Tag: paola
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More World War 2 shelters unraveled in Paola
At least two World War 2 shelters have been unraveled in Paola during separate works. Vigilante archeologist Conrad Neil Gatt played an important role to monitor the sites and pressure the authorities to conserve the sites and make them accessible to the public. One of the shelters has been unraveled during works in the new…
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Animal cruelty case in Gozo sparks public outrage as police delay enforcement
A recent case of alleged animal cruelty in Xewkija, Gozo, has sparked public outrage following a Facebook post claiming that authorities have not yet acted against the owner of a cattle farm accused of mistreating animals. According to the post, despite the Animal Welfare Directorate’s involvement, the police have so far failed to take enforcement…
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Anton Refalo is burning public funds for feasts and parties to boost political support for him and his friends
Recently, the Agriculture Minister Anton Refalo sponsored a public event in which he offered free meals to his constituents during a public feast in Gozo. He sponsored the event with the Ministry’s funds not his own and the scandal has also been reported to the Standards Commissioner by Arnold Cassola. The occurrence doesn’t seem to…
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68-year-old man seriously injured in traffic accident in Paola
A 68-year-old man sustained serious injuries after being hit by a car on Triq il-Palma, Paola, yesterday evening. The incident occurred at around 7:00 pm. Preliminary investigations by the police revealed that the elderly man, a resident of Paola, was hit by a Renault Clio driven by a 44-year-old man, who is also a resident…
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Ikla ta’ Kristu
With apologies to my readers. I’m not scandalised by the fact that the Basilica of Christ the King will have a cafeteria in its top level. I just find it amusing. Matthew 21:12-13 And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of…
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The Catholic Church is a restuarant
Interesting how the Curia has confirmed reports that it is planning a cafeteria on top of Paola’s Church, the Basilica of Christ the King. I suppose this is Archbishop Charles Scicluna’s way of keeping up with the times, especially since the Labour Party has turned the economy into a restaurant. Touché. Mark CamilleriWebsite Editor Historian…
