New centre for kids with sensory processing disorder inaugurated

May 19 2022

Addressing a press conference, Health Minister Chris Fearne, alongside Education and Sports Minister Clifton Grima, inaugurated a new Marsa complex which will give aid, education and support to kids with sensory processing disorder.

Fearne noted how medical science was acquiring more awareness of such disorders and thus required further social awareness and institutional assistance.

The Health Minister stated how the data shows that around 1 in 20 kids could suffer from such a condition. And despite not everyone needing intense medical care, some would greatly benefit from such rooms.

Called Sensory Integration Therapy, the new centre will focus on providing such tools for children who are born with some form of sensory processing disorder. The clinics also give mentoring to those seeking to continue their studying in the field, given that this is a very young and specialised form of therapy.

Speaking during the press conference, Minister Clifton Grima said that the educational system needs to incorporate all children, whatever their context, as to ensure that they all have the best assistance which could bee provided. He said that this initiative has children as its focus.

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Malta’s Got Talent will return this October with Season 2!

May 19 2022

It’s that time again for the Maltese to show us what they’ve got! Malta’s Got Talent Season 2 will be returning to your screens this October.

It is set to be officially be announced next week and will air during the winter schedule. Another successful production by greatt, the first season saw Jomike and Lydon bringing traditional Maltese Ghana and winning the honorary title.

The show saw many more talented acts, from dancers to singers, fire jugglers, comedic acts, magic… you name it! So we’re sure that the second season will bring in some new bizarre talents for us to marvel at!

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We will also have to wait and see who will make up the judging panel this year. Season 1 saw Howard Keith, Sarah Zerafa, Maxine Aquilina and Ray Attard come face to face with all sorts of performances!

And who knows, maybe acts from the previous season will try and shoot their shot once more and see if they can snatch that top prize. We will have to wait and see!

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Beloved DJ Ian Lang passes away aged 55

May 19 2022

Popular DJ Ian Lang has sadly passed away at the age of 55, with his wife Kathy unveiling the somber news on Thursday morning.

Lang had been living in Malta for over 30 years, and became a well-known face of music in the local party scene from the 1990s.

Apart from playing in night clubs such as Styx, Axis and Numero Uno, Lang had a lasting association with Bay Radio, having been involved with the station since its 1992 inception.

His wife took to Facebook to state: ‘It is with a broken heart and great sadness that I write this post… You are now at peace my love, fly high Ian Lang! Your void is already immensely felt and we will miss you forever. The love, laughter and fun we shared is priceless and a gift you gave to me and our kids Emily, Hannah and Mia.’

‘You will live on in our hearts for eternity. Details of his funeral will be announced later today’ she concluded.

89.7 Bay also issued their own tribute to the DJ, outlining his deep connection with the station in a heartwarming post.

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Why is my daughter counting cranes instead of trees asks MP Julie Zahra

May 19 2022

Nationalist MP Julie Zahra took to Facebook to lament on the environmental degradation of the Maltese islands as grey buildings and cranes take up most of its urban and even rural spaces.

Zahra revealed how her four-year-old daughter sometimes makes her realise certain facts that she herself would not have noted. Julie’s daughter has taken up counting construction cranes whenever the family is on the roof or out driving.

‘Is it possible that my daughter has ended up counting cranes instead of enjoying counting how many trees surround us’ she asked.

‘When will we come to realise that we need a cleaner environment? When it’s too late, as usual? Is this the Malta we are leaving to our children and our children’s children?’

The post was met with many similar thoughts and comments, with many commending Zahra for pointing this out as well as calling for more environmentally sustainable construction and land development.

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