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Slow revision of MATSEC papers process a result of lack of revisers

Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 09:14 Last update: about 10 years ago Rebecca Iversen

O-Level and A-Level students will once again only be receiving their revision of papers a couple of days before the September resit session because not enough revisers were available in August, this...

MCAST launches part-time courses to start in October

Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 07:36 Last update: about 10 years ago

MCAST has launched over 300 part-time courses including 38 new and accredited courses. The launch was held at the MCAST Students’ House in the presence of Stephen Vella, General Manager MCAST...

Migration trends shifting across Mediterranean region

Monday, 21 August 2017, 10:41 Last update: about 10 years ago

At the height of Europe’s recent migration crisis, more than 7,000 people landed every day on the Greek islands that face Turkey. Orange life-vests covered the beaches of northern Lesbos, while...

Multiple deliveries: Record 48 sets of twins born last year

Monday, 21 August 2017, 08:59 Last update: about 10 years ago Joanna Demarco

The year 2016 saw a record 96 twins being born - 48 pairs - as well as a record number of total births in the delivery wards, according to the Directorate for Health Information and Research. The...

What does choice mean when it comes to health care?

Sunday, 20 August 2017, 15:48 Last update: about 10 years ago

President Trump continues to threaten millions of Americans who now have health insurance with loss of coverage by undermining the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as "Obamacare." His goal has been...

US nixes sleep apnea test plan for truckers, train engineers

Saturday, 19 August 2017, 15:47 Last update: about 10 years ago

U.S. officials are abandoning plans to require sleep apnea screening for truck drivers and train engineers, a decision that safety experts say puts millions of lives at risk. The Federal Railroad...

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