314 – The Voice of the Maltese

Jan

30

2024

Bolli bil-Presidenti ta’ Malta

Filatelija314

Wieħed mill-proġetti għal din is-sena tal-ġublew tal-fidda tas-Soċjetà Filatelika t’Għawdex hu sett ta’ bolli personalizzati u kartolini bil-Presidenti ta’ pajjiżna, xieraq sew peress li fl-2024 niċċelebraw ukoll il-Ġublew tad-Deheb ta’ Malta Repubblika. Dawn id-disinni tħallew f’idejn Toni Grech li għandu esperjenza qawwija b’suċċess kbir f’settijiet simili fi snin mgħoddija, per eżempju il-Prim Ministri ta’ Malta u l-Isqfijiet t’Għawdex. L-ewwel kartolina kurrenti (b’Sir Anthony Mamo) intlaqgħet tajjeb ħafna. Se jkomplu ħerġin kull xahar. Kartolini li juru 'l-ewwel President Anthony Mamo. Ritratt: Charles Spiteri Dawk interessati għandhom jikkuntattjawh immedjatament fuq secretary@stamps-gozo.org. L-ittimbrar tal-bolli fl-Uffiċċju Ċentrali tal-Posta, fir-Rabat, Għawdex, minn Charles Sultana (Retail Administrator). Ħdejh…

Jan

29

2024

By TVOTM Staff

Wied il-Għasri, Għawdex

Melitensia314

The picturesque cove and pebbly beach of Wied il-Għasri can be found to the north of Gozo. It is tiny and can be reached on foot by descending hundreds of steps. Well worth a visit. Photo: Kappa Vision

Jan

29

2024

By Charmaine Tokic

Food: An Important Element of Culture

The Foodie Mama314

What an exciting way to start the year! The Maltese Community here in Australia welcomed brothers from Malta, Keith and Fabian Demicoli earlier this month. The brothers are well known in Malta as TV hosts, news presenters and journalists. They recently received funding from the EU to produce an 8-part series featuring ways in which Maltese immigrants maintain Maltese culture. This series will play out on National Maltese TV channel ONE and social media. Keith and Fabian Demicoli with Shannon Said, Charmaine Tokic and Theresa CassarPhoto by: Charmaine Tokic I was fortunate enough to host Keith and Fabian in my…

Jan

28

2024

By TVOTM Secretariat

Maltese Community Council of NSW weekend of celebrations

Letters314

The third weekend of 2024 was a memorable weekend for the Maltese Community Council of NSW (MCCNSW) with the Commemoration of Australia Day on Saturday the 20th of January at the Holroyd Centre in Merrylands and the following day, Sunday the 21st, celebrating the Maltese Heritage Day at the Ħamrun club. The Australia Day Commemoration that the Maltese Community Council of NSW (MCCNSW) has been celebrating for fifty years, was well organised and refined, in a very dignified way and venue. The welcoming address by Ms Miriam Friggieri, President of MCCNSW, pointing out some of the achievements by the council…

Jan

27

2024

By Brian Decelis

Archbishop’s Palace facade in Valletta restored

Heritage314

With an investment of €225,000 (80% of which coming from European funds) the facade of the Archbishop's Palace in Valletta was inaugurated after years of restoration work. The Palace is one of the projects that form part of the Heritage Trail, which is also financed by the same European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) - a project that led to the restoration, and conservation of 34 sites in 26 towns around the Maltese Islands. ‘Church Trails of Malta’ highlight various religious landmarks along routes with a QR code attached to each site with information about the history of the site…

Jan

27

2024

By Brian Decelis

900,000 cruise passengers visited Malta in 2023

Roundup of Maltese news314

Approximately 900,000 cruise passengers visited Malta last year - a jump of 65% over the previous year, contributing €85 million to the Maltese economy, with €32 million of that in spending by cruise passengers and the other €53 million from cruise lines. When announcing these figures, Minister for Tourism and Public Cleanliness Clayton Bartolo also said that it is estimated that last year's figure will even be surpassed this year. The minister said that the cruising industry can be a catalyst for air tourism because Malta's first experience on a cruise can lead to a longer stay in the future.…

