A number of parents received the best gift of all this New Year - that of the birth f a child.

The first baby to be born today was Jean Luca, to the Pace family, at St James Hospital in Zabbar at 3.55 a.m.

Three boys and three girls were born at Mater Dei Hospital, baby Chanel the first at 7.05 a.m. One baby was born at Gozo General Hospital.

Chanel's parents and others were visited by Health Minister Joe Cassar who presented them with a gift after attending Mass held for patients and staff.

The Mass was celebrated by Fr Provincial Domenic Mangani with the participation of the Mirabitur Youth Choir.

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