Melita Provides €50,000 In Support Of Good Causes

Melita Provides €50,000 In Support Of Good Causes
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Melita Limited has provided more than €50,000 in support to a range of charities and NGOs over the past twelve months. This support comes on top of the work of The Melita Foundation which operates independently of the company and has provided more than €500,000 to support the community.

The organisations supported by Melita include: Caritas Malta, The Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation, Dar tal-Providenza, Hospice Malta, Richmond Foundation, Puttinu Cares and the Multiple Sclerosis Society. In addition to financial support, Melita also donated food and equipment to organisations such as Fondazzjoni Sebħ, Foodbank Lifeline Foundation and Dar Merħba Bik. Animal sanctuaries including CSAF and AAA, as well as cat feeders across the island, also benefitted.

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Kevin Borg, CCO at Melita Limited, said, “Melita has always played an important role in supporting Maltese society develop. From the provision of cutting-edge infrastructure and connectivity which helps our communities and businesses to thrive to providing financial and material support for those who need it most, we remain committed to helping as much as we can.”

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445,711 Total Licensed Motor Vehicles In Malta By December 2024

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In the fourth quarter of 2024, the stock of licensed motor vehicles increased by 2,518 compared to the previous quarter. By the end of December, the total number of licensed motor vehicles stood at 445,711. Passenger cars accounted for 74.1%, while 14.3% were commercial and agricultural vehicles. Motorcycles, E-bikes, PA-bikes, E-kick scooters, quadricycles, and ATVs made up 10.9%, with buses and minibuses comprising less than 1%. On average, the stock increased by 27 vehicles per day.

During this quarter 5,650 new vehicles were fully licensed and on the roads. Passenger cars dominated with 3,580 (63.4%), followed by motorcycles and similar vehicles at 1,082 (19.2%). Newly licensed “new” vehicles accounted for 57.9% (3,271), while “used” vehicles made up 42.1% (2,379). An average of 61 new motor vehicles were licensed daily.

A total of 7,038 vehicles were taken off the road, with 39.3% garaged, 29.9% resold, and 29.4% scrapped. Meanwhile, 4,339 vehicles had restrictions lifted, primarily for being garaged (53.2%) or resold (46.0%).

By December 2024, petrol-powered vehicles totaled 259,339 (58.2%), while diesel vehicles reached 156,230 (35.1%). Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles represented 4.0% (17,759). Compared to the previous quarter, electric vehicles increased by 13.5%, while mild hybrid petrol and diesel vehicles rose by 4.7% and 3.7%, respectively.

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52 Year Old Motorist Grievously Injured After H’Attard Accident

52 Year Old Motorist Grievously Injured After H'Attard Accident
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A 52 year old man resident of Haz-Zebbug was taken to Mater Dei Hospital at around 0900hrs after an accident in Vjal l-Istadium Nazzjonali in Ta’ Qali, H’Attard.

Preliminary investigations showed that the man was driving a Kymco motorcycle, lost control and fell.

He was given preliminary medical aid and was later certified as having suffered grievous injuries.

Investigations are still ongoing.

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Caritas Founder Dun Victor Grech Dies Aged 95

Caritas Founder Dun Victor Grech Dies Aged 95
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Mons Victor Grech (1929-2025), founder of Caritas, has passed away at the age of 95.

Grech was loved by many and honoured for leading the fight against drug struggles as well as counselling people in need locally.

Dun Victor touched hearts nationwide through radio programmes and charity work, with the latter being his work for 50 years.

Bishop Charles Scicluna wrote: “The Church in Malta mourns the death of Mons Victor Grech, a priest and benefactor of our nation who selflessly dedicated himself to Caritas Malta and forged its mission and its vision for decades. May he rest in peace!”

Caritas Malta wrote, “Thank you Dun Victor for all the love you sewed in our hearts for those who are suffering and vulnerable.”

Grech was ordained a priest in 1956 and involved in Caritas since its inception in Malta in 1977 and stepped down after 37 years in 2014. However, he remained involved and continued to contribute to counselling.

Throughout his career, he traveled to various countries to study different approaches to addressing drug issues and supporting vulnerable individuals.

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