Adrian Delia addresses police shortage; “If we don’t wake up from our slumber it will be too late”

Aug 19 2022

Nationalist Party MP and former leader Adrian Delia took to Facebook on Thursday to address the degrading state of conditions within the Malta Police Force.

Delia wrote that he had visited the Marsa police station five years ago, only to find it closed, with conditions worsening over time to an alarming state. “We are already extremely late… if we do not wake up from this profound slumber, it will be too late!”, the MP stated.

Delia highlighted the police force’s staff shortage, closed stations, degrading office, lowly conditions and less-than-satisfactory training, with little to no investment and lack of armed officers in ‘difficult‘ areas.

Delia is not the first politician or citizen to shine a light on the situation, with multiple fights and other street crimes making the headlines in recent months, and the state of Malta’s police stations & offices remaining an issue.

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Photo Source: Adrian Delia / Malta Police Union

Final farewell given to late SGT Christian Degabriele

Aug 18 2022

The GWU – Disciplined Forces, Security and Law Enforcement Officers, along with various loved ones, gave their final goodbyes to the late SGT Christian Degabriele who sadly lost his life whilst diving in St Paul’s Bay.

The 35-year-old’s funeral was held in a full church in Zejtun, with Dun Borg Spiteri giving the homily. He was described as a determined and loving man, and one who will be missed by many.

Our condolences to all of Christian’s family. Rest in Peace.

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Malta’s Got Talent host Gianni Zammit celebrates 50th birthday

Local star Gianni Zammit celebrates 50th birthday

Aug 18 2022

Local star and new Malta’s Got Talent host Gianni Zammit is officially celebrating his 50th birthday today. The charismatic Maltese icon took to social media to state that he has officially and proudly joined a new club today: ‘the 50’s club.’

Gianni was born on the 18th of August of 1972, and has been a familiar face on Maltese television for a good chunk of his adult career. He has also been part of events such as Rockestra, given his avid passion for music.

Known for being a massive fan of massive rock band KISS, he is often glimpsed wielding one of his many guitars. He will be taking his love for art and performance to the second season of Malta’s Got Talent as he replaces Gordon Bonello, who has been promoted to the seat of judge for this next edition.

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Police urge against announcing household is on holiday on social media

Aug 18 2022

The Malta Police Force issued out a advisory post on social media to warn against announcing that a household is completely unattended as all its occupants are abroad or on holiday.

The post asked whether people would leave a physical note on the door of a house, stating ‘House Unattended. All the family is off for a holiday.’ If not, the police asked whether it would then make sense to announce it via social media.

‘Do not make it easier for criminals’ they said. ‘While physically securing your home is extremely important, one can also take certain social measures for security.’

The post, whilst not intending to keep people from sharing lovely memories being made whilst abroad, could inspire travellers to be a bit more careful about how and when to share holiday photos. This could be as easy as not revealing how many of the household are actually abroad, or posting images after one has returned.

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