Rangers Helping Community Policing Teams to Ensure More Safety in Localities

Aug 9 2024

The Malta Ranger Unit has been approached by several councils requesting Ranger presence to assist community policing teams in ensuring greater safety in localities.

The Rangers patrolled Sliema on August 6th after the Sliema Local Council observed an increase in littering due to the large number of tourists and residents.

Although the primary focus of the Unit remains patrolling rural areas, urban patrolling to monitor environmental laws will now be added to their list of duties.

Yesterday, the Rangers spent two hours patrolling problematic roads in St. Paul’s Bay, accompanied by two officers from the Community Policing Team. The Rangers aim to raise awareness on waste disposal and Regulation 549.40.

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Peppi Azzopardi and Wife Mandy Celebrate Becoming First-Time Grandparents

Aug 9 2024

Peppi Azzopardi and his wife Mandy have entered a new chapter in their lives, celebrating the joy of becoming grandparents for the first time. In the last few hours, their son Xandru welcomed his first child, bringing immense happiness to the Azzopardi family.

The first congratulations came from former Minister George Pullicino, who extended his best wishes to Peppi, Mandy, Xandru, and his partner Marlene. Pullicino’s heartfelt message highlighted the excitement shared by friends and family alike during this beautiful moment.

As the Azzopardi family embraces this new addition, well-wishers from all around have been sending their love and congratulations. This milestone marks a significant and joyful moment in their lives, as Peppi and Mandy embark on the journey of grandparenthood.

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Kristen Stewart Spotted In Malta Dining At Risette

Aug 9 2024

Hollywood icon Kristen Stewart has been spotted in Malta, dining at eloquent restaurant Risette located in the heart of Valletta.

Stewart’s big Hollywood break undoubtedly came from the legendary Twilight saga which consisted of 5 films and was based on four fantasy romance novels.

Since Twilight, she has gone on to bigger and better things appearing in Snow White and the Huntsman as the titular Snow White and the 2019 reboot of Charlie’s Angels alongside household names such as Sir Patrick Stewart and Elizabeth Banks.

She has had a busy 2024 appearing in 3 films ‘Love Lies Bleeding’, ‘Love Me’ and ‘Sacramento’.

It is still unknown whether she’s in Malta for holiday after a busy year or for work.

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Eighth Loggerhead Turtle Nest of 2024 Discovered at Ir-Ramla l-Ħamra, Gozo

Aug 9 2024

The Environment & Resources Authority (ERA) and Nature Trust Malta (NTM) are thrilled to announced the confirmation of the eighth loggerhead turtle nest of 2024 at Ir-Ramla l-Ħamra in Gozo. The nest was discovered in the early hours of this morning, marking a significant moment in this year’s nesting season.

Remarkably, this nest was laid by the same turtle that previously laid the sixth nest of the season. After the turtle safely laid its eggs, ERA officers promptly arrived on site to ensure the nest was protected.

The public is reminded to avoid any interaction with turtles during nesting attempts, as noise and light can disturb the turtles, potentially causing them to abandon their nesting efforts. Any sightings of turtle activity should be reported immediately to ERA or NTM.

The loggerhead turtle, known in Maltese as il-fekruna l-komuni (Caretta caretta), is a globally endangered species protected by national and international laws. Capturing, disturbing, or harming these turtles or their eggs is illegal and can result in significant fines. The nesting site at Ir-Ramla l-Ħamra is also a protected area under Maltese and EU legislation.

To report turtle activity, contact ERA at 2292 3500 or NTM at 9999 9505. For volunteering opportunities, reach out to NTM at [email protected].

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