MCAST Students Protest In Valletta For Their Marks

Jun 25 2024

MCAST students protesting for their marks in Valletta were invited for a meeting by Prime Minister Robert Abela to discuss how the situation is progressing.

Led by student activist Jordan Galea Pace, the students are reportedly still without their assessment marks due to industrial action by staff at the educational institution.

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The students have been calling for the publication of their marks as it leaves their future up in the air. Jordan revealed that the Prime Minister is committed to working with them for the acquisition of their marks.

‘Despite this support, our fight will not stop until our marks are truly ours’, wrote Galea Pace in a statement.

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Love Island’s Chelsea’s Mum Applies For Big Brother

Jun 25 2024

Taking to her Instagram stories, Love Island Malta season 1 winner Chelsea Bagnall revealed that her mother, who stole hearts during her episode appearance on Love Island Malta, applied for the newly announced Big Brother.

Chelsea revealed that she had already attended an audition for the UK version of the show when Chelsea was younger but unfortunately did not make it through.

A later story revealed that her mum has already ‘gone and applied’, showing a phone screen thanking the applicant for the submission.

Chelsea’s mum had infectious positive energy when she entered the villa to visit her daughter as the first season was starting to draw to a close.

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And now we might get to see the contestant’s mother take a run at reality TV! This follows the announcement that the acclaimed Big Brother format will be coming to Malta.

What do you think?

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Malta Beat Israel To Finish In 17th Overall Place

Jun 25 2024

Malta concluded their participation in the World Aquatics U-16 Championship with a triumphant 11-8 victory over Israel, showcasing an impressive comeback.

Known for their slow starts, as seen in previous matches against South Africa and Turkey, Malta fell behind 7-4 in the penultimate session. However, their resilience and fighting spirit shone through as they rallied to win the game.

This match tested the character of the young Maltese team, demonstrating their ability to overcome a poor start and finish strongly. Under the leadership of Karl Izzo, the ASA is committed to nurturing grassroots talent, and the team’s performance indicates a promising future for Maltese water polo.

Malta began shakily, conceding two early goals but equalized through Sam Engerer and Philip Tabone. Israel then pulled ahead 4-2, maintaining their lead thanks to four goals from Yuval Gal On. Despite being down 6-4 at halftime, Malta’s determination never wavered.

Goals from Max Lanzon and Miguel Cassar narrowed the gap, and Lanzon eventually tied the game 8-8 with a top-corner bounce shot.

In the final session, Sean Mifsud scored twice to give Malta their first lead, and Shailon Cutajar Casha secured the victory with his third goal, capping off a man-of-the-match performance.

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€31 Million Worth Of Cannabis Hidden In Industrial Ovens

Jun 25 2024

On Monday, customs officials reported discovering €13 million worth of cannabis resin concealed within industrial ovens inside a container at the Malta Freeport Terminal.

The container, originating from Morocco and destined for Tripoli, Libya, was flagged for inspection following a risk assessment.

Initial scans of six induction ovens within the container revealed significant anomalies. Subsequent scans confirmed the presence of irregular material hidden inside the ovens.

According to a customs statement, extracting the drugs was a complex process that took over two days and involved customs canine teams, the police narcotics squad, and members of the Civil Protection Department.

Upon dismantling the panels, officials found 4,300 kilos of cannabis resin embedded in the ovens’ inner compartments. Customs described this as a “remarkable find” not only due to the substantial quantity, which is significant even on an international level, but also because of the sophisticated methods used to conceal the drugs.

In a separate incident last week, customs intercepted 50 kilos of cocaine in a container arriving from Ecuador, destined for Slovenia. Duty magistrates have been informed of both cases, and inquiries have been appointed.

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Photos: Customs via Times of Malta