One Direction Members Mourn Liam Payne’s Passing

Oct 18 2024

Taking to social media, boy band One Direction members Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry released a joint statement mourning the death of Liam Payne.

‘We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing. In time, and hen everyone is able to, there will be more to say’, the group said.

‘But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly’.

‘The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us. We will miss him terribly.’

The boys also released statements individually, with Harry Styles sharing a photo of Liam performing and a statement saying; ‘His greatest joy was making other people happy, and it was an honour to be alongside him as he did it.’

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‘I am beyond devastated to be writing this but yesterday I lost a brother. Liam was somebody I looked up to everyday, such a positive, funny, and kind soul’, Louis Tomlinson wrote on his part.

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‘Liam, I have found myself talking out loud to you, hoping you can hear me. I can’t help but think selfishly that there was so many more conversations for us to have in our lives’, wrote Zayn, also sharing a photo of the late Liam on his feed.

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Niall Horan is yet to issue a personal statement.

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Total Number Of Students Graduated In Last Ten Years From UOM And MCAST Revealed

Oct 17 2024

During a recent parliamentary session, Education Minister Clifton Grima disclosed the number of male and female graduates from the University of Malta and MCAST over the past ten academic years.

The minister reported that 22,810 women graduated from the University of Malta in that period, compared to 15,288 men.

Meanwhile, MCAST saw a higher number of male graduates, with 14,025 men completing their studies, while 12,922 women graduated from 2013/14 onwards.

These statistics were revealed during a recent parliamentary question session when MP Graziella Attard Previ asked Education Minister Clifton Grima about the number of students who graduated from MCAST and the University of Malta.

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Malta Establishes Europe’s First Climate Authority

Oct 17 2024

In a groundbreaking initiative, the Maltese government has launched the Climate Action Authority, marking a significant milestone as the first of its kind in Europe.

This newly established body will play a pivotal role in Malta’s efforts to combat climate change, with an ambitious goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050.

The Climate Action Authority will serve as a key player in shaping and implementing Malta’s climate policies. It has been empowered to issue climate-action strategies, lead climate-action projects, and raise public awareness about the urgent need for sustainable practices.

The Authority’s mandate includes working closely with various sectors to coordinate efforts while ensuring the country smooth transition towards a greener, more sustainable future. A governing board has been set up to oversee the Authority’s operations.

A Climate Action Council will provide strategic advice to the government and the Authority. These bodies will collaborate to ensure that Malta’s climate action agenda remains aligned with international standards and that the country continues to play a leading role in global environmental efforts.

The government has emphasised that public engagement is crucial to the success of the initiative, calling on the general public, businesses, and organisations to embrace this transition. With the support of the Climate Action Authority, Malta is positioning itself at the forefront of climate policy in Europe, setting a strong example for other nations to follow.

For more information on the Climate Action Authority and its initiatives, visit https://climateaction.gov.mt/ or contact +356 2385 0500 | [email protected]

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Study Shows Maltese Teenage Girls Addicted To Social Media

Oct 17 2024

A recent study by HSBC (Health Behaviour in School-aged Children) found that Maltese teenage girls ranked second out of 44 countries for signs of addictive social media use.

The study revealed that nearly one in four Maltese adolescents aged 11, 13, and 15 showed patterns of problematic social media behavior, with girls being more affected than boys.

Among 13-year-olds, 28% of girls and 14% of boys displayed signs of excessive use, while for 15-year-olds, the figures were 24% for girls and 13% for boys. In the youngest age group, 18% of 11-year-old girls and 11% of boys exhibited similar behaviors.

The findings highlighted that problematic social media use was more common among teenage girls, while boys were more likely to struggle with issues related to excessive gaming and adolescent gambling.

Overall Romania were ranked the highest when it comes to teens experiencing problematic use of social media, with Malta sitting in second place.

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