Ian Borg & Alex Agius Saliba To Contest High Ranking PL Roles

Ian Borg & Alex Agius Saliba To Run High Ranking PL Roles

Aug 21 2024

Ian Borg and Alex Agius Saliba have both announced their candidacies for key leadership positions within the Labour Party.

Ian Borg will be running for Deputy Leader for Parliamentary Affairs, while Alex Agius Saliba is contesting the position of Deputy Leader for Party Affairs.

Ian Borg, supported by Labour MPs, activists, and his family, aims to strengthen Labour’s values and consolidate the Labour Government. His decision follows Prime Minister Robert Abela’s call for party unity, and Borg has consulted with Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne, acknowledging his contributions over the years.

With over 11 years of Cabinet experience, Borg has been a central figure in Malta’s major infrastructure projects and international diplomacy. He has represented Malta on the United Nations Security Council, securing key agreements, particularly on issues like the Middle East and Ukraine.

Currently serving as Chairperson of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Borg is focused on peace, unity, and sustainable development.

Alex Agius Saliba, a dedicated Labour activist since the age of 15 and a current MEP has been deeply involved in the Party’s structures.

He is stepping forward to strengthen the Labour Party by fostering enthusiasm and collaboration among activists and volunteers. Agius Saliba is committed to ensuring the Party remains a powerful political force in Malta, driven by love, work, and dedication to the country.

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Stunning Sunset Captured Over Mġarr Church

Aug 21 2024

Local photographer Luke Żerafa captured a stunning sunset over the Mgarr Church last night as he picked up his camera again after nearly a year.

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Luke intended to capture the moonrise over the same church, but was instead gifted with an ‘unexpected, breathtaking sunset.’

‘Sometimes you don’t get what you want, but what you’re given is even better’.

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2 Persons Injured In Birżebbuġa Traffic Accident

Aug 21 2024

Yesterday, at around 1815hrs, police were informed that their assistance was needed in Triq Ħal Far, Birżebbuġa.

Police convened immediately on site and found that an accident between a Toyota Aygo X driven by a 34 year old woman from SIġġiewi and a Ford Transit van driven by a 22 year old Greek man resident of Wied il-Għajn had taken place.

A 56 year old woman resident of Birgu was also riding passenger in the Toyota vehicle.

The two women were given medical aid and transported to Mater Dei Hospital. Later on, the passenger was certified as having suffered light injuries whereas the driver was certified to have suffered grievous injuries.

Police investigations are ongoing.

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35 Little Turtles Hatch From Golden Bay Nest 2

Aug 21 2024

Nest 2 in Golden Bay, after having been translocated from Riviera, has successfully joined in celebrations of producing new hatchlings.

‘Over the past 5 days, we had signs that the pipping process had started, and it was last night just past 9pm when we observed the official sign that the hatchlings for Nest 2 were about to emerge’, explained Wildlife Rescue Team Malta.

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‘A total of 35 hatchlings made their way to the sea over a period of 3 hours. The nest will continue to be monitored over the next few nights.’

‘Nest 2 was laid on Monday 1st July, with the hatching happening in the late hours of Day 50.’

The nest was translocated to give it a better chance of survival. And sure enough, the following day, Riviera was severely impacted by a storm and flooded.

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Video filmed & created by Steff Cutajar