A main road in the heart of Rabat (Victoria), Gozo, was recently closed off in a manner that has raised eyebrows among residents and local authorities.
“This isn’t the way to close a road. You’d think you were witnessing a scene straight out of Jurassic Park!” remarked Mayor of Victoria, Brian Azzopardi.
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Yesterday, the Ammunition & Explosives Squadron of the 3rd Regiment, Armed Forces of Malta (AFM), was alerted to a startling discovery.
A pre-World War I unexploded ordnance (UXO) was uncovered during excavations works.
‘A team from the EOD, IEDD & Divers Platoon was deployed to investigate the UXO, which was identified as a 5.5” British Armour-Piercing Solid Shot.’
The explosive was safely removed from the site and the safety of the surrounding area ensured.
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This video of Bruno, Bailey and Whiskey living their best life in Malta is the best thing around!
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Taking to social media, ‘Adventures of Bailey & Whiskey’ and ‘matt_bruno’ shows the dogs running as the sun sets off the horizon and taking a dip into the surrounding sea.
They are literally having the time of their lives!
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Minister for Gozo and Planning, Clint Camilleri, officially presented the Gozitan contingent that will represent the island at the upcoming Island Games, set to be held in Orkney from the 12th to the 18th of July 2025.
Team Gozo is composed of 51 Gozitan athletes who will compete across a range of disciplines including athletics, cycling, golf, swimming, triathlon, and football.
This year marks a significant step forward for Gozo’s involvement in the Games, as it will be participating for the first time with a women’s football team and also in the golf discipline. This milestone reflects the island’s growing ambition, determination, and inclusive vision for sports development.
First held in 1985, the International Island Games bring together member islands from around the globe every two years. The association currently includes 24 islands.
For more information, visit: www.orkney2025.com
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Minister Camilleri proudly stated, “Four years ago, we worked tirelessly to secure Gozo’s full membership in the International Island Games Association. Today, Gozo is set to participate for the second time in this prestigious event, which this year will be hosted on the island of Orkney, off the north coast of Scotland.”
He recalled that during Gozo’s debut at the 2023 Games in Guernsey, the island not only took its first step as a competing contingent but also returned home with four medals one gold, two silver, and one bronze.
Minister Camilleri went on to highlight how sport plays a central role in the vision for Gozo’s development. This includes substantial investment in projects such as the Sports and Aquatic Pavilion, which is in its final stages and set to begin phased opening in the coming weeks. The project has already received praise from international experts and is expected to transform the sporting culture in Gozo.
In this context, the Minister also announced a strategic collaboration with the Ministry for Education and Sport with the aim of attracting a world-class international sporting event to the Maltese islands. He emphasised that these efforts are all for the benefit of the local sports community, which works relentlessly to represent Gozo with pride.
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