Eddie Fresco Releases First Single from Upcoming Album

Sep 11 2023

Malta’s rap prodigy, Eddie Fresco, has done it again with the release of his latest single, ‘Words to Say.’ The chilling track offers the first taste of his highly-anticipated project, ‘Days In the Sun, Nights In the Rain (Part 1).’

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Available on all streaming platforms, ‘Words to Say’ is just a glimpse of what’s to come from this two-part musical journey, which promises to delve deep into the intricacies of “relationships, breakups, betrayal, and more”, Fresco wrote.

Fresco expressed his gratitude to fellow Maltese talent, actress Marama Corlett, for her invaluable contribution to his artistic vision. The rapper also extended his appreciation to Insynk Audio for their instrumental role in shaping the incredible soundscapes that accompany ‘Words to Say.’

So if you’re a Fresco fan and can’t wait to witness the next musical chapter in the artist’s story, mark your calendars for September 29th, as ‘Days In the Sun, Nights In the Rain (Part 1)’ is set to hit all major streaming platforms.

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Plume Of Smoke Spotted In Żebbuġ Area

Sep 11 2023

A large plume of smoke has been spotted in the Żebbuġ area.

It is currently unknown what caused the fire, although sources have informed this newsroom that unknown objects in a field have caught fire.

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MaltaDaily has reached out for further comment to the Malta Police Office.

More details as the story progresses.

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Bikers On Our Lady Of Graces Pilgrimage To Żabbar

Sep 11 2023

On Sunday morning in Malta, lots of motorcycle riders and bicycle enthusiasts went on a journey through the roads to reach Żabbar, the place where the old tradition of the pilgrimage for Our Lady of Graces began.

The motorcycle riders started their pilgrimage in Mosta, while the cyclists began their journey in Rabat. Both groups followed a picture of Our Lady of Graces displayed on a van. They finished their trip to Żabbar around 1pm.

This tradition started in 1951 when they celebrated the Coronation of Our Lady of Graces. At first, it was only for motorcycle riders, but soon cyclists wanted to join too, so they had to create two separate routes. Motorcycle riders left from Mosta at 9am from a place called Ġnien l-Għarusa al-Mosta, while cyclists started their journey from Rabat, near the Mdina Gate playground. During their pilgrimage, the participants followed a picture of Our Lady of Graces.

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The tradition began when two members of MUSEUM heard about a motorcycle pilgrimage in Italy to honor Our Lady of Graces and suggested it as a one-time event. However, it turned into a tradition that continues today.

There were times when the pilgrimage had to be canceled or postponed. It happened first in 1976 because of an election, then in 1984 after a tragic incident where five soldiers and two police officers lost their lives in a patrol boat explosion. Most recently, the pandemic also caused the pilgrimage to be canceled or delayed.

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PN Calls For Protest Against Benefits Fraud Racket Tonight

Sep 11 2023

The Nationalist Party has urged the public to gather in protest outside Parliament at 6:30 pm on Monday, expressing their disapproval of the benefits fraud scheme orchestrated by a former Labour Party MP. This call for protest followed a Prime Minister interview in Marsaxlokk, where he defended the government’s stance on the benefits fraud scandal.

The Nationalist Party criticized Robert Abela’s government for persistently supporting this scheme, asserting that it primarily favored the Labour Party in the previous general election.

Highlighting the Labour Party’s reluctance to convene Parliament for a discussion on this matter, the Nationalist Party emphasized the national significance of addressing these concerns, insisting that the government must respond to the public’s inquiries.

Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne announced the appointment of a board to investigate the disability benefits scheme, assuring that the board’s findings will be presented for parliamentary debate upon completion.

Recent reports from the Times of Malta unveiled the extensive benefits fraud scheme led by former Labour MP Silvio Grixti. Grixti provided individuals with fabricated medical certificates and documents, enabling them to falsely claim severe disability benefits, amounting to over €400 per month.

Approximately 800 individuals benefited from this fraudulent operation, with police subsequently charging them with social benefit fraud. Grixti resigned from parliament in December 2021 when the case first came to light.

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