Bernard Grech Requests Urgent Meeting With The MCESD Amidst Power Cuts.

Jul 22 2024

The Leader of the Nationalist Party, Bernard Grech, has called for an urgent meeting with the MCESD to discuss the ongoing crisis of continuous power cuts that the people of Malta and Gozo have been facing.

In his message, Bernard Grech stated that the Maltese people deserve a government that plans and invests wisely in the power supply, providing necessary guarantees. He pointed out that it is becoming increasingly clear that the current government has failed to invest properly, leading to this continuous crisis due to a lack of planning and investment in infrastructure by the Labour Government over the past 10 years.

In the same address, Bernard Grech noted that many people are enduring long hours without power, severely affecting daily life and causing businesses to lose opportunities. Many are also forced to use generators outside their homes, creating continuous noise and further polluting the air.

He stated that the government should compensate those who suffered and incurred damage to appliances and other domestic equipment due to the power cuts. However, this compensation does not diminish the need for the government to take responsibility for this significant failure, which continues to bring new hardships to the people.

Bernard Grech stated that a Nationalist Party in government would invest seriously in the power distribution network to prevent the national crisis experienced last summer and the blackouts of recent weeks. He promised that the people would no longer suffer from power shortages and outages and that they would receive the best service based on a sustainable economic model that improves the quality of life for everyone.

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JobsPlus Question Of How Many Food Couriers are Registered in Malta

Jul 22 2024

The Honorable David Agius inquired about the number of food couriers registered with Jobsplus, asking for a breakdown between Maltese and foreign workers.

In response, the Honorable Byron Camilleri, Minister for the Interior, Security, and Work, clarified that employment statistics are classified according to the International Standard Classification of Employment (ISCO-08), which does not specifically categorize ‘food couriers.’

Using related job titles, data from January 2024 shows 3,617 workers in roles potentially including food couriers: 569 Maltese, 221 from EU countries, and 2,827 from third-world countries.

This classification includes:

8321: Motorcyclists
8322: Car, van, or motorcycle drivers
9621: Messengers, couriers, porters, and porters

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English FA Reveal Requirements Needed To Succeed Gareth Southgate

Jul 22 2024

Following Gareth Southgate’s shock departure from his role as head coach of the English national team, the English FA have revealed the requirements needed to succeed Southgate.

The FA are encouraging those interested in the job to apply online. There have been many rumours as to who will replace Southgate with names such as Under 21 boss Lee Carsley, ex-Chelsea manager Graham Potter, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe and German Jurgen Klopp all being touted.

The first requirement is that every applicant must possess a UEFA Pro License with the second being that the applicant must have significant experience of English football, with a strong track record delivering results in the Premier League and/or leading international competitions.

The candidate also has to be an exceptional leader who understands and will enjoy the international football environment and has to be experienced in successfully identifying, managing and developing English qualified players.

The next man to lead the Three Lions has to be highly resilient and comfortable in a very high-profile role with intense public scrutiny and have a track record of creating a high performing, positive team culture and environment.

Finally the applicant must have strong personal values and integrity and understand and embrace the role that the England Men’s Senior Team Head Coach has inspiring the nation.

Do you believe you have what it takes to lead the Three Lions, maybe if they accepted your FIFA results.

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Msida Takes on Traditional Festa Gostra

Jul 22 2024

The greasy pole is a traditional event dating back to the time of the Knights, started by Grand Master Marc’Antonio Zondadari in Malta in 1721. In Msida, this tradition of attempting to run to the end of a pole covered in fats and oils has been taking place for around 130 years, with multiple records being broken over the years. President of Msida’s Għaqda Gostra, Lee Spiteri, said the preparations start six months before, involving a call for participants, health and safety measures, and other logistical aspects.

Both children and adults alike are allowed to participate in this tradition. However, while both groups must attempt to catch three flags placed at different distances on the 16-meter greasy pole angled over the sea, the children’s version is not as slippery. The pole grease made for the children’s event contains only fat, soap, and flour to reduce the chances of children slipping and injuring themselves. However, the adult’s mixture consists of a higher fat content to make the pole more slippery.

The appeal of this tradition has diminished over the years, with the President of the Għaqda Ġostra Msida, Lee Spiteri, saying that the number of participants has decreased. While recognizing the challenges involved, he encourages parents to involve their children in more traditional events such as the greasy pole.

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