A disturbing video showing cockroaches moving across seats inside a Tal-Linja bus has sparked outrage among commuters.
Many are concerned about the hygiene on Malta’s Tal-Linja buses, especially since this is not the first time such an occurrence has been reported.
The incident adds to growing concerns about various issues with Malta’s public transport system.
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The funeral for Emeritus Archbishop Pawlu Cremona O.P. will take place on Saturday, 22 March 2025. The funeral Mass will be held at the Co-Cathedral of St. John in Valletta at 9:30 am, followed by the burial at the Church of the Madonna of the Ghar and St. Dominic in Rabat.
On Friday offered the public an opportunity to pay their respects at the Co-Cathedral. A special morning prayer was held at 8:00 am where a large crowds gathered, followed by Mass at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at 8:30 am.
On Saturday as the final day of the funeral program, The Archbishop of Malta, Charles J. Scicluna, will arrive at 8:45 am, followed by the Prime Minister, Hon. Robert Abela, and President, Her Excellency Myriam Spiteri Debono. The body of Emeritus Archbishop Cremona will be solemnly processed into the Co-Cathedral of St. John at 9:20 am, where a funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 am.
Following the Mass, the funeral cortege will depart from the Co-Cathedral and make its way to the Church of the Madonna of the Ghar and St. Dominic in Rabat for burial. The service will be concluded in a private setting, with the public funeral procession continuing only to the entrance of Valletta.
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More than 600 chief executives, entrepreneurs, and business professionals gathered at the MCC for one of the most anticipated corporate conferences of the year, presented by Business Leaders Malta in collaboration with Malta Daily.
Now in its 12th edition, the Business Leaders Malta Conference has cemented itself as one of the island’s premier business events. This year’s theme, “Ahead of the Game,” focused on preparing businesses for the future, with discussions on AI, innovation, and strategies to stay competitive in an ever-evolving landscape.
The stellar speaker lineup featured top international and local names, including Jordan Schwarzenberger, Sidemen manager and Co-Founder of Arcade Media; Dr. George Gatt, CEO of London-based EBO; and Taylor Freeman, Founder & CEO of Axon Park. Record-breaking free diver and high-performance strategist Jim Lawless also took the stage, alongside prominent Maltese business figures such as Katrina Grech, Rebecca Bonnici, George Gregory, Morgan Parnis, and Christine Gingell.
Beyond insightful discussions, the conference provided a valuable networking platform for Malta’s top business minds to connect, exchange ideas, and enjoy a premium lunch and coffee experience provided by Corinthia. Attendees also got a boost of energy with a fun-filled energiser activity by Jugs Malta.
Morgan Parnis, CEO and Managing Director of Business Leaders Malta, confirmed that the conference will return for its 13th edition in 2026, promising another unmissable gathering of industry leaders shaping the future of business.
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Dust from Saharan set to affect Malta next week.
Higher-than-usual levels of Saharan desert dust are expected to reach Malta between Sunday, March 23, and Thursday, March 27, 2025, according to reports from www.bnazzi.com.
Dust levels are expected to peak from Monday to Wednesday March 24th-26th.
The dust event is caused by a low-pressure system over North Africa, driving strong winds that lift desert dust across the Mediterranean.
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by Stefan Azzopardi
