PN Leader & MPs Speak Out Over Students Withdrawn Over Gay Teacher

PN Leader & MPs Speak Out Over Students Withdrawn Over Gay Teacher
Jan 22 2025 Share

PN leader Bernard Grech and Nationalist MPs Claudette Buttigieg and Graziella Attard Previ both took to social media to comment on the case wherein students were pulled from a school after it was discovered by their parents that their teacher was gay.

On his part, Bernard Grech said that every investment done in our country has to do with people. ‘Education is no exception.’

‘Equal Partners Foundation representatives today explained what they see as the biggest challenges to the inclusion sector. We agreed that we can never have an inclusive society if we do not have schools that are not really inclusive.’

‘The Nationalist Party believes that inclusion in the class prepares the student for the world of versify and it is crucial to have a peaceful society where parents feel like they have to move their son due to the diversity of a teacher.’

PN MP Claudette Buttigieg wrote on social media that ‘life is filled with different colours.’

‘Labels and segregation are a thing of the past. Decisions like these do not protect children but cultivate a sense of discrimination within them that their innocence does not know.’

Meanwhile, spokesperson for equality, human and civil rights & children’s rights Graziella Attard Previ wrote how a ‘teacher’s profession, and that of anyone else’s, is not measured by their sexual orientation.’

‘This morning’s news abut parents not wanting their son being taught by a gay teacher confirms that which I have long said… In fact I spoke about it yesterday in parliament, that despite laws passed in the country, mentality takes years to change.’

‘Children need to be raised in inclusive environments that not only appreciate, but respect, the diversity around them. We need to keep working in favour of tolerance, inclusion and diversity. We cannot accept any form of discrimination against anyone.’

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ESA Launches Second PECS Call for Malta’s Space Industry

ESA Launches Second PECS Call for Malta's Space Industry
Jan 22 2025 Share

In a recent press conference, Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Research and Innovation Keith Azzopardi Tanti, alongside Xjenza Malta and the European Space Agency (ESA), announced the launch of the second Plan for a European Cooperating State (PECS) call for Malta. This initiative offers exciting opportunities for research and development in the Space sector, open to both private and public entities as well as academic institutions.

The PECS is a five-year initiative designed to support Malta’s Space sector, based on the country’s national capabilities. Local stakeholders can submit research proposals across various fields, including Space Upstream, Space Downstream, and Space Education.

Parliamentary Secretary Azzopardi Tanti highlighted that the PECS provides a unique platform for Maltese stakeholders to compete nationally for ESA projects without facing competition from more experienced European countries. Silvio Scerri, CEO of Xjenza Malta, emphasised that the initiative fosters partnerships to help the local industry grow and engage in international Space Technology projects.

Stephen Airey, Head of PECS at ESA, noted that the scheme aims to enhance Malta’s Space-related competences and facilitate international cooperation. Applications can be submitted via the ESA Star platform, with further details available on both the ESA and Xjenza Malta websites.

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Health Minister Joins Doctors For Serious Medical Operations

Health Minister Joins Doctors For Serious Medical Operations
Jan 22 2025 Share

Health minister Jo Etienne Abela joined his colleagues to help with a various medical operations on patients with serious complications.

The Minister was photographed at the hospital helping out, given his extensive experience in the field.

Back in 2022, he was even awarded with the College International Medal by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

At 4pm today, the minister is expected to respond questions in parliament.

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PN Leader Visits STMicroelectronics

PN Leader Visits STMicroelectronics
Jan 22 2025 Share

During a visit to STMicroelectronics in Ħal Kirkop, PN Leader Bernard Grech praised the multinational company’s success in creating quality jobs and expressed the party’s commitment to supporting similar enterprises.

STMicroelectronics, Malta’s largest private employer with 1,700 workers, produces semiconductors for global clients across industries such as automotive and consumer electronics. In 2023, the company reported revenue of approximately $1 billion.

Bernard Grech highlighted how its focus on high-value goods and specialised employment has made it a key player in Malta’s economy.

Grech emphasised that the Partit Nazzjonalista’s vision for Malta’s future mirrors STMicroelectronics’ model of fostering quality jobs, fair wages, and specialised training.

He pledged that a future PN government would introduce new incentives to attract innovative companies and ensure Malta remains competitive in global markets.

Grech also stressed the need for collaboration between industries and educational institutions like MCAST and the University of Malta to prepare a skilled workforce, particularly in engineering and technical roles.

Accompanied by Shadow Ministers Ryan Callus, Jerome Caruana Cilia, and Ivan J. Bartolo, Grech toured the facility, meeting management and employees. He reaffirmed the PN’s commitment to supporting companies like STMicroelectronics to ensure sustainable economic growth and opportunities for workers.

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