PN promises better and more help for cancer patients

Sep 20 2021

The Nationalist Party issued a statement highlighting how cancer patients and their families a better quality life. In a news press conference, the Opposition Party spoke about how, despite charity being a noble act, cancer treatment has become too dependent upon the goodwill of people, groups and initiatives. This has led to loss of hope among cancer patients, says the party, and worse, inefficient resources to receive the required treatment. Health spokesperson Stephen Spiteri, spokesperson for social politics and the family Claudette Buttigieg and electoral candidate Ian Vassallo brought forward a number of proposals to be undertaken by a Nationalist government in terms of cancer treatment.

The first objective listed is to give the best biological cure to the cancer patient, followed by other such measures – the allocation of necessary financial aid to give free treatment through first-line medicine; the constant updating of latest medicine with the patient not having to depend upon other entities; the foundation of a drug fund so as to avoid patients having to endure bureaucracy and; the widening of access to supportive medicines to reduce the effects of medication. The second objective entails prevention before it is all too late, followed by holistic aid to reduce the patient and family suffering.

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Sarah paves the way for body-positivity in the local model industry

Sep 20 2021

Freelance model and blogger Sarah managed to land, and absolutely slay, an opportunity to model at Miss Universe Malta for the Piccinino Fashion Show last Friday. Speaking to this newsroom, Sarah revealed how she had been working immensely hard for the past couple of years to try and break into the modelling industry. However, as a size 14 model and not meeting the height requirement, this proved immensely difficult for Sarah. She nonetheless did not give up on her goal, seeking to help aspiring models just like her. Having suffered from mental health issues throughout her teenage years, mostly because of how she looked, she found a way to love herself and her body.

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Fast forward to last Friday and Sarah managed to break through the fashion barriers. She realized how the struggles she endured were mainly due to the lack of representation in the fashion and modelling industry. But now, as she paves the way for future models, she has managed to make connections in the scene and received an amazing reaction as she dominated the catwalk. Sarah, who is also a proud owner at the ‘hobblilekinnifsek’ store, will be making huge waves in the industry ahead!

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‘Sport is my life’ says Keith Demicoli on new ‘Game On’ show

Sep 20 2021

For his very first weekly show of ‘Game On’, local star Ben Camille interviews, and challenges, beloved newscaster Keith Demicoli about what role sport played in his life. In the 20 minute interview jam-packed with in depth conversations with Demicoli and fun challenges, the guest reveals how sport contributed to his becoming a newscaster. Keith speaks about how, despite it not being super obvious, his love for sport has helped him overcome challenges out in the world.

Keith tells the audience how sport showed him how life is a constant challenge which one must continuously strive to be better at. Practicing physical activity also helped Keith clear his mind when in moments under pressure and how to be able to learn and take criticism from those who have mastered the craft one wishes to succeed in. Keith was also presented golden opportunities because of sport, something which is reflective of the practice itself. And that’s not all, because you get to watch Demicoli and Ben Camille compete with a game of bottle-flip burpees!

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203,151 people in 2020 had low level education in Malta

Sep 20 2021

The number of persons in 2020 who possessed a low level of education stood at 203,151. The National Statistics Office stated that this accounts for nearly half of those aged 15-years-old and over, with ‘low level of education’ comprising people of no schooling, primary education, special schools for disabled and persons who attained a secondary level education and have less than 2 O-levels or equivalent qualifications. Those having a medium level of education amounted to 129,363 (29.5%) whereas persons with a high level of education totaled 105,750 (24.1%).

Medium levels refers to anyone with a secondary level education and having 2 O-levels or more, persons with a post-secondary level attainment who obtained at least 1 intermediate or A-Level. Higher education entails anyone with a tertiary level education and with qualifications ranging from diploma to doctorate level. The share of persons aged 15 to 64 having low education levels decreased from 59.6% in 2010 to 37% in 2020. Over the past eleven years, the number of employed persons having low level of education remained relatively stable at around 80,317.

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