Social partners looking forward to collaborating with the government in implementing economic vision 2021-2031Bringing together the country’s best ideas, for an economic vision that will lead to a better quality of life – Ministers Silvio Schembri and …
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THE MINISTRY FOR THE ECONOMY AND INDUSTRY Around €1.5 million injected into the economy during the first week of use of the €100 government vouchers
More than 80,000 persons received their vouchers through registered post Around €1.5 million was injected into the economy in the first week of use of the €100 government vouchers. This was announced by Minister for the Economy and Industry Silvio Sche…
Read moreLatinas Left Workforce at Highest Rate, See Slow Recovery
PHOENIX – Teresa Marez spent 14 years building a strong clientele base as a hair stylist in San Antonio. When her son, who is autistic, had to switch to virtual learning because of the pandemic, she quit her job to help him. It’s been 10 months, and t…
Read moreJapan to Ease COVID-19 Restrictions as Tokyo Olympics Near
Japan unveiled plans Thursday to slowly ease the coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and several other prefectures in time for next month’s opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced that the government will swi…
Read moreTHE MINISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE AND PLANNING: Works on King George V Gardens in Floriana completed
The King George V Gardens in Floriana, which hold spectacular views of the Grand Harbour, have undergone upgrading works, making them better, safer, and more accessible. This was announced by Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Planning A…
Read moreTHE MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AND EUROPEAN AFFAIRS: Malta’s proposal on inclusive religious education will serve as a model for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Evarist Bartolo welcomed the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and High Representative of the Alliance of Civilizations Miguel Ángel Moratinos. The UN Alliance of Civilizations aims to bridge divide…
Read moreTHE MINISTRY FOR SOCIAL ACCOMMODATION: Hundreds of families with a roof over their heads from vacant houses
Minister for Social Accommodation Roderick Galdes has announced that, by the end of this year, around 581 families which sought help from the Housing Authority will have been allocated a home through the ‘Nikru biex Nassistu’ scheme. Through this schem…
Read moreSurvey: 1 in 3 US Election Workers Feels Unsafe
Long after a contentious U.S. presidential election that unleashed a torrent of partisan threats against poll workers and others, many American election officials continue to feel unsafe because of their jobs, according to a recent survey.The survey, c…
Read moreChina to Launch First Crew to New Permanent Space Station
China will launch the first crew of its new permanent space station into orbit on Thursday. An official with the China Manned Space Agency announced Wednesday that veteran astronauts Nie Haisheng and Liu Boming and rookie Tang Hongbo will blast off fr…
Read moreRita Moreno Discusses Finding Self-Worth and Never Giving Up
NEW YORK – Rita Moreno emigrated with her mother from Puerto Rico at age five. By six, she was dancing at Greenwich Village nightclubs. By 16, she was working full time. By 20, she was performing in “Singin’ in the Rain.””I can’t think of anyone I’ve e…
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