Today’s Newspaper Cuttings
31 October 2014
Today’s news in the papers timesofmalta.com Benefits for GO limitless customers – GO Direct
Independent.com.mt iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus now available at all Vodafone outlets – Vodafone Direct Family event at the President’s Kitchen Garden at San Anton in aid of L-Istrina – BOV CSR HSBC employees take time out to connect with difference –HSBC CSR 10,000 interactive TV connections with GO – GO Direct HSBC Malta Foundation netting together a unique tradition – HSBC CSR
Gozonews.com More benefits for new GO Limitless Home Pack Interactive customers – GO Direct
Josannecassar.com Vodafone announces that 4G is now available for all its customers – Vodafone Direct iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus now available at all Vodafone outlets – Vodafone Direct More benefits for new GO Limitless Home Pack interactive customers – GO Direct HSBC employees take time off to connect with difference – HSBC CSR HSBC Malta Foundation netting together a unique tradition – HSBC CSR
Vodafone in the news
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VODAFONE ANNOUNCES THAT 4G IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL ITS CUSTOMERS In November last year Vodafone proved once again that it has the best mobile network on the island by being the first service provider to bring 4G to Malta. Kicking off with the localities with the highest demand for mobile data, Valletta, Sliema and St Julian’s, by September this year this coverage had increased to over fifteen locations and with over 60% of the Maltese population able to benefit from the 4G revolution. Vodafone is proud to announce that 4G coverage is now available to all its prepaid and contractual customers enabling them to experience the many advantages that 4G has to offer. The fact that Vodafone is the only mobile operator to invest in a 4G network in Malta underlines its core belief that its customers deserve the very best from mobile technology and to benefit from all the advantages that the very latest developments and improvements in this technology bring with them. In terms of 4G these advantages simply mean that the speed and ease of using mobile data is drastically increased, making accessing information from a tablet or smart phone is less of a frustrating chore and more of a hassle-free experience that will typically be up to ten times faster than when using 3G. The advantages to all those who increasingly use their mobile phone for entertainment or business purposes are clear. People are now using the internet in every area of their daily lives, whether it is watching a film to unwind in the evening after a hard day’s work, listening to music, booking a flight, shopping for necessities or luxuries or even checking on their children’s progress at school. While all this can be done on a 3G network, the advantage of 4G is that downloading data will now be so much faster. This empowers customers to use the internet on their mobile devices wherever they are and whenever they wish to without having to wait. No more buffering or lengthy downloading of data, but instant results. No wonder Vodafone has launched this service with the slogan ‘Power to those who won’t wait’. Vodafone is introducing two main 4G data bundles: o A 500MB bundle @ as little as €5/month, available on Prepaid Plans, Red lite, RED and RED Basic, and o A 1GB bundle @ €9/month, available on RED Basic, RED and RED Premium Customers are invited to obtain more information on 4G by visiting one of Vodafone’s stores or by visiting www.vodafone.com.mt/4G.
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iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus now available at all Vodafone outlets Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 18:40
Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have finally arrived in Malta and are exclusively available at all Vodafone retail outlets. Vodafone is the official Apple representative in Malta. "We are extremely excited to offer our customers even more choice in the shape of the new iconic iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus," said Luan Vella, Terminals Senior Executive. "With our high speed and reliable network and our great value plans, Vodafone customers can be assured of a great experience at great value. We are also particularly pleased that the arrival of the iPhone 6 coincides with Vodafone's roll-out of 4G to our prepaid and contractual customers, so they can get full benefit from the iPhone 6 experience thanks to the much faster download speeds that 4G offers" Vodafone is pleased to offer the best prices on the market, with the iPhone 6 costing €739, or just €149 with Vodafone RED premium plans for the 16GB model, and the iPhone 6 Plus priced at €849 or just €199 with Vodafone RED premium plans for the 16GB model. The iPhone 6 is available in grey, gold and silver. It has a 4.7 inch display that is the largest ever on offer and also features brilliant colour and higher contrast at even wider viewing angles with its 1334 x 750 resolution. It runs on iOS 8, the world's most advanced mobile operating system, and includes the all new A8 chip that can sustain higher performance than the previous A7 chip. This
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allows giving customers the luxury of playing graphics-intensive games and enjoying video at higher frame rates for longer than ever. The iPhone 6 Plus also comes in grey, gold and silver and features a 5.5 inch, 1920 x 1080 resolution screen. It operates on an A8 64-bit ARM with M8 motion coprocessor, which is a remarkably small and efficient chip which is able to deliver incredible performance with up to 50 per cent more energy efficient than the A7 chip. Another feature is Metal, a new technology that lets developers create highly immersive console-style games on iPhone and which is optimised to allow the CPU and GPU to work together to deliver detailed graphics and complex visual effects. For further information on the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, visit one of Vodafone's retail outlets across Malta and Gozo, call 247 from a Vodafone line or 9999 9247 from any other line, visit www.vodafone.com.mt or log onto Vodafone Malta's Facebook Page.
