Man charged with masturbating near kid’s playground released on bail

Sep 15 2021

A 36-year-old man who allegedly masturbated in public in the vicinity of a children’s playground has been released on bail against a personal guarantee of €500. Ahmed Osman Ibrahim, a Marsa resident from Somalia, was arraigned before magistrate Lara Lanfranco on charges of public indecency on Tuesday. Police inspector Sarah Zerafa revealed that police were informed by two passing children who spotted him committing the sexual act near the Paola playground.

Lawyer and legal aid of the accused Joe Bonnici entered a plea of not guilty on Ibrahim’s behalf and requested bail. The inspector stated she would have insisted on treatment had he admitted the charge but things become more worrying when the accused stated that there were more ‘black people like me in the area.’ He claimed to have run away from police to catch a bus but there was no bus stop close by. Apart from bail and the personal guarantee, Ibrahim was placed under curfew and ordered to sign a bail book three times a week.

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Infrastructure Malta completed over 700 roads in 3 years

Sep 15 2021

Speaking at a press conference, Transport Minister Ian Borg revealed that 709 residential and rural roads have received an upgrade since 2019. This translates to an average of around four roads being built every week, with the Minister stating that in 2021 alone, 123 streets were built along with another 71 new rural countryside roads. Over 50 residential and 26 rural roads are also currently being worked upon, with Borg saying that the roads are not only being resurfaced but also rebuilt.

The interventions included changing underground systems such as water pipes, drainage pipes, electrical cables and creating storm water systems. Borg said that the government is determined to continue improving the quality of life of every Maltese citizen through such interventions. The minister focused on Naxxar, the location of the press conference, and stated that seven out of 13 roads being worked upon in the Sghajtar area are nearing completion as well.

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Manchester United stunned by Young Boys despite Ronaldo goal

Sep 15 2021

The first set of this season’s Champions League matches took place yesterday, but none shocked the fans as much as Young Boys vs Manchester United. The game was actually placed on the 6:45 time slot, as everyone thought that it would be one sided but fans and higher ups were soon shocked. Young Boys managed to beat a 10-man Manchester United after scoring the winner in the 95th minute.

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Manchester United started off the match in good fashion, bossing possession stats and challenging the goal keeper multiple times. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first goal of the game from an exquisite Bruno Fernandes assist. The game was going well for the Red Devils until the 35th minute when right back Aaron Wan Bissaka got himself sent off after a dubious challenge.

Manchester United managed to survive the first half but couldn’t stop the Swiss champions in the second half. Moumi Ngamaleu scored Young Boys’ first goal after a nice play from the team. Young Boys continued pressurizing the Manchester United defence and finally found their opening in the 95th minute when Jesse Lingard single handedly assisted Theoson Siebatcheu an open goal.

The other group F game between Villareal and Atalanta ended in a 2-2 draw. Manchester United will be hoping for a good result in their next Champions League match against Villareal to avoid a shock early exit.

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No new COVID-19 clusters linked to Paceville clubs

Sep 15 2021

According to the health authorities, no new active COVID-19 cases have been linked to Malta’s Entertainment Mecca Paceville. A spokesperson for the health authorities told newsroom Times of Malta that most recent cases are sporadic, with the newsroom visiting Paceville nightclubs amid reports of owners and partygoers not sticking to pandemic regulations. Revellers allegedly crowded the dance floor and the bar to order drinks, despite regulations forbidding both.

In an attempt to prevent spread of COVID-19, health authorities still have strict rules for bars, nightclubs and such establishments. Deputy President of the Malta Chamber of SMEs Philip Fenech stated that given the high vaccination rate and protocols in place, rules should start to be eased, even if the situation does not return to pre-pandemic conditions. Seeing that no new clusters are linked to such establishments, Fenech argued that we can ‘move to the next step of stability and slowly ease more measures.’

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