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Bernice Cilia Carried Court Case Documents When She Was Shot

Bernice Cilia Carried Court Case Documents When She Was Shot
Aug 1 2023 Share

According to testimony presented in court on Tuesday, Bernice Cilia was tragically shot dead by her estranged husband in Corradino while carrying a file containing crucial documents pertaining to her case before the Family Court. 

The file, a thick light-blue folder, was retrieved from her car and presented in court as part of the evidence against Roderick Cassar, who is currently pleading not guilty to femicide.

The file contained a variety of important materials, such as receipts, emails, screenshots, and copies of police reports that Bernice Cilia had filed in the days leading up to her murder in November of the previous year. 

Additionally, a copy of the mediation proceedings between the accused and his estranged wife was also included in the file.

At the request of the prosecution, these documents were incorporated into the records of the murder case. It was revealed that Bernice’s lawyer had initiated mediation through a letter filed on May 17 the previous year.

The defence, however, raised objections regarding the admissibility of the mediation file as evidence. The court acknowledged this concern but clarified that the matter would be addressed by the defence during the preliminary pleas stage.

As the legal proceedings continue, the case remains under scrutiny and further developments are awaited.

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Warning To Avoid Some Maltese Beaches Due To Strong Winds

Warning To Avoid Some Maltese Beaches Due To Strong Winds
Aug 1 2023 Share

The Malta Red Cross have released an official statement warning beach-goers looking to cool off from the heat to avoid certain bays due to the expected strong winds. 

High North-West winds are expected for this weekend, with a warning issued for the following bays:

Golden Bay; Għajn Tuffieħa; Ġnejna; Fond Għadir and; Perched Beach. ‘These beaches will probably be on a double RED Flag’, indicating a high risk factor. 

The warning is aimed for the 5th and 6th of August, Saturday and Sunday respectively. This follows after Malta Red Cross shared footage of lifeguards rescuing young kids from drowning after large waves made it difficult for them to swim and risked their drowning. 

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Tributes Pour In For Late Euphoria Star Angus Cloud

Tributes Pour In For Late Euphoria Star Angus Cloud
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After the passing of 25 year old Angus Cloud was announced on social media, co-stars who worked with the young actor on the beloved show Euphoria and beyond started paying their tributes. 

The show’s creator, Sam Levinson, shared a message about Angus, saying:

“”He was too special, too talented and way too young to leave us so soon. He also struggled, like many of us, with addiction and depression. I hope he knew how many hearts he touched. I loved him. I always will. Rest in peace and God Bless his family.”

Meanwhile, co-star Javon Walton, who portray’s Ashtray O’Neill, Fezco’s unofficial adoptive brother – posted a photo of them on Instagram and a story stating ‘forever family’. 

Co-stars Storm Reid and Alexa Demie also shared Instagram stories of a scene from the series, with the former writing ‘the tears just won’t stop.’ The latter shared a blank black story with a broken heart emoji. 

The family note that revealed his passing went on to reveal the profound emotional struggles Angus had been facing in recent times, particularly in the aftermath of his father’s passing. Just last week, he laid his father to rest and had been intensely grappling with the loss. The bond between Angus and his late father was evidently strong, as they were best friends.

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Ħondoq Bay Hotel-Port Application Turned Down By Court

Ħondoq Bay Hotel-Port Application Turned Down By Court
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The appeals court has upheld the Environment and Planning Review Tribunal’s decision to reject an application for the construction of a port, hotel, yacht marina, and tourist village in Ħondoq Bay, Qala.

Back in 2016, the Planning Authority unanimously denied the development permit, leading the developers, Gozo Prestige Hotels, to file an appeal before the tribunal. 

However, the EPRT rejected the appeal in November of the previous year, prompting the developers to seek relief in the law courts in hopes of overturning the decision.

Gozo Prestige Hotels’ vision for the 103,000 square meter site included a comprehensive complex with 25 villas, 60 apartments, 200 multi-owner properties, and other facilities alongside the hotel.

In their appeal to challenge the EPRT’s decision, the developers argued that the tribunal had misapplied the relevant laws in assessing their plans. 

They also sought a reference to the constitutional court, arguing that a local council representative should have been present on the Planning Authority board when major projects like theirs were being considered.

The appeals court, presided over by Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti, dismissed both complaints. Regarding the application of planning rules, the court asserted that the tribunal had the discretion to interpret them, as long as the interpretation did not directly oppose the explicit intentions of legislators or appear plainly absurd.

The court also rejected the request for a constitutional reference, deeming it “frivolous and vexatious.” The applicants contended that their right to a fair hearing was violated by the requirement for a local council representative on the PA board, especially considering the local council’s objection to the project. 

However, the court disagreed, stating that it was not unusual for a local council representative to be actively involved in evaluating a development proposal concerning their represented locality.

Qala Mayor Paul Buttigieg, who had spearheaded a 20-year-long battle to preserve the scenic bay from development, expressed his joy at the court’s decision. He emphasized the importance of the government taking the next step to secure permanent public access and enjoyment of Ħondoq Bay.

In an official statement by the Labour Party, the court’s decision to turn down the development plan was noted with satisfaction. The Labour Party issued a thanks to its representatives, ‘particularly Paul Buttigieg, the mayor of Qala and other activists, who throughout the years worked tirelessly to protect this site in Gozo.’ 

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