Good things happening in Malta
Updated: 07/01/25
Over the past year, I have been gathering stories of progress and positive change taking place in Malta, which often get overshadowed by negative news.
Here are some achievements to keep us optimistic about our country's potential:
Artificial intelligence to help predict and manage Malta’s water supplies
Model used by EWA and WSC forecasts future water demands
Mark Laurence Zammit
The student using AI to turn speech into sign language
Mac Patrick Gauci believes the early-stage technology could help bridge the communication gap between deaf and hearing people
Fiona Galea Debono
He was fed up waiting in line to recycle bottles. So he created an app
Through Botl, users can more easily donate their recyclable containers
Hope under Cassola’s big tent
After winning the support of 13,000 voters, Arnold Cassola has embarked on the creation of a new ‘big tent’ party for middle-of-the-road and progressive voters. JAMES DEBONO asks whether it can succeed.
More from James Debono
Clay-based irrigation technology being tested in Gozo could slash water use
Researchers test out SLECI system as part of EU-backed project
Airship company mulls plans to fly between Malta and Gozo
Company has been in discussions with Transport Malta about their services
Tal-Linja app will provide live tracking of buses from Monday
Transport Minister Chris Bonett says update of Tal-Linja app will deliver live tracking of buses similar to what people can experience with food delivery apps
More from Kurt Sansone
Maltese students bag gold, silver, bronze in Italy robotics competition
The Savio College students have been building their robots since October
Shark Tank boss pledges unprecedented €1.3 million for AI ‘traffic brain’
AI visionary Alexiei Dingli wins over Mark Bajada with digital traffic brain that can analyse hundreds of traffic camera feeds and take instant decisions to alleviate traffic woes
More from Matthew Vella
Editorial: Making pedestrianised zones feasible
For urban regeneration projects to succeed existing traffic flows must be carefully studied
‘People Have The Power’: Andre Callus Reminds Public Of Its Strength Against Environmental Destruction
Moviment Graffitti’s Andre Callus has reminded the public of the true power it holds when it comes to stopping environmental destruction.
Ana Tortell
Six international firms show interest in offshore renewables – energy ministry
Malta’s first-ever national policy was announced and open to the public for consultation in August
Drones and AI roped in to help rid Malta of invasive plants
The new technology will run its first tests at Għajn Tuffieħa Bay
Renewable energy up 13% in 2022
Energy from interconnector up 18%
BCRS says it recycled 150m beverage containers in nine months
Hundreds fined for littering near reverse vending machines
A one-man civic education campaign
Whereas when it comes to politics there is a general air of hopeless defeatism, when it comes to the deterioration of their own neighbourhoods everyone becomes very vocal and angry.
More from Josanne Cassar