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IPHONE 6 AND IPHONE 6 PLUS NOW AVAILABLE AT ALL VODAFONE OUTLETS Apple’s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have finally arrived in Malta and are exclusively available at all Vodafone retail outlets. Vodafone is the official Apple representative in Malta. “We are extremely excited to offer our customers even more choice in the shape of the new iconic iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus,” said Luan Vella, Terminals Senior Executive. “With our high speed and reliable network and our great value plans, Vodafone customers can be assured of a great experience at great value. We are also particularly pleased that the arrival of the iPhone 6 coincides with Vodafone’s roll-out of 4G to our prepaid and contractual customers, so they can get full benefit from the iPhone 6 experience thanks to the much faster download speeds that 4G offers” Vodafone is pleased to offer the best prices on the market, with the iPhone 6 costing €739, or just €149 with Vodafone RED premium plans for the 16GB model, and the iPhone 6 Plus priced at €849 or just €199 with Vodafone RED premium plans for the 16GB model. The iPhone 6 is available in grey, gold and silver. It has a 4.7 inch display that is the largest ever on offer and also features brilliant colour and higher contrast at even wider viewing angles with its 1334 x 750 resolution. It runs on iOS 8, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, and includes the all new A8 chip that can sustain higher performance than the previous A7 chip. This allows giving customers the luxury of playing graphics-intensive games and enjoying video at higher frame rates for longer than ever. The iPhone 6 Plus also comes in grey, gold and silver and features a 5.5 inch, 1920 x 1080 resolution screen. It operates on an A8 64-bit ARM with M8 motion coprocessor, which is a remarkably small and efficient chip which is able to deliver incredible performance with up to 50 per cent more energy efficient than the A7 chip. Another feature is Metal, a new technology that lets developers create highly immersive console-style games on iPhone and which is optimised to allow the CPU and GPU to work together to deliver detailed graphics and complex visual effects. For further information on the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, visit one of Vodafone’s retail outlets across Malta and Gozo, call 247 from a Vodafone line or 9999 9247 from any other line, visit www.vodafone.com.mt or log onto Vodafone Malta’s Facebook Page.
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GO DIRECT INDEPENDENT.COM.MT 28 OCTOBER 2014 € 135.00
10,000 Interactive TV Connections with GO Tuesday, 28 October 2014, 15:20
Neville Psaila from Marsascla is the 10,000thcustomer to sign up for GO's Interactive TV service and to celebrate this milestone he will be given a free 35Mbps internet upgrade for one year. Through GO Interactive TV, customers have the opportunity of watching more than 100 TV channels in amazing picture quality. Viewers can Restart any live TV programme and Pause, Rewind or Record any TV programme with up to 20 hours of recording time. Furthermore, viewers can tap into a vast on-demand library to watch any TV programme from the previous seven days. Ian Bugeja, Marketing Communications Officer at GO, said, "GO's Interactive TV gives customers the freedom to watch their favourite TV when it's convenient to them. This summer there were two important additional innovations to the service. These were the launch TV Anywhere, through which interactive customers can watch TV on their tablets and smartphones wherever they are in Malta and Gozo and the opportunity to install more than one Interactive TV outlet in homes. These, coupled with the existing features which Interactive TV already offered has continued to make the service more popular." GO's Interactive TV service is available to existing GO TV customers for additional monthly service charge of €5 per TV outlet. New customers who wish to make use of the services offered through Interactive can opt to sign up for GO's Silver Interactive TV or Gold Interactive TV packages, which respectively cost €21.99 and €28.99 per month. More information is available from https://www.go.com.mt/personal/tv/packages/tv-packages, from all GO retail outlets and exclusive resellers or by calling Freephone 8007 2121. Terms and conditions apply.
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More benefits for new GO Limitless Home Pack Interactive customers BY GOZO NEWS · OCTOBER 28, 2014
Customers who sign up for GO’s Limitless Home Pack Interactive bundle will be given their first month’s subscription for free, and a three month free upgrade to 35Mbps internet, the company has announced. GO added that its Limitless Home Pack Interactive combines Interactive TV, Internet and fixed telephone services into a single bundle, while also providing significant discounts on mobile services and Limitless Mobile pay monthly plans. The free month and 35Mbps internet upgrade will apply to new customers as well as existing GO customers who opt to subscribe to either the Silver or Gold Limitless Home Pack Interactive package. GO’s Limitless Home Pack Silver Interactive service is available from €38 per month, while the Limitless Home Pack Gold Interactive service is available from €48 per month. More information is available from https://www.go.com.mt/personal/packs/choose-my-pack/home-pack, from all GO retail outlets and exclusive resellers or by calling Freephone 8007 2121. Terms and conditions apply.
