First MasterChef Malta Judge Revealed: Joe Vella

Jan 9 2024

The first judge for Master Chef Malta has just been unveiled, and its the renowned chef at Hilton Malta Joe Vella.

No stranger to the culinary scene and with a career spanning 40 years, Joe established himself as a culinary icon.

“Over the years, he has served as a judge in numerous cooking and baking competitions in Malta and beyond, always striving to be fair, objective, and offering words of encouragement to participants.”

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“A visionary collaborator, Chef Joe Vella also played a pivotal role with the AIR MALTA team, revolutionising Business Class dining.”

He touts Gordon Ramsay as one of his biggest influences, with admiration extending to the Roux Brothers.

‘Noteworthy among his accomplishments is the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award bestowed upon Chef Vella in 2015, a testament to his outstanding service and dedication to the culinary profession.’

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Prime Minister Shares First Day Of New Cabinet Members

Jan 9 2024

Prime Minister Robert Abela shared the first day of the newly reshuffled cabinet on social media, following changes within the Labour Party.

Notable appointments include Omar Farrugia, now the youngest cabinet member, serving as Parliamentary Secretary for Public Works.

Chris Fearne has been nominated as Malta’s representative for European Commissioner, temporarily taking on the roles of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for European Funds, Social Dialogue, and Consumer Protection. This move underscores Malta’s commitment to active participation in the European Union.

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Gozo’s Jo Etienne Abela becomes the Health Minister, also overseeing the Active Ageing portfolio, while Malcolm Paul Agius Galea assumes the role of Parliamentary Secretary for Active Ageing.

The Ministerial portfolio sees further adjustments with Jonathan Attard as Minister for Justice and Reforms in the Construction Sector, and Chris Bonett as Minister for Transport, Infrastructure, and Public Works.

Clint Camilleri is appointed Minister for Gozo and Planning, and Miriam Dalli as Minister for the Environment, Energy, and Regeneration of the Grand Harbour.

Silvio Schembri, Clayton Bartolo, and Glenn Bedingfield take on roles related to economic development and environmental stewardship. Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi becomes Minister for Lands and Implementation of the Electoral Programme, focusing on effective governance and fulfilling electoral promises.

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This Is What People Think Of Priests Getting Married

Jan 9 2024

We asked our Instagram followers the currently hot question as well – do they agree with the prospect of priests getting married?

This comes after Archbishop Charles Scicluna expressed his sentiments about the subject, igniting a debate within the Catholic Church.

The Catholic Church has long upheld the doctrine that priests should remain celibate, a stance that has faced ongoing scrutiny in recent years.

The debate over allowing priests to marry has been a persistent topic within the Church, with varying opinions on the matter.

While the Church argues that celibacy allows priests to fully dedicate themselves to their religious duties, critics contend that it may contribute to issues such as a shortage of clergy.

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Chef Daniel Meets Chef Behind Con Mollica O Senza

Jan 9 2024

Local chef Daniel Grech has met the TikTok star chef Donato De Caprio, the mind behind ‘Con Mollica O Senza?’

Chef Daniel posed for a photo with the Italian star, who boasts over 4 million followers and 96.6 million likes on the platform TikTok.

Donato had started off posting videos of making sandwiches for his customers stuffed with quality products. The videos went viral, with his famous phrase ‘with or without crumbs’ becoming iconic.

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♬ suono originale – Donato – Con mollica o senza

Donato had briefly lost his TikTok due to some tension between him and the company he worked for. It was later assumed that he had quit his job and worked on opening ‘Con Mollica o Senza da Donato’.

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