More than 42,000 passengers used Gozo Fast Ferry in first month

Jul 4 2021

Infrastructure Minister Ian Borg revealed that in the first month of its operation, the Fast Ferry between Malta and Gozo received around 42,000 passengers. The Minister also revealed that there have been 1,086 voyages, remarking how these figures showcase the success that the connection between Malta and Gozo brings as well as the benefits to the maritime infrastructure.

The 45-minute voyages started back in June of 2021 following its inauguration by Prime Minister Robert Abela. Borg stated that the service is helping Malta’s economy and that it introduced two new bus routes. These include the 300 route which voyages between the fast ferry terminal and Mater Dei Hospital, and the X133 which carries out voyages between the fast ferry and the Valletta terminals.

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Photo Source: Gozo Fast Ferry FB, Ian Borg FB

Hamrun Spartans celebrate their victory in heartwarming video

Jul 4 2021

Following their Premier League victory, Hamrun Spartans released a video celebrating their massive win and unveiling all that goes on to manage the club. Joseph Portelli, President of the football club, reveals how his amazing time with the team makes him want to cherish every little moment. For Hamrun, football was described as being just as important as the local village feast which brings together all of the residents together.

Given the COVID-19 pandemic making the feast impossible, football was on everyone’s minds in Hamrun. Joseph Portelli stated that, despite the victory, he and the club still have massive goals planned out for Hamrun Spartans. Whilst welcoming the win with open arms, the team is striving to bring more trophies and achievements for Hamrun and its football history.

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Photo Source: Hamrun Spartans Football Club FB

12 COVID-19 cases registered with 0 recoveries

Jul 4 2021

Malta has registered 12 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours from 2,916 swab tests, while 0 patients have recovered. No deaths were registered in the past 24 hours. This information was announced by the official Facebook page of Malta’s Ministry for Health.

As of Sunday 4th July 2021, 682,731 vaccine doses were administered of which 362,262 were 1st doses. 335,153 people are currently fully vaccinated.

To date, Malta has registered 30,652 COVID-19 cases in total, of which: 30,164 have recovered, 420 died and 68 are still active.

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Migrants sleeping outside due to lack of fans in container residences

Jul 4 2021

Asylum seekers living in Malta’s largest open centre at Hal Far have had to resort to sleeping outside due to their containers not having any fans. Being unable to buy fans for their rooms, the migrants, who are accommodated in containers that sleep four to six people, were forced to try and beat the scorching heat by sleeping outside. Malta has just gone through one of its record-breaking heatwaves, soaring as high as 41.3 degrees Celsius.

Speaking to Times of Malta, one Sudanese man living in the camp for two years stated that due to the virus, many migrants are not working and so do not have any money to buy fans. With many going to the sea or sitting under the trees during the day, the night did not provide any of them with any cool atmosphere.

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Photo Source: Times of Malta