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Young Flying Fish Swimming In Maltese Waters

Young Flying Fish Swimming In Maltese Waters
Aug 28 2024 Share

Marine biologist Alan Deidun shared footage of a ‘graceful juvenile flying fish’ filmed in Maltese waters.

The footage was sent to Deidun by Reuben Chirchop St. John, and the marine biologist took to opportunity to explain that there are at least 4 different species of flying fish within the Mediterranean.

One of them, Cheilopogon heterurus, has been given the Maltese name of rundinell (local name for ‘swift’, a bird species) – quite appropriate for a fish that literally hovers out of the water with wing-like fins.

Have you ever spotted these marvellous creatures?

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16 Foreign Nationals In 1 Small Flat, Jason Azzopardi Alleges

16 Foreign Nationals In 1 Small Flat, Jason Azzopardi Alleges
Aug 28 2024 Share

Lawyer Jason Azzopardi shared footage of a small flat in Raħal Ġdid which reportedly houses 16 foreign nationals.

The footage shows various rooms with many beds – some bunk beds – and the crowded space the inhabitants are allegedly occupying.

‘This is abuse’, wrote Jason. ‘I do not want my country to be run by a soulless capitalist politics.’

The post gained some traction on social media, amassing over 250 reactions.

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Third Road Fatality After Motorcycle Crash Leaves Woman Dead

Third Road Fatality After Motorcycle Crash Leaves Woman Dead
Aug 28 2024 Share

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 Share

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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