Maltese Harpist Jacob Portelli Plays Alongside Callum Scott

Mar 12 2024

Maltese harpist Jacob Portelli shared his most recent gig – and that’s playing alongside renowned singer and songwriter Callum Scott.

Callum Scott, an English singer who is set to perform in Malta during the Ed Sheeran concert, was accompanied by the Maltese harpist for an acoustic live performance at ‘A Service Of Celebration for Commonwealth Day’.

Jacob is a highly sought-after harpist in Malta, proficient on both the Celtic and the Concert Grand Pedal Harp. He is regularly engaged to perform in prestigious events such as State Dinners at the President’s Palace and corporate events. Jacob is also in high demand for both Church and Civil Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions. Moreover he is regularly invited to perform solo recitals of high calibre.

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Strong Wind Warning For Today: 45% Chance Of Rain

Mar 12 2024

The Meteorological Office has issued a strong wind warning for today, set to persist until the late hours of the day.

Meanwhile, Facebook page Malta Weather issued a small 45% chance of rain warning – urging people to keep an umbrella handy.

According to the Malta International Airport weather forecast, the rest of this week is set to be cloudy, with low temperatures of around 11 and 12 degrees Celsius.

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First MRI Tests To Kick Off At Gozo General Hospital

Mar 12 2024

Starting today, the Gozo General Hospital is set to initiate the very first MRI tests. This pivotal step, facilitated by the recent acquisition of a state-of-the-art MRI machine, symbolizes a significant improvement in local healthcare services.

As announced by Health and Active Ageing Minister Jo Etienne Abela on February 29th, 2024, this development ushers in a new era of diagnostic capabilities for Gozitans.

With the commencement of MRI testing, approximately 3,000 residents of Gozo each year will no longer need to travel to Malta for these essential medical procedures.

This monumental shift not only enhances accessibility but also underscores the hospital’s commitment to providing comprehensive care closer to home.

This addition to the Gozo General Hospital is heralded as a crucial stride towards improving medical care and reducing the burden on patients needing diagnostic services from larger facilities.

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12 National Athletes In Formia Training Camp Ahead Of Championships

Mar 12 2024

12 athletes forming part of the Maltese athletics National Team, and consistingly primarily of sprinters and jumpers, are on their way to Formia, Italy for an eight-day training camp.

The Formia Olympic Training Centre, overseen by the Italian Olympic Federation (CONI), offers a rich tradition in preparing elite athletes for top-level competitions.

This training camp, the first of its kind after a series of similar training camps in the build up to the successful GSSE 2023, will prepare Malta’s elite athletes for various major commitments throughout the coming months, including the European Athletics Championships, the European Championships for Small States of Europe (CSSE), the Balkan Championships and the Under 23 Mediterranean Championship.

The team is led by Technical Director Mario Bonello, and National Team coaches Jivko Jetchev and Zeljko Aras, and will be assisted in Formia by Profs Antonio Laguardia and Vitaly Petrov.

This training camp is supported by the Maltese Olympic Committee, Sport Malta and the NDSF.

Two separate groups forming part of the national team will then be travelling in April to Formia and Tirrenia respectively, the former focusing on middle distance athletes, and the latter for throwers, under the guidance of Nicola Silvaggi.

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