Robert Abela has launched the Labour Party’s pre-election congress in Gozo, describing it as a signal of the island’s importance under a Labour government. Speaking at the opening of the Malta Aqwa congress, Abela told delegates in Gozo that the party offers “peace of mind” and stability, while stressing that holding the event on the island reflects
Opposition leader Alex Borg has accused Prime Minister Robert Abela of plunging businesses and the wider public into uncertainty by being coy about the date for the next general election. With speculation of an imminent election reaching fever pitch, Borg was asked about the rumours on Sunday morning at a Nationalist Party event in Mdina. "[Abela]
Motor skills are foundational for a lifetime of movement. For children, they play a vital role not only in facilitating physical activity levels but also for cognitive and socio-emotional development and school readiness. Motor skills are broadly separated into two groups: fine and gross motor skills. Fine motor skills are movements that use smaller
The police force has announced a recruitment drive, issuing a call for applications for new constables. The call closes on May 8, giving prospective applicants just under a month to register their interest. Constables are described on the police website as “first responders. They patrol neighbourhoods, respond to emergencies, investigate crime, gather
Large crowds of locals and foreigners alike flocked to Mġarr on a windy Sunday to enjoy the village’s annual strawberry festival, Festa Frawli. The parish square and surrounding streets started to fill up as early as 10am, with attendees eager to try the wide range of strawberry-based products on offer. Festival attendees were treated to established
The locally- filmed “Żafżifa” is set to premiere in Maltese theatres on 1st May. It was shot on 16mm film with open sets and non-professional actors and the story unfolds as an emotional journey of yearning, skepticism and hope. “Żafżifa’s” stories are not imagined but drawn from lived experiences, gradually building toward an architectural and emotional
The Minister for Gozo and Planning, Clint Camilleri, has said that the construction of an athletics track in Gozo is the island’s “next step,” following its Sports and Aquatic Pavillion project, to boost results and participation in sports. He said that through a new athletics track, athletes will be better equipped to succeed. “I believe that these
The second edition of the Malta Biennale, themed ‘Clean | Clear | Cut’, instructs its audiences to purge, cleanse and pursue alternative value systems, reflecting the urgency of – among other issues – environmental preservation in Malta. Under the stewardship of curator Rosa Martínez, and via the promotional literature of this year’s edition, Valletta
The Malta Police Band is set to present a musical oratorio titled “FRANCESCO- Shepherd of Mercy”, an artistic production inspired by the life, message and legacy of Pope Francis. The oratorio features a libretto by His Excellency Frank Zammit, Maltese Ambassador to the Holy See, with music composed by Maestro Anthony Cassar, Musical Director of the
Claim: The government has implemented 82% of its electoral manifesto. Verdict: The government's online tracker, used to track progress on each electoral promise, shows this to be the case. But this does not mean that 82% of its proposals have been completed. Instead, the system tallies progress on different milestones set for each electoral pledge