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MORE BENEFITS FOR NEW GO LIMITLESS HOME PACK INTERACTIVE CUSTOMERS Customers who sign up for GO’s Limitless Home Pack Interactive bundle will be given their first month’s subscription for free, and a three month free upgrade to 35Mbps internet. GO Limitless Home Pack Interactive combines Interactive TV, Internet and fixed telephone services into a single bundle, while also providing significant discounts on mobile services and Limitless Mobile pay monthly plans.
The free month and 35Mbps internet upgrade will apply to new customers as well as existing GO customers who opt to subscribe to either the Silver or Gold Limitless Home Pack Interactive package. GO Limitless Home Pack Silver Interactive offers more than 70 digital TV channels including pause, rewind, record, restart and catch-up facilities, Limitless calls to all GO phone lines, Limitless internet downloads at 15Mbps with an upload speed of 1Mbps, as well as savings on mobile services. Limitless Home Pack Gold Interactive customers can also enjoy more than 100 digital TV channels and Limitless calls to other local land lines. Mark Farrugia, 3P Manager at GO’s commercial department, said, ‘As Malta’s leading quad play provider, GO is able to offer customers the TV, Phone, Internet and Mobile services they need through straightforward plans that provide Limitless access to these services for a very competitive monthly fee. Both new and existing GO customers who opt for our Limitless Home Pack Interactive service, now also have the added benefit of one free month and a three month fast internet upgrade to look forward to. In addition they will benefit from free access to TV Anywhere and the possibility to watch interactive TV in different rooms in their home.’ GO’s Limitless Home Pack Silver Interactive service is available from €38 per month, while the Limitless Home Pack Gold Interactive service is available from €48 per month. More information is available fromhttps://www.go.com.mt/personal/packs/choose-my-pack/home-pack, from all GO retail outlets and exclusive resellers or by calling Freephone 8007 2121. Terms and conditions apply.
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Friday, October 31, 2014, 00:01
Company briefs Benefits for Go Limitless customers Customers who sign up for Go’s Limitless Home Pack Interactive bundle will be given their first month’s subscription for free, and a three-month free upgrade to 35Mbps internet. The offer applies to new customers as well as existing Go customers who opt to subscribe to either the Silver or Gold Limitless Home Pack Interactive package. Go’s Limitless Home Pack Silver Interactive service is available from €38 per month, while the Limitless Home Pack Gold Interactive service is available from €48 per month.
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HSBC employees take time out to connect with difference Tuesday, 28 October 2014, 15:06
HSBC Bank Malta hosted a 'Diversity and Inclusion' day at their Qormi centre to celebrate the different backgrounds and cultures of its employees and customers. Designed with the support of Richmond Foundation Malta to mark a Group-wide focus on disability issues, the event had an emphasis on mental health awareness and wellbeing in the workplace. The activities encouraged employees to build more effective relationships with customers and each other by appreciating each other's different abilities and perspectives. At the start, participants were given stressful scenarios and guided through de-stressing techniques that help bolster mental strength and awareness. Employees were then invited to experience head and foot massage, and try out meditation and yoga. Senior managers took part in the activities included in the mental health wellness marathon at the in-house gym. A plasma screen in reception area ran staff stories about how they deal with challenges and overcoming obstacles. HSBC Bank Malta Head of HR Mandy Garner said: "Our focus on mental health and wellbeing supports HSBC Group's approach to diversity and inclusion, where all employees are encouraged to 'connect with difference'." "Mental health issues can affect any of us at any time, so we want our employees to be more aware of their own wellbeing and the impact stress can have on us and our customers."
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HSBC Bank Malta has established a number of initiatives to help further diversity and inclusion in the business. These programmes embrace the uniqueness of its workforce, promote supplier diversity, and further partnerships within the community. Richmond Foundation Malta CEO Antoinette Shah said: "This event brought people from diverse backgrounds together to test the incredible strength of the human mind in dealing with our daily stresses and challenges in life. We hope the tips shared during the session will help the participants enjoy a more serene and de-stressed working life." Additionally, the Bank celebrates diversity with formal and informal programmes as well as special policies and training. The Bank has more than 50 employee resource groups (ERGs), providing support and guidance to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can develop and pursue a fulfilling career. This helps HSBC meet the needs of different colleagues and customers from all backgrounds.
