Robert Abela pledges move towards scrapping of homework for students

Mar 3 2022

After a meeting with Malta’s teachers’ unions, Prime Minister Robert Abela has sustained the Labour Party’s promise to move towards an academic framework where homework is not required.

The Prime Minister held that he and his party will commit to debate on a “national level” with regards to the distribution of homework and students’ free time. At yesterday’s Labour Party event, Abela highlighted that it is important for youth, especially at a young age, to participate in extra-curricular activities and the homework decision may be backed by that.

Reiterating that education is one of the Labour Party’s main pillars going into the general election, Abela also pledged to see to the installation of air conditioning systems in schools across Malta and Gozo, calling it an “extensive investment” in modernising the country’s classroom.

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Julia Farrugia Portelli discusses 16-year-olds contesting the election

Mar 3 2022

Reacting to Robert Abela’s recent comments that 16-year-olds should eventually be able to represent their country in parliament, Minister for Inclusion, Social Wellbeing and Voluntary Organisations Hon. Julia Farrugia Portelli told Malta Daily that she is in agreement with the Prime Minister.

Farrugia Portelli stated that it was one of the policies which was pushed during the Vote 16 pilot project, which allows citizens of 16 years of age to vote in local and European elections. The Minister highlighted that Maltese youths were amongst the first in Europe to be able to vote at 16.

She stated that she looks forward to furthering this conversation and sending a strong message of a reformist country with youth as front-liners.

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iCarly drops return date & trailer for season 2 of its revival

Mar 3 2022

Ever since news of the iCarly revival started making the rounds, fans of the hit series couldn’t wait to see what new content was coming out and now… season 2 is coming.

Season 2 will pick up where the first one left off, with two new episodes set to drop on Friday April 8 on Paramount+. Miranda Cosgrove will return as Carly Shay for the usual barrage of tricks, trials and tribulations. Joining her will be Jerry Trainor as Carly’s brother Spencer, Laci Mosely as best friend Harper, Nathan Kress as Freddie and special guest star Josh Peck. Peck previously appeared alongside Cosgrove on Nickelodeon series Drake and Josh.

The series is produced by Nickelodeon Studios and is executive produced by Cosgrove herself, with Trainor, Kress and Alissa Vradenburg serving as producers.

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Tamara Webb empowers postpartum women in latest Instagram post

Mar 3 2022

In her latest Instagram post, local influencer Tamara Webb addressed the highs and lows of her postpartum journey after giving birth to her daughter Pixie.

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Webb revealed that this month marks one year of her training consistently after having her daughter, stating that she found it quite difficult to get back to physical activity. “THIS is my starting point … forget about ‘before’ and just keep going, keep SHOWING UP’’, Webb said before going on to highlight the importance staying strong and consistent throughout the whole experience.

The influencer said that she reminds herself every week why she actually shows up and that, for the first time after conceiving, she feels strong, signing off with the phrase “Start small. Stay consistent and trust the process.”

What do you make of Webb’s statements?

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