Perlina TV Launches With Maltese Content For Kids Of All Ages!

Feb 26 2025

At the primary school in Msida today, Minister for Education, Sport, Youth, Research, and Innovation, Clifton Grima, and Minister for National Heritage, the Arts, and Local Government, Owen Bonnici, launched Perlina TV, an innovative app offering content entirely in Maltese, aimed at children of various ages.

This initiative creates a new platform to provide children with the same quality content found on foreign platforms, exposing them more to the Maltese language while having fun at the same time.

The app features content specifically designed for children under 10 years old, including animated series, toy games, vlogs by kids, puppet shows, and even presentation-based programs.

The initiative is being carried out in partnership with Sharp Shoot Media. Minister Grima explained, “This initiative is part of a series aimed at strengthening the Maltese language and exposing our children to their native tongue.

By focusing on quality, we aim to encourage children to watch and follow a variety of programs in our language, without feeling they are watching something inferior compared to foreign platforms.”

He emphasised the importance of preserving the Maltese language, which is key to the nation’s identity, while also ensuring children can speak other languages.

Minister Owen Bonnici added that this was a concrete step by a government that truly believes in safeguarding and promoting the Maltese language, with clear investment in ensuring that the language has a place on digital platforms, particularly among children.

Perlina TV, also funded by the Malta Arts Council, is available to the public online, as well as through an app on the App Store and Google Play. The Ministry for Education has paid for a one-year subscription for all state, church, and independent schools.

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Familiar Junior Eurovision Faces Try Out Brillanti Audition!

Feb 26 2025

Following the success of Brillanti Singers’ second episode, another thrilling night awaits as more young talents take the stage, each hoping to claim the grand prize of €30,000 to elevate their singing careers!

This evening, aspiring vocalists from across Malta and Gozo step into the spotlight at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, ready to impress a distinguished panel of judges: Nate Morrison, Sarah Harrison, and Verdiana.

What surprises are in store when Ramirez delivers his heartfelt rendition of Voilà? Will Dawn’s stunning vocals captivate the judges? And what unexpected moment left Mikhail and the entire panel in absolute awe?

Expect an emotional rollercoaster as Chellcy is moved to tears, while Joe Romano delivers a show-stopping performance that would make even Michael Jackson proud.

Fans of Junior Eurovision won’t want to miss Kaya’s impeccable vocals—will she secure her spot in the next round?

And what about the Swing Time Girls—do they have what it takes to advance?

To top it all off, little Eva is sure to steal the show with her undeniable charm!

Don’t miss an unforgettable episode of Brillanti Singers, tonight at 8:45 PM on ONE—pure brilliance awaits!

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People Dressing As Mr Sofrito In Żebbuġ, Gozo

Feb 26 2025

Adonis Brace, a.k.a Mr Sofrito, might be this year’s most popular costume for Maltese and Gozitans alike as we’re already getting peeks at what some are going to be going as.

Photos sent to this newsroom show two masked individuals on board a mock food truck.

‘Mr Sofrito Kiosk. €9.90 toast’, reads the plain white panel.

It also includes a number of iconic quotes by Brace himself, including: ‘Away Chef’ and ‘Shaun! Kellimni Shaun!’

Do you think this will be the big costume this year?

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PN MPs Stack Mock Pile Of 226kg Of Drugs In Front Of Parliament

Feb 26 2025

The Nationalist Party (PN) held a press conference in regards to the ‘major security breach’ following a theft of 226kg of drugs from a high-security facility within the Armed Forces of Malta’s (AFM) Safi Barracks.

At a press conference held outside Parliament, Shadow Ministers Albert Buttigieg and Graziella Attard Previ stood in front of a large pile of packages representing the stolen drugs to highlight the scale of the issue.

The PN questioned how such a massive quantity of drugs could be stolen from a secure military facility without anyone noticing or taking responsibility.

They stressed that the incident should serve as a serious warning to the government, arguing that national security has been severely compromised.

The fact that only a small portion of the stolen drugs has been recovered offers little reassurance to the public, they said.

Additionally, the party criticised the Police Commissioner’s press conference, stating it failed to provide clear answers regarding the heist, the arrests made, and the security measures in place.

They also condemned the Prime Minister for rejecting a parliamentary debate on the issue and a Motion of No Confidence in Minister Byron Camilleri, who oversees the AFM.

The PN concluded that political responsibility must be taken for the incident and reiterated calls for Camilleri’s resignation.

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