Double decker bus catches fire in Gozo

Oct 25 2022

A double decker tourist bus caught fire in Victoria, Gozo on Tuesday. According to police, the incident happened at around 1115am in Fortunato Mizzi street, causing considerable road chaos.

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No tourists were on board the bus and no injuries were reported. The fire seemingly broke out from the engine at the back of the vehicle, causing a massive traffic jam.

Police and members of civil protection were on the site to control the fire. Investigations are ongoing.

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Electrifying finish for Rolex Middle Sea Race as first place beats second by less than one minute

Oct 25 2022

As the Rolex Middle Sea Race comes to a breathtaking finish, Riccardo Pavoncelli’s MOD70 Mana was the first to cross the Rolex Middle Sea Race’s finish line, with the second place vessel trailing by under one minute.

The MOD70 Mana crossed the finish at precisely 00:32:38 CEST on Tuesday 25th October to secure the Multihull Line Honours with an elapsed time of 61 hours 32 minutes and 38 seconds.

Riccardo Pavoncelli, together with the crew consisting of Alexia Barrier, Paul Larsen, Jeff Mearing, Tom Dawson, Jonny Malbon, Kai Weeks and Evan Walker, popped some champagne to celebrate the momentous, photo-finish victory.

Italy’s Mana vessel crossed the finish line only one minute after France’s Zoulou, skippered by Erik Maris.

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Photo Source: Rolex / Kurt Arrigo

Bernard Grech critiques lack of long term plan in ‘budget in red’

Oct 25 2022

Following the 2023 budget was announced by Finance Minister Clyde Caruana, Opposition leader Bernard Grech critiqued the lack of long term economic plan within the proposed measures.

Grech called out the government for ‘relying on debt’ to finance all of its initiatives, calling the budget plan ‘a budget in red’.

‘No wonder the briefcase is red. The whole country is in the red’ he said, saying that the budget is going to add another €1 billion in debt.

The budget fails to address real issues impacting people and continues to stand firm in an economic strategy which has failed, the PN leader stated.

Grech critiqued the cost of living adjustment raise was not enough to address the rising prices, even stating that it is no wonder the youth are leaving the island.

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Man hit by vehicle in Żejtun suffering serious injuries

Oct 25 2022

Police were informed this morning at around 0900hrs that their assistance was needed to address a traffic accident which took place in Triq Xrob l-Għaġin, Żejtun.

Preliminary investigations showed that a 69-year-old man was hit by a Isuzu Elf driven by a 62-year-old man. Both are residents of Żejtun, with the victim receiving first aid attention on site.

The victim was later transported to Mater Dei Hospital where he was certified as having suffered serious injuries.

An inquiry has been opened and investigations are ongoing. Wishing him a speedy recovery.

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