Maltese tugboat operators working tirelessly as tanker remains adrift off Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq

Mar 20 2022

Maltese tugboat worker who has been assisting in the stranded Chem P tanker operation off the coast of Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq has given an update on the situation.

Kenneth Grima told national broadcaster TVM that the operation is delicate and complex, outlining that a number of complications have emerged during the operation, including bad weather, difficult conditions and great tension. Grima went on to state that the tanker is holding on two anchors as the tugboats tied to it through wire ropes continue to attempt to stabilise the situation, going on to praise the Tug Malta staff for their essential role in such an operation.

“All of us had other plans for the weekend, however everyone shouldered responsibility and faced the bad weather to make sure that this incident will not go down as a tragedy in the country’s history,” he stated.

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Birzebbuga Shell jetty to be converted into public space in €4 million investment

Mar 20 2022

A jetty in Birzebbuga will be regenerated into an open public space with a specified swimming zone, deck and stair access.

The area, which is often recognised as the ‘Shell’ jetty is 180 metres long and its regeneration will cost up to €4 million, Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Sustainable Development Miriam Dalli has revealed. Dalli explained that during the first phases of the process, the structure will be transformed into a pedestrian area with a number of facilities, with further works to include the removal of the fuel and concrete infrastructure.

A 1,500 square metre structure will be built to form part of the pedestrian zone and the government will present an application to the Planning Authority, along with a consultation process with the Environment and Resource Authority to ensure that no damage is done to the maritime environment.

The minister has stated that the area is a landmark and that she will ensure such a zone is given back to the public, serving as a step forward towards a Birzebbuga ‘everyone deserves’.

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Nationalist Party supporters head to Dingli Street for mass rally

Mar 20 2022

Nationalist Party supporters have flooded Dingli Street in Sliema for their mass political rally on Sunday.

The event is one of the party’s last major events ahed of the March 26th polling date and will be addressed by PN leader Bernard Grech and a number of other party speakers.

A video posted on Grech’s Instagram profile showed party supporters in the hundreds waving party flags in Sliema ahead of the speakers’ address.

Meanwhile, Labour supporters have gathered in Ta’ Qali for the party’s event ‘Together in Concert’.

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Huge crowds gather in Ta’ Qali for Labour Party rally

Mar 20 2022

With the official polling day being less one week away, huge crowds have gathered at the MFCC in Ta’ Qali for the Labour Party event named ‘Together in Concert’.

The event forms part of Labour’s ‘Malta Flimkien’ campaign and is one of the party’s major events ahead of the March 26th election day. Party supporters in the hundreds lifted their flags up high ahead of the arrival of labour Party Leader and prime Minister Robert Abela whilst Labour supporter page ‘Laburisti Pożittivi Progressivi u Liberali‘ has since posted a video of the event.

The full event will be streamed live from the ‘Partit Laburista’ Facebook page and will also feature an address from Robert Abela, amongst other speakers.

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