Franco Debono suggests return to politics; “I am not afraid to roll up my sleeves”

Mar 27 2022

During a discussion panel broadcasted on Television Malta, lawyer and former politician Franco Debono hinted at a return to politics, stating that ‘he is not afraid to roll up his sleeves.’

In an opinion panel with statistician Vincent Marmara, lawyer & architect Robert Musumeci and a number of other guests, Debono addressed the recently-announced Labour victory and a number of shortcomings from both parties.

The criminal lawyers hint at another foray into politics is not the first one this year, publishing a cryptic Facebook post during the election campaign that ‘he is listening’ to the people’s comments and suggestions, with Bernard Grech himself saying that the door is always open to new people. On February 28, it was officially announced that Debono would not be contesting the 2022 election but the lawyer definitely has a renewed interest in local politics to say the least.

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Robert Abela gives first comment after landslide Labour Party win

During his short speech, Abela called for national unity following the significant electoral win.

Mar 27 2022

Moments ago, Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Robert Abela gave his first address following what is projected to be another landslide win for his party.

In his first reaction given to national broadcaster Television Malta, Abela stated it would not be prudent to comment on numbers but highlighted that works begin from tomorrow. During the entirety of Labour’s electoral campaign, he had stated that the more trust Labour secures in this year’s election, the more humble they will be.

During his short speech, Abela called for national unity following the significant electoral win.

The Naxxar counting hall erupted into chants and applause the very moment that Robert Abela stepped inside the building.

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Calls for removal of COVID-19 restrictions after post-election havoc in Malta’s streets

Mar 27 2022

Hundreds of online comments are calling for the complete and immediate removal of Malta’s current COVID-19 restrictions as thousands take to the streets to celebrate Labour’s landslide electoral win.

One comment in particular addressed the hypocrisy in the fact that schoolchildren will have to wear their masks tomorrow while many others attended celebrations and mass meetings with little to no restrictions.

Another stated “we are not blind and stop making fun of us. We are all the same and deserve to go to clubs and parties without masks, without vaccines and do as we please, just as everybody is doing today.”

“Have fun cause we will too and we will not observe restrictions anymore.”

Labour supporters took to the streets this morning to celebrate what is being called a landslide electoral win and the party’s third consecutive general election victory.

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Lecturers not consulted over JC entry requirements change

Mar 27 2022

Lecturers at Junior College and the University of Malta have reported that they were not at all consulted over the changes in entry requirements for the post secondary institution.

The government published a legal notice on Thursday saying that students will not need a pass mark in all three of the core O-level subjects – so Maths, English and Maltese to enter Junior College. A student will need to get a pass in one of these as well a pass in five other subjects.

The Malta Independent revealed on Sunday that lecturers spoken to by the newsroom had not been consulted on the decision. The Malta Union of Teachers also revealed that they were not consulted about the decision.

The union went on to call for a suspension of the legal notice on student requirements. ‘MUT has already announced that it has communicated with the Rector at the University of Malta and the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry for Education and Sport about this issue following queries and objections received from members. It will be updating members accordingly’ said MUT in a statement.

The change was however defended by University Pro-Rector Carmen Sammut who said that she did not understand why the decision caused a panic. She said it allows students who got stuck in one or two core subjects to continue studying. She said that the decision was in favour of students.

Many did not agree with this outlook, saying that the standard of education would be severely impacted by this decision. Others expressed confusion, pointing to the fact that students will still have to pass Maths and Maltese to enter university whilst some said that it will create more stress for students as they have to prepare for failed O-Levels as well as A-Levels.

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