Gozo Wins Its First Medal At The International Island Games In Guernsey

Jul 10 2023

In a momentous moment for the island of Gozo, Gozitan athlete Lara Calleja has won the island’s first medal, securing silver in the Women’s Sport Trap competition at the Guernsey International Island Games 2023.

With a score of 67/100, Lara Calleja’s exceptional performance in Guernsey is definitely something to celebrate for Gozo and the entire country.

Following Calleja’s performance, Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri took to Facebook to congratulate the athlete, calling it “a historic moment for all of us” before going on to express the country’s pride in the Gozitan athlete.

This year, the Gozo Island Games Association is being represented by 40 athletes set to compete in athletics, cycling, shooting, swimming, table tennis, triathlon and football.

Massive congratulations to Lara Calleja and the rest of our local athletes!

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First Look At Malta Revealed in Joaquin Phoenix’s Napoleon Trailer

Jul 10 2023

Cinephiles and Maltese patriots alike have finally been gifted the first look at Malta in the first trailer for Ridley Scott’s Napoleon biopic starring award-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix.

Produced by Apple Studios, the film not only features an exceptional cast of familiar faces and rising stars, but a host of jaw-dropping Maltese locations such as Valletta, Fort Ricasoli, Mdina, Attard, Senglea and Mellieha.

The film will explore the rise of one history’s greatest political and military forces in Napoleon Bonaparte and is Scott’s third time working in Malta after 1996’s White Squall in 1996 and the unforgettable Gladiator in 2000.

The film is set to premiere in late November 2023 so if you’re a history buff, cinephile, Phoenix fan or simply want to see Malta on the big screen, make sure you check it out!

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Malta’s Population Up By 4.2% By End Of 2022 With Over 542,000 People

Jul 10 2023

According to the data revealed by the National Statistics Office, Malta and Gozo’s estimated total population stood at 542,051 by the end of 2022.

This means that the country’s total population was up by 4.2% when compared to the previous year, driven by a total net migration of 21,798 persons.

Third country nationals made up 83.1 per cent of the total net migrants in 2022, with 65.8% of this sample being men.

The natural increased reaching the lowest value over the past 15 years, at 79, the result of 4,309 resident live births and 4,230 resident deaths in the reference year.

The NSO also revealed that, by the end of 2022, nearly 53% of total residents were male. An accumulated 15.1% of the entire population was under the age of 18 while 18.6% was aged 65 and over.

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Hospice Malta Raises €462,839 During ‘Bl-Imħabba Tiegħek Naslu’ Telethon

Jul 10 2023

Hospice Malta, Malta’s leading provider of free palliative care services, successfully concluded its anticipated fundraising telethon, ‘Bl-Imħabba Tiegħek Naslu’, on the 9th July 2023. The event garnered overwhelming support from individuals, prominent figures, and organizations, resulting in a total of €462,839 raised.

The telethon was aimed at generating funds for the final stages of the St Michael Hospice project, which is soon nearing completion. This milestone development ensures that Hospice Malta will continue to deliver high-quality, cost-free palliative care services to thousands of patients and their families annually. Presently, the organization assists around 1,400 families, a number that continues to grow each year.

During the Telethon, Hospice Malta also organised guided tours of St Michael Hospice, giving the public the opportunity to see the sections of the facility that are now close to completion. The spacious complex will offer inpatient services and enhanced day therapy services, elevating Hospice Malta’s palliative community support.

Hospice Malta plays a vital role in providing support to patients battling various life-limiting illnesses, including cancer, motor-neuron disease, end-of-life respiratory, cardiac, renal, and liver diseases as well as Multiple Schlerosis and CJD.

Expressing her gratitude, Hospice Chairperson, Ms Bernadette Bonnici Kind, shared, “Every year, we wholeheartedly appeal to the public for their invaluable support. This year we will be realizing our dream of inaugurating St Michael Hospice together. Through this endeavour, we can continue offering comprehensive palliative care of the highest quality, to all families in need. We extend a sincere and profound thank you to all those who responded to our call by reaching out and supporting us through their contributions.”

As a non-governmental organization, Hospice Malta relies heavily on the generosity and contributions of the public to sustain its vital services. Donations can still be made through the official Hospice Malta website at: https://hospicemalta.org/supporting-hospice/donations/

For additional details, donations and inquiries, please visit www.hospicemalta.org.

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