Malta’s football stars honoured at Malta FA Awards

May 6 2023

On Friday evening, the best and brightest in local football were awarded a token of accomplishment from Malta’s governing body of football.

Ħamrun Spartans’ Matthew Guillaumier and Swieqi United’s Jade Flask were named MFA Footballers of the year after two spectacular seasons in their own leagues.

Following a convincing Premier League victory, Ħamrun Spartans coach Branko Nisevic also took home Coach of the Year. Other awards included Valletta’s Andrea Zammit taking home Young Player of the Year, Balzan FC’s Angel Torres winning Foreign Player of the Year and Sliema Wanderers’ Lydon Micallef winning Challenge League Best Player.

Mġarr United’s Christian Ebisindor won Amateur League Best Player while Mosta’s Nathan Agius won Youths best player and Birkirkara’s Sara Saliba won Women’s Youths Best Player. Local legends Andrew Cohen and Tessie Agius were inducted into the Malta FA’s Hall of Fame, St. Andrews FC took home the Fair Play Award while Joseph Micallef and Paul Spiteri were presented with the President’s Award.

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Motorcycle driver & passenger die after incident in Mosta

May 6 2023

Two Pakistani men aged 41 and 33, both living in St. Paul’s Bay, lost their life after an incident in Triq ta’ Żejfa, Mosta on Saturday morning.

The Malta Police Force was informed of the incident at around 6am, with preliminary investigations revealing that a collision occurred between the victims’ Yamaha Crypton motorcycle and a Smart Fortwo driven by a 41-year-old Mellieha resident.

Members of the Civil Protection Department, together with a medical team from Mater Dei were called on site, but the 33-year-old Pakistani man was certified dead on site.

The other two were taken to Mater Dei for the necessary treatment, with the 41-year-old Pakistani dying due to injuries sustained from the incident. The condition of the other individual is still pending.

Magistrate Dr Leonard Caruana has been informed of the case, opening an inquiry, whilst police investigations are currently under way.

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United Arab Emirates looking to collaborate with Malta

May 5 2023

This morning’s visit by the Deputy Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for Cabinet Affairs on Competitiveness and Knowledge Exchange, H.E. Abdulla Nasser Lootah, and his delegation to Malta is a clear indication of the growing collaboration between the two countries. The visit follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the UAE and Malta for cooperation in research and innovation last February.

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The Maltese Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Research and Innovation, Keith Azzopardi Tanti, noted that the UAE’s strong interest in collaborating with Malta is a testament to the Maltese government’s wise leadership. He added that the UAE’s economic progress in recent years, particularly in research and innovation, presents great opportunities for Malta’s industry and economy.

On his part, H.E. Abdulla Nasser Lootah praised Malta’s efficient handling of the pandemic and the country’s rapid economic recovery. He noted that the UAE is willing to share its knowledge in areas where it excels and receive Maltese assistance in areas that are beneficial to Malta’s economy, such as aviation, maritime, and gaming.

The growing partnership between the UAE and Malta is a welcome development that can bring mutual benefits to both countries. Collaboration in research and innovation, as well as in other sectors, can lead to the creation of new opportunities for economic growth and job creation.

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OneRepublic to perform in Malta for Isle of MTV 2023

May 5 2023

GRAMMY-nominated band OneRepublic is set to headline Isle of MTV Malta 2023. Now in its 15th year, Europe’s biggest free summer festival, in partnership with the Malta Tourism Authority, returns to the iconic Il-Fosos Square on July 18th.

OneRepublic, is comprised of singer/songwriter and lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, guitarists Zach Filkins and Drew Brown, keys Brian Willett, bassist and cellist Brent Kutzle, and drummer Eddie Fisher. The band’s most recent hit single, “I Ain’t Worried”, was featured in the blockbuster movie Top Gun: Maverick and has over 910 billion Spotify streams, adding to their 5B+ streams and canon of iconic hits such as: “Apologize”, “All the Right Moves”, “Counting Stars”, “Good Life” and “Secrets”. OneRepublic’s latest album, Human, was released in August 2021 and features singles “Someday”, “Run”, “Somebody To Love”, “Wanted”, “Didn’t I”, “Better Days” and “Rescue Me”, which have jointly amassed 2.5B+ streams globally.

The band shared their excitement with fans about headlining Isle of MTV Malta in a video. “It’s been 15 years since our last performance in Malta with MTV…15 years is way, way, way too long. We can’t wait to get back to this beautiful country!” said OneRepublic.

“Isle of MTV Malta’s 15 th year is going to be bigger than ever as we once again light up il-Fosos Square with epic performances from today’s top artists,” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. “OneRepublic are long-time friends of MTV and, after their epic performance at the 2022 MTV EMAs, we can’t wait to see them wow fans in Malta.”

“Entertainment is the heartbeat of any thriving community. The Isle of MTV has always been of great importance for Malta as it not only brings together thousands of music fans from all over Europe but is a sterling platform to showcase the island’s unique and vibrant entertainment scene.”, outlined Clayton Bartolo, Malta’s Minister for Tourism.

“The Isle of MTV has become a fixed appointment in our country’s Calendar of Events, giving an incentive to all those visiting us in July to experience yet another showstopping performance in one of Malta’s most iconic venues,” remarked Dr. Gavin Gulia, Chairman of the Malta Tourism Authority.

Over its 14 editions, Isle of MTV Malta has brought tens of thousands of music fans to the square every year to enjoy show-stopping performances from the world’s biggest stars, including Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg, David Guetta and Martin Garrix.

The event will broadcast on MTV internationally on 15th September 2023 in more than 150 countries across TV, digital and social, showcasing the festival and Malta to millions of music fans around the world. The festival will be followed by Isle of MTV Malta Music Week, a series of club nights and parties across the hottest venues on the island, from July 18th – 23rd July.

Additional performer announcements to follow. Tickets for Isle of MTV Malta will be available soon. Follow @IsleOfMTV on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok to keep up with the latest news from the event.

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