Today’s Newspaper Cuttings
17 July 2013
Today’s news online TIMESOFMALTA.COM Vodafone launches trivia competition – Vodafone Direct Oar-some achievement – Vodafone CSR Indirect Go’s support for L-Istrina 2012 tops €87,000 – GO Direct CSR
DI-VE.COM Artistic Challenge at Isle of MTV Thanks to Vodafone Malta – Vodafone Direct Vodafone rolls out the Nokia Lumia 925 to the local market – Vodafone Direct Win daily prizes this Summer with Vodafone – Vodafone Direct Fifth Edition of Annual Rockestra Concert – Vodafone Indirect Bank of Valletta Reduces Carbon Footprint – BOV CSR BOV to sponsor illiteracy programme – BOV CSR BOV renews Caritas support – BOV CSR Police Dogs Section recruits more police dogs with HSBC Malta support – HSBC CSR
INDEPENDENT.COM.MT The Farsons Beer Festival from 26 July to 4 August – Vodafone Direct The Farsons Beer Festival – a celebration of beer – Vodafone Direct Vodafone rolls out the Nokia Lumia 925 to the local market – Vodafone Direct Suspended sentence after robbing a tablet and mobile phones – Vodafone Indirect
Children go ‘green’ – BOV CSR Bank of Valletta reduces carbon footprint by 144,000kg – BOV CSR Police Dogs Section recruits more police dogs with HSBC Malta support – HSBC CSR Bank of Valletta renews its support to Caritas – BOV CSR
MALTASTAR.COM The fifth edition of the annual Rockestra – Vodafone Indirect
GOZONEWS.COM BOV and Education Ministry join forces to combat illiteracy – BOV CSR Police Dogs Section recruits police dogs with HSBC support – HSBC CSR
JOSANNECASSAR.COM The Vodafone Malta Foundation assists children’s development – Vodafone CSR Direct Vodafone rolls out the Nokia Lumia 925 – Vodafone Direct Win daily prizes this summer with Vodafone – Vodafone Direct
MALTATODAY.COM.MT Police dogs section recruits more police dogs with HSBC Malta support – HSBC CSR
NEWSBOOK.COM Klieb godda fis-Sezzjoni tal-Klieb tal-Pulizija – HSBC CSR
Vodafone in the news
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16 | 07 | 2013 at 09:54
Artistic Challenge at Isle of MTV Thanks to Vodafone Malta Article By: di-ve.com news editorial@di-ve.com For the second consecutive year, Vodafone has been chosen as the telecommunications partner for the Isle of MTV held at the Granaries. Numerous people, particularly youngsters tried their luck at Vodafone competitions organised specifically for the Malta Music Week Events. Many participants were declared winners, including the sought after ‘meet and greet’ initiative which meant that two lucky winners, Aidan Vella and Eilieen Spiteri could personally meet artist Jessie J. An initiative that caught people’s attention was the artistic challenge launched by Vodafone on the night. “To celebrate this special and joyous event, we decided to install a backdrop including inspirational messages from popular songs by Rita Ora and Jessie J, “Stop for a minute and Smile” and “Shine your light”,” said Maria Vella Galea, Brand Manager at Vodafone Malta. “All those present had
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the opportunity to take part in Vodafone’s artistic challenge and draw and fill in the words of the backdrop, whilst entering a competition with a chance of winning 1 of 6 Samsung Galaxy Y. It was great fun to see people putting in their own personal touch on our installation, giving their input in a fun and creative way and colouring away as the night drew to an end.” During the event, Vodafone promoted their latest Summer offers including the Talk Non Stop Plan at 10c per call to all local Vodafone numbers and a discount of €50 off the Samsung Galaxy Y to all local Vodafone customers. The Isle of MTV included international superstars Jessie J, Rita Ora, Rudimental and Afrojack giving 50,000 music fans a night to remember. For the seventh consecutive year, the spectacular locality of Floriana played host to one of the biggest nights in the international music calendar. The show will air across all MTV channels around the world in a 60 minute Isle of MTV Malta programme from 3rd August and it will also be part of the World Stage Franchise. For more photos of Vodafone’s artistic challenge visit Vodafone’s Facebook page.
