Fundraising activity for man who suffered paralysing sport injury set for 14th December

Dec 1 2022

A fundraiser has been launched to raise money for Andrea Calleja, who suffered paralysing injuries during a sports challenge gone wrong.

Calleja, known by his loved ones as ‘Batman’, suffered injuries to his back and neck, leading to total paralysis.

However, Calleja’s strong will has shone through after he recently managed to start breathing on his own without the use of a ventilator as well as using his right hand.

As he continues to combat the injuries he suffered, the 30-year-old requires a lot of therapy and must also travel abroad to a rehabilitation facility outside the island. This of course comes with a lot of financial weight.

The fundraiser has been created to help Calleja, with a Facebook page which promotes the fundraiser and keeps people up to date as to Calleja’s journey established.

As part of their fundraising campaign, the organisers are setting up an activity on the 14th of December called ‘The Dark Knight Rises’, after the film based around Calleja’s favourite super hero.

You can sign up here.

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Activist files lawsuit against Jason Azzopardi over Prudente claims

Dec 1 2022

Women’s Rights Foundation activist and lawyer Dr Lara Dimitrijevic has filed a lawsuit against former PN MP Jason Azzopardi over claims he made about Andrea Prudente.

In a Facebook post, Azzopardi claimed that Andrea Prudente, along with husband Jay Weeldreyer, had been purposefully brought to Malta so that her failed pregnancy could create scandal over abortion in Malta.

The claims were also made by academic Simon Mercieca, who is also facing a lawsuit by Dimitrijevic. This comes just one day after the first debate on the amendment to Malta’s criminal code.

This would allow doctors to carry out a termination when a pregnancy poses a danger to the mother’s life or health.

Dimitrijevic also took to Facebook to slam comments made by Bernard Grech during his speech in parliament for taking Prudente’s name and mocking it. ‘Shame on you and the very least you can do, if you have a shred of human decency, is to apologise for your insensitivity and below the belt comments.’

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Valletta’s National NYE Celebrations return to St. George’s Square with a MASSIVE show

Valletta's NYE Celebrations return to St. George's Square with a MASSIVE show

Dec 1 2022

The Valletta National New Year’s Eve Celebrations as we know them return to the heart of Malta’s capital city this year, with a MASSIVE NYE show after an absence of two years.

St. George’s Square will welcome a massive line-up of Malta’s favourite local artists which will kickstart with Kurt Calleja and band. Then, special guests Brass House Unit led by Kevin Abela will take the crowd on a musical journey with the best of 2022 and some all-time classics. With an outstanding line-up of local talent including Aidan Drakard, Amanda Marie, Brooke, Gloriana Arpa Belli, Jasmine, Kevin Paul Calleja, Ludwig Galea, Owen Leuellen, Ozzy Lino, Pawlu Borg Bonaci & Tiziana Calleja, you know you’re in for a treat.

Right before the countdown, the Brass House Unit in collaboration with local DJ Debrii will entertain the crowd in Valletta and live on local TV stations with a special up-tempo orchestra and DJ Fusion performance with stage special effects and fireworks to welcome the New Year.

Finally, the night will be closed off by DJ D-REY will be ending the night with a groovy and uplifting set. The event will be hosted by Ron, Taryn Mamo Cefai, Claire Agius Ordway & Clint Bajada.

The Celebrations are being organised by the Valletta Cultural Agency, in collaboration with G7 Events and the Ministry for the National Heritage, The Arts and Local Government through the Partnership Agreement for LargeScale Events and Initiatives.

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Greenfield’s Carmen Tanti passes away aged 75 years

Dec 1 2022

Carmen Tanti, who formed part of the folk music group ‘The Greenfields’, has sadly passed away at the age of 75.

The group Greenfields, with whom Carmen sang, was a renowned local musical act focusing on traditional Maltese songs. Formed in 1970 alongside singer Charles Bajada, they used to perform in a number of local programmes such as Karusell and Għalenija.

Carmen nee Vella had been married to co-singer Joe, with her Greenfields co-star Charles Bajada passing away in 1990.

Some of their most famous tunes include ‘Il-Karrozzin’ and ‘Il-Vapur ta’ l-Art’. Carmen and Joe parented two children; Clive and Myra.

Tributes poured in for the late icon, with many reminiscing all about the music she co-created throughout her career.

Rest in Peace Carmen.

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