“Kien l-akbar unur li nservi lill-Prim Ministru Robert Abela” – Ronald Vassallo

Aug 9 2024

After four years as the Head of Communications for the Labour Party—a role he was appointed to in 2020 following Robert Abela’s election at just 23—Ronald Vassallo has announced his resignation.

Although Vassallo has chosen not to disclose the reason for his resignation, he expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Robert Abela, as well as to the various workers, volunteers, and party activists in his Facebook post. He went on to describe the headquarters as his “second home.”

Vassallo is the latest in a series of high-profile resignations within the Labour Party following the June elections. Other notable departures include PL deputy leaders Chris Fearne and Daniel Micallef, policy consultant Alexander Balzan, OPM communications consultant Claire Azzopardi, Labour Party CEO Randolph De Battista, and OPM head of secretariat Glenn Micallef. As the party navigates this period of change, further movements are expected as Abela and the Labour Party leadership work to appoint new figures to ensure the party’s continued renewal and strength.

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Leonid McKay Appointed Labour Party CEO: Abela Confident in New Leadership

Aug 9 2024

Leonid McKay has been appointed as the new CEO of the Labour Party, following Randolph De Battista’s departure from the role. The announcement was made through a social media post by Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Dr. Robert Abela, just a day after De Battista stepped down. Dr. Abela expressed his satisfaction with McKay’s appointment, stating that he is confident McKay will excel in the role, noting that his capabilities and values speak for themselves.

McKay, a seasoned public sector leader, brings a wealth of experience to the position, having served in various high-profile roles. His career includes leadership positions such as CEO of Jobsplus, CEO of the Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis, and executive head of the Housing Authority. A sociology and social policy graduate, McKay was also the director of Caritas Malta from 2014 to 2018, where he contributed significantly to the social sector.

As McKay steps into his new role during a period of significant transition for the Labour Party, the party expressed gratitude to Randolph De Battista for his contributions as CEO.

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Labour Party CEO Randolph De Battista Steps Down Amid Leadership Shake-Up; Robert Abela Thanks Him for His Service

Labour Party CEO Randolph De Battista Resigns Amid Leadership Shake-Up; Robert Abela Thanks Him for His Service

Aug 9 2024

Randolph De Battista announced he has stepped away from his role as CEO of the Labour Party in a heartfelt social media post. He reflected on his journey, expressing pride in the milestones achieved during his tenure while acknowledging the challenges faced. De Battista emphasised the importance of integrity and dedication in serving the party and highlighted his commitment to representing the voices of the marginalised. His departure marks a significant moment for the party, signalling a period of transition and renewal.

Prime Minister Robert Abela responded with gratitude, commending De Battista for his professionalism and integrity, which, he noted, would leave a lasting impact on the Labour Party. Abela praised De Battista for his unwavering commitment to giving a voice to minority perspectives, acknowledging the positive influence this would have on the party’s future.

De Battista is the latest in a series of high-profile resignations within the Labour Party following the June elections. Other notable departures include PL deputy leaders Chris Fearne and Daniel Micallef, policy consultant Aleander Balzan, OPM communications consultant Claire Azzopardi, PL communications head Ronald Vassallo, and OPM head of secretariat Glenn Micallef. As the party navigates this period of change, further movements are expected as Abela and the Labour Party leadership work to appoint new figures to ensure the party’s continued renewal and strength.

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Majority Of Maltese People Write Texts In Maltese Than English

Aug 8 2024

According to a new study titled ‘Insaħħu L-Ilsien Nazzjonali Tagħna’, headed by Iċ-Ċentru Tal-Ilsien Malti in collaboration with Vincent Marmara, the majority of people in Malta write messages in Maltese rather than English.

Alongside text messages, the study also showed in what language the majority of people write emails, cards for events, personal notes and on social media.

The survey revealed that 52.5% of people being surveyed stated that they write messages in Maltese whilst 29.5% said in both languages and 17.9% said they mainly write texts in English.

There was a stark contrast in writing emails, with 57.3% writing emails in English, 23.7% in both languages and only 19% writing their emails in Maltese. This could show that the public use English in more formal settings such as email.

When it came to writing on social media, the divide was very close with 40% saying they more commonly use Maltese and 32.1 saying English. However amongst men only it was the opposite, with 51.2% of men stating they use English on social media.

When it came to writing cards and notes, the majority were both Maltese, with 43.9% writing in Maltese on cards and 55.7% using Maltese for their personal notes.

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