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The Farsons Beer Festival from 26 July to 4 August
Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 13:19
Launched during a press conference in the new Brewhouse at the Farsons Brewery in Mriehel, the 33rd edition of The Farsons Beer Festival promises another ten days of the best in local and international award-winning beers and Malta’s best line-up of musicians and artists. Organised at Ta’ Qali Park, the Festival runs from Friday, 26th July to Sunday 4th August 2013, and opens at 8pm every night. Entrance is free of charge with free parking available in the vast parking area outside the Park. The Farsons Beer Festival offers the complete range of Malta’s local beers, including the Cisk range: Cisk Lager, Cisk Export Premium Lager, Cisk Chill Lemon Flavoured Lager, Cisk Excel Low-Carbohydrate Lager, and classic brews such as Hopleaf Pale Ale and Blue Label Ale. International beer brands such as Carlsberg, Budweiser, Guinness, Kilkenny Irish Cream, John Smith’s Extra Smooth Ale, Beck’s, Newcastle Brown Ale and Corona Extra are also available, including a selection of UK speciality beers and cider brands Strongbow, Woodpecker and Bulmer’s Original Cider. “With over thirteen bars, sixty draught installations and fourteen local and international awardwinning beer brands, the Farsons Beer Festival, Malta’s largest outdoor event of the year, is truly a celebration of the best beers on the island. The Festival is one of the most eagerly awaited events of the summer and this year’s edition will not disappoint,” said Mr Shawn Caruana, Business Manager at Simonds Farsons Cisk plc and Festival Organiser. Beer is the star of the Festival, however this hugely popular event has always been an important showcase for top Maltese artists and bands since it was first organised in 1981. A
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selection of talented local and international musicians will perform on two stages every night within the unique setting of Malta’s National Park. “Together with top local artists such as Ira Losco, Tribali, Airport Impressions, Fakawi, Freddie Portelli, The Rifffs, Xtruppaw, and Gianluca Bezzina, we have added international acts. But the Festival is also considered to be a starting platform for many up-and-coming artists and with this in mind, we have also given space to several artists and musicians that are still starting out,” he continued. “Enjoyed by people of all ages, the open-air Festival is a safe and great family outing or night out with friends and with free entrance and parking provided, it is the summer event not to be missed.” This year the Kids Area will be animated by a special half hour daily show for children in the Greek Theatre.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS
An agreement has been reached with Arriva for the extension of public transport to and from Ta’ Qali. During the ten days of the festival, Ta’ Qali will be served by route 53 from Valletta from 19:30, and Arriva services to the area - X3, and toutes 53, 202 and 203 - will be extended with the last bus leaving Ta’ Qali at 24:00, charged at the €2.50 night fare. The Arriva customer care centre may be contacted on 2122 2000 for additional assistance. “As part of our ongoing commitment to promote responsible drinking, we encourage visitors to the festival to make use of this special service being provided by Arriva,” concluded Mr Caruana. “This year Vodafone promises great initiatives and great fun for all those attending the Farsons Beer Festival. Vodafone’s stand will be a hub of activity and entertainment as Vodafone’s team is planning to launch a number of initiatives during the Farsons Beer Festival,” said Ms Daniela Bagnaschi, Consumer Prepaid Marketing Manager. “The Farsons Beer Festival has been a showcase for our summer activities for a number of years and it is another opportunity for us to meet our customers and get to know them better. This year, we will also be having well known comedians Gorg & Pawlu who will be entertaining our customers together with singer Gianluca Bezzina who will performing his Eurovision Song entry ‘Tomorrow’ on our stand. We look forward to meet our current customers and prospective customers during this unique summer event.”
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The official Festival Mug, which has become a collectible item for most visitors of the Festival, will be available from most bars, whilst fifteen food stations will be offering a wide mix of food dishes. The main sponsor of the Festival is Vodafone with other sponsors including Gasan Zammit Motors, Malta Tourism Authority and 89.7 Bay. The official Festival app can be downloaded for iPhone and Android and is available at iTunes Store or Google Apps. For the latest news and information like the Festival page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefarsonsgreatbeerfestival.
