Malta International Airport given 5-star rating for pandemic initiatives

Jun 11 2021

The Malta International Airport has been awarded a prestigious 5-star rating from leading transport organisation Skytrax for its health & safety efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The MIA joins eight other airports from around the world who have received the highest classification for evaluation processes, protocols and airport facilities as well as conformity with the World Health Organisation’s guidelines.

Beyond observation of health and safety protocols in the airport’s principle zones as well as criteria such ATM buttons, escalator handrails and sanitation methods.

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Man arrested after stabbing 23-year-old to death in Marsa

Jun 11 2021

The Malta Police Force has arrested an individual after a homicide which happened on Thursday evening, where a 23-year-old from Ghana was stabbed to death in Marsa.

The police were informed of the incident in Triq it-Tiġrija at around 10pm, where an argument between two people reportedly took place, leaving one injured ‘in a pool a blood’.

Rapid Intervention Unit officials and the Hamrun District Police were also called to the scene along with a medical team.

The Police Homicide Squad within the Major Crimes Unit found the alleged aggressor after a description of the man was given.

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Destiny Chukunyere awarded by Prime Minister Robert Abela

Jun 10 2021

Prime Minister Robert Abela welcomed singer Destiny Chukunyere at the Auberge de Castille to award her for the amazing work she did abroad to represent Malta. The Prime Minister congratulated the singer for her determination and her performance during the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with her song ‘Je Me Casse’.

The Prime Minister also awarded professional waterpolo athlete Jake Muscat, who was the fist Maltese athlete who competed in the Waterpolo Champions League. He wished them luck for their future in their respective fields as the two continue to make Malta proud.

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Photo Source: Robert Abela FB

Lost and Found Festival releases 2021 updates

Jun 10 2021

AMP Lost and Found Festival released a statement regarding the current epidemiological situation, expressing how an answer should be given by 16th of July. The team behind the festival stated there has been a lot of hard work behind the scenes to deliver a safe festival but also maintaining an exciting party atmosphere. Despite the fact that the UK did not green-list Malta for summer travel, the team stated that there are still hopeful signs in terms of how the situation will be progressing.

As the team awaits more guidelines and how the travel relations between two countries will evolve, the statement recommends that people should hold-off on booking any non-refundable travel and accommodation until the green light is given. The team ended their statement by saying that ‘[we] want this to happen as much as you do, and hope we can be together this September.’

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Photo Source: Lost and Found Festival FB