Justine Ellul captures band Ġenn’s music tour in stunning snapshots

Oct 24 2022

@justinellulphotographer has just documented another band with Maltese roots. ĠENN is an Anglo-Maltese, psych post-punk band who are currently based in Brighton. Leona Farrugia, Janelle Borg and Leanne Zammit were part of the first few iterations of the band before transferring to the UK, which saw Sofia Rosa Cooper join the lineup.

They are now gearing up for their single release, Rohmeresse, which comes out on the 26th. This will be followed by a tour, which includes the island of Malta on the 10th of December at Spazju Kreattiv.

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ĠENN performed at Left of the Dial festival in Rotterdam – an experience which saw them join countless other bands from all over Europe and the UK. Justine documented the behind the scenes as well as the on-stage performances, resulting in photos that capture the essence of touring.

You can follow Justine Ellul’s documentations at @justineellulphotographer and ĠENN at @genntheband on all socials.

The single release is supported by Arts Council Malta.

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Safety concerns as crane topples over in Sliema

Oct 24 2022

Images uploaded on social media show a construction truck toppled and leaning over on its side. The crane toppled over on Sliema’s Tower Road, leading to safety concerns for passers-by.

No injuries were reported in association with the incident as police officials convened on site to address the situation. The road was closed until the situation was addressed and no hazards were remaining.

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65 newly licensed motor vehicles per day from July to September

Oct 24 2022

According to data by the National Statistics Office (NSO), the stock of licensed motor vehicles increased by 3,322 in the third quarter of 2022 over the previous quarter.

At the end of September 2022, the stock of licensed motor vehicles stood at 422,576.

Out of this total, 74.9% were passenger cars, 13.6% were commercial motor vehicles, 10.3% were motorcycles/quadricycles/E-kick scooters and 1% were buses and mini-buses.

During the quarter under review, the stock of licensed motor vehicles increased at a net average rate of 36 motor vehicles per day. Newly licensed motor vehicles put on the road during the same period amounted to 6,013.

During the third quarter of 2022, 6,845 motor vehicles were taken off the road due to restrictions. Out of these, 35.7% were scrapped, 31.5% were resold, while 30.7% were garaged.

As at the end of September 2022, 248,505 motor vehicles (58.8%) of the total had petrol-powered engines. Diesel-powered motor vehicles reached 155,791 (36.9) of the total. Electric and plug-in hybrid motor vehicles accounted for 2.6% of the entire stock, with a total of 10,805 motor vehicles.

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Anti-cheating hats: students wearing creative hats during exams go viral

Oct 24 2022

Images of students wearing quirky anti-cheating hats during college exams in the Philippines have gone viral on social media.

Students at one college in Legazpi City were encouraged to create and wear headgear which would hinder their ability to take a quick peek at their classmate’s papers.

Taking up the challenge, many students turned up with hats made out of everything from cardboard boxes or recycled materials. Others showed up with motorcycle helmets or tissue rolls stuck to their glasses.

Their tutor, Mary Joy Mandane-Ortiz, said that this was a fun way to also ensure integrity and honesty in her classes. Implemented for her mid-term exams, she was inspired by a similar technique used in Thailand.

In 2013, university students in Bangkok took tests while wearing ear flaps made out of sheets of paper stuck to the side of their head.

This Philippines class went the extra mile however, as students wore Halloween costumes and other weird headgear. One even created a mini lollipop shop through her hat. None were caught cheating, with the students found to be performing better overall.

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