Details of Jake Vella’s Final Farewell Announced

Sep 4 2024

A memorial service for Jake Vella will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 10:30 AM at Birzebbugia Parish Church. Attendees are encouraged to wear bright, colorful clothing to reflect Jake’s springtime spirit.

Jake, who was deeply passionate about both sports and music, is remembered for his dedication to triathlons and his love for music. Despite his struggle with Rapid-onset Obesity with Hypothalamic Dysfunction, Hypoventilation, and Autonomic Dysregulation (ROHHAD), he organized events to raise funds for animal welfare and other causes.

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In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to animal charities via Revolut or through donation boxes at the church.

A bike ride in Jake’s honor will start at 8:30 AM from University Parking, with children joining at Al Fresco Birzebbugia at 9 AM. Riders are asked to wear their club’s gear. The corteo will leave Mater Dei hospital at 9 AM, escorted by bikers, Transport Malta Enforcement, Police Traffic Control, and an ambulance.

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7 Arrested In Road Inspections: 2 Working Illegally In Malta

Sep 4 2024

In collaborative efforts with the Malta Police Force, Jobsplus, Detention Services and Transport Malta, Identita’ Malta continued to participate in road inspections during traffic.

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The inspections resulted in the arrest of 7 persons, with 2 found to be working illegally in Malta, Identita’ revealed.

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Twelve Die After Migrant Boat Sinks in English Channel

Sep 4 2024

A tragic search and rescue operation is underway in the English Channel after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Le Portel, northern France. At least 12 people have been confirmed dead, with two others still missing, according to French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin.

The French coast guard reported that 65 people were on board the vessel, which was attempting to reach the UK, but only 53 survived. This makes it the deadliest incident in the Channel this year, raising the total number of migrant deaths in 2024 to nearly 40.

Naval officer Etienne Baggio confirmed to AFP that search operations are ongoing. The victims are being transported to Boulogne-sur-Mer in northern France as rescue efforts continue.

Prior to this disaster, 30 people had already lost their lives attempting the dangerous Channel crossing this year, according to the UN’s International Organisation for Migration (IOM). This surpasses previous figures for any year since 2021, when 45 deaths were recorded.

The incident highlights the ongoing peril faced by migrants attempting to cross the English Channel in unsafe vessels, as authorities on both sides work to prevent further tragedies.

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ZARA Selling T-Shirts With Photo Of Famous Valletta Street

Sep 4 2024

Renowned fashion retailer Zara is selling a t-shirt featuring a Maltese street in Valletta – namely, St Lucia Street.

The street is iconic for many tourists to visit, snapping photos or maybe dining at one of the outlets situated in it or its view.

Zara took that scene, filled with traditional Maltese facades and set ups, and transformed it into a fashion item for people to don as they roam around with their plain tees.

What do you make of the shirt? Check it out here.

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Source: ZARA