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Educational Project To Raise Awareness About Malta’s Bee

Educational Project To Raise Awareness About Malta's Bee
Dec 17 2024 Share

A project dedicated to raising awareness about Malta’s bee, officially recognised as the country’s National Insect, has reached its final stages.

Led by the Maltese Bee Conservation Foundation, the initiative focuses on educating the public about the bee’s importance through professional educational videos and a series of talks at local and regional councils.

Funded by €4,000 from the Small Initiative Support Scheme (SIS), managed by the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector (MCVS), the project began in October 2023.

At a press conference marking this milestone, Minister for Inclusion and Volunteering Julia Farrugia and MCVS CEO Mauro Pace Parascandalo praised the initiative’s success.

Dylan Farrugia, an administrator of the foundation, emphasised the vital role of funding in making the project possible and thanked local councils for supporting efforts to inform communities about bee conservation and its wider impact on biodiversity.

Minister Farrugia highlighted the project as an example of how voluntary initiatives can protect Malta’s natural heritage while fostering public education.

She reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting similar projects that promote environmental sustainability and community involvement.

MCVS CEO Mauro Pace Parascandalo expressed satisfaction with the diverse range of projects funded through council schemes, recognising the foundation’s dedication to strengthening Malta’s conservation efforts.

For more details on similar initiatives, visit maltacvs.org.

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Rare Australian Spotted Jellyfish Seen In Maltese Waters

Rare Australian Spotted Jellyfish Seen In Maltese Waters
Dec 17 2024 Share

Posting to social media, marine biologist Alan Deidun shared photos sent to him of a rare sighting of the Australian spotted jellyfish.

The jellyfish is an alien species native of the Indian and Pacific Ocean, but a rare visitor to our waters.

‘It was first recorded in Maltese waters in 2017 by our Spot the Jellyfish campaign’, wrote Deidun.

’The good news too is that it harbours a MILD sting such that it is generally classified as a non-stinging species and not a threat to public health.’

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Photo Source: Billy Gauci (via Alan Deidun)

Gianluca & Vanessa Bezzina Welcome Baby Beppe

Gianluca & Vanessa Bezzina Welcome Baby Beppe
Dec 17 2024 Share

Taking to social media, local singer and songwriter Gianluca Bezzina announced that he and Vanessa have officially welcomed baby Beppe into the world and their family.

‘This festive season has become even more joyous’, wrote the two on social media.

 

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‘Vanessa was, as always, amazing and is doing wonderfully! A heartfelt thank you to the incredible staff at Mater Dei Hospital for once again making this birth such a positive and memorable experience!’

The two shared an adorable photo of their newborn son resting quietly at the hospital, with another photo of the parents holding him close as their family continues to grow!

Congratulations to both of you!

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Police Officer In Critical Condition After Crash, Family Calls For Blood Donations

Dec 17 2024 Share

Chris Bonello, a 29-year-old off-duty police officer, remains in serious but stable condition after being injured in a tragic accident on Friday evening. Bonello was fixing a punctured tyre on a Ford Fiesta along Dawret il-Gudja at around 7:45 pm when he was struck by a Skoda Fabia. He was rushed to Mater Dei Hospital, where he underwent multiple serious operations and remains in intensive care. 

Friends, family, and colleagues are urging people to donate blood as reserves particularly O positive and A positive remain critically low, according to the Guardamangia Blood Bank. Blood donors are being encouraged to step forward to help avoid the cancellation of operations.  

Bonello, a tuba player with the Società Filarmonica Maria Mater Gratiæ Żabbar, is also being supported by his band club. In solidarity, the band has cancelled its Christmas concert, originally planned for December 18. 

Żabbar Autofest, where Bonello is a founding member, and other social media users have extended their prayers and messages of support, wishing him strength and a full recovery during this difficult time. 

Anyone wishing to donate blood or with questions about eligibility can call 8007 4313 for assistance. Donors are reminded to bring their identity card, driving licence, or Maltese passport. 

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