Father & Son Graduate Together For A Second Time

Mar 14 2024

In March 2024, Valletta witnessed the proud procession of nearly 1,500 PhD and Master’s graduands. Among them were father and son, Philip Mifsud and André Mifsud Kingswell, celebrating their second graduation together.

Having previously earned a Bachelor of Laws, they both achieved a Master’s in Advocacy. Despite a 28-year age gap and differing study styles, they peacefully attended lectures and studied together, strengthening their bond.

André reflected, “We would get on each other’s nerves, but we have both been blessed with patience, maybe more him with me, but we’ve always managed, and they were five of the most rewarding years of my life.”

Philip added, “That was one of the matters we took into consideration… I was concerned I would become a burden… but we discussed it thoroughly.”

Their journey taught them mutual understanding and the importance of perseverance. While they may not practice law together due to their differing professions, they share an interest in civil law.

Philip encourages lifelong learning, stating, “At first, you will see a steep mountain to climb… but the satisfaction of graduating and crossing the finish line far outweighs that.” Their story exemplifies familial support and the enduring pursuit of education.

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Credit: University of Malta

1 In Every 5 Maltese Experienced Stalking

Mar 14 2024

Shockingly, 20.4% of individuals aged 18 to 74 experienced stalking, with a higher rate among females (25.2%) compared to males (16.1%).

Notably, 3.3% of individuals endured stalking before the age of 15. Male perpetrators were responsible for stalking in 14.6% of cases, while 3.6% involved female perpetrators.

Alarmingly, 76.3% of stalking victims did not report their experiences to the Police. These findings underscore the prevalence of stalking and the reluctance of victims to report incidents, reflecting broader concerns regarding GBV.

The data, collected by the NSO, emphasizes the urgency for comprehensive measures to address stalking and GBV, ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals in Malta.

This data was collected by the NSO for the Survey on Safety and Well-Being, concerning Malta in 2022, mirroring the EU-Gender-Based Violence Survey (EU-GBV), to assess gender-based violence (GBV) prevalence and characteristics.

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1 In 10 Females Experienced At Least 1 Sexual Violence In Life

Mar 14 2024

Results showed 22.9% of Maltese individuals aged 18 to 74 experienced physical or sexual violence during their lifetime, with a slightly higher prevalence among females (24.4%) than males (21.6%).

Approximately one in five individuals experienced physical violence, with equal rates among genders. Alarmingly, 11.1% of females experienced sexual violence, contrasting with 2.5% of males.

Regarding sexual harassment at work, findings were concerning. Among Maltese individuals who ever worked, 27.1% of females and 11.0% of males reported experiencing it.

Different forms of harassment were noted, including staring or leering (12.2%) and indecent sexual jokes or remarks (10.2%).

These statistics underscore the pervasive nature of gender-based violence and sexual harassment in Malta, highlighting the urgency for comprehensive measures to address and prevent such occurrences.

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Ħamrun’s St Joseph High Street Reopened For Traffic

Mar 14 2024

St Joseph High Street in Ħamrun has been reopened for vehicle use, announced Infrastructure Malta.

Taking to social media, photos of the newly constructed road and urged drivers to drive carefully as the road is still an active construction site. There are still ongoing paving works to rebuild the footpaths.

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