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Blind 86-Year-Old Man Completes Year-Long Marathon, Raising €11,554 For Puttinu

Blind 86-Year-Old Man Completes Year-Long Marathon, Raising €11,554 For Puttinu
Jan 18 2025 Share

86-year-old, Joseph Mallia, has completed a year-long walking marathon, raising €11,554 for Puttinu Cares despite being visually impaired and facing physical challenges.

Living in an elderly care facility, Joseph began his journey on Boxing Day 2023, walking 1,000 steps a day on the home’s terrace. Over the year, he walked 350,000 steps, reaching the distance of a full marathon.

His motivation stemmed from a personal tragedy of losing his 16-year-old son Paul to leukaemia. This loss inspired him to fundraise for Puttinu Cares.

Joseph’s accomplishment has inspired many, with Puttinu Cares praising his courage and determination. “Despite his challenges, Joseph has shown us all the power of perseverance,” the charity said in a statement.

Donations to support Joseph’s cause can be made via Revolut (77354366) or bank transfer to HSBC (IBAN: MT72MMEB44130000000013053061050)

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PN In Favour of Quality Of School Time Not Quantity

Jan 18 2025 Share

The Nationalist Party (PN) has expressed its opposition to extending school hours, as proposed in a recent study by the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality.

The study, which addresses work-life balance, has sparked widespread debate.

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During a press conference on Friday, PN education spokesperson Justin Schembri emphasised that enhancing formal education at school requires complementary informal education at home.

“The quality of education matters more than the quantity. Extending school hours is pointless if the standard of education remains unchanged,” Schembri said, adding that the role of families is often overlooked in today’s fast-paced society.

He argued that a society prioritising economic concerns over quality of life risks becoming cold and detached. Instead, Schembri called for improvements to existing programmes, such as breakfast clubs and Klabb 3-16, through increased resources, better facilities, and higher pay for staff.

MP Albert Buttigieg stressed the importance of keeping families at the centre of society, even amid shifting social dynamics. He suggested establishing a task force with sectoral stakeholders to explore such issues further.

Education Minister Clifton Grima also voiced his disagreement with extending school hours earlier this week, prioritising children’s well-being over aligning school hours with work schedules—a view contrary to that of Labour MP Edward Zammit Lewis.

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New Centrist ‘Momentum Party’ Launched

Jan 18 2025 Share

A new political force has emerged in Malta with the launch of Momentum, a centrist party aiming to reform governance and promote environmental and economic justice.

Unveiled at a launch event, Momentum envisions “a resilient and innovative Malta where all residents thrive.”

Led by former European Green Party secretary-general Arnold Cassola as chairperson, the party builds on Cassola’s success in the 2024 European Parliament elections, where he secured 13,000 first-preference votes as an independent. The party’s core principles include transparency, ethical leadership, and evidence-based decision-making.

“We are a centrist party focused on good governance, economic justice, and an environment that flourishes naturally,” said committee member and junior architect Sumaya Ben Saad.

Secretary-general Mark Camilleri Gambin, a tech entrepreneur, outlined the party’s zero-tolerance approach to corruption, alongside its commitment to equality and non-discrimination.

Momentum’s leadership includes a diverse group of professionals, such as Dr Matthew Agius Galea, who emphasised values like honesty, competence, and collaboration.

The party’s three main priorities—good governance, environmental sustainability, and economic justice—aim to address public dissatisfaction with Malta’s two-party system.

Momentum also gained international backing, with support from European centrist figures at the recent European Democratic Party congress.

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Maltese Nanniet In Melbourne Go Viral For Piercing Reaction

Maltese Nanniet In Melbourne Go Viral For Piercing Reaction
Jan 18 2025 Share

2 Maltese grandparents from Melbourne went viral after their niece posted their reaction to her new lip piercing.

In the video she funnily expressed how she’s scared to show them but that she’ll be fine since she’s their favourite grandchild.

After nanna’s initial reaction being a “jaqq”, safe to say they’re not fans of her new piercing.

@milangrima nunna and nunnu didn’t approve the piercing 🇲🇹#maltese #maltesegrandparents #lippiercing #verticallabret #grandparentsreaction ♬ original sound – milan

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