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Minister Byron Camilleri Meets Pope Francis

Minister Byron Camilleri Meets Pope Francis
Dec 20 2024 Share

Minister for Home Affairs, Security and Employment Byron Camilleri had the opportunity to meet Pope Francis as the Catholic leader celebrated his 88th birthday.

This comes as the Malta Police Band performed at the Vatican to commemorate the special event.

The visit began with a captivating concert at the iconic Minor Basilica of San Andrea Della Valle, where the Band shared the stage with the esteemed Musical Band of the Corpo della Gendarmeria Vaticana, showcasing a harmonious blend of musical excellence and tradition.

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Malta Police Force Celebrates Pope Francis’ 88th Birthday In Rome

Dec 20 2024 Share

The Malta Police Band recently embarked on a landmark visit to Rome and Vatican City, marking an extraordinary occasion with a series of  performances. The visit began with a captivating concert at the iconic Minor Basilica of San Andrea Della Valle, where the Band shared the stage with the esteemed Musical Band of the Corpo della Gendarmeria Vaticana, showcasing a harmonious blend of musical excellence and tradition. 

A highlight of this visit was the Band’s unique honor of performing during the General Audience to celebrate the 88th birthday of His Holiness Pope Francis, adding a heartfelt Maltese touch to the festivities. 

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Back home, locals expressed positivity and support for the Band’s achievements, as evident from the overwhelmingly positive response.  

This journey served as a significant cultural moment for the Malta Police Force, highlighting their musical talent and fostering international connections through tradition. 

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Local School Breaks Record For Largest Crowd With Santa Hats

Local School Breaks Record For Largest Crowd With Santa Hats
Dec 20 2024 Share

The Malta Records have awarded yet another record, this time to Kullegg San Nikola’s Secondary School in Had-Dingli, for the biggest amount of people wearing a Santa Claus hat.

A total of 187 people gathered together to break the local record, wearing a smile on their faces as well as the crucial record item.

‘Congratulations to the staff of this modern and lovely school and thank you to whoever were the protagonists that led to the establishment of this record’, wrote the Malta Records team.

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Maltese Diving Instructor Praised By Actor Simu Liu

Maltese Diving Instructor Praised By Actor Simu Liu
Dec 20 2024 Share

Speaking during an interview for the upcoming movie Last Breath, which was completely filmed in Malta and stars Woody Harrelson, actor Simu Liu (Shang Chi), praised Malta’s diving instruction team for their work.

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Speaking on ‘Where Everybody Knows Your Name’, Liu singled out Abigail Borg, whom he called incredible in guiding and leading the process during the filming.

Abigail forms part of DiveMed, a family run and Malta based dive school which specialises in Underwater Film.

 

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The filming, coming in 2025, was completely shot at the Malta Film Studios, and is based on a true story following deep sea divers attempting to rescue their crew mate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean’s surface.

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Video Source: Team Coco (Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson & Woody Harrelson)