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1st Year Of Work For Iċ-Ċentru Tal-Ilsien Malti

1st Year Of Work For Iċ-Ċentru Tal-Ilsien Malti
Aug 8 2024 Share

Iċ-Ċentru Tal-Ilsien Malti has been actively working to preserve and promote the Maltese language since its inception.

During an event at Esplora, Kalkara, Executive Head Norma Saliba presented Iċ-Ċentru Tal-Ilsien Malti’s first year of accomplishments and launched a document summarizing discussions from the National Forum for the Maltese Language, based on a survey by Prof. Vincent Marmara.

Iċ-Ċentru Tal-Ilsien Malti collaborates with public and private entities to enhance the use of Maltese in various sectors, including audiovisual content, public signage, and education for foreign workers.

Key initiatives include broadcasting the children’s series Peppa Pig in Maltese, launching the Vajnil concert to celebrate Maltese culture, and collaborating with Malta Daily to promote the language.

Iċ-Ċentru Tal-Ilsien Malti is also focusing on a national campaign to encourage Maltese language use among children, educators, and public sector workers. Future plans involve creating digital tools for the Maltese language and supporting media professionals in using correct Maltese.

Norma Saliba emphasized that Iċ-Ċentru Tal-Ilsien Malti aims to inspire a cultural shift to ensure Maltese remains a national priority. Minister Owen Bonnici highlighted Iċ-Ċentru Tal-Ilsien Malti’s role in keeping Maltese alive, promoting its use, and increasing its appreciation in cultural and educational contexts.

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Nicky Sansone Passes Away

Nicky Sansone Passes Away
Aug 8 2024 Share

Nicky Sansone, the beloved LGBTIQ+ activist who was pivotal in the community’s establishment in Malta, has passed away after a battle with cancer.

Nicky was known for her positive energy and always encouraging people to live life, love and smile, even when she was at the end of her life.

Sue Caruana took to social media to announce that Nicky has passed away today, 8th August 2024.

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Everything Olympic Filipino Gymnast Winner will Receive

Aug 8 2024 Share

The Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo has become a national hero after winning two gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics in the floor and vault events. Yulo, 24, from Manila, will be welcomed home to a hero’s reception, receiving numerous gifts from the government and various companies in the Philippines.

Yulo clinched the gold medal in the vault event with an impressive average score of 15.116 points, surpassing Armenian Artur Davtyan, who won silver, and Briton Harry Hepworth, who took bronze. His outstanding performance has placed him in the spotlight, making him a celebrated figure in his home country.

After his victories, Yulo expressed his joy and gratitude to the Filipino people for their unwavering support throughout his Olympic journey. “I just hoped to perform well. I really didn’t expect a medal. We’re a really small country…so winning a gold medal for us is big, it’s huge. I dedicate it to the Filipino people who supported me,” Yulo said.

Yulo’s triumphs have had a significant impact on the Philippines. According to the BBC, he will receive a variety of gifts from authorities, restaurants, companies, and even medical clinics. His success not only brings pride to his nation but also highlights the talent and determination of Filipino athletes on the global stage.

Here’s the list of gifts Yulo will receive in the Philippines:

  • The Philippine government will give the gymnast 10 million pesos (around $173,000), a reward promised to all the country’s gold medalists.
  • A real estate company promised him a fully furnished three-bedroom house in McKinley Hill, valued at over $400,000, the largest condominium complex in Manila.
  • The Philippine House of Representatives will award him another 6 million pesos (about $103,000) in cash.
  • A gastroenterologist offered him free consultations and colonoscopies for life.
  • The University of Mindanao promised him college credits.
  • A lifetime supply of mac and cheese, ramen, and grilled chicken offered by various restaurants.
  • A wedding photographer promised free services for the future.
  • A company offered him a lifetime supply of phone cases.
  • Some restaurants and cafes celebrated Yulo’s medals by offering free meals to anyone named “Carlos” or “Edriel” (his middle name).

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Whale Photobombs 2024 Olympics Surfers

Aug 8 2024 Share

The semifinals of the Olympic surfing competition in Tahiti were briefly interrupted by a whale, providing a spectacular photobomb as Tatiana Weston-Webb of Brazil and Brisa Hennessy of Costa Rica competed. The whale leaped out of the water safely behind the surfers, creating a memorable Olympic moment. Despite this, the competition continued with USA’s Caroline Marks winning gold in the women’s event, defeating Weston-Webb in the final after Weston-Webb had earlier triumphed over Hennessy in the whale-interrupted semifinal. The 2024 Olympics surfing event in Tahiti, far from Paris, coincided with the region’s whale migration season.

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