Sixth form education might be made mandatory in Malta

Aug 25 2021

A drop in sixth-form students in recent years has prompted the Malta Chamber to consider making post-secondary education mandatory in Malta. This would see compulsory education increased by two years up to the age of 18 as well as an overhaul in the education system to improve standards for students and educators.

This news comes as the chamber puts forward recommendations to encourage and preserve in order to boost productivity. Marisa Xuereb, the organisation’s president, stated this would encourage students to keep studying past secondary level. A drop in sixth-form students has been noted as years went on as registrations decreased and even students managing to obtain O-level and even higher exam passes. Do you agree?

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Nirvana sued for child pornography by grown-up Nevermind baby

Aug 25 2021

Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ album cover is one of the most well-known throughout the history of music, featuring a naked baby swimming after a dollar on a fishing hook. However, the now all-grown-up Spencer Elden, aged 30, has filed a lawsuit against the two surviving members of the band and Kurt Cobain’s estate. He claims that neither he nor his guardians consented to his image being used for the album. He is also suing for the violation of federal child pornography laws.

Elden claims that he has suffered lifelong damages as a result of the photo. It seems as though his feelings about his inclusion in the cover have changed over the years, as he has previously recreated the image and has the title of the album tattooed on his chest. The had even told The Guardian in 2015 that it opened up doors for him and was an overall positive thing. Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Cobain’s estate have not yet commented publicly about the filing, which also features lawsuits against photographer Kris Weddle and the band’s label.

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Watch: Referee takes out gun after controversial decision

Aug 25 2021

A would-be ordinary match in Honduras ended in a weird fashion, as the referee of the game took out a gun to protect himself from fans. Many fans were angry at the referee for not giving a penalty, calling him many names and questioning his integrity and professionalism.

😳 A referee pulled a gun to defend himself from a mob in a small town in Copan, Honduras.

All this after fans and players were not happy with some of his decisions during the game. pic.twitter.com/YJcisnjD1w

— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) August 18, 2021

In a video filmed by a fan, the referee could be seen shooting to the ground to prove that the gun was in fact loaded. The video went viral on social media with many fans divided on the matter. Most fans have berated the referee for bringing a deadly weapon to an event where children may be present, whilst few people were seen defending the referee’s reactions.

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School reopening plans to be presented in coming days

Aug 25 2021

Education Minister Justyne Caruana told newsroom the Malta Independent that Malta’s plan for reopening of schools is set to be finalised and presented in the coming days. An activity is in the works which will give the full programme and details for said reopening, as many are asking how educational institutions will be handling this upcoming scholastic year. The Minister stated that the plan needs to be evaluated by the health superintendence and only then will it be made public so everyone is fully aware and to start preparations.

Schools were first shut in March 2020 when the first cases of COVID-19 were detecting. Primary and secondary schools physically reopened throughout the scholastic years, with post-secondary opting to keep the online lecture system going. Health minister Chris Fearne said that the exit strategy was being based on getting every student back into classrooms. In terms of vaccination, Caruana stated this is not mandatory, unlike other countries.

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Photo Source: The Conversation, Justyne Caruana FB