The legacy of Boxall mayors has continued on in a new locality as father and son John and Karl Boxall were elected mayors of Ħal Għaxaq and Vittoriosa respectively.
John’s role as mayor has been extended for the whopping ninth year in a row, whereas Karl is just starting out his tenure for the first time as mayor in Ħal Għaxaq.
‘I hope I can do for Ħal Għaxaq what you did for Vittoriosa’, wrote Karl on social media.
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Nature Trust Malta (NTM-FEE) volunteers spotted the first turtle nesting site of the season during a morning patrol at Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa (Golden Bay).
ERA officers are coordinating with NTM-FEE to cordon off and protect the loggerhead turtle nest. An Emergency Conservation Order will be issued to ensure its safety.
The public is urged to act responsibly, as excessive noise, trampling, and light near the nesting area can harm turtle eggs and hatchlings.
ERA thanks the public for their cooperation and asks them to report any turtle activity by calling 2292 3500 or 2131 3150, or through ERA’s customer care system.
NTM seeks volunteers for monitoring and other tasks related to the turtle nest during the nesting period. Those interested in volunteering can email [email protected] for more information.
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Labour, although celebrating an overall win with a 52% majority and about 20,000 more votes, saw a significant decrease from their record 47,000-vote lead in 2019.
The Nationalist Party (PN) regained control of Mosta and Siġġiewi local councils and cut into Labour’s majority in other areas during Friday’s final vote count.
Recently, Labour’s lead in the MEP elections was also reduced to 8,400 votes.
Independent and third-party candidates gained traction, with ADPD’s Ralph Cassar and independents Conrad Borg Manche and Nigel Holland winning seats.
PN flipped Żebbuġ (Gozo) and gained a seat in Santa Luċija, traditionally Labour strongholds. Labour retained control in key areas but faced setbacks, such as the relocation debacle in Siġġiewi.
Long-serving mayors, including John Schembri of Luqa and John Boxall of Vittoriosa, were re-elected, while new political figures like Chris Deguara in Naxxar emerged.
In Floriana, independent candidates led to a hung council, showcasing a shift in voter dynamics. Despite challenges, Labour secured an additional seat in Kirkop and maintained its majority in several councils.
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Source: Electoral Commission
From hip-hop to pop to Latin and everything in between, Spotify just released their predictions for Songs of the Summer. This list includes something for everyone; from Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” to Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe”.
Spotify has put itself up to the task, releasing a Songs of Summer playlist to annually mark the occasion . Now, that 2024 Songs of Summer playlist has been released, tipping everyone off to what may be the hottest tracks over the next few weeks.
Notably, some of the tracks on the list were released well before Spotify compiled its predictions- they presumably made the playlist due to their proven popularity.
Which song will you be listening to all summer ?
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