Tag: President of Malta
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Malta and Holy See reaffirm commitment to peace and multilateral reform in meeting with President Spiteri Debono and Foreign Minister Ian Borg
President of Malta Myriam Spiteri Debono received the Secretary of State of the Holy See, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, for a courtesy visit at San Anton Palace, reaffirming the strong and longstanding relations between Malta and the Vatican. During the meeting, Cardinal Parolin conveyed the greetings and best wishes of Pope Leone XIV to the President…
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Sina Bugeja thinks that Tumas Group and Joseph Portelli will stop donating to the MCCF if they take Binance’s money
Sina Bugeja the Chairperson of the Malta Community Chest Fund has to resign from her post and I am surprised no one is calling out her gross incompetence that has led the President of Malta to be unnecessarily involved in a financial matter of the Malta Community Chest Fund. There are really zero excuses for…
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Pope Francis remembered in Malta: National leaders pay tribute to his legacy and historic 2022 visit
Malta is mourning the loss of Pope Francis, whose passing at the age of 88 has sparked an outpouring of emotion from across the island. Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition Leader Bernard Grech were among the first to honour the late pontiff, recalling not only his global influence but also his deeply personal connection…
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Malta unites in solidarity: President launches first Istrina under her patronage
In her touching opening speech for the 2024 edition of L-Istrina, the President of Malta, Myriam Spiteri Debono, invited families to lend a hand in giving to those for whom Christmas is not fun. She underlined how so many are living this Christmas period in hospitals, as it is important “the day after Christmas to…
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President of Malta delivers first festive address: A call for hope, courage, and sustainability
In a warm Christmas message to the nation, the President of Malta Myriam Spiteri Debono appealed for the Maltese people to take hope and courage and to reflect on the path which their country had followed and would follow in the coming years. This speech came within an unprecedented year-one marking 60 years of Independence,…
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President Spiteri Debono to host public for New Year greetings at Valletta Palace
The President of Malta, Myriam Spiteri Debono will open the doors of the Presidential Palace in Valletta to welcome members of the public for New Year greetings. The event is scheduled for Saturday, 28th December, from 10:00am to 12:00pm. This annual tradition provides an opportunity for the citizens to personally wish the President for the…
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Malta celebrates Republic Day with awards to those who excel in society
On the 50th anniversary since Malta became a Republic, 20 individuals and organisations were recognised for their extraordinary contribution to society during the Republic Day honours ceremony. The event took place yesterday at the Presidential Palace in Valletta, and awards were given by the President of Malta Myriam Spiteri Debono. Nine people were appointed to…
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Malta celebrates Republic Day: President Myriam Debono calls for the strengthening of demcoracy
Today Malta celebrated its fiftieth year as a Republic with the regular Republic Parade in Saint Georg’es Square Valletta. The Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition attended the parade and the ceremony which was opened by a speech by the President of the Republic. President Myriam Spiteri Debono paid homage to Malta’s Presidents…
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Malta inaugurates first international office of Fondazione Falcone in a step towards justice and accountability
At the opening of the Fondazione Falcone’s Malta office in SiÄ¡Ä¡iewi on Sunday, Maria Falcone spoke candidly about the impact of her brother Giovanni Falcone’s assassination, saying it profoundly changed her life “both as a sister and an Italian citizen.” “I could have chosen to keep my grief as a sister private,” she shared. “But…
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President of Malta concludes successful visit to London to support Maltese patients and strengthen UK ties
The President of Malta Myriam Spiteri Debono recently returned from a productive visit to London, where she observed the work of the Malta Community Chest Fund (MCCF) and other organisations that support Maltese nationals in need of medical treatment abroad. During her time in London, President Spiteri Debono was accompanied by MCCF officials who provide…
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Società Filarmonica Nazionale La Valette marks 150th Anniversary with grand celebrations in Valletta
The Società Filarmonica Nazionale La Valette celebrated its 150th anniversary this October with an extensive program of events, marking a significant milestone for Valletta’s first band, founded in 1874. The festivities, organized by the current Management Committee, were officially launched on 20th October 2023, with a procession honouring Grand Master La Valette, followed by a…
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In order to have a mature society, we first need a mature President
As she usually does in her statements, the President of Malta said absolutely nothing of substance in her latest speech. So far, the only thing I recall her saying that has any substance is that the government needs to implement the proposals from the public inquiry into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. However, even…
