New Senior Leadership Team For Premier Capital

Oct 3 2023

Premier Capital plc, the developmental licencee for McDonald’s in Malta and five other European markets, has announced changes to the senior leadership team to sharpen the company’s focus in preparation for further expansion.

Peter Hili has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer and will be responsible for the optimisation of the Group’s business intelligence, the execution of its marketing and communications strategy and championing ESG efforts. He will be instrumental in delivering a positive impact in these areas and across the company’s network in Malta, Romania, Estonia, Greece, Latvia and Lithuania.

Simona Mancinelli, currently Managing Director of Premier Capital Hellas, has also been appointed Chief Operating Officer. She will oversee and support the markets in ensuring Premier Capital’s overarching goals are met, while injecting talent development plans and innovation in its restaurant operations.

One of the company’s top priorities remains to expand its footprint and the Chief Development Officer will lead this. With a current network of 179 restaurants and committed to opening 12 new restaurants per year over the medium term, this role will ensure the company’s strategy is realized, sustainably. Victor Tedesco will take on this new role in addition to being Chief Executive Officer.

Premier Capital Chairman Melo Hili said: “Our people are our most important asset and, as the Developmental Licensee, my mission is to keep building on what we’ve achieved so far by succession planning and creating more opportunities for our employees. Our commitment to managing our impact on our communities and the planet, remain a core part of our strategy and these changes affirm our efforts in this space.”

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4,900 New University Students For New Academic Year

Oct 3 2023

According to a Department of Information press release, 4,900 new students entered University of Malta in various courses.

2,700 of these students entered bachelor courses and/or diplomas, whereas 1,500 started post-graduate courses such as Master’s or Doctorates.

In total, there are about 12,400 students during this current academic year, studying in about 1,000 courses offered by the university of Malta.

This comes as Prime Minister Robert Abela visited Freshers’ Week on the University of Malta campus, meeting students and other representatives of student organisations.

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Protected Western Marsh Harrier Shot Down In Għar Lapsi

Oct 3 2023

Birdlife Malta took to social media to share the latest victim of illegal hunting taking place in Malta as the autumn hunting season continues.

The juvenile Marsh Harrier (Bagħħdan Aħmar) was found injured at Għar Lapsi on Sunday by a member of the public who contacted the NGO.

‘Following its recovery, the raptor was taken to the Malta Government vet who yesterday confirmed it had been illegally shot’.

This comes on the same day of the retrieval of the adult Greater Flamingo from offshore Gozo in Ta’ Ċenċ.

‘Even this bird was confirmed as suffering from a gunshot wound following an examination by the vets. Luckily both birds were recommended for rehab.’

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Sculpture In Valletta Made Out Of Mafia Bombing Site

Oct 3 2023

Were you to enter Valletta today until the 16th of this month, a sculpture outside Malta’s parliament would greet you in commemoration of Daphne Caruana Galizia’s 6 year anniversary since her assassination.

The sculpture, by artist Gerald Moroder, is called ‘Il Risorto da Combattimento’, and is made from pieces of stones, asphalt and dirt from Capaci.

This is the site of a bombing which killed Magistrate Giovanni Falcone, his wife and police escort 31 years ago. The statue was unveiled by Repubblika and Occupy Justice, along with Manuel Delia.

Written on the statue’s base is a commemoration for Daphne, which reads: ‘she exposed corruption and worked for the good of her country. She was killed because of her work.’

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