THE CABINET OFFICE: Republic Day Honours and Awards
On Republic Day each year, the President, on behalf of the government and people of Malta, pays public tribute to a number of Maltese citizens who distinguish themselves in different fields of endeavour, by appointing them to The National Order of Meri…
THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Speech delivered by President of Malta George Vella on the occasion of Republic Day
Honourable Prime MinisterHonourable SpeakerHonourable MinistersHonourable Leader of the OppositionColleagues Presidents EmeritiExcellenciesDistinguished Guests The 13th of December is Republic Day, a day in which we celebrate the Republican status of o…
New Initiative Provides Free Treatment for Children with Cancer in Developing Countries
The World Health Organization and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a leading cancer center in the United States, are planning to provide cancer medication free-of-charge to children in developing countries.Cancer is a leading cause of death world…
LGBTQ Advocates Hail Canada’s Ban of Conversion Therapy
In a major victory for sexual minority advocates, Canada last week banned conversion therapy, a widely discredited practice that aims to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.The law makes it a crime to subject anyone in Canada to con…
THE MINISTRY FOR ENERGY, ENTERPRISE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: Malta’s first Christmas village at the Marsaskala Family Park kicks off
Parks Malta’s Christmas in the Park has been launched, kicking off this year’s festive season at the Marsaskala Family Park. Families and friends can enjoy Christmas activities and entertainment in a safe and open space. The park has been transformed i…