Injured Xwejni Turtle Rescued: Named Caitlin

May 27 2024

Following alarms raised by Wildlife Rescue Team Malta and Calypso Diving Centre about an injured turtle in the Xwejni area, a spotting of what is very likely the same marine animal earlier last week led to its rescue.

A client from Bubbles Diving Centre at Dwejra noticed a turtle with fishing lines coming out of the mouth and cloaca, Wildlife Rescue Team Malta explained.

Bubbles Dive Centre immediately convened on site after a call and brought the turtle up to shore whilst making sure not to pull any of the lines.

The turtle was transported to Cirkewwa with a massive collaboration by the Gozo Channel Operations Limited, and from there to the Xrobb L-Għaġin Nature Park and Wildlife Rehab Centre.

‘From assessments, we are confident that today’s turtle is the same one spotted in Xwejni 3 days ago. The algal growth patterns and facial scute patterns match.’

‘The turtle, now named Caitlin for the diver who spotted her, is resting, and our vet will be performing furthet tests and x-rays to determine if there is also an ingested hook or not.’

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Roberta Metsola Meets Her Cousin, Master Chef Winner

May 26 2024

European Parliament president Roberta Metsola has met up with her cousin, Master Chef winner and dentist Nicolas Bezzina.

It has been a busy couple of weeks for the family as it was only days ago that dentist Nicolas Bezzina managed to beat out finalists David and Ray George to win the first season of Master Chef Malta and in a couple of days Roberta Metsola will be in the midst of another MEP election.

Bezzina who along with being named the first ever Master Chef Malta winner also won €25,000 which he has stated will be donated to charity and an opportunity to open a restaurant with the help of db group which he rejected due to his busy schedule.

It looks like Metsola who has been in Malta campaigning for yet another successful MEP election has also been making time for family reconnecting with family members who she must rarely see due to her demanding job as President of the European Parliament.

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24 Hour Swimming Record Achieved By Birzebbuga ASC

May 26 2024

Water Polo club Birzebbuga ASC have broken a national record, becoming the first ever Water Polo team and nursery to complete the longest ever continuous swim marathon reaching an insane 24 hours.

The marathon started on midday Saturday and ended just 3 hours ago which meant the team managed to complete a full day of swimming.

50 different swimmers from ages ranging from 7 to 19 all from the Birżebbuġa Enemed ASC nursery managed to compete and contribute to the marathon.

Donations throughout the marathon were collected for local charities Puttinu Cares and Thiago’s Journey

All of the swimmers will now be known as record breakers and surely will never forget this insane achievement.

Malta Daily would like to congratulate all of the swimmers and organizers of the event for such a massive achievement all for a good cause.

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‘Gass Mal-Pjanċa Dejjem’: PM On Pre-Election Cheques

May 26 2024

Addressing a political rally in Ħal Qormi, Prime Minister Robert Abela addressed the various questions by people and journalists about how cheques and other financial support are being issued before the European Parliament and Local Council elections.

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The Prime Minister said that when asked this question, he answers with respect by saying that when it comes to work, the government is always ‘gass mal-pjanċa’ (feet on the gas pedal), whether there is an election or not.

In recent weeks, the government issued Tax Refund Cheques as well as €500 for parents whose children have continued to study after secondary school whilst also reaching a collective agreement with the Union for Teachers.

What do you think?

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