5 Year Pension For Widows Of Forces Personnel Who Die Off-Duty

Sep 27 2023

On Wednesday, Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri and Social Security Minister Michael Falzon announced a significant policy change. Spouses of individuals who pass away while serving in the disciplined forces, but not due to direct duty-related causes, will now be entitled to a service pension for a period of five years.

Currently, a service pension is granted to widowed spouses of those in the disciplined forces who die in the line of duty.

Camilleri emphasised that the existing provisions will remain intact. Going forward, spouses of individuals within the disciplined forces who pass away for reasons unrelated to their service will also receive a limited service pension. This decision reflects an acknowledgment of the sacrifices and hard work made by families in support of their loved ones in the disciplined forces.

Falzon added that the service pension will be provided in addition to the regular widows’ pension and will be retroactively applied for anyone who lost a spouse employed in the disciplined forces from January 1, 2022.

This measure will be applicable to spouses of individuals who have served for a minimum of ten years.

For spouses whose partners pass away before their projected retirement, the full five years of service pension will be granted.

For those whose spouses were within five years of retirement or reaching 25 years of service, a pension will be provided for the remaining years. Members of the disciplined forces, including the Armed Forces of Malta, police, civil protection, and prison service, have the option to retire on a pension after 25 years of service.

Additionally, partners of individuals working in a disciplined force who are unmarried but are in a civil partnership or cohabitating with their spouse will also be eligible for these benefits.

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Google Turns 25 Years Old Today

Sep 27 2023

Arguably the world’s go-to search engine, Google has just turned 25 years old and is celebrating the anniversary in doodle style.

“Today’s Doodle celebrates Google’s 25th year. And while here at Google we’re oriented towards the future, birthdays can also be a time to reflect. Let’s take a walk down memory lane to learn how we were born 25 years ago,” Google explained on a blog.

“Much has changed since 1998 — including our logo as seen in today’s Doodle — but the mission has remained the same: to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful…Thank you for evolving with us over the past 25 years. We can’t wait to see where the future takes us, together.”

Founded by doctoral students Sergey Brin and Larry Page, Google was founded on September 4th 1998 and Google Inc. was born on September 27th of the same year.

Despite typically celebrating the birthday on the 4th, the date was moved to 27 to match with the announcement of the record number of pages that this search engine was indexing.

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A POP of Colour! Take Your Event to The Next Level with Partygoods Malta

Sep 27 2023

When it comes to transforming ordinary gatherings into extraordinary celebrations, Partygoods Malta is your go-to destination. Whether you’re planning a birthday party, a dreamy wedding reception, a corporate event, or any special occasion, Partygoods Malta has the expertise and creativity to take your party to the next level!

Their specialty lies in mesmerising balloon decor, offering a wide range of options to suit your event’s style. From elegant light-up balloon arches to classic and vibrant regular arches, they can create dazzling displays that leave your guests in awe. Balloon centrepieces, themed decor, and captivating balloon walls and backdrops are just a glimpse of their expertise.

With a dedicated team of professionals, Partygoods Malta works closely with you to bring your unique vision to life, ensuring that every detail is taken care of.

Why settle for an ordinary event when you can have an extraordinary one? Partygoods Malta’s personalised service and stunning balloon decor will help you create unforgettable memories.

Contact them today to discuss your upcoming celebration and let their expertise turn your dreams into reality.

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You Can Now Spend The Night At Shrek’s House On AirBnB

Sep 27 2023

First we got Barbie’s Malibu Dreamhouse, but now Airbnb is offering a long weekend stay at none other than Shrek’s swamp house.

‘With Donkey in charge, guests will have the chance to live their own versions of the layered ogre life for two special, starry nights (minus the torches, pitchforks, and intrusive Duloc Knights)’, Airbnb explains.

During the stay, guests can ‘relax in the ambiance of earwax candlelight’, ‘kick their feet up with a parfait’, ‘swap stories around the fire until late in the night’, and much more.

The property is located in the Scottish Highlands, and seems to be a very accurate and film-faithful recreation of the swamp abode.

The listing is offering a two-night stay from Oct. 27 to Oct. 29 for up to three guests. The Airbnb will available for bookings on Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. BST.

TAG SOMEONE WHO WOULD STAY WITH YOU HERE.

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