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Malta Backs Youth and Regional Partnerships for Climate Action at COP29

Malta Backs Youth and Regional Partnerships for Climate Action at COP29
Nov 13 2024 Share

At the COP29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, Malta’s Minister for the Environment, Energy and Regeneration, Miriam Dalli, focused on Malta’s approach to climate action through youth involvement and collaboration. Joined by Climate Ambassador Simone Borg, Minister Dalli attended the “Youth Lead the Way – A Global Centre for Climate Mobility” event, where she acknowledged the role of young people in addressing climate challenges, commending their contributions to solutions on climate mobility.

Minister Dalli shared that Malta’s government has launched the EU’s first Climate Action Authority to support youth-led climate strategies and encourage greater participation in policy discussions on climate issues.

At the High-Level Ministerial Dialogue, organised by the Greek Ministry, Dalli discussed Malta’s environmental challenges as a small island state, underscoring the need for regional partnerships to support equitable energy transitions. She highlighted Malta’s renewable energy projects, including offshore solar and wind initiatives, and expressed Malta’s commitment to supporting other small island nations facing similar climate risks.

COP29 serves as a platform for international cooperation on climate issues, with Malta participating actively in discussions on global climate solutions.

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1,875 Students Set To Graduate This Year From UOM

1,875 Students Set To Graduate This Year From UOM
Nov 13 2024 Share

The University of Malta (UOM) has revealed that a total of 1,875 students will be graduating this year.

The Faculty of Economics, Management & Accountancy (FEMA) has the highest number of graduates at 244, followed by the Health Sciences Faculty and Social Well-being Faculty at 234.

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The Faculty of Arts has 214 students graduating whereas the Faculty of Law has 162 students graduating.

There are to be 1,152 females graduating from UOM, along with 720 males and 3 x-gender students.

There will be a total of 10 graduation ceremonies taking place across the span of seven days at Sir Temi Zammit Hall, Msida Campus, kicking off on Thursday 14th November.

Congratulations to all!

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Jason Statham Posts Photos Enjoying Time In Malta

Jason Statham Posts Photos Enjoying Time In Malta
Nov 13 2024 Share

Fast & Furious actor Jason Statham took to social media to share some photos of himself and his family enjoying their time in Malta.

 

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The actor spent some time on a yacht out at sea, joined by his two children and his fiancee Rosie-Huntington-Whiteley.

In the background, Malta’s scenic cliffside could be seen as the family enjoyed some downtime as Jason films for his next role in Mutiny.

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Trump Picks Musk To Run ‘Department Of Government Efficiency’

Trump Picks Musk To Run 'Department Of Government Efficiency'
Nov 13 2024 Share

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk to head the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), aimed at reducing federal bureaucracy.

Musk, the founder of SpaceX and Tesla, will work alongside biotech investor Vivek Ramaswamy to advise the White House on government reform.

The Doge initiative—named after Musk’s favoured cryptocurrency, Dogecoin—seeks to overhaul federal agencies, cut unnecessary regulations, and eliminate wasteful spending.

This move follows Trump’s nomination of former Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defence, and John Ratcliffe, former Director of National Intelligence, to lead the CIA.

Ramaswamy, who endorsed Trump after his own presidential campaign ended, will support Musk in targeting inefficiencies across $6.5 trillion in annual government spending. Trump aims to complete these changes by July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of American independence, viewing it as a gift to the nation.

Musk recently called for $2 trillion in federal budget cuts and advocated for the closure of redundant agencies, though specifics are yet to be detailed.

Trump compared the initiative to the Manhattan Project, emphasising its ‘transformative potential.’ Following the announcement, Musk asserted on social media that the initiative targets excessive bureaucracy rather than democracy itself, singling a major shift in government structure under Trump’s administration.

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