Jan

26

2024

By Lawrence Dimech

Australia Day 2024 – Australia honours its people

Aussie news compilation314

Australia wakes up on its national day faced with hundreds of people who have received deserved rewards for their contribution to the nation. The Voice of the Maltese carefully goes through the lists of those honoured in search of Maltese-born, those of Maltese descent or even those with some connection with our islands. It is not always easy to identify them unless they are indicated as such in their official citation. The Voice contacted Ms Nicole Oborne OAM from Caroline Springs, Melbourne (See photo). She was honoured for service to the financial sector, and to the community. Amongst others, she…

Jan

26

2024

By Charles Spiteri

Servizz Ekumeniku f’Għawdex

Mill-Gżira Għawdxija314

Il-Komunita' Anglikana f'Għawdex flimkien mal-Leġjun ta' Marija u l-Uffiċċju ta' Koordinament tal-Komunitajiet Etniċi fi ħdan id-Djoċesi t'Għawdex, organizzaw Servizz Ekumeniku fl-okkażjoni tal-Ottavarju ta' Talb għall-Għaqda tal-Knejjes Insara. Din il-laqgħa ta' talb saret fil-knisja ta' San Franġisk, tal-Patrijiet Franġiskani Konventwali, fir-Rabat Għawdex, nhar l-Erbgħa 24 ta' Jannar 2024, fl-4.00pm. It-Tema ta' din is-sena, mibnija fuq il-parabbola tas-samaritan it-tajjeb, kienet: “You shall love the Lord your God ... and your neighbour as yourself” (Lk 10:27), u l-materjal tal-Ġimgħa ta' Talb għall-Għaqda tal-Knejjes Insara 2024 ġie mħejji minn tim mill-Burklina Faso, mill-Afrika, bis-sehem tal-komunita' tal-post Chemin Neuf Community (CCN). Membri Kattoliċi mill-Arċidjoċesi ta' Ouagadougou, Knejjes Protestanti, u gruppi ekumeniċi mill-Burkina…

Jan

24

2024

By TVOTM SportsDesk

Malta to host Men’s Waterpolo European Champions League Final Four for next 3 years

Sports314

European Aquatics (EA) has entrusted the Aquatic Sports Association of Malta (ASA) to host the Men's Waterpolo Champions League Final Four for three consecutive years – 2024, 2025, and 2026 at the island's National Pool Complex. In nominating the ASA, European Aquatics said that the Association satisfies all the key requirements and has the Maltese government's full support. The European Champions League, which started in 1963 as the European Cup, is contested by the top European teams. It is the continent's most prestigious professional waterpolo club competition. The spectacular Final Four event provides an exciting climax to the waterpolo season,…

Jan

24

2024

By Charles Spiteri

Thomas Casha jirbaħ il-ħames edizzjoni tal-festival Kantamagħna

Music314

Nhar is-Sibt 20 ta’ Jannar 2024, ġewwa t-Teatru Astra ttellgħet il-ħames edizzjoni tal-festival Kantamagħna, festival għal kantanti bejn l-10 u l-35 sena organizzat minn DCapitals Big Band. Fil-festival ipparteċipaw 24 kantant/a li kienu mqassma fi tliet kategoriji skont l-età tagħhom. Thomas Casha ġie magħżul mill-membri tal-ġurija bħala r-rebbieħ overall tal-festival. Huwa interpreta l-kanzunetta ‘Bla Tarf' u ntagħżel ukoll bħala r-rebbieħ ta’ Kategorija A. Huwa l-iżgħar rebbieħ f’dawn l-ewwel ħames edizzjonijiet ta’ dan il-festival. Ir-rebbieħa u runners-up kollha kienu dawn: Distinct Talent Award: Faith ButtigiegRebbieħ Kategorija A (10-13-il sena): Thomas CashaRunner-up Kategorija A: Kristy SaidRebbieħa Kategorija B (14-17-il sena): Krista SujakRunner-up…