A New Challenge Awaits Brillanti’s Semifinalists Tonight!

Apr 30 2025

“Incredible… this is crazy… I’m simply blown away!

Those were the words of Maltese tenor Cliff Zammit Stevens as he experienced the talent of the 12 remaining semifinalists of Brillanti Singers, joining our professional jury alongside Nate Morrison, Sara Harrison, and Greta Manuzzi for the fourth semifinal of this truly Brillanti season.

The 12 remaining semifinalists — all vying for the grand prize of €30,000 — will face one of the toughest challenges of the competition so far TONIGHT: REVERSE ROLES.

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In this challenge, male semifinalists must choose and perform a song originally sung by a female voice, and vice versa! Yes, as the competition intensifies, it becomes increasingly clear who the truly Brillanti performer is — the one who deserves a coveted spot in the Final, now just a few weeks away.

Get ready for big surprises and emotional moments, as there’s a real sense of family among the semifinalists. Each one knows that a single slip — even a tiny one — could be enough to end their journey and send them home.

So, who will be the two finalists moving on to this week’s Sing Off, and whose adventure will come to an abrupt end?

Find out this Wednesday at 20:40 on ONE — your guarantee of yet another Brillanti production!

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Official Launch of Unreal Engine Training Marks Key Milestone for Gaming Malta

New Training Pathway Launched by Gaming Malta for Leading Game Engine

Apr 30 2025

The Ministry for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects has launched the “Unreal Engine Education Pathways” project. The initiative, unveiled by Minister Silvio Schembri, aims to equip young people with skills in game development through training in Unreal Engine, the game engine developed by international tech company Epic Games.

“This is part of our vision to position Malta as a leader in the digital and creative sectors,” said Minister Schembri during the launch.

The training programme is being rolled out in collaboration with Epic Games—the creators of the massively popular game Fortnite—and will be led by the Interactive Media Academy, as part of Gaming Malta’s broader strategic efforts.

Ivan Filletti, CEO of Gaming Malta, stated: “Education and the development of new economic sectors go hand in hand. This is the only way we can prepare future generations to be part of the rapidly growing digital economy.”

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Grand Master’s Palace Honoured As Best Visitor Attraction At First Edition Of Malta Tourism Awards

Apr 30 2025

The Best Visitor Attraction award at the prestigious Malta Tourism Awards 2024, held on 29th April at the Westin Dragonara Resort for its first edition, was presented to The Grand Master’s Palace, a landmark of Maltese cultural heritage and a symbol of the country’s rich history, located in Valletta.

The award was presented under the Responsible Tourism Development Award category, which recognises organisations demonstrating exemplary commitment to long-term sustainability, innovation, and quality in line with the National Tourism Strategy 2021–2030.
This recognition celebrates the Palace’s successful transformation into a dynamic cultural site that blends historical preservation with modern visitor engagement.

Organised by the Malta Tourism Authority, the Malta Tourism Awards serve as a platform to celebrate and promote the contributions of businesses and professionals who are shaping the future of Malta’s tourism industry. This year’s ceremony honoured excellence across a variety of categories, with particular emphasis on service quality, environmental responsibility, and professional development.

Other Winners in the Responsible Tourism Development Award Category:
Rigo Malta DMC – Best Travel & Tourism
De Mondion – Best Catering Establishment
AX ODYCY Hotel – Best Accommodation

In addition to the four organisational winners, the event also recognised six individuals with the Tourism Worker of the Year Award, celebrating their dedication, professionalism, and exceptional service across diverse sectors:
* Ms Maria Mifsud – Alpha School of English (English Language Learning – Schools/Host Families)
* Mr Jürgen Hinsen – Octopus Garden Diving Centre (Diving Centres)
* Mr David Caruana – Esplora Interactive Science Centre (Visitor Attractions)
* Mr Mario Cacciottolo – Dark Malta Tours (Travel & Tourism Services)
* Mr Joseph Mark Mercieca – Country Terrace (Catering)
* Mr Christopher Tabone – Malta Marriott Resort & Spa (Accommodation)

Beyond the ten award winners, eight other companies and individuals were also recognised as runners-up, further highlighting the broad commitment to quality, innovation, and service across Malta’s tourism landscape.

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Horse Receives Love After Years Of Mistreatment

Apr 30 2025

Second Chance Horse Rescue has released a number of updates on Nova, the horse they recently received into their care who was mistreated for a long while.

Named Nova, a nod to her being a star and everything she’s managed to survive, the NGO revealed that she is being let out into the sun for some time and being given the love she deserves.

Unfortunately, her vet check up confirmed that her front leg injury went untreated for years and, as a result, her bones in her front leg have formed into one.

‘Although we are sure we won’t pretty much receive any other news because it is now too late to fix her, we have decided alongside with our vet today that we will see how she does in the next couple of days and see from there’, explained the NGO.

‘The least thing we want is for her to struggle and suffer but we are doing everything in our power to keep her as comfortable as possible.’

Meanwhile, the fundraiser opened for her treatment has reached €245 so far, with the NGO urging people to spare some more money to help care for this absolute star.

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