Six Maltese cadet officers finish intensive defence forces training

Apr 6 2022

Malta was made proud once more by six officer cadets who completed an intensive training programme with the Irish Defence Forces Cadet School.

The GWU – Disciplined Forces, Security & Law Enforcement Officers Section congratulated the six men for their hard work, determination and well-earned eventual success.

‘You have made an honour for yourselves, for the FAM, but above all, for Malta’ said the GWU in a Facebook post. Located within the Military College, the Cadet School is responsible for the training and education of officer cadets for the Defence Forces

The young men who completed the intensive training were Matthew Grech, Clishe Ghirxi, Owen Agius, Luca Formosa, John Galea and Nikolai Cutajar.

Alongside their Irish colleagues, the AFM cadets kicked off their training on the 5th of October of 2020. Over the course of 18 months, they engage in numerous training which encapsulated tactical, physical and academic challenges.

All 52 cadets of the 97th Cadet Class who underwent the training have become Commissioned Officers and will now be moving into the next phase of their journey. Well done all!

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Three men in hospital after Hamrun argument turns violent

Apr 6 2022

Three men have been taken to Mater Dei Hospital for medical attention after an argument in the locality of Hamrun turned violent.

The incident happened earlier this morning at around 1:00am in Mile End Road, Hamrun. Police convened on the site, with preliminary investigations showing that an argument occurred a group of people.

Three Syrian men involved in the argument, aged 24, 29 and 31, were those taken to hospital for cure. A medical team was called onto the site to tend to the wounded, with an ambulance taking the men to the hospital.

The 31-year-old was confirmed to have suffered grievous injuries, with the other two suffering light wounds. It is as of yet unclear what sparked the argument and how many others were involved, as investigations are still ongoing.

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80% of Malta’s pre-pandemic travel routes recovered as measures ease

Apr 6 2022

This morning, Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo revealed that 80% of the air travel routes Malta had before the pandemic have been reconfirmed.

This comes as more measures are eased, not just for travel, but also masking, vaccination, etc. The news made international headlines as the island, a popular tourist site for many voyagers, are gearing up for the summer period.

Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne highlighted the COVID-19 exit roadmap and that, despite an increase in daily cases, Malta was deemed to have the lowest rate of COVID ITU occupancy by the ECDC.

Travelling to and from Malta saw some ups and downs throughout the pandemic’s entire run. Setbacks came as the Omicron variant was introduced late last year, pushing Malta to put countries into its dark red zone list.

Now, as of April 11th 2022, incoming tourists travelling to Malta from a red list country will be allowed in with a negative PCR test taken up to 72 hours prior to arrival.

Fearne also confirmed that as of 10th April 2022, a vaccine certificate will no longer be needed for persons to attend standing outdoor events. This would draw in lots of party-loving tourists, who make their way here for leisure and recreation.

The easing was welcomed by both the Malta International Airport and the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association, who were subject to several setbacks throughout the pandemic as it impacted businesses.

‘We are committed that the coming months will generate excellent results in terms of tourism inflows as well as ascertain our ultimate goal of making Malta a hub of tourism excellence for the years to come’ said Bartolo.

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Burgers Ink and Mannarinu unite to deliver sweet goodness

Apr 6 2022

Have you ever dreamed of biting into a delicious collaboration between Burgers Ink, known for their insane pancakes, and Mannarinu Caterers, whose Easter Figollini are to die for?

Well, you can now actually do so as the two eateries came together to deliver the ‘Figolla Pancake’.

The creation is a pure explosion for your tastebuds, blending together all that we love from the two brands. The pancake is served with the iconic Burgers Ink touch, covered in sprinkles and crumbs.

And to top it all off, quite literally, are the figollini by Mannarinu Carterers, which we look forward to every single year due to their delectable taste and sharing power. The pancake is officially available at outlets.

Both brands have solidified themselves in Malta’s dining and eating environment, constantly upping their game in all that they do. And if their individual track record is anything to go by, this collaboration will prove to be a sublime eating experience.

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