Malta has registered 192 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours from 3,743 swab tests, while 185 patients have recovered. This information was announced by the official Facebook page of Malta’s Ministry for Health.
As of Wednesday 24rd February 2021, 71,562 vaccine doses were administered of which 22,501 were 2nd doses.
To date, Malta has registered 21,724 COVID-19 cases in total, of which: 18,905 have recovered, 311 died and 2,508 are still active.
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Established in 2017, the Sovereign Art Foundation Students Prize Malta and Gozo gives the opportunity for young artists in the community to be rewarded and further cultivate the artistic endeavour. With a strong belief that art and creativity are of immense value, the Foundation has accepted art pieces from multiple schools along providing a forum to promote the creative spark in educational institutions. For its second year, the Foundation is participating in the Global Student Prize, through which winners of the Judges Prize and Public Vote compete with other winners from other prizes globally – including Hong Kong, Singapore, Bahrain, etc. Voting is open until 26th February 2021.
Winners of last year and runner up were both short listed and consist of the best 20 finalists. 2021 will see the launch of the 4th Sovereign Art Foundation Students Prize in Malta and Gozo, with invitations open for all local secondary schools and colleges. This can be done by nominating and submitting ten of the best artworks produced by students. Entrants must be enrolled at either secondary or post-secondary institutions, and be 17 or under at time of entry. Acceptance period is 14th December 2020 to 22nd January 2021. The international judging panel will consist of Howard Bilton, Chairman of the Sovereign Group, Stephen Griffiths, Managing Director of Sovereign Trust (Malta) Limited, and an exclusive selection of local and international artists shortlisted from 20 Finalists.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been rough on everyone but occasionally, you’ll find a local company which rises to the occasion and restores your faith in humanity and this time, it’s SAIDways Auto Care.
The automotive company took to social media to announce that it will be repairing the cars of people who lost have suffered the effects of the pandemic for no charge whatsoever through a system where people can propose people who need assistance.
SAIDways will help with any mechanical work except for body work for no cost and have called upon the public to let them know privately of people who truly need help during these tough times and we absolutely love it.
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Singer and song-writer Stevie Wonder has recently stated that he will be relocating to Ghana with his entire family as America has proved to be a racially unjust nation.
The 25 Grammy winning artist has already discussed the issue and has recently raised the issue with more urgency.
He told TV host Oprah the he wants his great-great grandchildren to live a nation where they do not have to ask for respect or consideration. Addressing his hero Martin Luther King Jr., Wonder expresses discontent concerning racial issues as they seem to have not improved since his day.
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