Tourists barely make flight: buses diverted due to unannounced roadworks

May 24 2023

Taking to social media, independent electoral candidate Arnold Cassola shared the complaints he received by tourists which revealed that they barely made their flights due to unplanned roadworks.

‘Simply time of the Flintstones’ said Cassola, likening the situation to the prehistoric animated show.

‘Contacted by a group of tourists: “Hi, me and a group of travellers tried to reach the airport by bus, but all the buses turn before reaching the airport more than a km away and so we had to run to not miss our flights. It’s a sham”. You should be ashamed of yourselves’ wrote Cassola.

Times of Malta confirmed with a Malta Public Transport spokesperson that routes 71, 72, 73, X3, X4, 218, 117, X1, X2 and 135 could not access Malta International Airport late on Tuesday afternoon.

The MPT were not aware of the roadworks, resulting in six buses getting stuck on Triq il-Kunsill tal-Ewropa.

The company aided the officials on site to move buses through concrete bollards partly blocking the road, with tourists walking through the rubbled roads.

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Red Electric & Wayne Camilleri answer Jake Vella’s wish to learn guitar

May 24 2023

After a visit by Minister for Public Works and Planning Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi, Jake Vella’s dream of learning the guitar might just become a reality thanks to the goodwill of local musicians.

The Minister spoke to the currently hospitalised Jake, who became a sports symbol on the island for his undying passion for swimming, about the school lessons he continued to follow whilst in hospital.

Jake revealed to the minister that he wished to learn to play the guitar, promoting Zrinzo Azzopardi to issue a call online for someone to teach the young athlete.

The calls was responded to by both Wayne Camilleri, a local guitar legend, and Red Electric’s Peter Borg, after they were both tagged in the post.

Kudos to both these musicians for taking on the mentorship call! Who knows, maybe we’re looking at the creation of a future rockstar thanks to these already established musicians!

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Toyota (Malta) Announces Proud Sponsorship of the 2023 Games of the Small States of Europe

May 24 2023

Toyota (Malta) is delighted to announce its partnership with the Malta Olympic Committee as a proud supporter and sponsor of the 2023 Games of the Small States of Europe that will be hosted in Malta on 29 May – June 3.

As a leading global brand in the mobility sphere, Toyota is committed to promoting values of achievement and sportsmanship. With a longstanding dedication to sports worldwide, Toyota has been a key partner of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) since 2015. This collaboration reflects Toyota’s deep-rooted belief in the power of sports to inspire and unite people from diverse backgrounds. By extending its support to the Malta Olympic Committee and the 2023 Games of the Small States of Europe, Toyota (Malta) furthers its commitment to promote a spirit of excellence and fair play through sports.

The Games of the Small States of Europe represent a significant gathering of athletes from nine European countries, including Andorra, Cyprus, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, and San Marino. This six-day event showcases the exceptional talent, determination, and passion of the athletes, while fostering a sense of camaraderie and friendship among the participating nations.

Toyota (Malta) embraces the shared values that lie at the heart of the Games of the Small States of Europe. Through this sponsorship, Toyota (Malta) is seeking to encourage the athletes to reach new heights, overcome challenges, and inspire future generations to pursue their dreams.

“We are honored to be a part of the 2023 Games of the Small States of Europe and support the Malta Olympic Committee,” said James Gatt, Marketing Manager of the Debono Group, Toyota’s representatives in Malta. ” We, believe in the power of sports to bring people together, to foster personal growth, and to build a stronger community. We are looking forward to witness the outstanding performances and dedication of the athletes and to contribute to this unforgettable sporting event in Malta.”

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Maltese activists to join 150 cities for Animal Rights Day Protest

May 24 2023

The National Animal Rights Day is soon here.

Organized by the non-profit Our Planet. Theirs Too., NARD is intended to show the public first-hand the results of our society’s brutal treatment of animals and to commemorate the billions of animals who are killed every year in the world, for food, their fur, skins, laboratory tests, and entertainment.

Local animal lovers and liberators will gather on Sunday 4th June at 1800hrs in Valletta to commemorate the day in events held in over 150 major cities worldwide.

Los Angeles, Phoenix, Berkeley, Toronto, London, Paris, Hong Kong and many more cities will be joining in the protest.

‘In a visually shocking display, the activities will start with a public requiem Ceremony in which individuals will stand in unified formation cradling the pictures of animals who died because of human abuse and exploitation.’

‘These posters, including chickens, pigs, cats, dogs, goats, birds, and many others, will then be arranged on the side as a tomb by the participating activists.’

The Declaration of Animal Rights, a 100-foot long scroll, will be unveiled, proclaimed and signed during the protest, bearing the signatures of thousands from all over the world.

‘After the Ceremony, there will be the Celebration of the significant steps that have been made towards ending the suffering of animals and adopting a non-violent lifestyle, speeches, and live music.’

The entire event is open for the public.

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