Individuals living illegally in Hamrun removed from apartments; some renting out to third parties

Aug 30 2022

Earlier today, a significant police present was noticed in Hamrun’s Qormi Road as officials within the Malta Police Force together with members of the Rapid Intervention Unit conducted a delicate operation.

The court-mandated operation was also assisted by the Housing Authority, with around 8 individuals being removed from the premises, some of which reportedly having a criminal profile. It was also discovered that a governmental housing residence was also being rented to third parties.

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TVMNEWS.mt reported that the individuals were living illegally in the apartments, with some even having a different address on their ID card. The road was closed off as a lifter began to extract large black bags and furniture from the apartment building.

Following a string of brawls and incidents in the central village, Hamrun mayor Christian Sammut called for an increase of police presence in the area. Sammut has also been in talks with the president of the Syrian Solidarity NGO in order to collaborate and improve the situation in Hamrun.

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Maltese Eurovision star Destiny Chukunyere turns 20!

Aug 30 2022

Destiny Chukunyere, Malta’s very own Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2015 representative and winner, has just turned 20 years old. And suffice to say, the artist has already achieved so much at such a young age.

Chukunyere represented Malta in the 11th season of Britain’s Got Talent and won the second season of the Maltese version of the X-Factor.

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Going on to represent Malta once again in 2021 with her song ‘Je Me Casse’, she placed 7th with a total of 255 points. Her versatility and raw talent has continued to earn her opportunities as she currently coaches contestants on the first season of ‘The Voice Kids Malta.’

As one of Malta’s most powerful voices in the music industry, collaborating with various other artists throughout her career and holding her own on various stages, we would like to wish Destiny a happy 20th birthday and further success in her already thriving career.

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WATCH: Major road closure in Hamrun as Police and RIU conduct delicate operation

Aug 30 2022

The road was closed off as a lifter began to extract large black bags from one of the residences; the contents of which are currently unknown.

More on this story as it develops.

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Sex education course for people with intellectual disability

Aug 30 2022

A 20 hour course by Malta University Consulting Ltd will be offered between September and November concerning sex education for people with intellectual disabilities.

The lectures will take place at the Campus Hub of the University of Malta, and is scheduled to start on September 15th.

The course aims to equip participants with the required skills and tools required to address the sex education needs of people with intellectual disabilities.

Course coordinator and trainer Claire Azzopardi Lane has worked in various sectors of disability, including education, social care, professional staff training and academia.

For more information, people are encouraged to call the Malta University Consulting Ltd number 21240746 or visit www.maltaconsulting.com.

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