World’s Oldest Dog Bobi Dies 5 Months After 31st Birthday

Oct 23 2023

The world’s oldest dog, Bobi, passed away at the age of 31, just five months after celebrating his remarkable milestone on a family-run farm in Portugal.

This sad news was shared by a Lisbon-based pet photography studio, praising Bobi for his extraordinary life. In February, Bobi earned the Guinness World Record title for the oldest dog, surpassing a chihuahua from Ohio, USA. He was also recognized as the oldest dog in recorded history, surpassing an Australian cattle dog that lived to be 29 years and five months.

Bobi’s age was officially confirmed by both his vet and a government-authorized pet database in Portugal. Born in 1992, Bobi’s birth date was registered with the Veterinary Medical Service of the Municipality of Leiria.

Leonel Costa, Bobi’s owner since birth, celebrated the dog’s 31st birthday in May with a village-wide event in Conqueiros, Portugal. Costa attributes Bobi’s long life to his serene environment, a diet of human food, and freedom to roam without being leashed.

Bobi’s longevity was also attributed to his genes; his mother lived to 18, and another family dog reached 22. Bobi’s passing elicited an outpouring of grief from pet lovers worldwide, acknowledging the incredible life he led.

Vet and bestselling author Karen Becker, who examined Bobi at his birthday party, paid tribute, emphasizing the profound impact Bobi had on the world.

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Maltese Chocolatier’s Work Features On The Guardian

Oct 23 2023

Tiziano Cassar, a Maltese chocolatier, had his work highlighted by international newspaper The Guardian after Russell Crowe shared his work on Twitter.

Taking to social media, Tiziano expressed his gratitude and joy at his work getting the attention it rightfully deserved, with his sculpture of Russell Crowe as Gladiator going absolutely viral, as well as a large Mickey Mouse statue turning heads.

Some people get statues made of bronze.
Some in marble.
In Malta, they have made me out of … chocolate !!!
This weekend in beautiful Malta is the world famous Hamrun Chocolate festival.
The artist is Tiziano Cassar.

When the competition is over, I will be available to eat… pic.twitter.com/y7pHd0Niwn

— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) October 19, 2023

‘Honored to be acknowledged by the actor himself’, Tiziano said after learning of the feature by the actor himself.

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Alex Borg Congratulates Brother For Top 30 European Athletic Ranking

Oct 23 2023

Nationalist MP Alex Borg took to social media to congratulate his younger brother, David, for his athletic achievement in Valencia’s Half Marathon.

David and athlete Luke Micallef’s effort and athleticism saw them rank among the 30 best athletes in Europe’s under-23.

David finished a few mere moments after Luke Micallef, with the former finishing at 1:06:21 and Borg at 1:08:59.

‘Keep making us proud Dave!’, wrote Alex Borg. David has already made a name for himself, especially after bagging medals in Guernsey during the International island Games earlier this year.

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An End To The Vitals-Steward Hospital Controversy?

Oct 23 2023

The Vitals hospitals privatisation deal saw its final chapter close as a civil court’s annulment was upheld by an appellate court on Monday.

Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti, along with two other judges, concluded the appeal process in July. In a decisive morning session, Chief Justice Chetcuti confirmed expenses related to the case but dismissed Steward Health Care’s appeal on its merits.

In February, Judge Francesco Depasquale accused Steward of seeking unjust enrichment at the expense of the government and the people of Malta and Gozo when assuming control of St Luke’s, Karin Grech, and Gozo hospitals.

This legal battle was initiated by then-Opposition leader, now PN MP Adrian Delia, who took to Facebook to say, “We will retain ownership of the three hospitals. Malta has won.”

Steward contended in its appeal that it was itself deceived by the Maltese government, which failed to fulfill promises made. Following a dispute with Steward, the government has since assumed control of the three hospitals, a move that Steward claimed was opportunistic in light of the February judgment.

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