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Local Elderly Woman Goes Viral Singing Għana At Bus Terminal

Local Elderly Woman Goes Viral Singing Għana At Bus Terminal
Nov 13 2024 Share

A video uploaded by local bus driver Nataxa Kaya has made the rounds on TikTok as it has a local elderly woman singing the Maltese traditional form of song ‘għana’ at a bus terminal.

The video amassed over 26K views and over 800 likes, as the woman asks Nataxa for her name so that she can rhyme using it.

@nataxakaya

Driving on route 84 🚍 #malteselanguage #ghanamaltija #zejtun #busdriver #malta

♬ original sound – Nataxa Kaya

The woman proceeds to show her skill in the traditional folk art by creating a little narrative around the bus driver’s name.

What do you make of this sweet interaction?

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Fast Ferry Collides With Small Boat In Mgarr Harbour

Fast Ferry Collides With Small Boat In Mgarr Harbour
Nov 13 2024 Share

Footage sent to this newsroom, a fast ferry can be seen having collided with a small boat in the Mġarr harbour as it was making its way out.

 

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It is unclear what led to the incident and whether anyone was injured. People aboard the fast ferry could be seen running up to the front of the vessel to check on the damaged boat.

More as the story develops.

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Simpatici Back On Television This Friday!

Simpatici Back On Television This Friday!
Nov 13 2024 Share

Malta’s beloved Simpatiċi family, the Cassars, will reunite on XOW this Friday night, hosted by Ron Briffa and Jacqui Losco.

In this special episode, the Cassars will share exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from their iconic show and take on lively games that promise to entertain.

Joining them are fan-favourite characters like the Parish Priest and Inspector Lenard, who will bring added humour and surprises to the evening.

XOW will also unveil results from a recent survey asking fans who they consider the “least likeable” character on Simpatiċi—a poll sure to stir up some laughs and debates!

A special treat awaits with a reimagining of Simpatiċi’s opening scene, where Ron takes the spotlight instead of Joe Cassar—only to hilariously end up getting arrested!

Catch all these unexpected twists, nostalgic moments, and laughs on XOW.

Don’t miss this unforgettable reunion episode, airing Friday night at 8:45 PM on TVM!

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Students In Over 500 Classes Have 100 PE Lessons Yearly

Schools Report Benefits from Increased Physical Activity Program
Nov 13 2024 Share

Five schools, comprising over 500 classes, are participating in a pilot project aimed at increasing students’ time in physical activities.

Announced as a success at a recent conference held at San Benedittu College, the initiative, first launched at Kirkop Primary School two years ago, currently involves five colleges and is planned to expand to all schools within two years.

Initiated in the 2022-2023 school year, the project seeks to establish daily physical activity sessions to promote long-term healthy habits.

Students now participate in four sessions each week, totalling 100 sessions per school year, marking an increase of one hour and forty minutes from prior physical education requirements.

According to survey results shared at the conference, football remains the most popular activity, followed by basketball and volleyball, with primary school students demonstrating the most enthusiasm.

Education Minister Clifton Grima noted that the increase in physical activity is associated with improvements in student attendance, personal development, and performance across subjects. Teachers have reported enhancements in student behaviour and productivity, which some parents also observed.

Now in its eighth year, the Sport Career Development Programme has enrolled over 1,500 students in 10 sports across 20 public schools and three private schools. Graduates of the program are eligible for an MQF Level 2 or 3 certification.

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