Christmas has come to Valletta as lights decorate the city

Nov 23 2021

Valletta has taken new festive life as the Christmas spirit manifests through spectacular lights and decorations to captivate both locals and tourists alike.

Switched on by Culture Minister Jose Herrera and Valletta Cultural Agency CEO Jason Micallef, the Christmas in the City entertainment programme was also kicked off, set to run till the new year.

With a large Christmas Tree set up just inside the city gate opposite parliament, several lights shine across the streets and a crib attracts the tourist gaze in St John Square.

Posting to Facebook, Micallef announced the beginning of the festive season in the capital city. He highlighted the beautiful atmosphere created through song and music upon launch.

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Photo Source: Jason Micallef FB, Darren Agius VCA

Health Minister Chris Fearne receives booster and urges public do the same

Nov 23 2021

Health Minister Chris Fearne, along with shadow minister for the sector Stephen Spiteri, got their COVID-19 booster jab together today. Both medical doctors, the politicians urged the public to get their booster jab once their invitations are received.

Il-vaċċin ipproteġina matul is-Sajf u l-Ħarifa. Il-#booster se jipproteġina matul ix-Xitwa. Meta jasal l-appuntament tiegħek, ħu il-booster kontra l-Covid-19 int ukoll! pic.twitter.com/Mk0uzy69WK

— Chris Fearne (@chrisfearne) November 23, 2021

The administration of the booster vaccine started on the 6th of September, with residents of homes for the elderly spearheading the rollout due to priority. Other elderly persons, front-liners, teachers and other medical profession staff members quickly followed suit.

As of yesterday, 933,791 doses were administered, of which 99,506 were booster shots. Fearne tweeted out saying that ‘the vaccine protected us during the summer and the autumn, and the booster will protect us through the winter.’ Spiteri too said on Facebook that it is very important to accept the invitation for the booster. ‘This way, we will ensure a strong immunity in our country’s community.

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Photo Source: Chris Fearne FB, Stephen Spiteri FB

Woman arrested after cocaine smuggling attempt through airport

Nov 23 2021

A Dutch woman was arrested yesterday morning for the attempted smuggle of around €260,000 worth of cocaine.

The woman, aged 44, was travelling from Brussels. Police were tipped off about a woman who was travelling and in possession of drugs. The search turned out positive, with a bit more than 2 kilos of drugs found.

The woman was escorted to Police Head Quarters in Floriana for further questioning. An inquiry was opened by Magistrate Dr Charmaine Galea. The woman will be taken to court at around 14:00 today.

Photo Source: Malta Police Force Communications, Malta Airport

Expect more rain showers as the week progresses

Nov 23 2021

Weather forecasts seem to be suggesting more cloudy weather with possible showers, some even thundery, as the week progresses. The entire week seems to be split with day in day out weather, with partly cloudy weather extending from today till tomorrow but turning into a thunderstorm on Thursday.

Friday will give a brief respite but the weekend will be cluttered with isolated showers and raging winds. We’ve already gotten a taster of such weather in the previous couple of days, so we know quite what to expect. Whatever the weather decides to bless us with, stay safe in the advent of any storm. Drive safe if you need to venture out or maybe take the opportunity to settle in and cuddle with a warm brew.

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Photo Source: Malta International Airport, Skymet Weather