Sliema beat San Ġiljan to win Enemed Cup
SAN ĠILJAN 10 SLIEMA 12 (3-5, 3-2, 2-3, 2-2) Sliema shed off the psychological inhibitions of the past to beat San Giljan and land the Enemed Cup. It was a heart-throbbing contest that...
View ArticleFrom the bench: How contractual obligations were affected by COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the world as we know it. It is undisputed that people, industries and entire sectors have been impacted greatly. Granted, the extent of such impact may vary from...
View ArticleShaw the hero again as Sliema beat Sirens
SLIEMA WANDERERS 1 Shaw 55 SIRENS 0 SLIEMA WANDERERS D. Cassar-6.5; J. Morales-7, K. Shaw-7, G. Aquilina-6 (73 Y. Ushida), R. Kisil-6 (73 E....
View ArticleMaltese youth Willis nets Hellas Verona hat-trick in women’s Primavera
Maltese youth forward Kailey Willis opened her 2022 account with three goals for Hellas Verona’s youth team. The former Birkirkara forward was part of the team that faced Sassari Torres in the...
View ArticleSnow 'bomb' unleashes blizzard on eastern US
Blinding snow whipped up by near-hurricane force winds pummeled the eastern United States on Saturday, as one of the strongest winter storms in years triggered severe weather alerts, transport chaos...
View ArticleToko-Ekambi goals fire Cameroon into Cup of Nations semi-finals
Cameroon are through to the semi-finals of their Africa Cup of Nations after Karl Toko-Ekambi’s double fired them to a 2-0 win over Gambia on Saturday in the hosts’ first game at the tournament since...
View ArticleItaly's President Sergio Mattarella re-elected, easing crisis
Updated: 9.48pm Italy's parties Saturday voted overwhelmingly for outgoing President Sergio Mattarella to remain for another term, averting the political chaos a failure to elect his successor could...
View ArticleMosta prevail over Balzan in five-goal thriller
BALZAN 2 Kaljevic 8, Jalu 42 MOSTA 3 Failla 18 pen., Riascos 34 Donkin 84 BALZAN J. Galea-5.5, A. Loof-5.5, M. Grima-6 (88 M. Trustfull), A. Daniels-5.5...
View ArticleNFL legend Brady to retire after 22 seasons: reports
Seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady will retire after 22 NFL seasons, according to multiple US media reports Saturday. The 44-year-old signal caller won his record seventh crown last...
View ArticleEditorial: The general election should not be delayed
There is only one unknown about the upcoming general election in Malta – the margin of the Labour Party victory. For years, successive polls have shown Labour leading comfortably, with the gap over...
View ArticleLetters to the editor - January 30, 2022
Internal investigation opened I refer to the article ‘Months after rape, more police inaction’ and the online article ‘19 months after my rape, I’m still left in limbo’ (January 23). The Malta Police...
View ArticleFrom the Gospel: A story of empowerment and enlightenment – Fr Charlo Camilleri
Fourth Sunday in ordinary time. Today’s readings: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19; Psalm 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15-17, 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13; Luke 4:18.21-30 In her book Cave in the Snow. Tenzin Palmo’s Quest...
View ArticleToday's front pages - January 30, 2022
The following are the top stories in Malta's Sunday newspapers. The Sunday Times of Malta reports that Pilatus Bank was used to send $10 million worth of potentially “suspicious” transactions to a...
View ArticlePortugal votes in close-fought election
Portugal votes Sunday in a tight election, with no party expected to garner a majority in parliament in a fragmented political landscape that could see the far right make huge gains. A late surge by...
View ArticleFulham fan dies after cardiac arrest during Blackpool game
Fulham fan dies after cardiac arrest during Blackpool game A Fulham supporter died on Saturday after suffering a cardiac arrest which led to the Championship game against Blackpool at Craven Cottage...
View ArticleBeing fully human is being fully divine – Fr Paul Chetcuti
What makes us human? In some mythologies we are half God and half human, or half human and half beast. We look around us and see angels and demons, heroes and rascals, saints and crooks. Some people...
View ArticleHow businesses can best help employees disconnect from work
A number of countries have recently introduced legislation giving employees the legal right to disconnect electronically from work. Originating in France, right-to-disconnect initiatives mandate that...
View ArticleSpeech therapy pilot project launched at Mater Boni Consilii St Joseph School
Mater Boni Consilii St Joseph School, Paola is offering speech therapy sessions to its students. It is the first Church school in Malta to provide this service. This initiative, in collaboration with...
View ArticleFormer San Ġiljan and Malta goalkeeper Sandro Cosby dies
The Maltese waterpolo community on Sunday woke up mourning the loss of one of the greatest in the local game following the news of the death of Sandro Cosby. Cosby was regarded as one of the best...
View ArticleReligious quotes and news – January 30, 2022
God is close During his homily on January 23, Pope Francis spoke of the closeness of God: “Christ reveals the face of God as one who cares for our poverty and takes to heart our destiny. God is not an...
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