MCAST Lecturers Protest: Groups & Activists Express Support

Oct 2 2024

Many expressed their solidarity with the demonstrating MCAST lecturers as they continue to fight for an expired collective agreement.

Yesterday, activist group Moviment Graffitti issued its support for the educators, as the Malta Teacher’s Union joined them for the ‘biggest protest that ever took place at MCAST’.

This came after ‘the new MCAST principal, Stephen Vella, showed clearly that he is not ready to continue negotiations with the union and continue with negotiations which took place before him.’

‘It is worrying that a post-secondary and tertiary institution like MCAST is kept hostage by these back-and-forth and directives.’

Issuing a statement was also Swieqi Deputy mayor and former MCAST student Jordan Galea Pace, who had been vocal about these issues before.

‘Although my time at MCAST should be over, I find myself in limbo because I submitted my dissertation late due to an injury in June. I am now waiting for my mark to be released, which means I still don’t know if I’ve graduated. After months of hard work on my dissertation, I’m left in the dark once again.’

‘MCAST has become a cesspit where students are forced to endure constant struggles’, he wrote.

‘I stand in full solidarity with the lecturers who have been disregarded and with the students facing yet another challenging year in this environment.’

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Judge Allows Defamation Suit Against Netflix Over ‘Baby Reindeer’

Oct 2 2024

A federal judge in California has ruled that a Scottish woman can continue her defamation lawsuit against Netflix regarding the miniseries “Baby Reindeer,” which stars comedian Richard Gadd. In his ruling, Judge R. Gary Klausner noted that the show presents itself as factual, claiming, “this is a true story,” potentially misleading viewers about the portrayal of Fiona Harvey.

Harvey’s lawsuit stems from Gadd’s depiction of her as a stalker who inundated him with over 40,000 emails and hours of voice messages. She asserts that the show inaccurately portrays her as a twice-convicted criminal who engaged in violent and sexual assaults. Although Netflix argued that the claims about Harvey were “substantially true,” Klausner highlighted significant differences between alleged behaviors and actual criminal convictions.

While Harvey’s defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress claims will proceed, her negligence and right of publicity claims were dismissed. Netflix has stated its intention to vigorously defend Gadd’s right to share his story.

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Head Master Changes School Bell To Different Songs

Oct 2 2024

Lelio Spiteri, the headmaster at Gozo College Sir Arturo Mercies Primary School, a.k.a The Happy School, shared footage on social media of the school bell – which he had updated to different tunes.

Lelio explained that there are 5 different songs which indicate different parts of the school day.

‘But this is only the beginning’, explained Lelio. ‘If anything, the morning assembly with music, singing and dance hasn’t started yet.’

‘Buckle up because the educative journey of our children will continue in a big, lovely, marvellous school – the best for our happy kids’.

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New Lights Installed at Imqabba Church

Oct 2 2024

The parvis of Imqabba Church is now illuminated, thanks to the Public Works Department Malta. Parish Priest Fr. Blake Camilleri shared that the parsonage had been dark for months due to significant damage.

With the new lighting, residents can enjoy the town square in the evenings. Junior Minister for Public Works, Omar Farrugia, thanked the workers for their efforts in restoring this vital community space.

This improvement enhances the charm of Imqabba, reflecting the government’s commitment to revitalizing public areas and ensuring they are accessible and welcoming for all.

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