Malta’s Digital Education Strategy 2025-2030 To Bring More Smartboards, Tablets, And Online Tools To Schools

Mar 26 2025

Malta is embracing the future of education! Education Minister Clifton Grima has launched a public consultation for the country’s Digital Education Strategy 2025-2030. This plan will transform how students learn and how teachers teach by bringing more technology into classrooms and equipping everyone with essential digital skills.

What’s the Plan?
Technology in Schools – More smartboards, tablets, and online learning tools for better and more interactive education.
Digital Skills for Life – Students will learn essential computer and online skills to prepare for modern jobs.
Safer Internet Use – Lessons on online safety, fake news detection, and responsible social media use.
Support for Teachers – Special training for educators to help them teach effectively in a digital world.
Equal Opportunities – Ensuring that all students, including those with disabilities, have access to quality digital education.

This strategy is not just a plan—it’s a commitment to a smarter, more connected Malta.

Leader Of The Nationalist Party Presented With The Floriana Regeneration Plan

Mar 26 2025

Bernard Grech, Leader of the Nationalist Party, has become the first politician to meet formally with the Floriana Local Council to discuss its ambitious Regeneration Plan.

This morning PM leader Bernard Grech was presented the regeneration plan for Floriana by the Floriana Local council.

This plan aims to revitalise Floriana and significantly improve the quality of life for its residents.

During his visit, Grech was greeted by Floriana Mayor Nigel Holland and Nationalist Deputy Mayor James Aaron Ellul, the plan’s main architect.

The initiative is being regarded as a potential blueprint for similar regeneration projects across other localities, with a focus on key issues such as waste management, environmental sustainability, and traffic congestion.

Accompanied by Shadow Ministers Albert Buttigieg and Eve Borg Bonello, Grech toured Floriana’s streets, gaining firsthand insight into the area’s regeneration needs and reaffirming his commitment to a brighter future for the community.

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Celebrating 100 Years Of Films In Malta

Mar 26 2025

Malta has just celebrated a remarkable century of film, with the journey starting back in 1925 with Sons of the Sea, the first-ever movie filmed on the island. This silent film marked the beginning of Malta’s journey in cinema.

Over the years, Malta has blossomed into a global filming hub, attracting major investments and nurturing a thriving local film industry. With an ever-growing pool of talent and production expertise, the island has contributed significantly to both its economy and the international film scene.

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First-Time Buyers Scheme Now Accepting Applications

Mar 26 2025

The Minister for Social and Affordable Accommodation, Roderick Galdes, has announced that applications for the First-Time Buyers Scheme are now open.

Encouraging first-time buyers—especially young people—to apply, Minister Galdes highlighted that the scheme provides €1,000 annually for ten years, amounting to a total of €10,000. Since its launch in 2023, 4,909 families have already benefitted, with eligible recipients set to receive another €1,000 payment in June. These beneficiaries purchased their homes through a home loan in 2022 or 2023, with half having already received their first payment and the rest receiving two instalments.

For last year, 2,644 families qualify for the scheme for the first time, with 64% having already applied. Minister Galdes urged those who have yet to submit their application to do so by the end of April through the Housing Authority to secure their first payment in June.

Last year, the government invested €4,694,000 into the scheme, bringing the total funding since its inception to over €7 million. Minister Galdes emphasised that every euro invested strengthens the purchasing power of Maltese and Gozitan families.

He also noted that the First-Time Buyers Scheme is just one of several initiatives supporting homeownership. A study by the Housing Authority found that another widely used scheme is the Grant for First Residence, which helps first-time buyers complete their homes by covering 15% of documented finishing costs, up to a maximum of €5,824.

Additionally, the study revealed that even excluding the First-Time Buyers Scheme, over two families per day received financial support through other government initiatives, enabling them to improve their purchasing power and enhance their housing conditions.

Minister Galdes concluded by reaffirming the government’s commitment to affordable, high-quality housing, ensuring that all families have access to dignified and suitable homes throughout their lives.

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