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12 maltatoday | WEDNESDAY • 11 DECEMBER 2024 NEWS F Solution to last week's crossword The answers to today's crossword will be published in next week's Midweek edition Weather Partly to rather cloudy becoming partly cloudy Visibility Good Wind West Southwest force 3 to 4 becoming West Northwest force 4 to 5 locally force 5 to 6 TOMORROW Crossword WEATHER WINDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS 22 0 / 17 0 TODAY WINDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS 22 0 / 17 0 FEELS LIKE 22 0 FEELS LIKE 22 0 � � FreeDailyCrosswords.com ACROSS----------- 1) Additional thought preceder 5) Gue sey's grazing areas 9) Having a sharp taste 14) Whopper teller 15) Unwanted aquarium organism 16) _ apso ( dog breed) 1 7) Pinnacle 18) Cow's hurdle, in rhyme 19) It may be tucked by a doctor 20) Wisher's object 23) Mauna _ (Hawaii's highest point) 24) Get droopy 25) Potential ring accepter 29) Actress Potts 31) Islamic leader, one way 33) "Who_ Seen The Wind?" 34) Kansas, e.g. 3 6) Casual wear 39) Big Dipper, r one PLENTY OF SPACE 42) Nurture 43) Scots trills 44) Refined petroleum 45) Red cheese 4 7) Aromatic compound 51) Qualification 54) Your financial advisor advises it 56) "How_ you?" 57) Larger than large 60) Even a bit 63) Hit 64) An amount of medicine 65) Mischievous one 66) Ireland, affectionately 67) Writing on the wall 68) Sound om the nest 69) Model cars, e.g. 70) A er everybody else B Kenneth Holt DOWN 1) Nome's home 2) Mossy growth 3) Certain islander 4) A vorite with milk 5) Female monster 6) Stretch out 7) Overly eager 8) Grandchild of Japanese immigrants 9) Site r some rites 10) Grouch 11) Farm butter? 12) Skeptic or cynic llower 13) "Our_ Will Come" 2 I) Fly from A ica 22) Deposit on teeth 26) "Birthplace of Aviation" 27) Loft locale 28) Quick or slow attachment 30) Does not exist 32) Peach_ 35) Like a body in Newton's first law 37) Water source 38) Vent sound 39) Rope fiber 40) City where "The Scream" was stolen 41) Inspirational celebrity 42) Dandy dresser 46) English county known r sheep 48) Port on Commencement Bay 49) Shakes an Etch A Sketch 50) Show mercy 52) Worth 53) Land in a lake, e.g. 55) Lassos 58) Hodgepodge or mishmash 59) Worshipped carving 60) Gar nkel or Camey 61) AAA specialty 62) Birthday number 13th January ACROSS 1) Additional thought preceder 5) Guernsey's grazing areas 9) Having a sharp taste 14) Whopper teller 15) Unwanted aquarium organism 16) ___ apso (dog breed) 17) Pinnacle 18) Cow's hurdle, in rhyme 19) It may be tucked by a doctor 20) Wisher's object 23) Mauna ___ (Hawaii's high- est point) 24) Get droopy 25) Potential ring accepter 29) Actress Potts 31) Islamic leader, one way 33) "Who___ Seen The Wind?" 34) Kansas, e.g. 36) Casual wear 39) Big Dipper, for one 42) Nurture 43) Scots trills 44) Refined petroleum 45) Red cheese 47) Aromatic compound 51) Qualification 54) Your financial advisor advises it 56) "How___ you?" 57) Larger than large 60) Even a bit 63) Hit 64) An amount of medicine 65) Mischievous one 66) Ireland, affectionately 67) Writing on the wall 68) Sound from the nest 69) Model cars, e.g. 70) After everybody else DOWN 1) Nome's home 2) Mossy growth 3) Certain islander 4) A favorite with milk 5) Female monster 6) Stretch out 7) Overly eager 8) Grandchild of Japanese immigrants 9) Site for some rites 10) Grouch 11) Farm butter? 