Savio’s Jordan Pace Shatters 400m Hurdles National Record

Savio's Jordan pace Shatters 400m Hurdles National Record
Apr 7 2025 Share

The 400m hurdles stole the show at Athletics Malta Challenge Meeting 3, with Savio athlete Jordan Pace setting a remarkable new national record of 54.68 seconds.

This impressive performance eclipsed the previous mark of 55.53s set by Daniel Saliba in 2017. At just 20 years old, Pace also etched his name into the Under 23 national record books.

The race was so fast-paced that even the runner-up, Benjamin Salnitro of La Salle, managed to beat the former record. Competing in his first year as an Under 20 athlete, Salnitro clocked 55.19s—also meeting the Minimum Qualifying Standard (MQS) for the upcoming GSSE Games, as did Pace.

The afternoon at the Marsa track was filled with outstanding performances, particularly from the younger athletes.

Zurrieq’s Mireya Bugeja continued her strong season by winning the 800m in 2:10.46, breaking the national Under 20 and Under 23 records.

Pembroke’s Michael Debattista Segond set a new Under 20 record in the 1500m with 3:57.48, finishing just behind Jean Paul Debono’s winning time of 3:56.84.

Meanwhile, Thea Parnis Coleiro broke the Under 18 200m record with a winning time of 24.75s, ahead of seasoned sprinter Claire Azzopardi (25.40s).

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35 Persons Arrested For Irregularly Living, Working In Malta

35 Persons Arrested For Irregularly Living, Working In Malta
Apr 7 2025 Share

In inspections which took place on Saturday and during the early hours of Sunday of this past weekend, 35 persons were arrested for living and working irregularly in the country.

The inspections took place on the Public Transport service, public areas in Marsa as well as during the night in Paceville.

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The persons detained hailed from Syria, Afghanistan, Ghana, Brazil, Mali, Nepal, Pakistan, Nigeria, Niger, Gambia, Sudan and the Ivory Coast.

The inspections were carried out by the police, who were assisted by officials from the Detention Services Agency.

All the persons arrested are being held in the detention centre awaiting their repatriation to their country of origin or the EU member states where they have permission to reside.

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The Dessert Conspiracy Continues With Clintess

The Dessert Conspiracy Continues With Clintess
Apr 7 2025 Share

The ‘Come Dine With Me Malta’ trend has unofficially been established – mixed messaging about other competitor’s desserts.

The first week saw Marie tell Molly that she liked her dessert whilst at the table, only to tell the production team while on her own that she did not like it.

This time around, it was Clintess who said that she did not like Brian’s dessert.

Clintess said that when a dessert is good, she says it’s good. However, she said, this one tasted like eggs.

She told Brian that she liked the dessert but also said that she did not like it when on her own.

What is it with these desserts?!

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Marvic & Josline Wear Mental Health Bracelet For Live Show

Marvic & Josline Wear Mental Health Bracelet For Live Show
Apr 7 2025 Share

Former Big Brother Malta contestants Marvic and Josline got together for a video ahead of the live show to show their support for the mental health awareness campaign by donning the iconic green bracelets.

The two Gozitan contestants urged anyone who might be in need of professional support to contact the hotline 1579, saying that no one is alone and that seeking help is crucial and nothing to be ashamed of.

‘Everyone is important and you deserve to feel better’, the two wrote in the caption. ‘Sending you lots of love, peace and serenity.’

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