St Aloysius College Looking For A New Rector

Feb 25 2025

St Aloysius College in Birkirkara, one of Malta’s oldest schools, may soon appoint its first lay rector in its 118-year history.

The school has opened applications to laypersons, diocesan priests, and religious congregations.

Fr Jimmy Bartolo, the current rector, is stepping down after 12 years, marking the first time a non-Jesuit could take on the role.

The college, founded by the Jesuit order in 1907, has educated notable figures, including prime ministers Eddie Fenech Adami, Lawrence Gonzi, Joseph Muscat, and Robert Abela.

Despite Fr Bartolo’s departure, the Jesuits will maintain a presence at the school. The rector reports to both the college board and the Jesuit legal representative. The role involves overseeing the institution’s strategy while upholding its Jesuit and Ignatian ethos

Fr Bartolo has been appointed Jesuits’ Secretary of Education and will move to Rome in January.

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Bernard And AnneMarie Grech Wish Daughter A Happy Lucky Birthday

Feb 25 2025

On 24th February, Nationalist Party Leader Bernard and wife AnneMarie Grech shared some touching words in celebration of their daughter Maria’s lucky birthday.

Posting on their social media, the proud parents reminisced about cherished moments with their 24-year-old daughter, expressing how proud they are of her.

AnneMarie praised her determined daughter and reassured her that she will always find support to fulfil her dreams.

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On his part, Bernard Grech wrote, ‘Dear Maria, Every time I look at you, I see the courage of the sea as it crashes against the rocks; the sweetness of the rain as it nourishes life in the soil, the hope of the flower as it blooms.’

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‘Keep working for what you believe in, even if it’s not trendy. Hold in your heart the vastness of the sky, the dance of clouds filled with water, the sweetness of a word that brings good.

And when you feel lost, close your eyes, Somewhere, we are there for you. Just as we’ve always been here for you in these 24 years and even before…’

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Valletta Demonstration On Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Anniversary

Feb 25 2025

This past weekend saw the three year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

To commemorate the day, three years of war, and to honour all those lives lost, the Foundation for the Ukrainian Community of Malta held a demonstration in Valletta.

Joining the demonstration were staff, volunteers and students from voluntary organisation Blue Door Education.

Together they expressed their gratitude to Ukrainian defenders by uniting in the continued fight for freedom.

‘The struggle for lasting peace in and freedom of Ukraine is far from over, and we will continue to stand with and support those in the Ukrainian community in Malta who need us.’

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The Difference Between Electricity Generation & Distribution

Feb 25 2025

Many people assume that Enemalta is responsible for both the creation and supply of electricity, but in reality, there is a significant difference between generation and distribution.

Electricity generation refers to the production of power from various sources, including power stations such as Delimara, the inter-connector that links Malta to Sicily, solar panels, and, in the future, wind turbines. These sources generate electricity, but they do not directly deliver it to homes and businesses.

Electricity distribution, on the other hand, is the process of delivering power from these sources to consumers.

Enemalta is responsible for this stage, ensuring that electricity reaches homes through an extensive network of underground cables, distribution centres, transformers, and substations.

When a power cut occurs, it can either be due to an issue in generation, such as when the inter-connector was damaged by an anchor, or a distribution problem, similar to a car running out of fuel—it has the energy but cannot reach its destination due to an obstruction.

To address distribution issues and ensure a more reliable power supply, Enemalta has been carrying out extensive infrastructure upgrades.

Over the past year, more than 140 kilometres of new underground cables have been installed, in addition to new substations and the modernisation of distribution centres.

These improvements help reduce power outages and allow for faster reconnections when necessary, ensuring that electricity supply remains as stable and efficient as possible.

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