Swieqi residents angry over garbage piles and loud parties reveals mayor

Aug 26 2022

Swieqi mayor Noel Muscat has expressed his frustration at the issues & problems that the locality has been facing in regards to garbage pile being let outside short-let apartments and various night disturbances popping up in the town.

Muscat told Times of Malta “the mushrooming of short-let flats in the locality has caused a major headache as several bags of rubbish are deposited on the pavements at any time on any day, whenever these are cleaned for quick changeovers.”

He also revealed that he has been called many times from various people who are “losing it” with the thrash issue.

They are “so fed up that they are not reasoning any more”, said the frustrated mayor, continuing on by saying that they have reached “the point of enormous frustration where they are no longer up for discussing and just tell me to do something about it”.

He also confirmed that the local council does not have the necessary funds available to properly take care of this problem and that government intervention is needed.

Muscat said that, as of right now, requests to meet the relevant ministers have only been passed onto their assistants and feedback to detailed reports was not forthcoming.

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San Ġwann mayor announces parking spaces for E-Scooter

Aug 26 2022

Mayor of San Ġwann Trevor Fenech has revealed on Facebook new parking spaces around the locality specifically for the infamous E-Scooters that have become quite common in Malta the past few years.

Last week the council announced that they would working on implementing new rules to address the problem of E-Scooters being randomly left around the locality. These E-Scooters can be an obstacle to not only those driving but also those walking safely and riding their bike or motorbike.

Fenech continued the post by writing “We have always believed in and encouraged the use of alternative transport. Escooters are part of this alternative. We hope that whoever uses these, does so responsibly and makes use of these parking spaces provided.”

He also revealed that as of right now there are 20 parking spaces in San Ġwann for E-Scooters and he hopes that in due time there will be another 20 parking spaces available.

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‘Oldest woman in San Lawrenz’ celebrates 100th birthday

Aug 26 2022

“As long I can stand on my legs I feel good. When you’re young you’re not going to think about how much you’re going to live.” These were the words of Karmena, the oldest woman in Gozo’s village of San Lawrenz, who just celebrated her 100th birthday.

In an emotional interview with The People of Malta, Karmena looked back on her long & fruitful life, sharing a number of family sentiments and unpleasant experiences. She also mentions her 11 children, 3 girls and 8 boys, who she always thinks of and wants to know how they are doing at all times.

At one point, Karmena tells The People of Malta that she had received bad news at the age of 17, when she was notified that her father died whilst working in Australia. Speaking about her husband Pawlu, Karmena shares that he was her first love and used to live next door. She mentions remembering the first time he had smiled at her before their love story began.

“When I wake up every morning, I thank God for keeping me strong and whole and for waking up once again. The beauty of life is living in peace and being surrounded by my children.”

Happy Birthday Karmena!

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As much as 16 high-risk operations for Malta’s Special Intervention Unit

Aug 26 2022

In Malta there are approximately 2,400 police officers and all of them are stationed in different specialized sections and units in order to focus on every unique job better. Two of the most important units in the police force are the Special Intervention Unit and the Rapid Intervention Unit.

Inspector Malcolm Sammut from the Special Intervention Unit had this to say whilst speaking to TVM News “On average, it is estimated that the squad has between 10 and 16 operations, classified as high risk. The criteria for eligibility to join this section are strict, with rigorous physical and mental fitness tests and continuous evaluation of the physical and mental condition of each member of the SIU.”

Sammut later on also revealed that SIU members are given intensive technical training from foreign specialized squads.

The Rapid Intervention Unit also requires a unique set of skills as officers are sometimes required to work under intense pressure in short spaces of time.

Inspector Raymond Azzopardi explained that the 72 police officers who form part of this section concentrate on patrols and often are the first to intervene in crimes.

He later told TVM News “They are the first people to go on the scene of the crime, as soon as a report comes in from the control room in cases of emergency. Obviously the work varies – from a simple argument to perhaps more serious cases where knives and firearms are involved.”

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