Player Calling Out Reportedly Racist Remarks Receives Yellow Card

Oct 11 2023

Oratory Youths FC, a local football club, posted a video condemning a yellow card which a player received after calling out reportedly racist remarks made at him during a match against Għajnsielem FC.

Luis Gabriel was provoked by two opposing players, Oratory Youths FC wrote, with the comments heard being racist remarks.

‘Shockingly, our player faced disciplinary actions for reporting this incident to the match officials’, wrote Oratory Youths FC.

‘It is imperative that we do not overlook such occurrences, as they undermine our commitment to combating racism. We are determined to shed light on these incidents because racism has no place in our society, and our actions must align with our words. Silence in such cases would make us complicit in perpetuating an environment where racial remarks go unpunished, and that is a responsibility we cannot afford to ignore’, said Oratory Youths FC in a statement.

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104 Year Old Woman Skydives Before Passing Away Peacefully

Oct 11 2023

Dorothy Hoffner, a remarkable 104-year-old from Chicago, known for her recent record-breaking skydive, has passed away.

Her friend, Joe Conant, a nurse, discovered her peacefully at rest on Monday morning at Brookdale Lake View senior living community, where she resided. Dorothy’s skydive on October 1st, from an astounding altitude of 13,500 feet at Skydive Chicago, positioned her to potentially claim the title of the oldest person to skydive, according to Guinness World Records.

Conant affectionately referred to her as “Grandma,” a moniker she had requested. He praised her boundless vitality and unwavering mental acuity, emphasizing her remarkable presence at social functions. Dorothy’s zest for life was evident; she never succumbed to afternoon naps or missed any engagements. Her enthusiasm for life was infectious.

Dorothy’s first skydive took place at the spry age of 100, and her recent jump was not motivated by a desire to break records. She simply relished the exhilaration of the experience. Conant is in the process of submitting paperwork to Guinness World Records for posthumous certification as the oldest skydiver, a fitting tribute to her extraordinary spirit.

Dorothy’s legacy extends beyond her skydiving feat. Her career as a telephone operator with Illinois Bell (later AT&T) spanned over four decades, culminating in her retirement 43 years ago. As a lifelong Chicagoan, she never married and had no immediate family. A memorial service is planned for early November, where her dear friend Conant will pay tribute to the woman who inspired so many.

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30kg Of Cocaine Hidden In Peanut Packet Container Intercepted

Oct 11 2023

During the day-to-day operational risk analysis at the Freeport, Customs officials intercepted around 30kg of cocaine hidden in a container carrying a shipment of peanuts jumbo packs.

The container, which was en-route from Nicaragua to Valencia, was found to be carrying 30 blocks of the illicit substance amounting to around 30kg.

The case was handed over to the Malta Police Drug Force for further investigation. Duty Magistrate Nadine Lia is leading the inquiry.

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80 Year Old Man Dies After Difficulty Swimming In Marsascala

Oct 11 2023

Yesterday, at around 1800hrs, police were informed that their assistance was needed due to a person finding difficulty swimming at St Thomas Bay, Marsaskala.

Police and a medical team convened immediately on site, with Armed Forces of Malta and Civil Protection assisting in the retrieval of the victim.

Unfortunately, he was certified as dead on site. The victim was later identified as an 80 year old man resident of Żejtun.

An inquiry has been opened as investigations continue.

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