500+ Children Helping Local Councils Shape The Future

Apr 14 2025

500 children from across 65 Local Councils took part in a nationwide initiative aimed at giving young people the space to express their ideas, thoughts, and vision for the future within their communities.

Alison Zerafa Civelli Member of House of Representatives Of Malta together with President Emeritus Marie Louise Coleiro Preca, brought together local mayors to make this initiative a reality.

Speaking at a press conference by the Malta foundation for the Wellbeing of Society held act St Benedict College in Kirkop on Saturday, former President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca praised the initiative, highlighting its potential to transform communities through youth engagement.

The event was also attended by Education Minister Clifton Grima and Local Government Parliamentary Secretary Alison Zerafa Civelli. Zerafa Civelli emphasised that the initiative empowers children to take part in shaping their future.

Ben a nine-year-old boy said the children’s council is a safe space where kids can share ideas, learn from one another and take part in a community.

Zerafa Civelli said the Children’s Local Councils were giving Maltese and Gozitan children the opportunity to think and decide their own future.

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Rent Luxury: Malta’s 1st Luxury Handbag & Dress Rental Platform

Apr 14 2025

Rent Luxury is Malta’s First Luxury Handbag and Dress Rental platform, revolutionising the way fashion is experienced, through the democratisation of high-end designer pieces. Rent Luxury offers its members access over ownership, pioneering a sustainable method of consumption based on circularity.

The rising cost of luxury fashion is making ownership increasingly unattainable. Rent Luxury bridges this gap by providing an exclusive collection of designer handbags available for rent at a fraction of the retail price.

“Our goal is to make luxury more accessible,” says Nichola, Founder of Rent Luxury. “We want our members to experience the thrill of carrying an iconic Chanel, YSL, or Louis Vuitton bag without the burden of ownership.”

Beyond accessibility, Rent Luxury is championing a more sustainable approach to fashion. By employing a circular model, a single item may be experienced by multiple individuals, reducing consumption and its related carbon emissions.

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Come Dine With Me Malta’s Newest Star: Ċensina

Apr 14 2025

Come Dine With Me Malta has a new star – Ċensina Cachia.

An 80 year old mother of three and grandmother of seven, Ċensina immediately made a hit with not just the other contestants but even the Maltese public tuning in for this week’s new cohort.

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Ċensina explained how much she loves TikTok and Turkish series, and even modelled for Gaffiero at the age of 79!

And she even took a liking to Fadi, whose muscles Ċensina could not get enough of!

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MEP Thomas Bajada Urges EU To Boost Funding For Water Resilience

Apr 14 2025

At a press conference held on Friday at the Għajn National Water Conservation Centre, MEP Thomas Bajada urged EU member states to increase funding to ensure clean and affordable water for all citizens.

Earlier in the week, the European Parliament’s Environment Committee voted in favour of Bajada’s report, which outlined a series of recommendations for the forthcoming European Water Resilience Strategy.

The report highlighted the urgent need to strengthen water management, reduce pollution, and establish a dedicated EU budget line for water resilience under the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).

Bajada spoke about the importance of raising awareness about the scarcity of water. “Seventy per cent of our water comes from a desalination plant. Imagine if those desalination plants stopped working tomorrow,” Bajada warned.

The report built on findings from a previous European Environment Agency (EEA) study, which revealed substantial water waste in the agricultural and industrial sectors.

A key priority of the report was also the reduction of harmful “forever chemicals” such as PFAS, which are increasingly being detected in water supplies.

The final vote on the report is scheduled to take place in the European Parliament on 6 May. Furthermore, In June, the European Commission is expected to publish two major strategies: the European Water Resilience Strategy and the Ocean Pact.

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