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Beach Cleaning is a priority – Ministry

Friday, 17 August 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The Tourism Authority will be managing St George’s Bay (photo), the first Blue Flag beach, during 2008, together with the perched beach at ...

The Boy who must live by the sea

Friday, 17 August 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Niky Francisco, the nine-year-old Italian child who has to live on or close to the sea for health reasons, is in Malta on the purpose-built yacht Walkirye. The vessel was built by his parents with the assistance of relatives and friends....

Nothing Is impossible

Friday, 17 August 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Oliver Mangion, who on 2 August completed a two-kilometre swim at Razzett tal-Hbiberija indoor pool in 57 minutes and 10 seconds, will be attempting what some might deem an impossible challenge on Friday....

31 Held over ecstasy possession

Friday, 17 August 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

A total of 31 people are being investigated by police after they were caught in possession of drugs during a party in Rabat on Santa Marija....

We Have a base to build on

Thursday, 16 August 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 20 years ago Malta Independent

The epic struggle of those who took part in Operation Pedestal to bring us much needed food, oil and diesel has given us the heart to fight on....

The Fate of the Ohio

Thursday, 16 August 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Not long after her precious cargo had been removed, the Ohio, the crippled survivor of Operation Pedestal, was towed to another part of the harbour (Rinella Bay)....

The Miracle Of Santa Marija

Thursday, 16 August 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Battered, bruised, torn and sinking to the very last, the grand SS Ohio – the fastest and largest tanker in the world – limped into Grand Harbour loaded with 11,500 tons of kerosene and diesel to a rapturous welcome from the bastions yesterday morning....

An Event to remember Sammy Bartolo

Thursday, 16 August 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The main square in Mellieha will be the venue for an event in honour of Sammy Bartolo, synonymous with Maltese music, to mark his 60th birthday. ...

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