Study Finds People More Proficient In English Than Maltese In Malta

Jul 19 2024

A study done by the National Statistics Office shows that persons aged 15-64 are overall more proficient in speaking and using English than they are Maltese, the nation’s mother tongue.

The study showed how 96% of Maltese aged 15-64 were proficient in English, whilst 90.4% of Maltese aged 15 to 64 were proficient in Maltese.

This means that even though there is a large amount of people who are proficient in Maltese, there are still more who are better and more comfortable in English.

It was also revealed that a whopping 62% of those aged between 15-64 were proficient in Italian, it is thought that the older generation is mainly the reason for this stat.

Other languages such as French, German, Spanish and Arabic have all joined the group of most commonly proficient languages in Malta.

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Swieqi Residents Harassed and Bullied By Vandals

Jul 19 2024

Residents of Swieqi are being subjected to an increasing amount of abuse and vandalism particularly in summer.

Incidents including broken car mirrors, broken glass bottles on properties. and eggs thrown at houses and cars are common in this town. In addition, garbage from short-term rentals is frequently disposed of improperly, creating unsanitary conditions. Break-ins and constant noise further contributes to the distress.

Jordan Galea Pace, the deputy mayor of Swieqi has been outspoken about these problems and has used social media to raise awareness of the hardships of the locals. In a recent post, he emphasised the community’s growing concern and the need for the government to act immediately. Numerous locals have complained to Jordan about drunken tourists bothering them.

Swieqi is increasingly resembling Paceville, leading to sleepless nights and a decline in the community’s quality of life. The Deputy Mayor calls for increased police or community patrols to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents. He asserts that Swieqi should not be treated as a doormat for tourists, and stresses that although tourism is welcome, vandalism and harassment is unacceptable.

The authorities are urged to protect Swieqi residents and restore the tranquillity of the town. Immediate and effective measures are needed to safeguard this community.

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Pigeons Found Dead On Manoel Island

Jul 19 2024

A large number of dead pigeons have been found on Manoel Island by Maltese residents, who shared their concerns on the popular Facebook page ‘Are You Being Served’.

A local resident posted in the group, urging health authorities to investigate this serious issue, as it could pose a threat not only to the pigeons but also to people visiting the island.

The pigeon deaths are likely due to the extreme summer heat experienced in recent weeks.

Similar incidents have been reported in other heat-stricken regions, such as Kuwait City, the hottest city in the world, where fish have been observed boiling in the sea and birds falling from the sky.

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Maltese Dancers Participate in Disneyland California Parade

Jul 19 2024

Maltese dancer Shanice shares her experience dancing at the Disneyland Parade in California, alongside a number of dancers from the Maltese Islands, on the third day of their dance experience in Disneyland, California.

Shanice vlogs the parade day, capturing the excitement of all the Maltese dancers before their performance. After dancing down Main Street USA in Disneyland, Shanice recorded the pride of the choreographers and the exhilaration of the dancers, who described the experience as a “dream”.

The Maltese dancers thank ‘Power in Dance’ for giving them the platform and ‘Dance the Magic’ for the experience

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