Alex Borg states that crime in Gozo is increasing at an alarming rate

Sep 5 2022

Gozitan PN MP Alex Borg told MaltaDaily that Gozo went from being one of the safest communities in the country to one wherein crime rates are rising, with a fight or even a killing, occurring on Gozitan streets almost on a weekly basis.

Borg started off by saying that without a doubt this problem isn’t an imminent one but has been evolving for many years. However he did confirm that this problem has increased in a very quick rate as of late.

He said that whereas before people trusted the community so much that they would leave their keys in the door lock, now Gozitan parents are scared to let their children roam around the island due to the unfortunate increase in crime.

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Over 25 million people watch Amazon series Henry Galea designed for

Sep 5 2022

The Rings of Power, based off the Lord of the Rings universe, has just dropped and fans couldn’t resist tuning in, with millions watching on.

And it just so happens that local makeup artist Henry Galea designed one of the many orc designs used in this series, which is set to be the most expensive TV show ever produced.

More than 25 million people watched the first episode on the first day it was available. Henry Galea was asked by Prime Video’s team to create one of the designs for the army of villainous orcs in the series.

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Galea’s talent was picked up whilst he was involved with the ACM Awards in Las Vegas. They promptly urged him not to post any Rings of Power related content before they reached out to him to ask him to create one of the many designs.

Galea’s design was released to the world and promptly featured on posters shown worldwide. Amazon bought the TV rights for The Lord of the Rings for around $250 million in 2017, committing to a five season worth at least $1 billion.

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PN MP Alex Borg blames lack of security over lack of resources, not police

Sep 5 2022

PN shadow minister for Gozo told MaltaDaily that the main reason for all of the issues regarding lack of security, not only in Gozo, but also in Malta, is the lack of resources given to the police rather than the police themselves.

He went on to say that this lack of resources that the police force faces is not only financial but also in terms of human resources.

Borg later on stated that if a criminal does not feel the presence of a policeman because of these lack of resources, they will feel more comfortable to commit their crime and further jeopardise security in the community.

When talking about criminals, Borg also highlighted how these criminals are not solely foreigners but can also be a Maltese or Gozitan person.

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ALS activist Bjorn Formosa rushed to hospital: pleas for prayers

Sep 5 2022

After ALS activist Bjorn Formosa was rushed to Mater Dei Hospital, many friends and loved ones of the beloved figure issued pleas for the public to keep him in their prayers.

A post on Facebook uploaded by his friends revealed that Bjorn had to be admitted to hospital with urgency as a result of prostate stns.

‘Due to his condition, Bjorn cannot undergo an operation. We appeal to you to keep him in your prayers.’ Bjorn was diagnosed with ALS, which is a neurodegenerative neuromuscular disease.

The disease results in the progressive loss of motor neurone that control voluntary muscles. Having been diagnosed with it in 2015, Bjorn created a legacy of working and building houses for people suffering from such diseases.

On behalf of MaltaDaily, our thoughts go out to Bjorn and all his loved ones.

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