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The Farsons Beer Festival – a celebration of beer
Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 12:41
Ta’ Qali Park from Friday, 26th July to Sunday, 4th August 2013 Launched during a press conference in the new Brewhouse at the Farsons Brewery in Mriehel, the 33rd edition of The Farsons Beer Festival promises another ten days of the best in local and international award-winning beers and Malta’s best line-up of musicians and artists. Organised at Ta’ Qali Park, the Festival runs from Friday, 26th July to Sunday 4th August 2013, and opens at 8pm every night. Entrance is free of charge with free parking available in the vast parking area outside the Park. The Farsons Beer Festival offers the complete range of Malta’s local beers, including the Cisk range: Cisk Lager, Cisk Export Premium Lager, Cisk Chill Lemon Flavoured Lager, Cisk Excel Low-Carbohydrate Lager, and classic brews such as Hopleaf Pale Ale and Blue Label Ale. International beer brands such as Carlsberg, Budweiser, Guinness, Kilkenny Irish Cream, John Smith’s Extra Smooth Ale, Beck’s, Newcastle Brown Ale and Corona Extra are also available, including a selection of UK speciality beers and cider brands Strongbow, Woodpecker and Bulmer’s Original Cider.
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“With over thirteen bars, sixty draught installations and fourteen local and international award-winning beer brands, the Farsons Beer Festival, Malta’s largest outdoor event of the year, is truly a celebration of the best beers on the island. The Festival is one of the most eagerly awaited events of the summer and this year’s edition will not disappoint,” said Mr Shawn Caruana, Business Manager at Simonds Farsons Cisk plc and Festival Organiser. Beer is the star of the Festival, however this hugely popular event has always been an important showcase for top Maltese artists and bands since it was first organised in 1981. A selection of talented local and international musicians will perform on two stages every night within the unique setting of Malta’s National Park. “Together with top local artists such as Ira Losco, Tribali, Airport Impressions, Fakawi, Freddie Portelli, The Rifffs, Xtruppaw, and Gianluca Bezzina, we have added international acts. But the Festival is also considered to be a starting platform for many up-and-coming artists and with this in mind, we have also given space to several artists and musicians that are still starting out,” he continued. “Enjoyed by people of all ages, the open-air Festival is a safe and great family outing or night out with friends and with free entrance and parking provided, it is the summer event not to be missed.” This year the Kids Area will be animated by a special half hour daily show for children in the Greek Theatre.
Public transport arrangements An agreement has been reached with Arriva for the extension of public transport to and from Ta’ Qali. During the ten days of the festival, Ta’ Qali will be served by route 53 from Valletta from 19:30, and all Arriva services will be extended with the last bus leaving Ta’ Qali at 24:00, charged at the €2.50 night fare. The Arriva customer care centre may be contacted on 2122 2000 for additional assistance. “As part of our ongoing commitment to promote responsible drinking, we encourage visitors to the festival to make use of this special service being provided by Arriva,” concluded Mr Caruana. “This year Vodafone promises great initiatives and great fun for all those attending the Farsons Beer Festival. Vodafone’s stand will be a hub of activity and entertainment as Vodafone’s team is planning to launch a number of initiatives during the Farsons Beer Festival,” said Ms Daniela Bagnaschi, Consumer Prepaid Marketing Manager. “The Farsons Beer Festival has been a showcase for our summer activities for a number of years and it is another opportunity for us to meet our customers and get to know them better.
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This year, we will also be having well known comedians Gorg & Pawlu who will be entertaining our customers together with singer Gianluca Bezzina who will performing his Eurovision Song entry ‘Tomorrow’ on our stand. We look forward to meet our current customers and prospective customers during this unique summer event.” The official Festival Mug, which has become a collectible item for most visitors of the Festival, will be available from most bars, whilst fifteen food stations will be offering a wide mix of food dishes. The main sponsor of the Festival is Vodafone with other sponsors including Gasan Zammit Motors, Malta Tourism Authority and 89.7 Bay. The official Festival app can be downloaded for iPhone and Android and is available at iTunes Store or Google Apps. For the latest news and information like the Festival page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefarsonsgreatbeerfestival.
