Malta’s leading publisher celebrates 50 years since the launch of its first book

Apr 5 2021

This year, Malta’s leading publishers Klabb Kotba Maltin are celebrating the 50th year since the launch of their first publication ‘Il-Gaġġa’ by Frans Sammut which was published back in 1971.

Fil-ġimgħa li niċċelebraw il-50 sena mill-pubblikazzjoni tal-ewwel ktieb tagħna naqsmu magħkom l-għanijiet tal-Klabb kif…

Posted by Klabb Kotba Maltin on Sunday, 4 April 2021

In his interview with The Times of Malta, son of Klabb Kotba Maltin Founder Pawlu Mizzi, publisher Joseph Mizzi recalled the trials and tribulations his father overcame when starting the publishing house.

Mizzi went on to highlight how the foundation of Maltese literature can be credited to the island’s political resurgence post-1960 and how reading trends changed over the years with publications increasing at an exponential rate.

Mizzi concluded his interview by applauding the resourcefulness and resilience of publishers during the pandemic and thanked the National Book Council for their support during such troubling times.

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Tenishia Thornton breaks 5 national records at European Championships

Apr 5 2021

15-year-old weightlifter Tenishia Thornton not only placed first in the B category of the 49kg weight class at the European Championships in Moscow, but paved the road to her success by breaking five national records. Putting on a 159kg total in her performance, she managed to push the bar with a 4kg improvement from last year.

Not only did she outperform international competition, but managed to break the Commonwealth Youth Record for Snatches and Totals. Well done Tenishia! Competing in the same competition next Wednesday in the 71kg category is Yasmin Zammit Stevens and we wish the Maltese talent the best of luck!

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J. Portelli Projects to sponsor Club Regatta Bormla

Apr 5 2021

Club Regatta Bormla announced on Facebook that J. Portelli Projects, founded by Joseph Portelli, will be sponsoring the team. Renowned for their work with Mercury Towers and Hamrun Spartans Football Club, J. Portelli Projects will be one of the Maltese club’s various sponsors. The club exclaimed their excitement at welcoming J. Portelli Projects to their Club Regatta Bormla family and is looking forward at the work they will be doing moving forward.

Il-Kumitat bi pjacir jixtieq ihabbar Officjalment li ntlahaq ftehim sabiex J. Portelli Projects ikun wiehed…

Posted by Club Regatta Bormla on Monday, 5 April 2021

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Significant drop in ITU COVID-19 patients and admissions

Apr 5 2021

Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearne took to Facebook to announce that there has been a significant drop in ITU COVID-19 patients, easing off the pressure exerted on Malta’s health system to a great degree considering the spread of COVID-19.

ITU admissions had decreased by half on April 1st, going from 32 to 15. This not only signifies health measures’ effectiveness, but also the vaccine rollout being successful in decreasing admissions for patients who would need immediate intensive care as 40% of the population has received the first dose of the vaccine. Fearne urges everyone to stay responsible in order to keep the numbers low and work our way out of the pandemic situation gradually.

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