Cyclist Fabio describes his ‘lowest darkest moment’ during 47 hour cycle

Sep 21 2021

National record holder and cyclist Fabio Spiteri embarked on a bike ride 47hrs and 41 minutes long around Sicily to raise €50,000 for around 21 animal shelters. The feat was massive and grueling, with Spiteri revealing that throughout his voyage on our Italian neighbor, he underwent some daunting physical and mental challenges. During the trip, which is the second fastest in history, resulted in him having several doubts after 400km, as the 40 degrees Celsius heat beat down on him. At the 500km mark, Fabio slept for around 5 seconds on the bike, resulting in him hitting a barrier and smashing his shin. Yet, he persisted.

He took a power nap of around an hour after 600km on a pavement and continued, followed by another 20 minute break after 700km. He revealed how he had to dig deep to survive 2 days, 2 nights and 3 sunrises. Thankfully, our local Iron Man managed to complete his 1000km in 47 hours. Fabio’s amazing feat is not only one for the sports and athletic books but also a generous act of charity from which animal shelters in Malta and Gozo will be greatly benefitting!

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Kevin Paul to compete in X Factor Malta Season 3

Sep 20 2021

Posting to social media, Kevin Paul has just revealed that he will be participating and competing for the title of X-Factor Malta in the third season of the show! Kevin Paul had previously issued a post expressing doubt as to whether or not he should actually enter the competition. He had previously stated that competitions were a source of worry for him as, despite enjoying the performance and exciting elements of spectacle, what happens after such competitions often left him disappointed.

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However, the local talent seems to be dipping in his toes for some of that X-Factor glory – and he is surely a force to be reckoned with! As excitement for the third season ramps up and the search for talent continues, contestants already have a massive challenge ahead of them in the form of guitarist and musical master Kevin Paul. Judges Howard Keith, Ira Losco, Ivan Grech and Philippa Naudi will have to choose from some of the best the island has to offer as Season 3 of X-Factor Malta is expected to commence on Sunday 3rd October 2021!

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School receptionist accused of sexual abuse of security staff

Sep 20 2021

A school receptionist has been arraigned on charges of sexually harassing up to 3 members of security staff which were all stationed on school premises. The accused, Joseph Borg, 61, is a Marsascala resident who plead not guilty to the charges of committing non-consensual sexual acts, harassment and requesting sexual favors from the three different individuals. With the school not identified in the proceedings, the court was told by Inspector Joseph Busuttil that the accused had been asking for sexual favors from three female staff members.

He had allegedly also rubbed himself against one of the victims. The accused’s lawyer, Robert Piscopo, requested bail but the prosecution objected, arguing that there was a big problem with the witnesses. With five witnesses in total, four having worked with him, Piscopo argued that each case had to be dealt with on its individual merits. Piscopo pointed to Borg’s clean criminal record, saying that if he were given conditions, the accused would work with them. The defence also pointed out that the accused had just been diffused from hospital but Magistrate Ian Farrugia denied bail, citing the early stage in proceedings and the fear of the accused approaching witnesses.

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PN promises better and more help for cancer patients

Sep 20 2021

The Nationalist Party issued a statement highlighting how cancer patients and their families a better quality life. In a news press conference, the Opposition Party spoke about how, despite charity being a noble act, cancer treatment has become too dependent upon the goodwill of people, groups and initiatives. This has led to loss of hope among cancer patients, says the party, and worse, inefficient resources to receive the required treatment. Health spokesperson Stephen Spiteri, spokesperson for social politics and the family Claudette Buttigieg and electoral candidate Ian Vassallo brought forward a number of proposals to be undertaken by a Nationalist government in terms of cancer treatment.

The first objective listed is to give the best biological cure to the cancer patient, followed by other such measures – the allocation of necessary financial aid to give free treatment through first-line medicine; the constant updating of latest medicine with the patient not having to depend upon other entities; the foundation of a drug fund so as to avoid patients having to endure bureaucracy and; the widening of access to supportive medicines to reduce the effects of medication. The second objective entails prevention before it is all too late, followed by holistic aid to reduce the patient and family suffering.

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