Agreement to strengthen the work in favour of equality in Gozo signed today

Apr 10 2023

Agreement signed between Government of Malta and LGBTI+ Gozo union

The Parliamentary Secretary for Reforms and Equality Rebecca Buttigieg announced that €30,000 have been allocated so that the LGBTI+ Gozo union hires a community worker with the aim of the LGBTIQ community in Gozo having a point of reference. She also stressed that strengthening equality in Gozo is a principle that the Government strongly believes in, and they are aware that there are still challenges that must be addressed.

The Government of Malta has signed a new social agreement with LGBTI+ Gozo union, aimed at strengthening the work in favour of equality in Gozo. The agreement was signed by the Parliamentary Secretariat for Reforms and Equality and the LGBTI+ Gozo union, which is the only non-governmental LGBTIQ+ organisation in Gozo.

Since its establishment eight years ago, the association has done valuable work to increase awareness and knowledge about the LGBTIQ community, and this investment from the Government will help ensure that the LGBTIQ community in Gozo receives the necessary services.

The agreement was signed in the presence of the Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri and the Parliamentary Secretary for Reforms and Equality Rebecca Buttigieg.

Catherine Camilleri, the coordinator of LGBTI+ Gozo, expressed gratitude for the Government’s continued support, which allows them to make a difference in the lives of LGBTI+ people in Gozo. With this agreement, they will be able to invest more in their community and continue their efforts to further promote equality and inclusion.

The agreement is part of a chain of initiatives that will culminate next September as Malta hosts Europride.

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Eurostat shows 6.7% of under 16’s in Malta are deprived of basic necessities

Apr 10 2023

The Nationalist Party issued a press release highlighting the concerning issue of material and social deprivation faced by Maltese children.

According to Eurostat, 6.7% of children under the age of 16 in Malta are deprived of basic materials and certain social services, while two out of ten are at risk of poverty or social exclusion.

The Eurostat definition of material and social deprivation includes a scale of 13 goods or services, and if a person cannot afford at least seven of them, they are considered to be materially or socially deprived. These goods and services include the ability to pay unexpected expenses, pay for a week’s holiday, pay back debts, electricity bills or rent, access to a vehicle for personal use, and access to the internet, among others.

The National Statistics Office (NSO) also released a report last December, which indicated that the rate of risk of poverty or social exclusion in Malta reached 20.3% of the population living in residences. This means that over 100,000 people in Malta are currently living in poverty.

The press release also highlights the stark contrast between the plight of Maltese children and the privileges enjoyed by the country’s elites.

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‘Made You Do’ has been put on some world renowned playlists on Spotify

Apr 10 2023

Maltese DJ & producer Miggy’s debut track ‘Made You Do’, was released last Friday on Controversia, a label owned by world-renowned DJ Alok.

The young DJ has been making waves in the local music scene over the past few years, entertaining crowds from all walks of life with electrifying sets at venues like Shadow Club, Sky Club and Gianpula Main Room, to name a few.

Miggy’s new track has already been put on some world renowned playlists on Spotify such as, ‘Spinnin’ Records’ and ’New Dance Music Friday’.

With ‘Made You Do’, Miggy has taken things to the next level, debuting his slick production chops with a dark, groovy sound that leaves you wanting more.

With catchy melodies and driving beats, ‘Made You Do’ is a marriage of Miggy’s unique sound with Controversia Records’ signature style, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for this DJ.

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Cancer, cardiovascular & autoimmune Vaccines expected by 2030

Apr 10 2023

The leading pharmaceutical company, ‘Moderna’ has said that it is confident that new vaccines for cancer, cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases, and other conditions will be ready by 2030, potentially saving millions of lives.

Moderna, the company that created a successful COVID-19 vaccine, is working on cancer vaccines targeting different tumour types.

These vaccines work by identifying protein fragments on the surface of cancer cells that are not present on healthy cells and then creating pieces of mRNA to instruct the body on how to manufacture them.

This process results in a personalised vaccine for the patient.

The mRNA molecule teaches cells how to make proteins, and by injecting a synthetic form, cells can pump out proteins that trigger the immune response against disease.

The accelerated progress in mRNA technology seen over the past 12 to 18 months has been aided by the success of COVID-19 vaccines.

Moderna’s chief medical officer, Dr Paul Burton, said he believes the company will be able to offer personalised cancer vaccines and therapies for rare diseases in as little as five years.

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