Local Youth Football Player Pays Goal Celebration Tribute To Francesco Spiteri

Sep 26 2024

Local youth footballer Gilbert Pace paid a touching tribute to his late friend Francesco Spiteri during a recent match, following the tragic news of Spiteri’s passing from cancer just a few days prior.

Pace, who plays for Zabbar, scored the opening goal in their 2-1 victory over Balzan. In a heartfelt moment, he lifted his jersey to reveal a special undershirt dedicated to Francesco.

The shirt displayed a picture of Francesco alongside the years 2008 and 2024, marking his birth and untimely passing. Below the image was a deeply emotional message that read, “We Have You In Our Hearts,” showing how much his friend meant to him.

This moving tribute resonated with many, including local charity Puttinu Cares, which shared the heartwarming image of Gilbert celebrating his goal.

The organization praised the young player for his gesture of respect and love towards his friend, highlighting the emotional depth behind the simple yet powerful act.

The tribute not only underscored the bond between the two young men but also demonstrated the lasting impact that Francesco had on those who knew him. Gilbert’s gesture was a beautiful reminder of the importance of honoring loved ones, even in the most difficult times.

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Memory Of Late Ben Laferla Commemorated With Madliena Bench

Sep 26 2024

A bench with the artwork of Ben Laferla, who passed away two years ago in a car accident, has been unveiled in Madliena to keep the young man’s memory alive.

Deputy mayor of Swieqi Jordan Galea Pace shared his memories of Ben, saying that he’s grateful to have shared his childhood with him.

‘His family continues to honor his vibrant spirit through events like Ben Lafesta, turning their grief into something truly inspiring. The bench dedicated to him features his artwork, a beautiful reflection of the creativity he shared throughout his life.’

‘Fiona (Ben’s mother) and Tasha (Ben’s aunt), Ben would be so incredibly proud of everything you’ve done.’

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Mark Zuckerberg Introduces World’s First Augmented Reality Glasses

Sep 26 2024

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled a prototype of the world’s first augmented reality glasses, dubbed Orion.

Previously known as Project Nazare during its five years of development, these glasses have finally been revealed, though only in prototype form.

Meta describes Orion as a device that “bridges the physical and virtual worlds, placing people at the center so they can be more present, connected, and empowered.”

The company sees the glasses as a groundbreaking step into uncharted technological territory, similar to how smartphones and computers revolutionized the past.

Orion will enable users to communicate via Messenger and WhatsApp and browse social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

Many observers have noted similarities between Orion and Apple’s Vision Pro, though Meta’s offering may be more stylish compared to Apple’s VR-headset-inspired design.

For now, Orion is not slated for consumer release but will serve as a foundation for future advancements. Meta employees and select testers will use the glasses to help the company further explore this cutting-edge technology.

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9 AFM Members In Lebanon For Peace Keeping Operations

Sep 26 2024

The Armed Forces of Malta shared in a statement that 1 officer and 8 Senior & Junior Non-Commissioned Officers of the Armed Forces of Malta are currently embedded with the 124th Infantry battalion in the UNITED NATIONS INTERIM FORCE IN LEBANON (UNIFIL).

This is part of a 6 month tour of peace keeping operations, with the AFM saying that it is closely monitoring the situation.

The AFM is also reportedly in direct contact with the Irish Defence Forces. ‘Although the situation is volatile, all Maltese soldiers are safe’.

‘ The role of these personnel remains fundamentally related to peace keeping operations, and never related to any sort of fights or participation in a battlefield.’

This comes as the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah intensified following the events of October 7th.

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