grand Harbour to clean up before the exciting race to the finish line began.

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The team cleaned up a number of surface debris to ensure a cleaner environment for all – picking up planks of wood, buckets, glass bottles, plastic bottles and styrofoam.

‘Wishing all the sailors good luck out there – let’s keep our waters beautiful!’

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Maltese Boat Battles Stormy Waters During Rolex Middle Sea Race

Oct 21 2024

Rolex Middle Sea Race shared footage of a Maltese crew aboard Simon Xuereb’s Spirit of the Winds battling stormy waters as they attempted their luck at the 45th edition of the race.

Thankfully, the crew were reported safe and well, and have retired from the race after the intense battle against the weather.

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Five Maltese boats have reportedly retired from the race as another 12 continue after it all began from Valletta’s Grand Harbour this weekend.

As it stands (in the past hour), the Scallywag 100 is back in front with Black Jack 100 following closely behind.

‘Still holding on to the lead under IRC is Balthasar, the Maxi 72 skippered by Rogier Van Overveld.’

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Msida Project: Major Transformation To Begin In November

Oct 21 2024

Infrastructure Malta’s CEO, Steve Ellul, provided updates on the Msida redevelopment project during a media briefing.

First proposed in 2020, the project aims to address traffic congestion and improve the urban environment in one of Malta’s busiest areas, which handles 50,000 cars daily.

Following consultations and redesigns, public feedback was gathered in 2023, with the project set to start in November 2024.

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The redevelopment focuses on long-term sustainability and quality of life improvements. About 60% of the project will be dedicated to open spaces, introducing approximately three football fields’ worth of green areas.

A new 2,000-square-meter piazza, comparable to Valletta’s Piazza San Ġorġ, will replace car-heavy zones, promoting a shift towards people-centric design.

Flooding, a persistent issue in Msida, will be addressed through a 300-meter canal and other flood prevention measures. Sustainable transportation is also prioritized, with new cycle lanes, walking paths, and a two-storey parking facility covered in solar panels.

The project will be completed in phases, starting with the waterfront area and key roads leading to the University of Malta and Birkirkara. Despite ongoing construction, the area will remain open to traffic.

A 10-year maintenance plan ensures long-term upkeep, with completion scheduled for 2027. Additionally, a WhatsApp group will be created for the public to join and stay informed about this first-of-its-kind project.

What do you think of this project?

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