Tag: Mġarr
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Rabat man killed after truck plunges into Mġarr quarry
A 50-year-old Rabat resident was tragically killed on Tuesday afternoon after the truck he was driving overturned and fell approximately two storeys into a construction site in Mġarr. Police believe the fatal accident was caused by a mechanical failure in the vehicle. A police spokesman indicated that the truck likely suffered brake failure while traveling…
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Two men arrested over burglary and attempted break-in at elderly residences in Mġarr and Ħal Għaxaq
Two men, aged 38 and 51, have been arrested following police investigations into a burglary and an attempted break-in at private residences belonging to elderly individuals in Mġarr and Ħal Għaxaq. The first incident occurred on October 19 in Triq Sir Temi Zammit, Mġarr. Investigations revealed that one or more unidentified persons had forced open…
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Man critically injured after boat explosion in Mġarr Harbour, Gozo
A 41-year-old man from Thailand suffered serious injuries following an explosion on a boat at the Mġarr Harbour marina in Gozo on Thursday evening. The police were informed of the incident at around 9:15pm. Upon arriving on site, officers found the man injured and immediately requested medical assistance. He was taken to Gozo General Hospital…
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Wolt courier seriously injured in Mġarr traffic accident
A 33-year-old Wolt courier from India, residing in San Ġwann, was seriously injured in a traffic accident in Triq il-Mosta, Mġarr, on Sunday evening. The accident occurred at around 7pm, when preliminary investigations revealed that the man lost control of the Honda motorcycle he was riding and fell. A medical team assisted the victim, who…
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ADPD welcomes Buġibba Ferry Terminal: Urges broader shift toward sustainable transport
As the government unveiled a €14 million maritime infrastructure project in Buġibba on Wednesday evening, ADPD – The Green Party welcomed the initiative but reiterated its long-standing call for a more comprehensive shift away from car-centric transport policy. The project, which includes a 180-metre breakwater, a secondary protective arm, and a new ferry terminal, aims…
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29-year-old man in life threatening condition after crashing into roadside structure in Mġarr
A 29-year-old man from Qormi is in a critical condition after he sustained serious injuries in a traffic accident that occurred on Thursday at around 11:30 am on Triq Għajn Tuffieħa, Mġarr. Preliminary police investigations suggest that the driver, who was operating a Toyota Aygo, likely lost control of the vehicle, causing it to crash…
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Passenger and vehicle traffic surge in 2024: Ċirkewwa and Mġarr terminals report record numbers
Passenger and vehicle traffic through ferry terminals in Malta increased significantly during the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching marked increases when compared to the same period in 2023. According to official statistics, trips rose by 12.5%, vehicles by 1.3%, and passengers by 2.6%. Cirkewwa and Mġarr: Peak traffic patterns Analysis of the seasonal trends displayed…
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Gozo Channel suspends ferry service during lunch hours on Christmas and New Year’s Day
The Gozo Channel ferry service will temporarily suspend its operations between 12pm and 3pm on both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day to allow employees on duty to enjoy lunch with their families. The affected schedules include: • From Mgarr to Cirkewwa: No trips will operate at 12:00, 12:30, 12:45, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:15, and…
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Silvio Schembri sold a boat which then caught fire
There are many strange stories about Silvio Schembri’s illicit wealth that he accumulated as a government minister. As happens with many of these rent-seeking politicians, one of the most common ways to dispose of their cash and bribes is by purchasing boats. In fact, Silvio Schembri had become quite a boating enthusiast since becoming a…
