Jake Vella’s Mum Pays Tribute On What Would Have Been His 16th Birthday

Mar 22 2025

On what would have been her son Jake Vella’s 16th birthday, his mother shared a heartfelt tribute, reflecting on his strength, kindness and love for others.

“Your kindness and love will always be remembered”, she wrote, remembering his wisdom and big heart, especially toward animals.

Though overwhelmed with grief, Jake’s mother found comfort in knowing he is “free from pain and now in the hands of Jesus”.

In a separate post, Jake’s mother thanked everyone for their comforting messages, noting that his spirit and legacy of love and compassion continues to live on in the hearts of those who knew him.

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9,000 Laptops and Tablets Distributed to Schoolchildren

Mar 22 2025

The Minister for Education, Sport, Youth, Research, and Innovation, Clifton Grima, visited St. Thomas More College, Nazzareno Farrugia Primary School B in Fgura, where he distributed two-in-one devices to Year 4 and 5 students. These digital devices are currently being distributed across all government, church, and independent primary schools.
“We are distributing over 9,000 two-in-one devices as part of our planning and the National Education Strategy.

Previously, students were given tablets, but we saw the need to evolve and provide these two-in-one devices, which offer the benefits of both a tablet and a laptop. This prepares students for when they receive a laptop in Year 7,” explained Minister Grima.

So far, nearly 2,000 devices have been distributed, with the remaining units set to be delivered by next month.
In the coming days, the Digital Education Strategy will be launched as part of the National Education Strategy 2024-2030. This initiative focuses on 21st-century digital skills, including digital preparedness, well-being, and citizenship.

The ministry continues to emphasise the importance of digital transformation, ensuring students gain essential digital skills. Present at the event were ministry officials, school leaders, and representatives from the company supplying the devices.

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Hamilton Claims First Ferrari Victory In China Sprint

Mar 22 2025

Lewis Hamilton took his first victory for Ferrari in the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix, finishing 6.889 seconds ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took third, with Hamilton controlling the race after holding off Verstappen’s early challenge.

This was a major turnaround for Hamilton after a disappointing debut in Australia, where he finished 10th.

Piastri, who secured second, was pleased with his first-ever podium finish, while Verstappen struggled with tire management. McLaren’s Lando Norris salvaged a point by finishing eighth after a difficult race.

Hamilton’s victory sets him up for Sunday’s main race, where he will start fifth.

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Roberta Metsola’s Malta-Finland Match Had a Deeper Meaning for Her Family

Mar 22 2025

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and her husband, Ukko Metsola, were spotted at Ta’ Qali National Stadium on Thursday, passionately cheering on Malta in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Finland. While the match marked the debut of Malta’s new head coach, Emilio De Leo, it also carried special meaning for the Metsola family.

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Roberta Metsola, a proud Maltese politician, has been married to Ukko Metsola, a Finnish politician and European business leader, for over two decades. The couple met during their university years and have since built a strong family, raising their four sons with a blend of Maltese and Finnish heritage – this particular match had an added layer of excitement for the family.

Despite Malta’s 1-0 defeat, the energy at Ta’ Qali remained electric, with fans—both Maltese and Finnish—rallying behind their teams in the spirit of competition.

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