The magic of Ħamis ix-Xirka in Siġġiewi’s annual lighting event

Apr 7 2023

The Group 6 of December, in collaboration with the Local Council of Siġġiewi, have once again staged the annual lighting of Hamis ix-Xirka in Pjazza San Nikola.

This much-awaited event was once again a unique and artistic display of over 1,700 handmade torches, lit at around 7:30 pm as the sun set behind the Cross of the Hill.

The lighting of Hamis ix-Xirka has become synonymous with the village of Siġġiewi.

The process of creating these torches involves months of work and logistics, starting almost a year before the event.

Over the years, Siġġiewi has developed into a unique destination for thousands of Maltese and tourists on Hamis ix-Xirka, with this light serving as the center for this sublime night.

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Man electrocuted and falls off ladder whilst working in Qormi

Apr 6 2023

Earlier today, at around 1100hrs, police were informed that their assistance was needed in Triq L-Iskultur, Ħal Qormi.

Police convened immediately on site and preliminary investigations showed that a 40 year old man resident of Ħal Luqa was electrocuted whilst working. As a result, he fell off the ladder he was working on.

A medical team convened on site to transport the man to Mater Dei Hospital. He was later certified as having suffered serious injuries.

An inquiry has been opened, whilst investigations by police and the Workplace Health and Safety Authority continue.

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Quail spring hunting season begins next Monday

Apr 6 2023

The Gozo Ministry has announced that the spring hunting season for quail will open next Monday 10th April.

A national quota has been set at 2,400 quails, with no individual quotas for hunters. Hunters will still have to immediately report every single quail killed as well as their hunting effort and will be allowed from two hours before sunrise until noon.

This comes after the government had a request for a prohibitory injunction in Court against it by BirdLife Malta. This was to prevent it from issuing the legal notice on hunting turtle doves, but, on Thursday, the government filed a reply to the warrant.

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University quadrangle comes to life during the annual KSU-PwC Malta Careers Expo

Apr 6 2023

As the University of Malta quadrangle was transformed to host several businesses at the annual KSU-PwC Malta Careers Expo, students had the possibility to visit each stand and have one-on-one chats with possible future employers.

PwC was also advising students on how to kickstart their careers whilst presenting a variety of opportunities available to students in Accounting, STEM, Commerce and Law.

Students had the opportunity to book interviews and get briefed on PwC’s various programmes, offering work exposure across the different teams in the firm. Such efforts ultimately contribute towards students’ studies, work lives and aspirations, offering career growth whilst aiding in creating in valuable experience.

If you’re a student and did not yet have to explore opportunities with PwC Malta, visit pwc.com/mt/careers to find out more.

Send this to a student who is searching for their dream job!

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