The night sky above Mqabba was filled with bright, colourful fireworks for the Festa tal-Madonna tal-Ġilju.
Many people gathered to enjoy the show, which was organised by Lily Fireworks and the Soċjetà Mużikali Madonna tal-Ġilju.
Parliamentary Secretary for Public Works, Omar Farrugia, shared this footage.
These talented Maltese pyrotechnic experts put on a stunning display that made everyone proud.
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Video source: Omar Farrugia
Over 30,000 people have visited Malta and Gozo’s Reuse Centres since they opened in 2022. These centres take old but useful items and sell them at low prices, instead of sending them to landfills.
The money made from the sales – around €110,000 is going straight into projects that help the environment. One of these projects is a large bee sanctuary in Wied Fulija, Żurrieq.
This special area helps protect Malta’s native honeybee, which is very important for pollination and nature.
The Tal-Kus Reuse Centre in Gozo was visited by Environment Minister Miriam Dalli and Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri. They saw how the centres are turning old items into something good for the planet. Minister Dalli said the centres show how looking after the environment can bring big rewards. She also said they are a great example of a circular economy, where nothing goes to waste.
Minister Camilleri said the project has worked well in Gozo. Many families have brought in items they no longer need, which are then bought by others. This reduces waste and helps people save money too.
The first centre opened in Ħal Far, and now there are more in Gozo (Xewkija), Ħal Luqa and Imrieħel. People can also drop off items at Civic Amenity Sites across the islands.
WasteServ CEO Richard Bilocca said the public’s support is strong and shows more people are choosing to live in a greener, smarter way.
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It-Temp Madwarna has reminded us that air temperature is measured 2 metres above the ground, which means the ground itself can be much hotter than we realise.
The temperature in the sun can vary by about 10°–20°C, and it also changes depending on whether the surface is soil, grass, asphalt, or concrete.
Today’s weather, according to It-Temp Madwarna, is sunny and hot, with light and variable winds mostly from the west-southwest (WSW). The sea is calm. The highest temperature today will be 33°C, dropping to 22°C tonight. It will feel like 35°C during the day. The UV index is high at 10.
In a recent Facebook post, they urged everyone to remember this when walking dogs, warning that hot surfaces can seriously burn their paws.
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Prime Minister’s first visit was to Hutchinson Gozo, a manufacturing company employing around 235 people, and part of a global group that employs more than 40,000 people in 25 different countries, with annual revenues of around €5 billion.
Dr. Abela, together with the company’s leadership, also met with its workers, where he was shown the type of work being done, which spans various sectors including energy, defence, and aviation.
The management of Hutchinson Gozo explained how in recent years the company has invested around €6 million to diversify its operations and become more energy-efficient, through new machinery and high-quality workplaces for more Gozitans and Maltese.
In Xewkija, Gozo, the Prime Minister also visited Magro Brothers, a company that last year announced a €12.5 million investment. This investment will allow the company to double its production and rank among the top five European companies in the sector.
In fact, the company’s leadership explained to the Prime Minister that in recent years, it has experienced substantial growth in its exports of table sauces, and in 2024 it reached full production capacity.
After meeting with the workers who contribute daily to the company’s success, Prime Minister Robert Abela stated, “The trust in our country’s economy continues to be reflected in more investments, which not only create more quality jobs for our people, but also prioritise the environment. That’s why it’s important that while we continue to nurture and take care of our economy because that is the foundation of everything we also continue to incentivise smart investment so that our country keeps moving forward towards a bright future ahead.”
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