MET Office Predicts Malta’s Hottest Week of the Year

Jul 16 2023

The MET Office predicts that we’ll be basking in glorious “Hot and Sunny” conditions from Monday to Saturday.

According to the MET Office, the mercury is set to skyrocket, with the highest temperature soaring to a sizzling 39 degrees Celsius. Yes, you read that right – It’s time to crank up those fans, stock up on ice cream, and find every available source of shade, because the heat will be relentless.

And if 39 degrees weren’t enough to make you sweat, the MET Office warns that the real-feel temperature will reach a searing 40 degrees Celsius. That’s right, the heat will be cranked up to maximum, making it feel even hotter, especially for those brave souls venturing out into the sunshine.

The lowest temperature during this fiery week is expected to be a balmy 27 degrees Celsius. Forget about blankets and cozy pyjamas – you’ll be seeking refuge in front of your fans, desperately trying to catch a cool breeze throughout the night.

While it’s essential to enjoy the glorious sunshine, it’s crucial to stay hydrated and take precautions to beat the heat. Remember to seek shade, drink plenty of water, and wear loose, light clothing to help keep cool. Heatstroke is no joke, so let’s take care of ourselves and each other during this scorching extravaganza.

Stay cool, Malta!

Photo Source: Malta MET Office

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1,039 Sexually Transmitted Infections In 2022

Jul 15 2023

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Chris Fearne, provided this information during his parliamentary address in response to a query raised by Opposition MP Graziella Attard Previ regarding the number of sexually transmitted infections reported.

Minister Fearne disclosed that the highest number of cases, 300 in total, were related to Chlamydia, followed by 232 cases of Gonorrhoea and 137 cases of Scabies.

Additionally, there were 132 cases of Syphilis, 102 cases of HIV, 53 cases of Hepatitis C, 50 cases of Hepatitis B, and 33 cases of Monkeypox.

In relation to the upcoming parties being organized in Malta, MP Attard Previ inquired about any plans to provide the Monkeypox vaccine to high-risk groups.

Minister Fearne responded that the Monkeypox vaccine will be administered to individuals who have tested positive for HIV and will also be offered to the contacts of confirmed cases.

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U Grades For 25% Of Maths & Maltese O-Level Students

Jul 15 2023

The recently published statistics by MATSEC for the May session of Maltese and Maths O-level exams have unveiled that approximately 24.8% of students received an ‘unclassified’ (U) grade.

Among subjects with 699 students or more, Environmental Studies stood out with the highest percentage of U grades, where 32.5% of students received a U grade after excluding absentees, representing a significant increase from 21.5% in the previous year.

Physics ranked as the second-worst performing subject, with a U grade rate of 28.9% among attending students. Furthermore, 24.8% of students who took the Mathematics and Maltese exams were awarded a U grade, with 877 students in Physics, 872 in Maltese, and 976 in Mathematics receiving this grade.

While the U grade rates increased in all major subjects except Biology and French compared to the previous May session in 2022, French exhibited the lowest percentage of U grades among the analyzed subjects, with only 5.8% (down from 12.8% in 2022).

Conversely, Biology remained one of the subjects with poor performance, with 27.4% of students receiving a U grade (down from 28.3%).

The General Statistics Report from MATSEC revealed that Accounting had the highest absenteeism rate across both main sessions, increasing from 12.3% to 13.8% over the past year. However, absenteeism rates decreased in 7 out of the 13 subjects, including English Language, Environmental Studies, French, Italian, Maltese, Mathematics, and Religion.

According to the data, a total of 5,077 students participated in the May examination session to obtain their O-Levels. The statistics shed light on the performance and trends in these examinations, emphasizing the areas of concern and the need for targeted improvements to ensure better outcomes for students.

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20 Year Old At Risk Of Dying After Slipping & Suffering Head Injuries

Police convened immediately on site and found through preliminary investigations that a 20 year old French man suffered head injuries after he was walking and slipped.

Jul 15 2023

Yesterday evening, at around 2030hrs, police were asked to assist in an incident which took place in Triq Ġorġ Borġ Olivier, St Julian’s.

Police convened immediately on site and found through preliminary investigations that a 20 year old French man suffered head injuries after he was walking and slipped.

A medical team was called on site and took the man to Mater Dei Hospital. He was later certified as having suffered serious injuries.

Investigations are still ongoing. Wishing him a speedy recovery.

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