Maltese make up 52% of homeless people on the island

May 10 2022

According to YMCA Chief Executive Anthony Camilleri, research has shown that 52% of homeless people are Maltese. The research was conducted the past few months, showing that among those in poverty there are also children.

There are 178 adults living in shelters, along with 58 children living with them. The average age among the younger people in poverty is 5 years old.

Camilleri said that children are the most affected from being in such conditions. He emphasised that this report only shows a small portion of what is happening in Malta as the study can only reach those who sought out help.

YMCA offers specialised programmes to help all those emerging from the trauma and looking to start again. However, the high cost of living is not helping anyone, said the chief executive.

According to the latest research by Caritas, a normal shopping haul for four family members has risen by 18% in costs in the last two years. Medicine has increased by 16%.

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Former PN candidate praised for amazing weight loss journey

May 10 2022

Alan Abela-Wadge, a former PN candidate and councillor, shared his amazing weight loss journey on his social media, receiving a shower of praise in response.

Wadge went on to explain how he began his journey to better health in 2020, revealing that he was a ‘super obese 200kg+, chain smoking 33-year-old that suffered from high blood pressure that couldn’t walk for more than 5 minutes without sitting down.’

However, he has ‘finally hit double digits’ he wrote, saying that for the first time in his adult life, he is wearing under 100kg. ‘What a journey it’s been so far.’

‘I clearly remember going for a routine check up to my doctor and he looked worryingly at me. He told me bluntly that if I continue this path, I wouldn’t live past my 40th birthday.’

Upon hearing this, he threw away his cigarettes and did not touch one since. He went on to research and opted for a gastric bypass and started a pre-op diet. ’This is a way of life now!’

‘This is not a race, this is a marathon. A marathon that never ends. We only have 1 body, let’s ensure that we give it its best chance to last us as long as possible.’

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Worker with serious injuries after four storey fall

May 10 2022

A worker was seriously injured when he fell four storeys in a construction site in Marsalforn on Tuesday morning.

The police revealed the accident happened at 10:45am in Triq Manwel Magro. The man was a 46-year-old Syrian, who was subsequently rescued by personnel from the Civil Protection Department.

Investigations are ongoing, with Magistrate Bridgette Sultana holding an inquiry.

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Man builds water pram to ‘walk his goldfish’

May 10 2022

A Taiwanese YouTuber by the name of Huang Jerry Xiaojie revealed his latest genius creation for anyone who doesn’t want any furry companions at home and opted for some fish instead.

The man invented a specialised fish tank that allows him to take his goldfish out for a walk. The pram-like contraption has a battery powered filtration system, air pump for oxygen and a lighting system.

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After showing us how he created the machine, he took it out for a stroll. People were, understandably enough, fascinated by the pram and stopped to take photos with it.

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