Free Gym Membership For Youth Scheme Set To Roll Out Soon

Jan 9 2025

The government will soon launch a scheme offering six months of free gym membership to youths aged 18 to 20, with costs fully covered as part of a Budget initiative.

The initiative was inspired by a proposal from Bulletproof Culture, a fitness group that campaigned for free gym memberships for all 18-year-olds.

Finance Minister Clyde Caruana then went on to announce it during the 2025 Budget reading.

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Bulletproof released a video explaining how the scheme will end up working;

Eligible individuals, born in 2005, 2006, or 2007, will be able to register online once a list of participating gyms is finalised.

Under the scheme, youths can choose their preferred gym from approved providers. After registering, participants will receive a voucher granting them free access for six months.

The group had launched the idea by sharing a video of Prime Minister Robert Abel, a former bodybuilder, working out to promote the idea.

Malta’s high obesity rates, with forecasts suggesting over a third of adults will be obese by 2030, make this scheme timely.

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Tina’s First Swim Of The Year

Jan 9 2025

Have you swam in January? Here’s your motivation from none other than Tina herself!

Beloved local social media sensation Tina has returned for the first swim of 2025 with her owner Carmelo Abela.

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Carmelo and Tina took to social media to show everyone just how it’s done by diving into the icy cold January waters around Malta.

Tina carries the legacy of her predecessor Titti, who sadly passed away in 2019. Titti was also something of a viral social media sensation, jumping into the water after Caremlo and making the rounds online.

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You Can Now Listen To The Malta Eurovision Song Contest Tracks

Jan 8 2025

You can now head to YouTube to listen to the songs participating in the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

With 24 songs competing throughout both semifinals, split into groups of 12 on the 4th and 6th February at MFCC Ta’ Qali, the finalists will then face off on the 8th of February.

Have you heard any of the tracks yet? Check them out here.

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Local Dance Partners Secure First Place In “Champions of Tomorrow” World Championship

Jan 8 2025

Local dance partners, Airam Abela and Mia Mifsud have been crowned Double Juvenile Under 12 Latin and Ballroom Champions after securing first place in both Ballroom and Latin at the “Champions of Tomorrow” World Championship held in Blackpool, UK.

This victory marks a remarkable start to 2025 for the young dancers, following an outstanding 2024, where they won first place at the Azerbaijan Dance Festival and claimed two World Championship titles at the Assen Dance Festival, organised by the World Dance Council.

Looking ahead, Airam and Mia are eager to return to the studio after their Blackpool success to prepare for their next competition, the United Kingdom Open Dance Festival in Bournemouth, which takes place in two weeks. At this event, they will compete once again against talented dancers from around the world.

The duo expressed deep gratitude for the support they’ve received throughout their journey, extending special thanks to their school, Steps Ahead Dance Academy, and their dedicated teachers, Rosella Scerri De Carlo, Denzyl Scerri De Carlo, Lisa Marie Pace, Keane Scerri De Carlo, and Martina Camilleri.

A heartfelt thank you was also given to their coach, Nancy Berti, and their sponsors, dsilondon, for providing fantastic dance wear.

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