More stunning images from NASA’s James Webb Telescope released

Aug 23 2022

The first images captured by the James Webb Telescope were released to the public on the 12th of July 2022. Since then, the largest optical telescope in space designed primarily to conduct infrared astronomy, has continued to capture more mind-blowing snapshots of the observable universe.

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First up are images of the largest planet in our solar system: Jupiter. The images show Jupiter in enhance colour, with the Great Red Spot appearing white.

The second image of Jupiter is a wide field view which also shows electric blue auroras glowing above the north and south poles. At the far left edge of the faint rings appears a moon as tiny as a white dot.

Earlier in August we also got images of the Cartwheel Galaxy, made up of 2 rings as both expand outwards. More stunning images of objects in space are set to be released as the telescope continues to snap more images for us to drop our jaws at.

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Marsaxlokk community assemble canvas in support of Fr. Luke Seguna

Aug 23 2022

A canvas has been erected in Marsaxlokk, aiming to show the communal support to parish priest Luke Seguna.

Seguna is currently undergoing trial in court for allegedly misappropriating around €500,000 by 150 parishioners over a decade. €148,000 of the funds were reportedly spent on pornographic websites.

However, as many still await further court sittings, many from the Marsaxlokk community hung a banner at around a visible dock area saying: ‘All of Marsaxlokk is behind you. Courage Fr. Luke.’

The 39-year-old priest is currently at the fore of a controversial court case as various people take a multitude of opinions on the issue. Many have, possibly prematurely, condemned the priest for his actions whilst others seek to highlight the good he has done.

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Man arrested for setting two vehicles on fire in Qormi

Aug 23 2022

Following intensive investigations by the Arsons Unit of the Major Crimes Department and the Qormi District Police, a 36-year-old Valletta resident was arrested due to setting fire to two vehicles in Qormi.

The case took place on Saturday 20th August, when at around 0500hrs, police, along with Civil Protection officers, were asked to assist in Triq ix-Xitwa, Ħal Qormi due to some vehicles on having been set on fire.

After the flames were expunged, investigations immediately started to determine how the fires had started. The man is expected to be taken to court this morning at around 0930hrs.

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17 year old English youth seriously injured after falling six storeys

Aug 23 2022

Yesterday, at around 2030hrs, police were informed that their assistance was needed in the Riviera, Bay Area in Għajn Tuffieħa.

Police intervened on site and through preliminary investigations found that a 17-year-old English youth had fallen around six storeys from a cliff side.

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Civil protection officers and a medical team were called onto the site, with an Armed Forces Helicopter lifting the youth out of the area and taken to Mater Dei Hospital. He was later confirmed to have suffered grievous injuries.

Investigations are ongoing.

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