Community policing to now cover 75% of Malta says Minister

Nov 12 2022

Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri revealed on Friday that community policing is set to be extended to 8 other localities.

This scheme would thus be extending the service to over 75% of Malta, with new officers being introduced to Zurrieq, Zebbug, Siggiewi, Qrendi, San Gwann, Xghajra, Zabbar and Marsascala.

The scheme goes back to Mellieha in 2019, with the police force adding more localities to the list as the government pledged extending it to the entire island by 2023.

Camilleri explained how this is intended to allow officers to operate foot patrols in the same area more often and hopefully create a stronger bond with people in the localities.

Localities will have their own personal police officers, Camilleri explained, as well as Facebook groups for residents and the police through collaboration with the local councils.

Police Commissioner Angelo Gafa explained that the ambitious plan of having public policing nation-wide by 2023 is slowly being achieved and confirms how people are more entrusting of the police force.

Minivan full of school children crashes into wall in Imsida; no grievous injuries reported

Nov 11 2022

At around 1:30pm today, a minivan full of school children crashed into a wall in Triq l-Isqof F.S. Caruana, Msida.

Preliminary investigations found that the driver lost control of his Ford Transit van and crashed into the wall.

A medical team and ambulance were called on site to assist the driver and children and thankfully, no grievous injuries were sustained. For precautionary reasons, those involved were still taken to Mater Dei hospital for examination.

A part of the road was closed for traffic, with Transport Malta officials directing traffic whilst police conduct the relevant investigations.

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Photo Source: Malta Dizastru Totali

Clouds on Friday with thunder and rain showers over Malta for the rest of the weekend

Nov 11 2022

Ahead of what is expected to be a turbulent two days, Malta’s weather on Friday looks to remain party cloudy with periods of sunshine whilst feeling relatively humid.

Winter conditions begin to approach, with multiple weather pages forecasting temperature highs of 21°C and lows of 15°C. On Saturday & Sunday, the Malta Meteorological Office is forecasting isolated showers and thundery showers respectively.

Despite the Met Office’s forecast of partly cloudy weather throughout the remainder of Friday, alternative weather pages such as ‘Malta Weather’ are forecasting potential isolated rain showers across Malta and Gozo.

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Photo Source: Nikolett Everett / Polina Kovaleva

5 fun activities to do on Singles Day!

Nov 11 2022

Friday 11th November, also known as the Double 11 is also known as Singles Day, a holiday celebrated in China where single people celebrate themselves by treating themselves to gifts. Beyond also becoming the largest online shopping day in the world (go figure), Singles Day is also an opportunity to spend some time with yourself, reflect and celebrate life. That being said, here are 5 fun activities to do on Singles Day!

Go on a solo hike

Being single is not a tragedy but an opportunity to prioritise what you believe to be important to you, work on yourself and make life a bit better. Take today as a chance to go for a solo hike and decide what you want to prioritise and where your life is going.

Start reading a book

Knowledge is power and imagination is magic. Instead of aimlessly wandering about you should do this weekend, grab a good book and take yourself on a vidi literary journey, you’d be surprised how empowered you’ll feel!

Practice a new workout

Whether you want to go running, practice calisthenics or even try that CrossFit class your friend keeps telling you about, there is a plethora of benefits to working out and what better day to try it! Exercise renders positive effects such as increased pain tolerance, athletic performance and even social bonding, beyond burning a few extra calories.

Try a new recipe

Don’t forget to eat today BUT take the Double 11 as an opportunity to treat yourself to a brand new recipe. Whether you want to level up a basic pasta recipe or try making dough for the first time, the internet is brimming with delicious recipes waiting for you to try them out.

Go out clubbing

If you want to go all out or even maybe try changing your relationship status, hit up a few homies and hit the clubs for a no-holds-barred night out of music and revelry. With Malta being the undeniable party island it is, you’ll definitely have a few options to try out.

What are YOU doing today?

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