Regeneration Of Birżebbuġa’s Independence Garden Underway

Apr 7 2024

Independence Garden in Birżebbuġa is undergoing a rejuvenation project to breathe new life into this beloved community space. Minister Miriam Dalli, alongside Project Green CEO Joseph Cuschieri and Birżebbuġa Mayor Scott Camilleri, visited the site to observe ongoing works and meet the renovation team.

The 1,500 square-metre Independence Garden has been a cherished spot for leisure and relaxation, but it required significant repairs and enhancements due to aging structures. Project Green is overseeing the transformation, which includes adding new ramps for accessibility, paved areas, shading canopies, refurbishing the water feature, installing an irrigation system, planting new trees and shrubs, and other improvements.

Minister Dalli highlighted the government’s commitment to investing in new and revitalizing existing open spaces through initiatives like Project Green. This includes the recent opening of the Bengħajsa Family Park and ongoing efforts to enhance smaller gardens across residential areas for community well-being.

Architect Jessica Galea from Project Green emphasized the importance of accessibility in creating sustainable and vibrant environments that promote healthier lifestyles and connection with nature. Project Green is also involved in various environmental projects across Malta and Gozo, with plans to convert 8,000 square metres of land into new open spaces in several localities.

Earlier achievements by Project Green include Malta’s first pollinator garden in San Gwann, which educates visitors about bees and biodiversity. The agency’s initiatives aim to enhance quality of life and sustainability, contributing to a greener and more inclusive future for all. More information is available on project.green and Project Green’s social media platforms.

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12 Year Old Boy Youngest To Cycle Around Malta In Least Time

Apr 7 2024

The Malta Records recently awarded 12 year old Neil Cassar who, on the 13th of February 2024, became the youngest Maltese to cycle around Malta in the least time.

Neil managed to cycle a length of 103.5 kilometres in 3 hours and 58 minutes. The achievement was also done as a charity effort for Puttinu Cares.

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Sailing Boat Jellyfish Invasion ‘On It’s Way’ Says Biologist

Apr 7 2024

Taking to social media, Maltese marine biologist Alan Deidun shared images photopraphed by Alessandro Grasso off the coast of Liguria, Italy.

‘This is a bloom of miniature ‘sailing boats’, known as ‘by-the-wind-sailors… These are actually colonies of polyps attached to a single ‘raft’ with a ‘sail’ made of chitin on its head.’

Deidun explained that they are common in the Mediterranean at this time of the year but their blooms have grown bigger and bigger in recent years.

‘DON’T PANIC’, urged Deidun. ‘These are generally harmless to humans as long as you don’t do something stupid such as rubbing your hands with them and then touching your face’.

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Source: Alessandro Grasso

Rare 1873 Maltese Poem About Royal Theatre’s Burning Released

Rare Maltese Poem About Royal Theatre’s Burning Released

Apr 7 2024

Local tour guide Jeremy Grech took to social media to share a rare Maltese poem dating back to 1873.

‘This is when the first tragedy struck at the theatre and burned down’, explained Jeremy.

‘This poem was sourced all thanks to Dr. William Zammit. It was digitally reproduced and translated into modern Maltese by myself, Jeremy Grech. And it was corrected and supervised by Ms. Nicole Bartolo.

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‘The poem cost me about €200 to purchase due to its rarity and condition and several hours trying to understand the old Maltese. My aim was to immortalise this by typing it down for everyone to access and not be lost to time.’

Jeremy also recalled a tale of his police officer great grandfather, tasked with guarding the theatre during the air raids and who avoided certain death after going for a smoke break across the street just before the theatre was bombed.

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