Parents call on Education Minister to take action over St Albert

Oct 10 2022

A group of parents of St Albert the Great College students issued out a public statements aimed at Education Minister Clifton Grima in regards to the current situation at the school.

The parents/guardians stated that they are deeply concerned about the crisis the school is facing as well as with the negative repercussions that are affecting the children.

They said that they know that just after a few days since the start of this scholastic year, the situation has rapidly deteriorated, going from bad to worse.

‘Despite the assurances that we have received from the college’s administration’ the parents/guardians stated that they have learned from the media and other sources that nearly a quarter of the College’s staff have resigned.

There is massive worry due to the fact that children have missed a considerably large number of hours from there learning and that indications show that these missed lessons shall increase in the coming weeks with irreversible repercussions especially on those students soon to be sitting from their SEC exams.

‘[We] are distraught because the students who need most support in their learning process are the most disadvantaged in this situation.’

‘Therefore, we parents/guardians of students at St. Albert the Great College, are requesting that the Minister for Education and all who hold the competent authority over our children’s education, implement all that is necessary to step in to ensure that the contingency plan announced by His Excellency Archbishop of Malta can come to effect together with a healing process for this educational community.’

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€151,158 raised during Nationalist Party fundraiser

Oct 10 2022

A whopping €151,158 were raised during yesterday’s fundraiser organised by the Nationalist Party. Opposition leader Bernard Grech thanked those who contributed, saying that the massive sum will go into investing in work which will restore a better quality of living for the Maltese and Gozitan people.

The fundraiser saw various PN officials and MPs making appearances and speaking about current issues the party is working on tackling. One of the main topics of conversation was the one recently addressed during the Valletta rally concerning the rising cost of living.

The main banner which was used during the protest also took centre stage during the fundraiser, stating: ‘There isn’t enough for you. But there is enough for his friends’ (in reference to Prime Minister Robert Abela).

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Thundery rain showers expected to kick off the week

Oct 10 2022

The week starting Monday 10th October could see some thundery weather engulfing the Maltese islands due to a bout of low pressure in local atmosphere.

According to various weather forecast portals, we can expect light to moderate winds with isolated rain showers that may be thundery at times across the islands.

This comes despite October 2022 being forecasted as being warmer and drier than average due to high pressure dominating the central Mediterranean. However, this forecast was mainly reserved for the first few days of October – and we’re well past that checkpoint now.

According to the Malta Airport’s weather forecast, the temperature is set to feel like 25 degrees Celsius today but will go up drastically by tomorrow to 28 degrees celsius as the sun comes out.

We issue this weather report with the usual weather related safety warnings should people be venturing outside. Drive carefully and avoid any areas which may pose a threat during intense weather.

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Italy and England will face off Malta for Euro 2024 qualifier

Oct 9 2022

Malta has been selected from a draw to welcome the likes of Italy and England for the Euro 2024 qualifiers to play ‘away’ fixtures during the international game.

Malta was drawn in Group C of qualifications alongside Italy, England, Ukraine and North Macedonia, less than two years from the tournament being staged in Germany.

This could be a massive opportunity for Malta’s tourism and sports sector to welcome some big names from the international scene and have them kick off the world-renowned football competition.

It will also prove a big challenge for Malta’s players given that the two are giants on the pitch. But given Malta’s recent successes in the sport, we will all be having our eyes peeled for our players’ performance.

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