Free Wi-Fi across Malta & LSEs at post-secondary level among PN’s pre-budget proposals

Oct 22 2022

On Monday 24th October, Minister for Finance and Employment Clyde Caruana will announce the Malta Budget for 2023, proposing a set of socio-economic measures which aim to reach all facets of Maltese society.

Ahead of Monday’s Budget event, the Nationalist Party has presented a set of pre-budget proposals. Amongst other proposals, the party proposed nation-wide free Wi-Fi access as well as free Wi-Fi for elderly who could not otherwise afford the service.

Right to access has become a hot topic across the globe, with many arguing that access to the internet is a basic human right and countries. In this regard, Estonia has become a model of connectivity, with free and open internet access.

Meanwhile, the Nationalist Party has also proposed the introduction of Learning Support Educators across the country at a post-secondary level. In 2021, Malta registered the highest-ever number of students requiring assistance for ADHD and Dyslexia in history with a total of 679 students requesting EEAs during their O Level exams.

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Do you agree with these proposals?

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Joe Biden intends on running 2024 U.S. election at the age of 82

Oct 22 2022

Joe Biden, the oldest-ever U.S. President, has revealed that he intends to run for president once again in 2024, with his wife Jill stating that he shouldn’t ‘walk away’.

“I have not made that formal decision but it’s my intention, my intention to run again, and we have time to make that decision,” the POTUS told MSNBC. Currently aged 79, Biden will be 82 years old when the next election comes around.

During his interview, Biden called himself “a great respecter of fate” with his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, reportedly backing the decision for her husband to run once again.

Biden, who would be 86 years old by the time he finishes his second term, hinted that a Donald Trump election campaign might be the key motivator to running for president once again.

The 47th U.S. President has revealed that he has not yet announced the decision explicitly as doing so would change his legal status, kicking in a series of regulations by which he would have to treat himself as a candidate from that moment on.

Should Biden run for president once again?

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Robert Arrigo carried by PN members as hundreds attend funeral

Oct 22 2022

Nationalist MP and former PN Deputy Leader Robert Arrigo’s funeral was held this morning at the St. Julian’s parish church.

Adrian Delia, Alex Borg, Joe Giglio, Darren Carabott were amongst the Nationalist Party members carrying the coffin as the beloved PN veteran was laid to rest earlier today.

Arrigo sadly passed away at the age of 67, having been fighting cancer for the past months and receiving chemotherapy at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre.

The politician first broke into public life when he was elected Sliema Mayor in 1994, going on to be elected to Parliament in 2003 and remaining active up until the last election, where he was elected on two electoral districts.

Beyond politics, Arrigo was also notably President of the Sliema Wanderers Football club for a number of years.

RIP.

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One of the world’s most luxurious superyachts, with $500 million price tag, spotted in Malta

Oct 22 2022

With its gorgeous blue waters and jaw-dropping sights, Malta is no stranger to welcoming some of the world’s most luxurious superyachts and the latest sight is truly jaw-dropping.

Considered to be the 26th largest yacht in the world, the AL LUSAIL was spotted cruising along the coast of Malta just recently.

The impressive vessel was built by German shipyard Luerssen and launched in 2017, reportedly belonging to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, the Emir of Qatar.

The Al Lusail can accomodate up to 36 guests, with an estimated crew of 56 and facilities including a beauty salon, movie theatre, beach club and gym.

Have you ever spotted a yacht like this near Malta?

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Photo Source: Luke Chetcuti