Public Outrage About The Villa Rosa Project

Oct 14 2024

The Villa Rosa project in St. Julian’s has sparked significant public outrage, with political figures and activists calling for action. Jason Micallef, Chairman of the Valletta Cultural Agency, expressed concern over the development, acknowledging the widespread anger. He emphasized that the issue must be discussed by the Labour Party’s National Executive, stressing that the party’s internal structures should not serve as a “rubber stamp” for questionable decisions.

Micallef stated: “The anger over what has been reported is immense. I will ensure that the issue is discussed within the Labour Party’s National Executive. Our internal structures should never serve as a rubber stamp for strange decisions that hurt communities, such as the people of Pembroke.”

Simultaneously, Moviment Graffitti called for public action, organising a press conference and protest on Saturday, 26th October, at 10:30 a.m. at St. George’s Bay, St. Julian’s. Moviment Graffitti criticized changes to the Local Plans that benefit developer Anton Camilleri “Tal-Franċiż” at the expense of residents.

Their statement read: “Things are going from bad to worse. Changing the Local Plans to accommodate Anton Camilleri at the expense of the Maltese people is totally unacceptable.”

Speakers from the local councils of Pembroke, St. Julian’s, and Swieqi will addressed the public at the event.

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Construction Of New Civic Centre For Imqabba Community

Oct 14 2024

The residents of Imqabba will soon benefit from the construction of a new Civic Centre, where the Local Council plans to offer key services such as a Day Centre, a healthcare clinic, and a hall for use by local voluntary organisations, among others.

Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Department of Public Works and the Imqabba Local Council, the Department has committed to building the Civic Centre in the heart of the locality.

Parliamentary Secretary for Public Works Omar Farrugia expressed satisfaction with the project, noting that after continuous dialogue with both residents and the Local Council, this new facility will provide essential services, including elderly care and healthcare services.

Imqabba Mayor Grace Marie Zerafa highlighted the significance of the Civic Centre, both for residents and for local voluntary organisations, as it will serve as a central hub for providing and receiving services.

The new Civic Centre will be constructed on Triq Karmenu Ciantar, replacing an existing building.

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Mamachi: A Japanese-Peruvian Culinary Experience In St Julian’s

Oct 14 2024

Mamachi emerged from a bold idea: to blend the cultures of Japan and Peru into a unique culinary experience.

With dedication to authenticity and innovation, Mamachi aims to craft dishes that reflect the essence of both these vast cuisines.

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Mamachi isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a place where entertainment and exceptional food come together seamlessly.

From the moment you step through the doors, you’re immersed in an experience that stimulates the senses and sparks curiosity.

The team behind the experience is igniting passion and sharing their love for culinary exploration.

Embark on a journey where each dish is a piece of art, and every visit is a chance to savour the delicious connections between cultures.

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Malta-London Based Film Nominated For/Wins Prestigious Awards

Oct 14 2024

A film produced by Malta-London based production company, ‘Nokkla Productions’, entitled ‘Morning Star’ has been nominated and earned several prestigious awards.

Starring Maltese Larissa Bonaci as the female lead alongside Ben Lamb (from The Gilded Age), the film tells the remarkable true story of Christina Ratcliffe and Adrian Warburton during WWII.

The film has been selected for numerous festivals such as Best Picture of the Month, Best Short Film, Best Cinematography, Best Editing and Best Original Score at the Los Angeles Cinematography Awards.

The film also received the Best Actress and Audience Award (Papa Historical International Festival, Hungary) and Best Director (London Director Awards).

The film has also been selected for the City of Angels Women’s Film Festival in Los Angeles, endorsed by Guillermo del Toro.

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