Accounts students! KPMG’s O & A Level Bootcamp is the perfect opportunity to prepare for exams

Mar 14 2022

Studying for exams is always a daunting task, more so when you’re an accounting student. The numerous syllabi and to-do list of topics seem never-ending, especially when you’re going at it alone. Not to worry though, KPMG have got students sorted with their Accounting bootcamp!

The big four firm is offering both O Level and A Level students the opportunity to brush up on their accounting and revise their academic content with utmost efficiency. People have always been at the centre of KPMG’s culture, and these courses are a testament to that – providing individual attention, focus on past papers and for A Level students; exploration of time-management techniques!

The 3-day bootcamps will be taking place at the KPMG Learning Academy in Floriana, delivered by qualified and experienced lecturers Ms Karen Galea at O Level and Ms Dona Falzon at A Level. This is the perfect opportunity to prepare for your exams and help boost your revision! Limited places are available so think fast but if you apply now you can benefit from KPMG’s early bird offer.

Simply put; this is your opportunity to jump head-first into exam season! If you have any questions you can contact KPMG at [email protected], +356 25636363, Messenger or via WhatsApp on +356 99636363 for more information!

Think fast and benefit from the exam deal of the season!

Beyond bootcamps, KPMG in Malta promotes a healthy lifestyle through the organisation of sports days, fitness challenges, steps competitions, OCR challenges, football tournaments and much more. KPMG commits to a healthy lifestyle and prioritises social aspects through team catch-ups, events, hikes and much more. That’s what KPMG is; a community and a lifestyle… and joining them is easier than you may think.

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US journalist Brent Renaud killed by Russian forces in Ukraine

Mar 14 2022

Brent Renaud has been reportedly killed by Russian forces in the town of Irpin outside Kyiv. An award winning US film-maker who has worked for the New York Times and other international big names, the 51-year-old was hit in the neck and died after coming under fire.

The reporter was working on Sunday according to local police officials when the attack happened, despite this not being independently verified.

However, deputy managing editor of the NYT Clifford Levy issued a statement on Twitter clarifying that Renaud was not on assignment for the paper in Ukraine.

Journalists should never be a target. https://t.co/ZNWwpwScXT

— Roberta Metsola (@RobertaMetsola) March 13, 2022

A statement was still released by the paper, expressing deep concern and sadness for the loss of the American journalist. Early reports which stated that he was on assignment emerged due to him wearing a Times press badge he had been issued many years ago.

‘Brent’s death is a terrible loss. Brave journalists like Brent take tremendous risks to bear witness and to tell the world about the devastation and suffering caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine’ said Levy.

EP President Roberta Metsola took to Twitter saying that journalists should never be a target. ‘We will honour his legacy and continue to expose the truth Putin is so desperately trying to hide.’

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Meat tax and other proposals by animal rights activists

Mar 14 2022

Veggy Malta and Animal Liberation Malta have teamed up to issue some new proposals ahead of the March general election.

With a slogan highlighting how ‘The Voiceless are Forgotten’, Veggy Malta co-ordinator and vegan activist Darryl Grima stated that;

‘we have come up with a list of ethical recommendations for political parties based on the four ethical pillars of veganism: social justice, environmental justice and animal justice and human health. By achieving all we can ensure a better society for all; people, animals and all biodiversity.’

Animal Liberation Malta activist Haroon Ali also added that ‘as vegans and also animal right activists our recommendations aim to ensure that animals and their needs are put on the political agenda.’

The proposals include a meat and dairy tax which aims to help cover the real health and environmental costs from using animals as food.

‘Just as cigarettes have an excise duty on them so should meat and dairy. Additionally the same type of health warning that is found on cigarettes should be placed on red and processed meat and dairy. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has designated red and processed meat as a carcinogen. Additionally we all know that and dairy is know to be a key trigger to cholesterol.’

Other proposals include having all plant based milks be at zero VAT as well as plant based options being offered in state owned public spaces. These include hospitals, prisons, schools and defence forces.

The proposals also include pledges concerning agriculture as well as education. The organisations are proposing having all health professionals being given training on nutrition and the benefits of a plant based diet.

Other proposals include

No new zoo licenses being issued
Phasing out the old and antiquated practice of horse carriages within a 5 year period
A stop to new animal factory farms
Supporting farmers in transitioning out of animal agritultcure into new sustainable plant based agriculture
Malta joining a number of EU countries in banning fur
Designating 50% of territorial waters as fishing free
Public awareness campaigns regarding the importance of increasing vegetables and fruits in one’s diet

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I Am What I Am officially Emma Muscat’s new Eurovision song

Mar 14 2022

Singer Emma Muscat, who won this year’s edition of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest, confirmed that the song she will be performing with is ‘I Am What I Am’.

Muscat will be representing Malta in Turin, Italy next May and confirmed the new title this morning on TVMNews+.

The singer said that together with her team, they heard the people’s requests and therefore decided to change the song from what was originally performed. Muscat managed to emerge victorious during the Maltese Eurovision finale of 2022 with her song ‘Out of Sight.’

The team and Emma herself believe that the new song is far more impactful and captivating than the previous one, going on to tour several countries to promote the song.

With ‘I Am What I Am’ already available for fans to listen, on YouTube and Spotify, the music video for the new song is set for release today at 2pm. In terms of betting odds however, Malta currently places in 34th place with 1% chance of winning.

This year’s Eurovision will take place in Turin after Maneskin won Europe’s hearts with their revitalising of rock n’ roll through ‘Zitti e Buoni.’ What do you make of Emma’s new song?

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