San Ġiljan’s Jake Bonavia Named Bov Waterpolo Premier League Player Of The Year

San Ġiljan’s Jake Bonavia Named Bov Waterpolo Premier League Player Of The Year
Jan 25 2025 Share

San Ġiljan’s Jake Bonavia was awarded BOV Waterpolo Player of the Year for the 2023-2024 season at a ceremony co-hosted by Bank of Valletta (BOV) and the Aquatic Sports Association of Malta (ASA) on Friday. 

Bonavia, a key player for his club and the Malta national team, was recognised for his stellar performances, including a 5th-place finish at the World Cup Division 2 in Istanbul.

Sliema’s Eyla Schembri  was also awarded for her consistent play throughout the season, despite her team’s lack of major titles.

Various awards were presented, including those for best goalkeepers, foreign players, and coaches.

The BOV Winter League begins next week, marking the 18th consecutive year of collaboration between BOV and the ASA, now celebrating 50 and 100 years, respectively. 

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Ozone Layer Set To Heal By 2066

Ozone Layer Set To Heal By 2066
Jan 25 2025 Share

The ozone layer is on track to fully recover by 2066, thanks to decades of global action, particularly the 1987 Montreal Protocol. 

The agreement to phase out ozone-depleting chemicals has led to a steady reduction in the size of the Antarctic ozone hole.

Satellite data from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) shows significant progress, with experts predicting the ozone will return to pre-1980 levels by mid-century. 

This recovery is expected to reduce skin cancer rates, protect ecosystems, and contribute to climate change mitigation by lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

Experts caution that illegal chemical production and emerging environmental threats could still pose risks. Thus, continued global vigilance is necessary to ensure full recovery.

With the ozone layer’s healing, scientists hope this success story can inspire solutions to other pressing environmental challenges.

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Love Island Malta’s Soulayma Ties The Knot

Love Island Malta’s Soulayma Ties The Knot
Jan 25 2025 Share

Love Island Malta 2023 contestant Soulayma Hneynia tied the knot with her now husband Warren Farrugia.

Soulayma took to her instagram stories to announce the new Mr and Mrs Farrugia with a photo of their wedding rings.

The couple made their relationship public last year and announced their engagement last November.

Congratulations to the newlyweds!

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Book Explores The Forgotten Charm Of Malta’s Old Towns

Book Explores The Forgotten Charm Of Malta’s Old Towns
Jan 25 2025 Share

People on social media have been reminiscing about our island’s old peculiar town names after an old book resurfaced online.

The book, titled ‘Ġabra Ta’ Qwiel Maltin u Qwiel Ingliżi li Jaqblu Magħhom’  invites readers on a journey through both language and history. It was published in 1971 and written by Captain Ed Busuttil, renowned for his contributions to Malta’s maritime history.

In his book, Busuttil offers a comparison of Maltese and English proverbs, however, he even provides a valuable list of Malta’s ancient towns and villages.

Some of these names, such as ‘Bubaqra’ and ‘Nigret’, are still used today but for the most part, these old names are now either part of other towns or have sadly been forgotten.  

Some peculiar names are those such as ‘Ħal Niklusi’ and ‘Ħal Xluq’, both of which are now part of Żurrieq. Others are ‘Ħal Dimek’, ‘Ħal Pessa’, ‘Ħal Arrig’, ‘Ħal Militt’ and ‘Ħal Birmiftuħ’. All of these have now been joined with Gudja. 

Whether you’re a language lover, a history enthusiast, or someone interested in Malta’s unique identity, this book offers a captivating exploration of the forgotten charm of the Maltese island.

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