Inconsistent health measures leaving graduates frustrated

Nov 17 2021

An anonymous student contacted this newsroom to express their frustration at how the COVID-19 pandemic health measures are being handled.They shared screenshots of two separate events – a graduation ceremony and Sigma art auction.

We must clarify before going any further that this is not an attack on Sigma or any other event hosting large numbers of people in any way shape or form. This is a criticism of the measures and how they are being applied according to different events.

With Sigma being a major front-runner in the global tech and gaming industry and initiative MaltaDaily representatives will continue to support, the event still allowed for massive groups of people to be gathered in the same area.

Meanwhile, during the graduation event, students had to adhere to social distancing rules, with their parents being forced to watch the ceremony through a ‘bad quality’ stream in a tent.

The juxtaposition of this suggests an inconsistency in how public health measures are being carried out. This despite the fact that Malta’s population is mostly vaccinated as well as having very low hospitalisations.

Students have been waiting an entire pandemic to celebrate their hard earned achievement but are still unable to fully celebrate it due to restrictions. What do you make of this?

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Konrad Mizzi admitted to hospital

Nov 17 2021

Former Minister Konrad Mizzi was admitted to hospital yesterday, just before he was expected to continue testifying in front of the Public Accounts Committee.

The committee is analysing the report of the Auditor General which is investigating the gas power station contract. Reports in the Times are stating that the former Minister was admitted to hospital on Tuesday.

His condition is reportedly serious and will need to remain in hospital for several days. He has already appeared twice in front of the parliamentary committee.

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Photo Source: Konrad Mizzi FB, Wikipedia

WATCH: Malta’s U21 beat Northern Ireland with two spectacular goals

Malta’s U21 dominate Northern Ireland with two spectacular goals

Nov 17 2021

Malta’s football prodigies continue to make waves in the international scene, dominating Northern Ireland 2-0 with spectacular play.

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Playing abroad at Mourneview Park, Marcus Grima and Andrea Zammit found the goal post for our team at the 49 and 88 minutes respectively.

Th Malta Football Association posted to social media, stating ‘jubilant moments followed this terrific win for the boys’. The snapshot captured the ecstatic post-match vibe of the players, coaches and rest of staff. Well done all!

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PN welcomes new graduates at HQ with celebrations and beer pong

Nov 16 2021

After a pandemic of waiting, the newly graduates have been welcomed by the Nationalist Party at their head quarters to organise celebrations. The graduates embraced their well deserved achievement at PN HQ with beer pong and other activities.

Party leader Bernard Grech could be seen partying with the students, commemorating their hard earned nights of study and patience throughout the COVID-19 outbreak. Students could be seen around a table playing beer pong, wearing masks and enjoying every moment of their graduation.

Graduations had to be put on hold due to the pandemic, with many expressing concerns as to whether or not they will get to celebrate. The ceremonies made a comeback with some alterations to the usual format. It might not be the same graduations we are all used to, but the Opposition Party does not seem one to let the students’ triumph pass.

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