Book celebrating the power of oratory “Il-Kelma ta’ Eddie Fenech Adami” has launched

Mar 20 2023

The book “Il-Kelma ta’ Eddie Fenech Adami” has officially launched and is now available for sale.

The official launch event took place recently, and one of the most striking quotes that came out from this event was from the book’s introduction, by author James Aaron Ellul, who wrote; “Words know how to kindle a flame that no water, no wind, no current, can extinguish”

Former European Commissioner and former Deputy Prime Minister Tonio Borg, spoke during the launch event and praised the book as “unique,” stating that it provides a one-of-a-kind analysis of oratory, with a focus on Eddie Fenech Adami’s speeches and their reflection of Malta’s recent history.

Tonio Borg noted that the book offers a technical analysis of Fenech Adami’s use of language, including repetition and metaphor, and emphasised the richness of the Maltese language as exemplified in the book. He described the analysis as commendable and suggested it belongs in the library of those interested in politics and the Maltese language. On the other hand, whilst addressing the event, Beppe Fenech Adami, the son of the book’s subject, praised the author’s work and emphasised the celebration of the words that changed the course of Malta’s political history. From his end, publisher Martin Bugelli, representing the ‘Klabb Kotba Maltin’, praised the book’s unique approach to Fenech Adami’s politics, specifically his use of metaphor and rhetoric.

In a Q&A session, author James Aaron Ellul explained his choice to focus on Eddie Fenech Adami, noting the former Prime Minister’s role as the face of the Nationalist Party and his love of the Maltese language. Ellul noted that Fenech Adami’s speeches used terms of unity, such as “we” and “our country,” to help bring the Maltese people together during times of political tension.

James Aaron Ellul also lamented the current state of the Maltese language, but highlighted the power of language to convey a strong message for a better Malta. He described Fenech Adami’s speeches as a symphony of literary terms and emphasised their ability to kindle a flame that cannot be extinguished.

The launch was also attended by various political figures, including Leader of Opposition Bernard Grech, Deputy Leader of PN, Alex Perici Calascione, General Secretary of PN Michael Piccino, and Former Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi, amongst other distinguished guests, as well as relatives of both Fenech Adami and Ellul.

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Mriehel underpass project inaugurated by Minister Aaron Farrugia

Mar 20 2023

The Mriehel underpass, which is part of the Central Link project, was officially inaugurated today by Infrastructure Minister Aaron Farrugia and Infrastructure Malta CEO Ivan Falzon.

The project, which connects the central link with St. Venera, has been a long-awaited development for residents in the area. Minister Farrugia noted that the project had already shown its success, as people had been using the new roads for the past few months, and the feedback had been overwhelmingly positive.

The Mriehel underpass will not only improve traffic flow in the area but will also provide a safer and more efficient alternative for commuters. The project’s completion marks a significant milestone in the central link project’s progress, which aims to improve the country’s transportation infrastructure by upgrading roads and building new tunnels.

During a press conference held in Mriehel, Minister Farrugia and CEO Falzon also announced that more projects would be launched in the zone in the coming months. These projects include the upgrading of other roads and junctions in the area, which will further improve transportation in Malta.

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Malta ranks as the 37th happiest country in the world

Mar 20 2023

According to the World Happiness Report, now in its 11th official year, has ranked Malta as the happiest country in the world.

Interviews with more than 100,000 people across 137 countries revealed that people self-reported significantly higher levels of benevolence – acts of kindness – than before the pandemic.

The report assigns a happiness score on a scale of zero to 10, all based on an average data over a three year period. The Maltese ranked 37th, right behind Mexico and above Panama.

Meanwhile, Finland ranked in first space, followed by Denmark, Iceland, Israel and Netherlands in the top 5 spots.

The top 10 list was rounded up by Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Luxembourg and New Zealand. On the other hand of the spectrum, Afghanistan ranked as the unhappiest country in the world.

The top 5 unhappiest countries after Afghanistan were Lebanon, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe and Congo. Meanwhile, Russia climbed up the table, ranking in 70th position.

However, in 2022, benevolence grew sharply in Ukraine and fell in Russia, following the advent of the invasion by Putin. The UK dropped two places on last year to sit in 19th place behind the US. They are followed by Canada in 13th.

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Aircraft involved in incident on Malta Airport’s primary runway

Mar 20 2023

At 12:21 local time, a light aircraft was involved in an indecent on Malta International AIrport’s primary runway, airport communications confirmed.

The airport confirmed that its Rescue and Firefighting Services Team was dispatched to the scene immediately and no injuries were reported.

As investigations are underway to find out the cause of the incident, the primary runway is currently limited to departures while the secondary runway is being used for landings.

Some flights are being impacted because of this, with the airport team and relevant stakeholders working towards resuming normal operations.

‘Malta International Airport would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.’

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