Prime Minister Inaugurates Imsida Primary School

Nov 22 2024

Prime Minister Robert Abela inaugurated the Achille Ferris Primary School in Msida, a school that has been rebuilt as a carbon-neutral facility.

The new school combines a beautifully designed educational environment with the original aesthetic of its façade and state-of-the-art interior facilities.

The new 10,000-square-meter school was built with an investment of €24 million, partially funded by Malta’s Recovery and Resilience Plan through the European Union. Sustainability features prominently in the design, including solar panels and temperature regulation in classrooms.

The school comprises approximately 40 classrooms, including specialised ones for subjects like personal and social development, art, music, science, literacy, and ethics. It also includes a public library, a hall, recreational spaces for community use after school hours, and facilities for the Msida Sea Scouts.

Beneath the school, there is a two-level car park.

During his visit, Prime Minister Abela described the investment as an example of the government’s commitment to quality in the education sector.

“Today, we inaugurate a carbon-neutral school because this represents both the present and the future,” he remarked, emphasising the need for quality-driven investments across the country. He also praised educators as key drivers of children’s development, highlighting improved pay and conditions resulting from Malta’s economic strength.

Education Minister Clifton Grima emphasised the event as a celebration of the students’ future and the educators’ dedication.

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16 Days Of Activism Against Domestic Violence

Nov 22 2024

Parliamentary Secretary for Equality and Reforms Rebecca Buttigieg, Minister for Social Policy and Children’s Rights Michael Falzon, and Dr. Lydia Abela have launched the national campaign “Together We Stand. Together We Heal.” The campaign marks 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence.

Running from November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to December 10, Human Rights Day, the campaign aims to raise awareness about gender-based and domestic violence through activities highlighting consent, the complexity of violence, and available support services.

Parliamentary Secretary Buttigieg emphasized the campaign’s message: collective action is essential to address this social issue.

Minister Falzon noted that over 530 cases of domestic violence have been handled by MARAM this year, 15 of which required immediate police action. He stressed the prevalence of intimate partner violence in these cases.

Dr. Abela highlighted education as key to fostering change, adding that while progress has been made, the biggest shift must occur in societal attitudes.

The campaign draws from Malta’s third National Strategy on Gender-Based Violence, with 60% of its measures already underway.

The campaign includes free roadshows featuring theatrical productions in five locations, showcasing diverse forms of violence and their solutions.

The public is invited to attend, free of charge, the roadshows which start at 1900hrs:

Rabat, November 27th – Palazzo Xara Kazin Tal-Banda – L’Isle Adam

St Paul’s Bay, November 29th, St Paul’s Bay Primary School

Gzira, December 4th, Sala Parrokjali

Fgura, December 7th, Sala tal-Kunsill Lokali

Rabat, Ghawdex, December 10th, Sala 2 of Cittadella

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Ed Sheeran Helps Ipswich Town Seal Key Signing

Nov 22 2024

Mark Ashton, the chief executive of Ipswich Town, has disclosed that Ed Sheeran was unexpectedly involved in the club’s summer hiring. Shortly before taking the stage with Taylor Swift, the international pop sensation and little club shareholder allegedly participated in a video conversation to persuade a new recruit to commit to the squad.

Ashton made a suggestion that the player is “certainly scoring a few goals” and is a Sheeran fan, but he did not identify the player. “Ed jumped on a Zoom call at the training ground, just before performing with Taylor Swift,” Ashton stated during the Soccerex business event in Miami. That should have been crucial in completing the transaction.

The profile appears to be fulfilled by Sammie Szmodics, who signed from Blackburn the day following Sheeran and Swift’s performance at Wembley on August 15. Recently, Szmodics scored an overhead kick during Ipswich’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham. He shared a picture of himself with Sheeran on Instagram with the message, “Overhead kick, win & a smudge with big Ed.” GO IN THERE.

Ashton cracked a joke. “Officially, Sheeran is now a member of our recruitment team.” Sheeran, who has been a frequent visitor at Portman Road since 2021, when he became the club’s jersey sponsor, will be at Ipswich’s match against Manchester United on Sunday.

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Malta To Face Luxembourg In UEFA Nations League Playoffs

Nov 22 2024

Malta will face Luxembourg in the UEFA Nations League C/D playoffs, as determined by the draw in Nyon, Switzerland, on November 22, 2024. Luxembourg earned their spot as one of the best fourth-placed teams from League C.

In Group C3, Luxembourg competed against Northern Ireland, Bulgaria, and Belarus, finishing with three points from draws against each opponent.

Northern Ireland topped the group with 11 points, followed by Bulgaria (9) and Belarus (7). Despite failing to secure a win, Luxembourg proved resilient in a competitive group.

Malta and Luxembourg have a long history, meeting seven times previously in friendlies and European Qualifiers.

Luxembourg has typically dominated, but Malta has recorded two wins and two draws. Their latest encounter on June 9, 2023, ended in Malta’s favour, with Kyrian Nwoko scoring the only goal for a 1-0 victory on foreign soil.

The playoff will be contested over two legs: the first in Malta on March 26, 2026, and the second in Luxembourg on March 31, 2026.

The winner on aggregate will secure a spot in League C for the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League, while the loser will remain in League D. The stakes are high, as both teams aim to advance in the competition.

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