One Dead And Several Missing After Yacht Sinks Off Sicilian Coast

Aug 19 2024

The Italian fire and rescue team has revealed that one man has died and six other people have been deemed as missing after a super luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily.

The Italian coastguard also stated that the ship was proudly flying a British flag and amongst those missing are Britons.

Among the 22 people on board the yacht, called Bayesian, were 10 crew members and 12 passengers, including several American and Canadian nationals. Emergency services successfully rescued 15 individuals, including a one-year-old British girl.

The yacht reportedly sank after encountering a heavy storm overnight that caused water spouts to appear over the sea.

Italian media reported that amongst the 15 people who were successfully rescued, a one-year old British girl was safely brought to shore by a firefighter who quickly handed her over to authorities to take her to hospital.

At the hospital the young girl undergone a couple of tests but is luckily said to be fine.

Eight of those rescued are receiving treatment in hospital, the Italian coastguard said.

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Żabbar St Patrick Register Highest Attendance On Match Day 1

Aug 19 2024

As newly promoted Żabbar St Patrick Football Club faced off against reigning champions Ħamrun Spartans for the Malta Premier League, they managed to break the highest attendance of the weekend.

The Tony Bezzina Stadium’s Żabbar St Patrick side was packed with supporters, waving the iconic colours on the flags and kits.

Despite Ħamrun’s 3-1 victory over the newly promoted team, the stands showed that the energy for the team’s performance in the new format is beaming to see how Żabbar will do in this run.

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Debono Group Brings Toyota’s Winning Olympic and Paralympic Partnership Closer to Home

Aug 19 2024

The Debono Group, the official partner of Toyota in Malta, is proudly supporting para swimmer Maja Theuma as she gears up to represent Malta in the upcoming Paralympic Games in Paris, scheduled for August 28 – September 8, 2024.

Toyota has a long-standing partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) as their worldwide mobility partner. Beyond this global commitment, Toyota extends its support to individual athletes across the world. In Europe alone, Toyota sponsors over 100 athletes from 23 countries, spanning 20 Olympic and 13 Paralympic disciplines.

In Malta, this global initiative is championed by the Debono Group, which has embraced Toyota’s mission on a local scale by sponsoring Maja Theuma. The Debono Group’s support aims to not only enhance Maja’s potential but also to strengthen the connection between Toyota and the communities it serves, bringing international aspirations closer to home.

Geoffrey Debono, CEO of Debono Group, expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, stating, “We are thrilled to launch our campaign to support Maja in her journey to the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. Mobility has always been central to our mission at Debono Group, and in line with Toyota’s global ‘Mobility for All’ campaign, we are proud to support this talented para-athlete who embodies our shared vision of improving mobility, raising awareness about accessibility, and believing in one’s abilities.”

Maja Theuma, an S6 Paralympic swimmer, has been competing at both local and international levels for the past five years. She has represented Malta at numerous World Para Swimming events, including the 2019 and 2021 WPS World Championships. Her dedication, resilience, and unwavering pursuit of her goal to compete at the Paralympic Games have made her an inspirational figure in local sports and a role model for the broader community.

As the Olympic Games in Paris draw to a close and the Paralympic Games are about to begin, Toyota has played a crucial role in ensuring the success of these events. Toyota has collaborated closely with the Organising Committees to provide sustainable mobility solutions, enhancing safety and efficiency through advanced transport systems, urban traffic management, and vehicle-to-vehicle communication. To commemorate the occasion, Toyota also opened an Inclusive Mobility Park in Paris, showcasing innovative mobility devices and services designed to make mobility accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

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Maltese Rugby Team To Play Italy For 1st Time In Europe

Aug 19 2024

Malta will face Italy in a rugby league international friendly on September 28, 2024, in Bagnaria Arsa, Italy, near Udine. This match is part of a home and away series planned between the two nations for 2024 and 2025.

Originally, Malta was set to play against the Netherlands in early October, but had to withdraw due to player availability issues.

Ranked in the top 15 of the international rugby league world rankings, Malta views this match as an exciting opportunity to showcase their talent on European soil.

Malta’s head coach, Philip Humphrey, and MRL President, Jean-Pierre Zarb, are enthusiastic about the challenge, seeing it as a chance for Malta to make a strong impression against their Mediterranean neighbors, who have appeared in the last three Rugby League World Cups.

Italy, who comes into the match with two wins from their last three games, including a 38-12 victory over Malta in Sydney last October, will host the match under their new head coach, Gioele Celerino.

This clash marks the first meeting between the two teams in Europe. The MRL also expressed gratitude to the Netherlands for understanding their withdrawal from the October fixture, with plans to reschedule for 2025.

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