Chucky Bartolo announced as Love Island Malta narrator

Apr 4 2023

Love Island Malta have announced the official narrator after months of anticipation – Maltese Glasgow-based stand-up comedian and drag artist Chucky Bartolo.

But that is not all! This recent video revealed how the winning couple of Love Island Malta’s Season 1 will receive a cash prize of €20,000.

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Chucky will be guiding viewers through the contest as viewers determine who their favourite couple is on TVM this summer.

And if competitors are still interested in applying for this internationally acclaimed show as it now makes its way to the Maltese islands, applications are still open – especially if you wish to place your bets on that massive cash prize!

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February 2023 unemployment drops by 84 persons over last year

Apr 4 2023

According to newly released information by the National Statistics Office (NSO), the number of registered unemployed persons in February 2023 decreased by 84 persons over the same month in 2022.

Meanwhile, the number of registered persons with a disability decreased by 23 persons over the same period in February 2022.

Registered unemployment levels decreased across all age groups except for registrants aged between 30 to 44 years of age.

Clerical support jobs were the most common occupations sought by the registered unemployed.

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London City Airport scraps 100ml liquid rule thanks to new CT scanners

Apr 4 2023

Passengers travelling through London City Airport will no longer have to limit liquids to just 100ml in hand luggage, thanks to newly introduced high-tech CT scanners at security.

The move will come into effect today and comes after the UK government set a deadline (June 2024) for most UK airports to install the machinery.

The tech will also mean that passengers will no longer have to remove tablets, laptops and other electronic items from their hand luggage for security checks.

The CT scanners will high resolution 3D images to check hand luggage and clothing for potentially dangerous items. Passengers can now take up to two litres of liquid in their hand luggage.

The 100ml rule dates back to 2006 after a terrorist threat led to airports forcing passengers to place liquids in a clear plastic bag. This was aimed at stopping liquid explosives from being carried onto planes.

Trials of the new technology have reportedly been conducted at some airports and it showed the effectiveness of the equipment. They are already used in airports such as Schiphol in Amsterdam.

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said that most major airports will roll out the new technology this year. Customers were still warned to check the return rules for carrying liquids at any airport.

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Motorcyclist grievously injured after Raħal Ġdid car crash

Apr 4 2023

Yesterday evening, at around 2145hrs, a 33-year-old Indian man resident of Swieqi, was taken to Mater Dei Hospital after getting injured in a traffic incident in Vjal Sir Paul Boffa, Raħal Ġdid.

From preliminary investigations it was found that a crash had taken place between a Suzuki Swift driven by a 21-year-old resident of Isla and a Peugeot Tweet driven by the victim.

The motorcyclist was given preliminary assistance by a medical team and then taken to Mater Dei Hospital. He was later certified as having suffered grievous injuries.

Police investigations are still ongoing.

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