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Students, Sandra Gauci & administration address Junior College’s SERIOUS toilet problem

Students, Sandra Gauci & administration address Junior College's SERIOUS toilet problem
Oct 20 2022 Share

On Wednesday, ADPD’s Sandra Gauci took to Facebook to shed light on the seemingly critical bathroom situation at the Ġ.F. Abela Junior College.

Gauci revealed that a huge number of people have been ‘facing problems when it comes to basic human conditions’, highlighting that in the entire school, only one of 12 bathrooms is open for girls.

“There have been people bringing in bottles so that they could use them. With lines taking up 15 minutes of your time to get in there,” Gauci wrote.

Speaking to Malta Daily, a number of Junior College students confirmed that multiple bathrooms cannot be accessed, with particular reference to female bathrooms. One student in particular argued that a lot of time is wasted during lectures as students would need to walk a considerable amount to access an open and function bathroom.

Addressing such issues, a Junior College administration spokesperson told Malta Daily that, due to a number of urgent unforeseen works, a total of 8 toilets (3 for males, 2 for females and 3 gender neutral facilities) had to be closed.

The administration stated that more toilet facilities are available in all blocks, floors and other areas and that the college is currently communicating with all students to direct them to all remaining available facilities, which amount to a total of 19 toilet facilities with multiple cubicles.

“Work to prevent further damage and to fix the problem has started and should be finalised in the shortest possible time. We understand the discomfort and the inconvenience caused. We assure that we have been handling the situation with urgency. We appeal to the cooperation and patience of the College Community.”

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Photo zones, spicy desserts & MORE: SOFTSWISS is taking over Malta!

Photo zones, spicy desserts & MORE: SOFTSWISS is taking over Malta!
Oct 20 2022 Share

SOFTSWISS, a leading software developer in iGaming, is strengthening its presence in Malta. Ahead of the key industry show, SiGMA Europe, which is to be held in Valletta in November, the company is turning the streets of Malta into an open-air exhibition to bring the SOFTSWISS brand and its winning software products closer to the local community. 

SOFTSWISS’ blaze in Malta started with an outstanding pre-show presentation at SiGMA Europe, which helped business facilitators learn more about SOFTSWISS’ products and its bright flaming brand. As a technology innovator, the company is driving the market to a higher level of competition and bringing new power to the industry.

During the next two months, SOFTSWISS will be establishing its presence on the island. This will manifest in creative urban branding and solutions. For those, creators of exclusive Instagram content, the company will set up an original urban-style photo zone. Others will enjoy exclusive pepper-flavoured desserts and try their luck in various activities spotted throughout the city.

Valentina Bagniya, CMO at SOFTSWISS, shares her vision: “SOFTSWISS is above all a technology company committed to the highest standards of client service. Many a time, our innovative solutions have nudged other market players to rethink their product portfolios and improve service offerings. This time, we have chosen the ‘Blazing in’ concept as the main theme to reinforce our presence in Malta. We believe that growing competition will benefit our clients. Therefore, by strengthening SOFSWISS’ foothold on the island, we are warming up the market getting it ready to move forward and evolve.”

Established in 2009, SOFTSWISS provides a set of products to launch an iGaming project from scratch. As an industry innovator, the company is able to disrupt the Maltese market with its blazing solutions. The Casino Platform lights up online casino and sports betting brands through exceptional service. With the Jackpot Aggregator, casinos engage and retain more players by launching spicy jackpot campaigns. The progressive affiliate platform Affilka helps iGaming brands build strong partner relationships with affiliates.

The hot offer from SOFTSWISS includes a winning combination of products that cover all operator needs. The Game Aggregator, a content hub hosting hundreds of games, in integration with the flexible and flaming Sportsbook Platform,  provides a one-stop-shop solution for progressive online casinos.

“It is our honour and pleasure to demonstrate SOFTSWISS products and solutions at the European centre of iGaming. Many industry players and Maltese brands are already benefiting from our expertise and products. Through this autumn activity, we want SOFTSWISS to be recognised for the big market player that it is, with superior software and service offerings. That’s why we are here, blazing in Malta,” – comments Vitali Matsukevich, COO at SOFTSWISS.

The largest SOFTSWISS’ activation is to happen at SiGMA Europe in Malta on 14–18 November, 2022. During the event, visitors will learn about the winning combination of products and make hot deals! 

About SOFTSWISS 

SOFTSWISS is an international iGaming company supplying certified software solutions for managing gambling operations. The expert team, which counts 1,400+ employees, is based in Malta, Poland, Georgia, and Belarus.  SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides one-stop-shop iGaming software solutions. The company has a vast product portfolio, including the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with thousands of casino games, the Affilka affiliate platform, the Sportsbook Platform and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013 SOFTSWISS was the first in the world to introduce a bitcoin-optimised online casino solution.

Transport Minister Aaron Farrugia accepts Bulletproof’s challenge to bike ride discussion

Oct 20 2022 Share

Minister for Transport, Infrastructure & Capital Projects Aaron Farrugia has accepted Bulletproof’s challenge to join them on a bike ride & discussion on Malta’s transport and roads.

 

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In a recent video, the local fitness community asked Farrugia to join them on a bike ride on Malta’s roads with some of the leading figures in the local cycling community to allow the minister to get a first-hand look at the country’s cycling situation.

Only a few hours later, the Minister took to Facebook to share a video stating that he will join Bulletproof for the bike ride and join discussion on the obstacles, realities and opportunities.

In the video, Farrugia stated that he actually does cycle in his free time and looks forward to meeting the local cycling community and setting a plan for the future.

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16 of Malta’s 19 suicide cases in 2022 were male

16 of Malta's 19 suicide cases in 2022 were male
Oct 20 2022 Share

Between January 2017 and September of this year, the police registered 143 cases of suicide in Malta and Gozo.

This was revealed by Minister for Internal Affairs Byron Camilleri in a reply to a parliamentary inquiry by PN MP Paula Mifsud Bonnici, where he went on to reveal that 29 of the cases were foreign individuals.

In 2022, a total of 19 suicides have been reported so far, with 16 of them being male cases and three cases happening in Gozo. Last year, 34 suicide cases were registered in Malta, with 24 of them being male cases whilst 2020 saw a total 22 cases of suicide.

Back in June, The Richmond Foundation had spoken out on the amount of suicide cases in Malta, calling the local mental health crisis ‘the pandemic that no one talks about.‘

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