Set the scene.
Born and raised in Victoria, Gozo, Myriam Spiteri Debono studied English literature and linguistics before qualifying as a notary.
Here’s the twist.
She became the first woman to serve as Speaker of Malta’s House of Representatives in 1996. Her public work also included equality and press-ethics bodies.
Why it still matters.
The word Speaker sounds like the person doing all the talking. The role instead involves presiding over parliamentary proceedings: a title is worth investigating rather than guessing.
🧠 One to think about +
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