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Scallywag 100 (HKG) Crosses 2024 Rolex Middle Sea Race Finish Line

Scallywag 100 (HKG) Crosses 2024 Rolex Middle Sea Race Finish Line
Oct 22 2024 Share

Huang-Seng Lee’s Scallywag 100 (HKG) crossed the finish line of the 2024 Rolex Middle Sea Race at 09:43:29 CEST on Tuesday 22 October to take Monohull Line Honours in an elapsed time of two days 21 hours, 33 minutes and 29 seconds.

‘Congratulations to skipper David Witt and the crew on board Scallywag 100, for taking Line Honours in the 45th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race.’

The crew consists of David Witt (skipper), Alex Higby, Andrew Hay, Ben Piggott, Bram van Spengen, Craig Garnett, David Mann, Dominic Davies, Francis O’Leary, George Richardson, James Crampton, Juan Vila, Logan Radford, Matt Stenta, Nicholas Crones, Pete Cumming, Phil Harmer, Ryan Ewings, Trystan Seal.

Well done!

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Mount Carmel Patient To Face Murder Charges After Fellow’s Death

Mount Carmel Patient To Face Murder Charges After Fellow's Death
Oct 22 2024 Share

A 22-year-old inmate at Mount Carmel Hospital in Malta is set to be charged with murder following the death of fellow inmate Jesmond Gatt, 54.

Gatt was found unconscious in a pool of blood in the room he shared with two others at the psychiatric hospital on July 13. He suffered severe head injuries and died a few days later.

Gatt had been detained in the hospital’s forensic unit, managed by prison authorities, while awaiting bail.

A magisterial inquiry and police investigation were launched immediately.

Initially, prison director Chris Siegersma had stated that Gatt had “slipped and hit his head.” However, a recent confession by another inmate to the prison authorities revealed his involvement in the murder.

Despite concerns, Siegersma defended the practice of allowing inmates to share rooms, arguing that mental health issues should not lead to isolation.

Gatt, from Ħamrun, had a history of criminal activity, including a charge of arson in April, when he allegedly set fire to a house while an elderly man was inside. CCTV footage reportedly showed him returning to reignite the flames. He was granted bail on July 9, pending payment of a €500 bond.

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Tribute To Daphne Caruana Galizia In EU Parliament

Tribute To Daphne Caruana Galizia In EU Parliament
Oct 22 2024 Share

On the 16th of October, Malta marked seven years since the brutal assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, a Maltese investigative journalist who exposed corruption and organised crime.

‘Those who thought they could silence her were wrong’, said European Parliament President ROBERTA METSOLA in a speech commemorating her work at the parliament.

 

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‘In fact, her work sparked a movement that echoes in every corner where we pursue a Europe that protects journalists, that respects the Rule of Law.’

‘I am grateful to have known Daphne beyond her writing. As a woman battling the odds, as a mother who was so proud of the men her boys grew into, as a daughter, wife and sister, who wanted more from her country. She raised the bar for all of us in politics. But most of all, today I think about how we must keep Daphne’s memory alive. How the European Parliament will keep pushing for the truth, for justice and for accountability.’

‘It is for this reason that the European Parliament is proud to be hosting the fourth edition of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for outstanding journalism.’

‘This House remembers her and we honour her legacy.’

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Maltese Stargazer Photographs Comet Last Seen 80,000 Years Ago

MALTESE STARGAZER PHOTOGRAPHS COMET LAST SEEN 80,000 YEARS AGO
Oct 22 2024 Share

Known as the ‘comet of the century’, the C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) passed through the skies above us this week after having done so upwards of 80,000 years ago.

That’s when Neanthertals were still roaming this planet.

 

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Among those capturing the stunning shot was Ryan Abela, who shared a photo of the comet from Blata Tal-Melh on the 20th of October.

‘Cloudy skies, rising moon and 5 days late for the party, but I am still very pleased to have seen and captured this beauty! Also wasn’t planning on getting the milky way, but as the eyes were adjusting there she was trying to steal the spotlight.’

Did you manage to get a glimpse at the comet?

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