Castille Square, one of Valletta’s largest piazzas and home to the Prime Minister’s Office, has been given a fresh breath of festive air just in time for Christmas 2024.
In addition to its iconic monuments, the square now boasts a towering, cheerful Christmas tree and a life-sized nativity scene, bringing the holiday spirit to life.
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Today, at around 1145hrs, police were informed that their assistance was needed in a barn in Triq Burmarrad, Naxxar.
Investigations showed that a 39 year old man resident of Haz-Zabbar fell around one storey whilst he was working.
He was given medical aid on site and transported to Mater Dei Hospital for further care. He was later certified as having suffered grievous injuries.
invesitgations are still ongoing.
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In the coming days several localities and communities will be hosting their own unique Christmas events, to celebrate the festive times all together as one community.
On the 7th December, the locality of Kerċem will be celebrating Christmas with a free family event from 7 PM onwards, with several musical acts set to play such as JoyGivers, Emma Micallef and Choir and FUSE Band.
The 7th December will also see Gudja hosting their “Il-Maġija tal-Milied” event which will transform the main Gudja square into a lovely Christmas atmosphere for people to enjoy with a wide range of activities, where moments of fun and joy are guaranteed, recreating the Christmas spirit.
Sannat will be hosting their festivities over the 7th and 8th of December and will feature various activities for all ages such as a Christmas market and activities specifically planned for the children. The events will also feature live music from bands and choirs.
Żurrieq will see two separate Christmas events, one in Bubaqra on the 12th of December and the other in Misraħ on the 7th and 8th of December. Both events will feature several Christmas related activities and performances for Żurrieq residents to enjoy.
Qormi will be hosting their ‘Mill-Ġulbiena sal-Milied’ event on the 8th of December. The event will be held across the day from 12:00 to 20:00 and will feature entertainment, traditional food and drinks and activities for the kids.
Għargħur’s Villaġġ tal-Milied will take place on the 7th of December and will feature various events and even live performances from the likes od Skald and Klinsmann.
All of these events have been made possible due to a Gvern Lokali scheme, all these localities applied for.
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Health and Active Ageing Minister Jo Etienne Abela, alongside Social and Affordable Housing Minister Roderick Galdes, inaugurated a Telemedicine Clinic at the Silvio Parnis Building in Siġġiewi.
The service offers virtual consultations with family medicine specialists or medical graduates specializing in the field. Initially established in March 2020 during the pandemic, the telemedicine service within Primary Care now facilitates 250 to 350 daily virtual consultations.
Minister Abela emphasized the importance of this milestone in healthcare, highlighting that Primary Care serves as the backbone of Malta’s health system. He noted the many advantages telemedicine offers patients, citing over 400,000 users since January who accessed the 24/7 service for assistance and referrals. In cases of need, doctors were dispatched to homes.
Abela also mentioned ongoing discussions to further introduce community-based healthcare concepts, mental health services, and affordable senior living. “These projects align with our vision for a healthcare system that is efficient, patient-focused, and maintains safety and quality at its core,” he concluded.
Minister Galdes explained that the Silvio Parnis Building, a social housing project in Siġġiewi, includes two clinics. The first, the Professor Albert Fenech Clinic, was inaugurated months ago. This second clinic, with a €1 million investment, will offer 24/7 telemedicine services, making a significant difference for many families.
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