Malta U19 waterpolo team topple Britain to secure European championship spot

Apr 16 2022

The Maltese U19 waterpolo national team has made their country proud once again after toppling Great Britain’s side 9-6 to secure a spot in next summer’s European Championship’s in Montenegro.

Led by coach Anthony Farrugia, the waterpolo team has landed a spot amongst the top 16 nations and solidified their reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the aquatic sport. The U19s will meet the Netherlands on Saturday morning to play for a top spot in the group.

The game’s decisive moment took place at the beginning of the third session, where the Maltese strengthened their advantage to 8-4 before continuing to neutralise Britain.

Various local personalities and individuals congratulated the national waterpolo team, amongst them, Minister for Education Clifton Grima who stated that we should be proud of our youth. Coach Farrugia called such a qualification a ‘priceless moment for him’ as he stands to win the SportMalta Coach of the year award.

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Prices expected to continue surging in coming months, says Clyde Caruana

Apr 16 2022

Amid a global economic crisis as a result of increased shipping prices and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, prices are expected to continue increasing as inflation persists.

This was discussed by Finance Minister Clyde Caruana in a comment to Times of Malta, where he stated that it is too early to predict how much prices will increase and whether or not the government will affect any stabilising mechanisms.

Malta Employers’ Association director-general Joe Farrugia highlighted that prices will continue to soar as consumers face the increase in raw materials. Farrugia went on to stated that such economic pressure may continue and even deteriorate in the coming months or years due to the Russia-Ukraine crises.

This comes amid national and global concerns from employers about how much further they can absorb costs before passing them on to consumers, resulting in higher costs.

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Record-breaking sum of €3,133,430 gathered during Puttinu Cares fundraising marathon

Apr 16 2022

During yesterday’s Good Friday fundraising marathon in aid of the Puttinu Cares project, a record sum of over €3,133,430 was gathered.

The generosity of the Maltese and Gozitan people exhibited in yesterday’s fundraiser will contribute to the purchase of an essential building in central London which will be able to house those needing medical treatment in English hospitals.

The building will be named after the late founder of Puttinu Cares, Dr. Victor Calvagna, who tragically passed away after a traffic incident early this year.

The marathon was televised on the national television station and a number of other channels, with people who found support from Puttinu speaking about their experiences with cancer and how the organisation helped so much throughout their journey.

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A return to Good Friday processions after COVID pandemic

Apr 15 2022

Maltese towns and Holy Week enthusiasts will see the return of processions that commemorate the Passion of the Christ during the first Good Friday religious tradition since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.

The tradition mark the end of the 40-day lenten period which leads up to Easter Sunday and will see processions across Malta and Gozo. The virus is no longer a concern for the enthusiasts as its spot for potential trouble was taken up by the windy weather.

After health authorities lifted most restrictions, the religious celebrations will be going on as they once did. People of all ages will dress up as Biblical characters as band players lead the procession. Some walk barefoot in the streets with chains tied to their ankles as others drag large wooden crosses.

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