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Transport Malta issued 437 fines at sea in 2021

Transport Malta issued 437 fines at sea in 2021
Aug 22 2021 Share

Figures presented by Transport Malta to the Malta Independent revealed how a total of 437 fines were issued at sea by the former since the start of 2021. Throughout the year up until July, figures showed how there were a total of 1,706 inspections at sea by Transport Malta’s maritime enforcement patrol ribs. Of these inspections, 437 fines, along with 182 warnings, were handed out. 

Over-speeding seemed to be the main breach reported, racking up 127 warnings and 98 charges. Berthing in a prohibited area was the breach with second highest charges at 92, only racking up 4 warnings in comparison. 25 charges were handed out to vessels without insurance, 46 for not having engines registered, 44 for expired vessel registrations and 27 for having no actual license. The Malta Police force also issued a total of ten fines, whilst receiving a total of 23 reports. The main breach reported to the police was theft from a sea craft. 

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Photo Source: The Malta Independent, Transport Malta

Joseph Muscat will never ditch former chief of staff Keith Schembri

Joseph Muscat will never ditch former chief of staff Keith Schembri
Aug 22 2021 Share

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat affirmed his bond with former chief of staff Keith Schembri during his second interview with Times of Malta. Despite allegations to cover up the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and money laundering charges, Schembri was still defended by the former prime minister who stated;

‘Time and the course of affairs will tell us what his role was in all these things. And I am not going to judge him in advance.’ He insisted that investigators never flagged Schembri to him, with Muscat having resigned in January 2020 following Schembri’s arrest in connection with the assassination. Muscat reveals that he had cut off contact with his old friend for a while but resumed it when he became aware of his ill health. He also defended some of Schembri’s other actions when he was chief of staff. Muscat stated that he might be wrong or right in this, but he will never ditch him. 

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Photo Source: Times of Malta, The Guardian

Neptunes declared 2021 champions with 27th title

Neptunes declared 2021 champions with 27th title
Aug 22 2021 Share

Neptunes claimed the 2021 champion title after beating rivals San Giljan 10-6. This earned them their ninth title in 12 years, as well as their 27th title in their 93-year-old history. After their accumulating successes were halted by Sliema in their previous match, the athletes managed to bring their A game for this match and managed to regain their footing, placing them four titles away from the record held by Sliema. 

The first man-up set by Jake Muscat breached San Giljan’s defences, with the latter picking up the score after it was made 3-1. Neptunes however boosted up their score as Jordan Camilleri made four out of four man up sets. The game’s defining moment came from Steven Camilleri who beat the buzzer to give his side two goals, with Jake Muscat wrapping up the title. This is a historical event for Neptunes, celebrating their 27th title gleefully. 

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Photo Source: Net News, Neptunes FB

The pharmacies opening today from 9 am to noon

The pharmacies opening today from 9 am to noon
Aug 22 2021 Share

Here are the pharmacies opening today, Sunday 22nd August 2021, from 9 am to noon;

Floriana: 

  • Vilhena Pharmacy, 3, St Anne Street 

Hamrun: 

  • Darwin Pharmacy, 152, St Joseph High Road

Santa Venera: 

  • Collis Williams Sta Venera Pharmacy, 532, St Joseph High Road

Birkirkara:

  • St Anne Pharmacy, 24, Misraħ Sant’Elena

Gzira:

  • St Matthew’s Pharmacy, Seafront Promenade

San Gwann:

  • Brown’s Medical Plaza Dispensing Chemists, Cass-i-Mall Buildings, Vjal ir-Rihan

Sliema: 

  • Mrabat Pharmacy, Mrabat Street

Iklin: 

  •  Il-Mehrież Pharmacy, 31, Giovanni Curmi Street

Mosta:

  • Smiths (Pama) Pharmacy, Valletta Road

Mellieha:

  • Remedies Pharmacy, 111, George Borg Olivier Street

Paola:

  • Brown’s Paola Square Pharmacy, 64/65, Piazza Antoine De Paule

Vittoriosa:

  • Milia’s Pharmacy, Cottonera Road

Marsascala:

  • San Ġwakkin Pharmacy, 1, St Anne Street

Zejtun

  • Gerada Pharmacy, 146, Mater Boni Consilii Street

Kirkop:

  • Prestige Pharmacy, 16, St Joseph Street

Siggiewi:

  • The Bypass Pharmacy, Mikiel Azzopardi Street;

Rabat:

  • Nova Pharmacy, 142, College Street

Malta International Airport: 

  • The ‘8 Till Late Pharmacy’ is open every day from 8am to 10pm

Gozo:

  • 9am to noon

Fontana:

  • Fontana Pharmacy, Għajn Street

Xewkija:

  • Gozo Chemists, Mġarr Road

 

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