Love Island’s Dale Mallia took to social media to share a mini reel of his weight loss and fitness journey, writing;
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‘130KG to Love Island Malta’. The video shows Dale way before he became a local icon for his ‘relaxed bello’ entrance into the Villa last year.
‘I did the impossible’, he wrote on the video, which shows him then and now as having successfully kept the progress going for all these years.
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The Environment & Resources Authority (ERA) took to social media to report how around 1034 sea urchins were found in the possession of a person hunting for the marine creature in Żonqor.
The majority of the sea urchins were returned to the sea whereas a tiny number of them were kept by the Malta Police Force as evidence.
ERA issued a reminder that the disturbing, destruction, possession of, transportation, sale or bartering of urchins in Malta is not permitted.
The government made it illegal to collect the spiny, globular echinoderms as they were facing extinction.
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Local champions Birkirkara FC have announced the availability of tickets for their last league match this Saturday, during which the women’s team makes history by lifting their record 12th league title.
The Maltese club has initiated a series of social media posts, all showcasing their women’s team, building up to the eagerly anticipated moment of being officially crowned champions this Saturday. This occasion follows their last league match against Hibernians FC at the Centenary Stadium.
This marks the Stripes’ second silverware acquisition of the season, following their victory in the Assikura Women’s Super Cup in December. This achievement solidifies a strong season for Birkirkara, highlighted by securing a second-place finish in the first-round group phase, narrowly missing out to Zurich FC in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
Under the guidance of Coach Mr. Jose Borg, assisted by Strength and Conditioning Coach Mr. Nigel McCarthy, the team reaffirms its status as one of Malta’s top players, boasting an impressive record of 17 wins and 3 draws from 22 matches, with a remarkable total of 84 goals scored. This marks Coach Borg’s second consecutive league victory in his two-year tenure.
Tickets can be secured from tickets.mfa.com.mt, priced at €5 for adults and €3 for children and seniors.
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The British government plans to introduce the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in parliament on Wednesday, aiming to fulfill its commitment to eliminate smoking among young people by prohibiting tobacco sales for future generations.
This bill, if passed unaltered, would enact one of the world’s strictest anti-tobacco laws, barring individuals aged 15 or younger from ever legally purchasing tobacco products.
While smoking itself will not be criminalised, individuals currently eligible to buy tobacco will retain that right in the future. Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak emphasised the need to address smoking, citing it as a major contributor to preventable health issues and fatalities.
Critics, including former Prime Minister Liz Truss, argue that the move contradicts conservative principles and have expressed opposition. However, the legislation is expected to pass with support from the opposition Labour Party.
Notably, a similar law in New Zealand targeting individuals born after January 1, 2009, was recently repealed by the country’s new coalition government.
Furthermore, the surge in vape usage among non-smokers and youth prompted considerations for stricter regulations. The proposed bill also includes measures to regulate vape displays, limit flavours, and curb packaging targeted at children to address the growing trend of youth vaping.
In November of 2023, the Maltese government advocated for discussions to prohibit sale of cigarettes to individuals born after a specific date. The proposal was outlined in a public consultation document released by the Ministry of Social Policy and Children’s Rights.
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