St Cajetan Statue Returns To Hamrun After Vatican Pilgrimage

Oct 7 2024

Ħamrun’s statue of St Cajetan has officially returned to its home locality in Malta after having been transported to Rome for the 500th anniversary of the Theatine Order founding.

Upon its return, the statue was rushed up the stairs of the Ħamrun church as is custom during the village feast.

During its stay in Rome, Pope Francis visited the statue and prayed in front of it.

The statue was placed in the Basilica of Sant’Andrea della Valle in Rome and later on the iconic St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.

Earlier this month, the life-size statue was taken to Rome, accompanied by nearly 1,000 locals. This marked the first time the papier-mâché statue had left the parish since its completion by sculptor Carlo Darmanin in 1885.

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Great Pink Annual Bike Ride To Raise Health Awareness

Oct 7 2024

On Sunday morning, hundreds of motorbikes lined the ring road around Baviera for The Great Pink Annual Bike Ride, an event aimed at raising awareness about the importance of health and self-care.

The ride encouraged participants remain mindful of one’s health and check oneself often so as to catch anything that might need medically looking to.

‘No matter where you are on your path; If you’ve never done a self-check, start today. If you’re facing a cancer diagnosis, fight with all your strength. If you’re a survivor, live boldly. If you’re hesitant to confront these issues, open your heart and mind to empathy.’

Proceeds from the event will support the second Cancer Community Outreach Project in collaboration with the Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre, as well as fund local cancer NGOs and their initiatives.

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Man At Risk Of Dying After Falling On Rocks In Sliema

Oct 7 2024

Yesterday, at around 1900hrs, police were informed that their assistance was needed near Qui Si Sana Bay, Sliema.

Preliminary investigations showed that a man, whose identity is still unknown, fell onto the rocks.

A medical team was called on site and transported the man to Mater Dei Hospital. He was later certified to have suffered serious injuries.

Investigations are still ongoing.

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Instagram Officially Turns 14 Years Old

Oct 7 2024

Instagram, one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, turned 14 this Sunday, boasting 2 billion active monthly users.

Launched on October 6, 2010, by Mike Krieger and Kevin Systrom, the platform gained rapid popularity, attracting 1 million users within three months of its debut. In 2012, just 18 months after its launch, Instagram was acquired by Facebook (now Meta) for $1 billion.

Over the years, Instagram has introduced a range of features and updates, including ad-supported posts, which significantly boosted its revenue.

By 2016, the platform was generating $3 billion in ad revenue. Today, Instagram’s brand value is estimated at $70 billion, contributing to Meta Platforms’ overall market value of over $1.4 trillion.

Instagram has become a key player in industries such as fashion, lifestyle, and beauty. In the first half of 2023, brands in these sectors generated $16.9 billion on the platform.

To address concerns about younger users, Instagram introduced “Teen Accounts,” offering parental controls and privacy settings designed for children and teenagers.

From its early days as a photo-sharing app, Instagram has evolved into a global hub for communication, marketing, and entertainment, maintaining its position as a social media leader.

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