The U.N. secretary-general and the head of the World Health Organization launched an ambitious strategy Thursday to have 40% of the world’s population vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of this year, and 70% by mid-2022.“With vaccine production now…
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THE OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL PERMANENT SECRETARY Remote working in the Public Service enters into force: 13 government departments start working remotely
13 government departments from different ministries will start working remotely this month. This was announced by Principal Permanent Secretary Mario Cutajar at a press conference detailing the transition of the Public Service to remote working. The Pr…
Read moreUS Effort to Stop Malaria Lauds Vaccine, Rolls Out 5-Year Plan
The announcement of the first-ever malaria vaccine not only inspires hope in the battle against one of the planet’s most pernicious diseases but also underscores the need to attack this scourge on multiple fronts, says the head of the U.S. President’s …
Read moreTHE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT The President receives diplomatic credentials from three new Heads of Mission
Three new Heads of Mission presented their diplomatic credentials to the President of Malta, George Vella, at Sant’Anton Palace on Thursday 7th October 2021.The Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq, Safia Taleb Al-Souhail, was the first to present her Le…
Read moreWHO Backs Malaria Vaccinations for African Children
The World Health Organization recommended Wednesday that children in sub-Saharan Africa and other regions on the continent with moderate-to-high malaria transmission receive a malaria vaccine.The vaccine, known as Mosquirix, proved effective in a pilot…
Read moreAmericans Being Warned of Deadly Fake Medication
Americans are being warned to beware of potentially deadly fake prescription pills that are laced with the powerful opioid fentanyl and the highly addictive stimulant methamphetamine. The counterfeit tablets are linked to a wave of drug overdoses killi…
Read moreTHE MINISTRY FOR TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE AND CAPITAL PROJECTS Minister Ian Borg hosts this year’s GTMO 5+5 Conference: discussed prospective plans for the transport sector
Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Ian Borg hosted the 10th edition, held virtually, of the Group of Transport Ministers for the Western Mediterranean (GTMO 5+5) Conference, where prospective plans were discussed for further de…
Read moreTHE MINISTER WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER Strengthening social dialogue – a more proactive MCESD
At an MCESD meeting, the social partners met to discuss the conclusions of the work on four specific reports carried out within the MCESD working groups. The four discussed reports deal with current topics at both local and European levels to be able t…
Read moreRussian Soyuz Spacecraft with Actor, Director Arrives at ISS
The crew of a Russian Soyuz spacecraft was welcomed aboard the International Space Station Tuesday, though a communications glitch during their final approach delayed their eventual boarding.The Soyuz spacecraft was launched Tuesday from the Russian sp…
Read moreTHE MINISTRY FOR FINANCE AND EMPLOYMENT Closure of the 62+ Malta Government Savings Bond – Issue 2021
Main ContentThe Treasury announces that by the closing date at 2.30 p.m. on Monday, 4th October 2021, the total value of applications for this year’s issue of the 62+ Malta Government Savings Bond received from new applicants and applicants who already…
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