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HSBC EMPLOYEES TAKE TIME OUT TO CONNECT WITH DIFFERENCE HSBC Bank Malta hosted a ‘Diversity and Inclusion’ day at their Qormi centre to celebrate the different backgrounds and cultures of its employees and customers. Designed with the support of Richmond Foundation Malta to mark a Group-wide focus on disability issues, the event had an emphasis on mental health awareness and wellbeing in the workplace. The activities encouraged employees to build more effective relationships with customers and each other by appreciating each other’s different abilities and perspectives. At the start, participants were given stressful scenarios and guided through de-stressing techniques that help bolster mental strength and awareness. Employees were then invited to experience head and foot massage, and try out meditation and yoga. Senior managers took part in the activities included in the mental health wellness marathon at the in-house gym. A plasma screen in reception area ran staff stories about how they deal with challenges and overcoming obstacles. HSBC Bank Malta Head of HR Mandy Garner said: “Our focus on mental health and wellbeing supports HSBC Group’s approach to diversity and inclusion, where all employees are encouraged to ‘connect with difference’.” “Mental health issues can affect any of us at any time, so we want our employees to be more aware of their own wellbeing and the impact stress can have on us and our customers.” HSBC Bank Malta has established a number of initiatives to help further diversity and inclusion in the business. These programmes embrace the uniqueness of its workforce, promote supplier diversity, and further partnerships within the community. Richmond Foundation Malta CEO Antoinette Shah said: “This event brought people from diverse backgrounds together to test the incredible strength of the human mind in dealing with our daily stresses and challenges in life. We hope the tips shared during the session will help the participants enjoy a more serene and de-stressed working life.” Additionally, the Bank celebrates diversity with formal and informal programmes as well as special policies and training. The Bank has more than 50 employee resource groups (ERGs), providing support and guidance to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can develop and pursue a fulfilling career. This helps HSBC meet the needs of different colleagues and customers from all backgrounds.
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HSBC CSR INDEPENDENT.COM.MT 29 OCTOBER 2014 € 135.00
HSBC Malta Foundation netting together a unique tradition Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 18:45
Joint winners of the Malta Lace Competition 2014 Paul Giordmaina and Mary Sultana hold their prize money and certificates in the company of (from left) Margaret Farrugia and Marquis Nicholas De Piro of Casa Rocca Piccola, Louis Borg Manché of the Casino Maltese, Josef Camilleri of HSBC Malta Foundation and Marchioness Frances De Piro and Victoire Borg Manché. The annual event was supported by HSBC Malta Foundation and organised by Casa Rocca Piccola. This year's exhibition and award ceremony was held at the Casino Maltese.
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HSBC MALTA FOUNDATION NETTING TOGETHER A UNIQUE TRADITION Joint winners of the Malta Lace Competition 2014 Paul Giordmaina and Mary Sultana hold their prize money and certificates in the company of (from left) Margaret Farrugia and Marquis Nicholas De Piro of Casa Rocca Piccola, Louis Borg Manché of the Casino Maltese, Josef Camilleri of HSBC Malta Foundation and Marchioness Frances De Piro and Victoire Borg Manché. The annual event was supported by HSBC Malta Foundation and organised by Casa Rocca Piccola. This year’s exhibition and award ceremony was held at the Casino Maltese.
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BOV CSR INDEPENDENT.COM.MT 29 OCTOBER 2014 â‚Ź 135.00
Family event at the President’s Kitchen Garden at San Anton in aid of L-Istrina Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 08:27
A family event is being organised at the President's Kitchen Garden on Tuesday 4 November, as part of the L-Istrina BOV Piggy Bank Campaign. Piggy Banks are getting ready to make their way there to meet children in a fun-packed morning, which is also aimed to raise awareness about solidarity, whilst raising more funds for this year's L-Istrina Campaign. Organised by the Office of the President in collaboration with Bank of Valletta, this event has several activities lined up, targeting children of all ages. Face-painting, balloon-shaping and animal rides are among the activities awaiting children visiting the Kitchen Garden on Tuesday. In addition there is going to be a colouring corner for the creative tots, along with scheduled tours of the Garden. This event will also be promoting education through the participation of Aqra Mieghi/Read with Me as part of the National Literacy Programme driven by the Ministry for Education and Employment. Toddlers and very young children along with their parents or carers will be able to join reading sessions aimed at re-introducing the love for books in Maltese families. Reenactments organised by Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna will open a small time window on important episodes from our past whilst Toi Toi will be presenting their newly introduced PIKuZI acts. Volunteers from the Malta Community Chest Fund as well as BOV Staff Volunteers will be present throughout the day to ensure the smooth-running of the event, and help participants make the most of the day. The activity will be held at the President's Kitchen Garden between 10.30am and 2pm. All donations collected on the day will be going towards L-Istrina 2014.