Late Joseph Ellul’s partner pays touching tribute

May 11 2022

Tributes have been pouring in for 38-year-old Joseph Ellul, the worker identified as having died in an accident in WasteServ’s incinerator.

Among those paying tribute were his partner, Bernice Bugeja, who, devastated by her loss, asked; ‘I love you, why did you leave me alone?’.

She went on to reveal that they had just ended a phone call when the accident happened. ‘My love for you will never end.’

Tributes for the late Joseph Ellul also poured in on his grieving partner’s social media posts. Many expressed their condolences, urging her to keep courage and showing their compassion.

The 38-year-old, known by many as ‘ix-Xlukkajr’, died at around 9am yesterday morning after he was allegedly caught in work machinery. WasteServ also took to social media to express their devastation at the death.

‘We note with deep regret that this morning a fatal accident occurred at our Thermal Treatment Facility in Marsa. At the moment, all our thoughts and energy are with the victim’s relatives and friends, and his co-workers who together formed part of our family.’

Politicians also expressed their condolences, among them Energy Minister Miriam Dalli. She said that ‘up until [yesterday] morning, Joseph went out for another day of work only to end up not finishing it. In such moments it is difficult to find words of condolences.’

Rest in Peace Joseph.

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Maltese singer shows raw talent on TikTok and people are loving it

May 11 2022

Emma De Gabriele has been showing TikTokers her raw and pure talent, and they are all loving it. The young singer was even appointed Malta’s very own Youth Delegate to the United Nations, showing her wide range of capability and skill. And as for her voice, we’ll let the video speak (or sing) for itself!

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Her TikTok is packed with covers of international hits but also original songs created by Emma herself. And her approach is absolutely serenading, showing her journey as she improves video after video.

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l-o-v-e by @Olivia Rodrigo 💓 let’s try keep my sanity with study breaks and ukulele playing !! #fyp #ukulele #oliviarodrigo

♬ original sound – emma 💓

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LESA to start using speed guns to reduce road accidents

May 11 2022

In the coming weeks, Local Enforcement System Agency (LESA) officers will be using speed guns, aiming to reduce the amount of road accidents in areas highly associated with the problem.

In an interview with ONE News, LESA chief executive Svetlick Flores explained how the guns work with the same system as speed cameras, in that they use radars to detect the velocity of vehicles.

The main difference between speed cameras and guns is that the latter allow for more mobility and thus can be utilised in different zones.

Flores said that all roads indicate what velocity is required when driving on it, and that no law indicates that drivers need to be notified about the use of the speed guns. Police have already started to use the speed guns, but the need to extend to LESA was felt.

Flores said that excessive driving is creating dangerous environments even in residential areas. School exits or crossroads are not exempt from such accidents and should thus require more attention.

The speeding fines issued through speed guns will be used in the same way that other tickets are issued. The aim is to reduce the number of accidents and, by extension, injuries and fatalities which in recent days became a more prominent problem.

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Sliema win winter waterpolo championship for ninth time

May 11 2022

Sliema have once again emerged victorious for the ninth consecutive time in the Winter Championship.

The Sliema Frank Salt team beat San Giljan through penalties, making this their first success since 2014 after several postponements due to COVID-19. This gives Sliema their second 2022 honour after they won in the Enemed Cup final.

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Sliema beat their San Giljan rivals in a dramatic penalty shoot out, resolving to a total of 15-14 after the actual match ended in a 10-10 draw. The final score to even the match out at a draw was made by Mark Meli during the last 30 seconds of the match.

The teams managed to bring it up to 14-14 throughout the penalty round before Sliema’s Matthew Mifsud kicked up to 15 for his team. The penalty taken by San Giljan’s Plumpton was saved by keeper Grixti, leading to the subsequent celebrations.

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