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16 maltatoday | WEDNESDAY • 30 AUGUST 2023 NEWS ACROSS 1) Lindsay of "Machete" 6) "You're a Grand Old Flag" composer 11) Gig gear 14) Coffeeshop allure 15) Antipasto bit 16) Birth-named 17) Reason to award a Navy Cross 18) Muscular power 19) Lyricist Gershwin 20) Banned Sinclair Lewis book 22) Karaoke need 23) Milky Way unit 24) Give laughing gas to 26) Cash-back deals 30) Onion in cocktails 31) "__ y Plata" (Montana motto) 32) Sniggler 34) Travels like Huck Finn 37) Do some logrolling 39) Like a wink and a nod 41) Au nature! 42) Ply with drink 44) Inquisitor __ de Torque- mada 46) Leg it 47) Lock of hair 49) Take a nosedive 51) Software instruction file 53) Assayer's sample 54) Pipe bend 55) Banned Grace Metalious book 62) Bro, say 63) Comhusker State city 64) Mete out 65) As well 66) Fired up again 67) Bulgaria's capital 68) Sloppy digs 69) Blissful spots 70) Grown-up cygnets DOWN 1) Wash up 2) Graduate exam, maybe 3) Holly who dethroned Ronda Rousey 4) Microscope slide crea- ture 5) Do a voice-over 6) ___ Nostra 7) Lena of "Alias" 8) Subtle suggestion 9) Not at all eager 10) Time for resolutions 11) Banned George Orwell book 12) Cause for a raise 13) Hippie sign-off 21) Do a host's job 25) Totally blah 26) LBJ son-in-law Charles 27) Clinton's canal 28) Banned Brendan Behan book 29) Shutter parts 30) Gussy up 33) Prefix with "sphere" 35) Tried partner 36) Mailed off 38) Lady's man 40) Condor's gripper 43) President pro_ 45) Do one better than 48) Appeared to be 50) Laid-back 51) Takes five 52) "The Waste Land" author 56) Where the Clintons met 57) Like a dime, in a saying 58) Nosebag morsels 59) Sporty Italian car, briefly 60) Slot insert 61) Depot postings, briefly F Solution to last week's crossword The answers to today's crossword will be published in next week's Midweek edition Weather Sunny during the day becoming partly cloudy overnight Visibility Good Wind West Southwest force 2 to 3 veering Northwest force 3. Overnight becoming West force 2 to 3 TOMORROW Crossword WEATHER SUNNY 30 0 / 21 0 TODAY SUNNY 30 0 / 21 0 FEELS LIKE 31 0 FEELS LIKE 31 0 MARIANNA CALLEJA TRANSPORT Malta is hold- ing training programs aimed at equipping its enforcement of- ficers with the skills and knowl- edge needed to provide "excep- tional service" to commuters. "These training sessions are a pivotal step towards enhancing our enforcement officers' capa- bilities to serve the commuters better. Equipped with a com- prehensive understanding of transportation laws and inter- personal skills, our officers will be better prepared to ensure smooth operations, enforce regulations fairly, and assist the public effectively," Transport Malta's Enforcement Director Patrick Pollacco said on Tues- day. The training program, which is being done in collaboration with the Malta Police Force, the Armed Forces of Malta, the Civil Protection Depart- ment and the Department for Health, is expected to empower enforcement officers to handle a wide range of situations with confidence, contributing to a safer and more enjoyable trans- portation environment for all commuters. It comprises of both theo- retical and practical sessions, designed to empower Enforce- ment Officers with a deep un- derstanding of regulations, customer service excellence, and effective communication. The theoretical training will cover legal frameworks, trans- portation policies, and situ- ational awareness, while the practical sessions will involve real-world scenarios to develop practical skills and quick deci- sion-making abilities. Transport Malta's CEO, Jon- athan Borg, highlighted the importance of well-trained en- forcement officers in delivering top-notch service to the public. "We recognise that our En- forcement Officers are on the front lines, representing Transport Malta to the public daily. Their professionalism, knowledge, and ability to in- teract positively with commut- ers directly impact our over- all transportation experience. This training initiative reflects our dedication to fostering a culture of excellence and con- tinuous improvement in the services we provide," he stated. With this initiative, Transport Malta hopes to underscore its' commitment to ensuring a safe and efficient transportation system while fostering a posi- tive experience for the public. Transport Malta holds training programs for its officers to serve commuters better Transport Malta holds training programmes, in collaboration with disciplined forces entities,