12) Skeptic or cynic follower 13) "Our ___ Will Come" 21) Fly from Africa 22) Deposit on teeth 26) "Birthplace of Aviation" 27) Loft locale 28) Quick or slow attachment 30) Does not exist 32) Peach ___ 35) Like a body in Newton's first law 37) Water source 38) Vent sound 39) Rope fiber 40) City where "The Scream" was stolen 41) Inspirational celebrity 42) Dandy dresser 46) English county known for sheep 48) Port on Commencement Bay 49) Shakes an Etch A Sketch 50) Show mercy 52) Worth 53) Land in a lake, e.g. 55) Lassos 58) Hodgepodge or mish- mash 59) Worshipped carving 60) Garfunkel or Camey 61) AAA specialty 62) Birthday number � � FreeDailyCrosswords.com ACROSS- ----- ----- I) "The Treasure of the Sierra " 6) Spanish snacks 11) Vegetable share letters 14) 43,560-square-foot units 15) Tosses the horsehide 16) Divining device 17) Dr. Joe Gannon portrayer 19) Singleton 20) Skirt line 21) "_, poor Yorick!" 22) Work hard 23) "Penguin Island" novelist 28) How chipped beef is often served 30) Wet weather 3 I) Invalidates, as a ticket 32) Enthusiasm 36) And so on and so rth 37) "Poly" add-on COUNTRY FOLKS 1M 2A 3D 4R SE GT 1A C R E s 1H 1i: H A D E 1 E 2A L 2A 2A 0 T 6l E T I 6b R A N 39) China's Chairman 40) Finnly detennined 43) Wedding keepsake 45) Kitty's satisfied sound 46) Prohibited 48) Oscar winner r "Jerry Maguire" 52) "And others," briefly 53) Late night TV host Jay 54) Agile deer 57) English corp. letters 58) Ex-wi of Charles Bronson 62) Chicken bucket choice 63) Slightly inclined 64) Moisten the turkey 65) Mined matter 66) Parsonage 67) American buffalo B Mitch Hubbs 7A Sp 9A 15 1c 15 1A u R L 1k 0 D R 1b N E A s 0 L E 2 2R A N � A 0 u M B E N L I N D L A T E s I s 0 N DOWN I) Speed 2) Charley 3) Histrionics, 4) Matador's 5) Suffix 6) Every 7) Pertaining 8) Place 9) Spacebar 10) Retired 11) Sing 12) Sound-related 13) She did 18) Chocolate-factory 22) Aimee 24) "Yes" 25) _ in 26) Event 27) Get _ 28) Higher 29) Musical 32) Ended 33) Cause 34) Mideast 35) Unspecified 3 7) Overseas 38) Enter 41) October 42) Carry 43) Bolivia's 44) JFK 46) Having 47) _ about 48) Violin 49) Absolute, 50) Emblem 51) Some 55) "_ 56) Early 58) Jelly 59) Give-go 60) Recede, 61) Chou MATTHEW FARRUGIA mfarrugia@mediatoday.com.mt THE chairperson of the MCESD has described the Malta Vision 2050 as "bold and detailed," as the council was briefed on the much-an- ticipated strategy. In a statement on Tuesday, the MCESD said that they took part in a meeting that brought together key stake- holders, including the econ- omy minister, the parlia- mentary secretary for social dialogue, MCESD task force members, social partners, and technical consultants for both the MCESD and the Office of the Prime Minister. During the session, the government presented the groundwork for the strat- egy, while social partners provided feedback. Discus- sions focused on the vision's methodology and outlined key priorities, including eco- nomic resilience, education enhancement, improved healthcare and transport, food and energy security, and sustainability. The meeting also highlight- ed Gozo's unique challenges and the importance of ensur- ing inclusivity while keeping the process "apolitical." MCESD Chairperson Per- it David Xuereb described the initiative as a "bold and detailed action that is fun- damental in shaping Malta's future," while acknowledg- ing the significant work still ahead. Minister Silvio Schembri underlined the importance of this collaborative effort, stating, "Together, we are laying the foundations for a sustainable, innovative, and prosperous future, ensuring that Malta's long-term vi- sion aligns with the aspira- tions of our nation." Parliamentary secretary Andy Ellul emphasised that Malta Vision 2050 must re- flect the collective aspira- tions of all Maltese citizens. MCESD, government discuss Malta Vision 2050 MCESD chairperson Perit David Xuereb described the plan as "bold and detailed"