Third Road Fatality After Motorcycle Crash Leaves Woman Dead

Aug 28 2024

A 33 year old Colombian woman and resident of Imtarfa sadly lost her life yesterday evening due to a traffic accident.

The accident happened at around 2245hrs in Triq it-Tabija, Rabat.

Police were informed of the incident and immediately convened on site, where they found a Honda motorcycle on the ground and two women with serious injuries.

Preliminary investigations showed that the driver, a 31 year old woman from Colombia and resident of Wied il-Għajn, lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a pole.

A medical team was called on site and transported the driver to Mater Dei Hospital. Unfortunately, the passenger was pronounced dead on site.

The driver was later certified as having suffered serious injuries.

An inquiry has been opened and police investigations are still ongoing.

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Government Launches Inquiry Board Into Murder Of Nicolette Ghirxi

Aug 27 2024

The Minister for Social Policy and Children’s Rights, Michael Falzon, will be appointing an Inquiry Board under the Inquiries Act (Cap 273) to conduct a thorough investigation and examination of all the facts and circumstances related to the case of Nicolette Ghirxi.

The Board will be chaired by Emeritus Judge Lawrence Quintano.

This Board has been established to determine the facts and circumstances surrounding the professional assistance provided to Ms. Ghirxi whenever she sought help or was referred to domestic violence social services, including the procedures followed during the risk assessment.

Additionally, the Board will be tasked with recommending whether further measures are necessary in the operation of social services provided to victims of domestic violence.

This inquiry will be conducted alongside the ongoing investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Board, which is analyzing the events leading up to the tragic death of Nicolette Ghirxi on Monday, August 12, 2024.

The Board has been given four months to submit its report, and the ministry has committed to making the inquiry’s findings public.

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Local Drummer Daniel Said Performs In South Africa For 10,000 Fans

Aug 27 2024

Maltese drummer Daniel Said has reached new heights as he has now performed in South Africa in front oof 10,000 adoring fans.

Said is currently the full-time and exclusive drummer for British artist Myles Smith, accompanying him on a world tour and performing for tens of thousands of enthusiastic fans around the globe.

The band’s most recent gig was inn South Africa, headlining in both Johannesburg for ParkLive Festival and Cape Town headlining at GrandWest Arena.

On his Facebook post, Said had this to say 10,000 Strong in Johannesburg incredible to be flying halfway around the world and being received like this. Onwards and upwards.

Next, the band will head to Canada and the United States, where they are scheduled to perform over 30 shows between September and early November. Following this North American leg, they will continue their tour in Australia and New Zealand with performances in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Auckland.

In 2025, the band will return to the US in January before embarking on their We Were Never Strangers Tour across Europe, which will run until April.

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Number Of Unemployed In July 2024 Increases by 228 From Previous Year

Aug 27 2024

According to the National Statistics Office (NSO), the number of registered unemployed citizens in July 2024 increased by 228 compared to July 2023. Of the total registrants, 69.1 percent, or 775 individuals, were male, while females accounted for the remaining 30.9 percent, or 346 individuals. The NSO reported an increase in registered unemployment across all age groups.

The data also revealed that the number of persons with disabilities seeking employment increased by four during the same period. Clerical support jobs were the most common occupations sought by the registered unemployed.

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