Archbishop Emeritus Paul Cremona Passes Away Aged 79

Mar 19 2025

Archbishop Emeritus Paul Cremona has passed away at the age of 79.

Born in Valletta on 25 January 1946, Mgr Cremona served as Archbishop of Malta from 26 January 2007 until his resignation on 18 October 2014, making way for Archbishop Charles Scicluna.

The Church announced that Mgr Cremona died on Tuesday at 11:55 pm at Mater Dei Hospital.

Archbishop Scicluna expressed deep sorrow, entrusting “such a faithful and loving pastor to the mercy of the Good Shepherd.” His passing was announced on Wednesday, coinciding with the feast of St Joseph.

The Church and the State will organise a funeral for the late bishop.

Prime Minister Robert Abela described him as a kind-hearted priest who led with humility, while Opposition leader Bernard Grech said he was known for his kind words and example.

Tributes also came from the Dominicans in Vittoriosa, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, and his nephew Marco, who described him as “dedicated, warm-hearted, and loving till the very end.”

Metsola called him a “man of the people” who quietly dedicated his life to helping others.

In 2019, Mgr Cremona celebrated 50 years in the Church. May he rest in peace.

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Miriana Conte LIVE at BLUSH Y2K: This Saturday at Toy Room Malta

Mar 18 2025

It’s finally BLUSH WEEK and it has been announced that Eurovision star Miriana Conte will be SERVING at Toy Room Malta for BLUSH Y2K this Saturday, 22nd March.

Fresh after taking the world by storm, Malta’s pop queen is bringing the energy to G7 presents BLUSH Y2K, the ultimate club karaoke show. Expect lyrics to your favourite tracks on screen, unmatched vibes, gorgeous visuals and a whole lot of SERVING from Miriana herself.

Get ready for high-energy performances, non-stop singing , and a party packed with massive Y2K anthems, club karaoke madness, and vibrant throwback vibes. Whether you’re reliving the golden age of pop or discovering the magic for the first time, this is your chance to live the BLUSH experience, with Miriana Conte owning the stage in true superstar fashion.

Get your crew together, channel your inner 2000s icon, and don’t miss the party of the year!

Final tickets on sale now—grab yours before it’s too late!

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February Was 19.2mm Wetter Than Average

Mar 18 2025

February lived up to its reputation as a typically wet month, breaking the dry spell that had characterised the preceding months. The Meteorological Office recorded 88.2 mm of rainfall, surpassing the monthly average by 19.2 mm.

By St. Paul’s Feast Day on February 10th, rainfall had already reached 49 mm, meaning the first ten days of the month had already surpassed half of February’s typical rainfall (69 mm).

However, February 1965 remains the wettest February on record, with a total of 187.9 mm of rain.

The month was marked by three stormy days, including thunderstorms and two instances of hail. Despite the inclement weather, February experienced milder winds, with the average wind speed recorded at 8.8 knots. The strongest gust of the month occurred on February 8th, when winds from the east-southeast reached 36 knots.

In terms of temperature, February was 1°C warmer than the seasonal norm, with an average temperature of 13.6°C. The highest temperature recorded was 20.8°C on February 14th, while the coldest day was February 23rd, when temperatures dropped to 7.4°C.

This month saw 164.2 hours of sunshine, which was 22.5 hours fewer than the climatic average. The sunniest day was February 16th, with 10.1 hours of sunshine, while February 8th saw less than an hour of sunlight.

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‘SERVING’ Currently At 11th Place In Eurovision Odds

Mar 18 2025

Malta has steadily climbed a few steps of the Eurovision 2025 Odds ladder, following the reveal and release of the revamped song’s music video.

Changed from ‘KANT’ to ‘SERVING’, the song now sits at 11th place, just above Italy’s ‘Volevo esssere un duro’ and just below Albania’s ‘Zjerm’.

Miriana’s song made a massive hit, not just locally but even with an international Eurovision audience. With the song name having to be changed to the word’s association with the English word c*nt, the revamped song nonetheless retained the same energy and replaced the word with ‘ahhh’.

How do you think Miriana’s entry will perform this year?

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