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PN to re-establish Malta Maritime Authority if elected
The Nationalist Party has pledged it would re-establish the Malta Maritime Authority and appoint a dedicated minister for the sector if elected into government. During a pre-budget meeting with the Malta Maritime Forum, opposition leader Alex Borg...

Jamie Carragher's family life - from wife's tears over daughter to crucial advice on children
Jamie Carragher balances work life with being a father and husband. (Image: James Gill - Danehouse, Getty Images) Jamie Carragher juggles his commitments at Sky Sports with family life seamlessly. He tied the knot with Nicola Hart in 2005, and...
A new Nationalist Government will re-establish the Malta Maritime Authority - Borg
A Nationalist Government will appoint a minister dedicated specifically to the maritime sector and will re-establish the Malta Maritime Authority as distinct from Transport Malta, PN Leader Alex Borg said. This authority will be focused,...

Malta Guinness Partners Iri Ji Festival in Lagos
Malta Guinness has announced its partnership with this year’s Iri Ji Festival, scheduled for Sunday, September 28, at FHA Ground, Festac. The event will bring together families and community members for a day of cultural activities and...

Bulgarian Delegation Joins Olympic Forum in Malta
А Bulgarian delegation led by the country's Olympic Committee (BOC) President Vesela Lecheva is taking part in the 45th seminar of the European Olympic Committees (EOC) and the Olympic Solidarity Forum in Malta. The delegation also includes BOC...
Skinsurgeon and Remedies host Malta’s first international laser masterclass
On 26 September, Malta welcomed more than forty leading consultants in plastic surgery, dermatology and related specialties from the UK, France, Poland, Italy and the Middle East for the inaugural Skinsurgeon International Laser Masterclass, held...

Want to fix Malta's birthrate problems? Start with family leave, expert says
A total revision of family leave policies is essential if Malta is to address what has been described as “the greatest challenge of our time”, its rock bottom fertility. Anna Borg, associate professor at the Centre for Labour Studies at the...
Maltese as it should be
'L-Aħħar żifna... U stejjer oħra' Author: Edgar Formosa Publisher: Horizons / 2025 Pages: 172 The book being reviewed today is the seventh book by this author. A former teacher of Maltese for 41 years and head of Department for 21 including eight...

Malta embassy marks 61 years of independence, 50 years of ties with Qatar
Minister of Communications and Information Technology H E Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al-Mannai; Ambassador of Malta to Qatar H E Simon Pullicino; Director of the Protocol Department at MoFA, H E Ambassador Ibrahim Fakhro; and European Union...

Malta Dyslexia Association talk on difficulties in learning maths
The Malta Dyslexia Association (MDA) is holding a talk for parents and educators, titled “What is the Problem?”. The session will explore the different underlying factors that may hinder children from developing essential mathematical skills....

Malta, where are the babies?
Behind the reassuring statistics of growth and low unemployment lies a challenge that will define Malta’s long-term future far more profoundly than any fiscal deficit or quarterly GDP release. The country’s fertility rate has fallen to one of the...

What we fund becomes our culture – Malta must choose wisely
The recent decision by Foreign and Tourism Minister Ian Borg to redirect funds from large summer parties towards promoting Malta as an arts and cultural destination is a welcome and timely shift. For too long, Malta has been seen primarily as a...
Government says Malta Autism Centre not honouring obligations
The Ministry for Inclusion and Volunteering said the Malta Autism Centre is not honouring its obligations towards the State. The ministry was responding to concerns raised by parents of children and young people with autism who attend the centre....

Global Sumud Flotilla: Latest Bid To Break Gaza Blockade Drew Activists From Across the World
Israeli forces have intercepted an international flotilla carrying activists seeking to break Israel’s blockade of the Palestinian territory, and have detained dozens of people. The Global Sumud Flotilla, which was carrying a symbolic amount of...

Meet the architects rethinking Malta’s building boom
The architects behind the award-winning London Design Biennale installation, Urna, intend to keep breaking the mould, designing whole houses in pigmented concrete and propping buildings to construct the ground floor after the first. They are also...

Activists call for decriminalisation of abortion at annual pro-choice rally
Protestors gathered outside the law courts in Valletta on Saturday morning to once again call for the decriminalisation of abortion. The theme of the rally, organised annually by the Voice For Choice coalition, was that abortion is not a crime and...

‘We have to go on’: New flotilla sails toward Gaza as Israel detains Irish activists
A fresh flotilla of boats is heading towards Gaza and has vowed to continue on their course despite the interception of about 40 vessels by Israeli forces and detention of more than a dozen Irish citizens. Israel’s actions sparked protests...

Malta Guinness Joins Iri Ji Festival This Weekend To Fuel Goodness, Celebrate Culture
1 For Lagos residents, this year’s Iri Ji Festival will be a cultural celebration like no other, as they will are set to experience a weekend of culture, energy, and vitality as a result Malta Guinness’ partnership with the organisers. The event...

Malta Guinness is bringing the goodness to Iri Ji Festival this weekend!
Lagos, are you ready? 👀 This Sunday, all roads lead to FHA Ground, Festac for the iconic Iri Ji Festival. And guess what? Malta Guinness is pulling up to fuel the vibes! 🎉Known as the New Yam Festival, Iri Ji is one of the biggest cultural...

Suspended sentence for man who threatened abortion rights activists online
A man who posted violent threats against six abortion rights activists following a 2019 protest in Valletta has been convicted of hate speech and handed a suspended prison sentence. The 27-year-old was one of two men charged after campaigners from...