CMBS Launches Free Childcare For Student Parents

Aug 28 2024

Leading local further and higher education institution CMBS, is delighted to announce the launch of its free childcare service for students who are parents. This groundbreaking initiative provides essential support to students juggling education and parenthood, offering them the opportunity to pursue their academic goals without the added stress of childcare.

Located at Trident Park just a few metres away from the school campus, the childcare centre will cater to children aged between 0 and 9 years old. The facility is designed to provide a stimulating and nurturing environment where children can learn, play and develop essential life skills.

“We understand the challenges faced by student parents and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment,” said Kristina Galea Borg, School Principal at CMBS. “By offering free childcare, we aim to empower our students to reach their full potential without compromising their parental responsibilities.”

As a licensed and registered childcare centre, the facility meets the highest standards of quality and safety. The facility is staffed by qualified and experienced childcare professionals who will provide a dedicated and caring service.

This initiative is part of CMBS’s ongoing commitment to student well-being and success. Through this initiative, the institution hopes to increase access to higher education for parents and contribute to the development of a more inclusive and equitable society.

For more information about our free childcare services for students, contact [email protected].

Explore the postgraduate, undergraduate and post-secondary programmes at cmbs.edu.mt/courses.

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Matthew Tabone Appointed As Head of Cabinet by Roberta Metsola

Aug 28 2024

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, has appointed Matthew Tabone as her head of cabinet. This new role merges with his current responsibilities as head of her private office and public relations , according to a spokesperson from Metsola’s office.

Matthew Tabone, who joined the European Parliament in 2013 as head of Metsola’s office when she was an MEP, has been one of her closest advisers. In recent years, he has overseen significant initiatives, including managing transparency reforms in the wake of the Qatargate scandal and coordinating the president’s engagement with the European public ahead of the 2023 European Parliament elections.

He replaces Leticia Zuleta De Reales Ansaldo, who has taken on the role of director for national parliaments within the European Parliament.

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2 Parents With 2 Kids Need €19,153 Yearly For Decent Life

Aug 28 2024

The latest Caritas Malta study reveals that a family of four, with two adults and two children, needs at least €19,153 annually to maintain a decent living in Malta.

This is part of the 2024 edition of the Minimum Essential Budget for a Decent Living (MEBDL), which calculates the cost of essential goods and services such as food, clothing, health, education, and transport.

The study outlines three household types: a family of four (€19,153), a single parent with two children (€17,012.83), and a couple aged 65 and over (€14,731.79).

Caritas also introduced an Augmented Basket, which includes extra costs like dining out, owning a car, and unsubsidized housing, raising the budget for a family of four to €33,176.50, for a single parent to €30,724.33, and for an elderly couple to €26,556.29.

Food expenses account for 30% to 56% of total costs across all household types. The study includes 31 policy recommendations aimed at promoting social justice, economic equality, and sustainable living for low-income families in Malta.

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Source: Caritas Malta

Regional Road Traffic After Multiple Car Collision

Aug 28 2024

In a post uploaded to social media by Yvonne Desira Buttigieg, a collision between at least 5 cars took place in Regional Road.

‘Ambulance and police arrived in no time at all’, reported Buttigieg.

It is unclear whether anyone was injured.

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Source: Yvonne Desira Buttigieg