Arts Council Malta Hosts Regional Seminar On Cultural Strategy

Jun 10 2025 Share

Arts Council Malta (ACM) recently held a regional seminar bringing together representatives from all six of Malta’s regional councils. The event focused on enhancing collaboration in cultural development and sharing best practices and challenges related to the implementation of Regional Cultural Strategies introduced in 2022.

The half-day seminar served as a networking platform to support decentralised cultural growth, promote inclusive governance, and encourage community participation in shaping cultural policy.

Mary Ann Cauchi, ACM’s COO for Funding & Strategy, highlighted the seminar’s alignment with the Council’s Strategy 2025 goals: “By creating a space for regional councils to share insights and reflect, we are fostering a culture of innovation and inclusivity across regions.”

Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government, Hon. Alison Zerafa Civelli, emphasised the importance of learning from both successes and setbacks: “Through strategic dialogue and shared vision, we are bringing culture closer to our communities.”

The programme included case studies from regions that previously held the Region of Culture title, insights from upcoming regions, and the launch of a new cultural mapping initiative to support long-term regional planning.

Stakeholders from ACM, regional councils, the Local Councils’ Association, and government entities participated in the event, reaffirming a joint commitment to cultural progress at the regional level.

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Żaren Tal-Ajkla Finds His Match On Koppja Doppja

Żaren Tal-Ajkla Finds His Match On Koppja Doppja
Jun 10 2025 Share

Donning his iconic KING cap, Nazzareno Bonniċi, better known as Żaren tal-Ajkla, hit it off with Judy during last night’s episode of Koppja Doppja.

The dating show gives the opportunity for various singles and hopeful-romantics to maybe find a new connection.

And one of the main personalities during last night’s show was the local political candidate Żaren, who became a staple of local election related happenings.

And the two really seem to have hit it off, with a photo shared to TVM’s official page showing Żaren with a massive smile on his face.

Good luck to both of you!

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Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary School Prospectus 2025-2026 Launched

Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary School Prospectus 2025-2026 Launched
Jun 10 2025 Share

The prospectus for Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary School (GCHSS) in Naxxar for the 2025-2026 academic year was officially launched by the Minister for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation, Clifton Grima.

Minister Grima said, “This prospectus demonstrates how this post-secondary institution provides education through the holistic development of students’ abilities. It places the student at the centre, reflecting their aspirations, and is tailored to meet the needs of prospective GCHSS students. It considers the diverse talents of students and how GCHSS can nurture their best educational qualities.”

The school principal, Anna Spiteri Meilak, highlighted that the prospectus includes two new courses, part of the school’s ongoing mission to provide even more opportunities for its students.

The prospectus outlines a variety of programmes, including the Matriculation Certificate (MC), the Advanced/Intermediate/Ordinary (AIO) programme, the Individualised Programme for Adult Learners (IPAL), and others.

Prospective students are invited to attend the Open Day on Friday, 13 June, at the GCHSS campus in Naxxar.

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VASTE II Launches New Chapter with Over €18 Million Funding

VASTE II Launches New Chapter with Over €18 Million Funding
Jun 10 2025 Share

Spread over five years and managed by Jobsplus, this new funding represents an increase of six million euros over the first VASTE programme. The initial phase supported and trained 2,400 participants, of whom 45% secured employment within six months of completing the programme or continued training to qualify for specific jobs.

The second VASTE programme was shaped following extensive consultations involving Jobsplus, social partners, non-governmental organisations, and other stakeholders.

Eighteen million euros have been allocated by the European Social Fund for the second phase of the VASTE programme, aimed at providing training to vulnerable individuals to help them find employment.

The programme offers tools and training for people with disabilities or vulnerabilities, those at risk of poverty, prisoners preparing to reintegrate into society, individuals recovering from drug addiction, and others facing social exclusion. It provides new skills to open pathways towards inclusion in society through employment.

“Over the next five years, Jobsplus will support more than 3,000 people from vulnerable groups by offering a range of services tailored to those with intellectual, physical or mental disabilities,” Minister Camilleri stated.

Through VASTE II, people with disabilities and special needs can integrate fully not only into the labour market but into society as a whole.

Minister for European Funds and Implementation of the Electoral Programme, Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi, described VASTE II as a clear example of the government’s effective use of European funds to build a fairer and more inclusive society.

Building on the success of the first phase, which reached nearly 2,400 vulnerable individuals—60% of whom had disabilities—VASTE II marks a new chapter with over €18 million in funding from the European Social Fund Plus.

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