Maltese Elvis Impersonator Top 5 Finalist In Memphis, Tennessee

Aug 14 2024

Josuel, a Maltese professional Elvis Presley impersonator, has made it to the Top 5 of Images of The King Festival in Memphis, Tennessee.

Josuel announced the exciting news on social media, excitedly anticipating the finals which are set to take place this week.

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Established in 1987, the contest aims to find the best portrayals through image of the iconic star Elvis Presley.

Josuel has been honing his skills through gigs and has been working on establishing himself internationally as a professional impersonator.

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360Sports Malta Premier League Announces VBET As Official International Betting Partner

Aug 14 2024

360Sports Malta Premier League welcomes VBET as an Official International Betting Partner 360 Sports Malta Premier is proud to announce VBET as its official international betting partner.

This partnership represents the first time the leading Maltese League has signed such a significant collaboration.

Founded in 2003 VBET stands as a leading Sports Betting and iGaming company, transforming the industry with over 20 years of experience. Holding 10+ licenses and extending in 120+ countries, VBET provides the pinnacle of betting and gaming experiences.

VBET offers an extensive range of over 2,000 Casino games, Live Dealer Casino and Poker tables, Esports betting, skill games, and a monthly coverage of 30,000 live matches and over 40,000 pre-match events. VBET operates under SCGO Limited, based in Malta, and is regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority.

VBET will be available in Malta under the Vbet.net domain. As part of this partnership, VBET will sponsor the Coach of the Month/Year awards demonstrating its support to our talented and professional football players.

The 360Sports Malta Premier is excited to welcome VBET to its growing network of partners, further increasing its engagement with fans and the Sports community.

VBET’s CEO, Aragats Asatryan, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, remarking, “It is important for us to announce this major football partnership in Malta, especially as VBET obtained its first European license in that country.

“The collaboration with the Maltese Premier League marks a significant achievement in VBET’s portfolio of Sports partnerships, further establishing our presence and commitment in the international sports arena.”

360Sports Malta Premier expressed that they are delighted that a market leader in the betting industry endorsed the league as one of its’ partners.

“We’re delighted to have secured VBET as the first ever International Sports Betting Partner for our competition. As a brand that defines itself by being in touch with fans and their passion for football and clubs throughout Europe, VBET is a great fit for our competitions. Stay tuned for more updates on what this partnership will bring.”

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Restoration Of St Bartholomew Church In Żurrieq Begins

Aug 14 2024

Maintenance and restoration work has begun on the Church of St. Bartholomew, located in Żurrieq in the area known as Xarolla, to return it to its original state.

The work, being carried out by the Department of Restoration and Preservation, is expected to be completed by February 2025.

During a site visit, the Minister for National Heritage, the Arts, and Local Government, Owen Bonnici, stated that this restoration work is crucial to protect the historic heritage of Malta and preserve it for future generations.

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“The Church of St. Bartholomew is an integral part of the history and identity of Żurrieq, and it is important to give it the attention and care needed to continue serving as a place of devotion and historical remembrance.

We are committed to continuing our efforts so that these churches are appreciated and recognized for their cultural value,” Minister Bonnici said.

Originally, a smaller chapel dedicated to the same saint was located on this site, built in 1482. In 1775, the process began to build a larger church, which was completed in 1784.

The restoration project will include, among other things, repairing and repainting all the church’s apertures, restoring the main door, working on the church’s roof and dome, reapplying a lime-based mortar to the church’s facade to match the color of the original stone, and replacing deteriorated stones where necessary.

Also present during the visit were the Mayor of the Żurrieq Local Council, Rita Grima, members of the Żurrieq Local Council, and Archpriest Fr. David Cardona.

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Restoration On Santa Liena Walls & Gate Completed

Aug 14 2024

The extensive restoration work on the walls and gate of Santa Liena in Bormla has been completed.

The Department of Restoration and Preservation within the Ministry for National Heritage, the Arts, and Local Government has finished the restoration work on the fortification walls between the bastions of San Ġwann t’Għuxa and Santa Liena, part of the Santa Margerita fortifications in Bormla.

The restoration, which covered 320 meters of fortification walls, also included the Santa Liena gate. This project, which began in April of last year, was carried out with an investment of €1.2 million.

This was announced by the Minister for National Heritage, the Arts, and Local Government, Owen Bonnici, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government, Alison Zerafa Civelli, during a site visit.

Minister Owen Bonnici emphasized the importance of such restoration work to protect historical fortifications and preserve the national heritage for future generations.

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He stated that this project is part of a series of conservation projects being undertaken by the government to safeguard and restore historical buildings in Malta.

Parliamentary Secretary Alison Zerafa Civelli added, “The restoration and conservation of historical sites continue to add value to Maltese and Gozitan localities. Local Councils play an important role in this area as they are well aware of their locality’s needs.”

The fortification walls were built in the 18th century and include the Santa Liena Gate, also known as Porta dei Mortari. This Baroque-style gate was designed by the French military engineer Charles François de Mondion, the resident engineer of the Order.

The restoration work included cleaning the stone, preserving the original patina wherever possible, removing cement-based mortar, consolidating and filling joints, replacing deteriorated stones, and restoring the banquettes and platforms on the gate.

Parts of the upper fortifications that were damaged during World War II were also rebuilt. Sections of cracked rock along a length of around 100 meters were stabilized using rock-bolting techniques.

The Mayor of Bormla, Marco Agius, and the Bormla Local Council were also present for this visit.

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