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Vodafone launches trivia competition
Vodafone has launched a trivia competition with the chance to win daily and a grand prize in September. The Vodafone SMS and Win competition will give customers the chance to win €100 daily from Monday to Saturday and €1,000 every Sunday with the final grand prize of a VW Golf to be won when the competition comes to an end. The competition will run from Monday July 22 to Sunday September 22. To participate, Vodafone customers need to send an SMS free of charge to 50915790 with the text WIN. This will be followed by the first question. Each SMS reply is charged at €0.47 independent of other special tariffs. A maximum of 20 questions will be sent daily to all those applying.
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22 | 07 | 2013 at 17:11
Vodafone rolls out the Nokia Lumia 925 to the local market Article By: di-ve.com news Vodafone has just launched the new Nokia Lumia 925, 32GB device in Malta with an exclusive price tag of €599.99 when compared to other European prices of €699. “Nokia remains a highly popular mobile phone brand among local consumers,” said Terminals Senior Executive at Vodafone Malta Karl Galea. “This latest addition to the Nokia family promises great performance and seamless communication activities. As Vodafone Malta we’re proud to launch the Nokia Lumia 925 at such an exceptional price,” he continued. The Nokia Lumia 925 comes with a 4.5 inch display with 1280 x 768 pixels and a very good battery capacity for the 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor. Powered by Windows Phone 8, the Nokia Lumia 925 comes packed with great smartphone features. Work on the go with MS Office, enjoy free tunes on Nokia Music and discover the city around you with HERE Maps, or snap a wireless charging cover to charge up without plugging in. The Lumia 925’s wireless communications include the latest Bluetooth and NFC technology. The maximum standby time is 440 hours and just over 12 hours of talk time under a 3G network. It comes with the latest lens technology and features Nokia’s PureView imaging software on the 8.7 megapixel camera, including optical image stabilisation, autofocus, high power dual LED flash and 1080p HD video at 30fps. The Nokia Lumia 925 is also available on Vodafone’s RED Plans at the price of €359 on the RED Basic plan, €259 on the RED plan and for free on the RED Premium plan. For further information on the Nokia Lumia 925 visit one of Vodafone’s stores, call 247 for free from a Vodafone line or 9999 9247 from any other line or log onto www.vodafone.com.mt/phones.
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22 | 07 | 2013 at 16:15
Win daily prizes this Summer with Vodafone Article By: di-ve.com news editorial@di-ve.com Vodafone customers have the chance to participate in an engaging trivia competition this Summer, with the chance to win a fantastic array of daily prizes and a grand prize in September. The Vodafone SMS and Win competition will give customers the chance to win €100 daily from Monday to Saturday and €1000 every Sunday with the final grand prize of a VW Golf to be won by one lucky winner when the competition comes to an end. The competition will run from Monday 22nd July to Sunday 22nd September 2013. “We know that our customers love the chance to win prizes and this is precisely why we are running our Vodafone SMS and WIN competition,” said Vodafone Consumer Prepaid Marketing Manager Daniela Bagnaschi. “We decided to test our customers’ knowledge in return for points that count towards winning one or more of 63 great prizes.” To participate in the Vodafone SMS and WIN competition, customers need to send an SMS free of charge to 50915790 with the text WIN. This will be followed by the first question. Each SMS reply is charged at €0.47 independent of other special tariffs. A maximum of 20 questions will be sent daily to all those applying for the competition and the competition is open to all Vodafone customers who are 18 years of age and over. Points will be assigned for both right and wrong answers with the possibility of gaining extra points by answering bonus questions correctly. Get even more points by visiting Vodafone Malta’s stand at the Beer Festival where the final grand prize will be on display! For more information on Vodafone’s SMS and WIN competition, customers can call 247 from any Vodafone line or 9999 9247 from any other line. Alternatively they can opt to visit Vodafone’s website on www.vodafone.com.mt, Vodafone’s Facebook Page or Vodafone’s stand at the Beer Festival. Terms and conditions apply.
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The Vodafone Malta Foundation assists children’s development Gemma Mifsud Bonnici and Roberta Pace from the Vodafone Malta Foundation recently visited St. Margaret College Kalkara Primary School for a demonstration by the acclaimed Helen O’Grady Academy. This was an opportunity for the Foundation representatives to experience first-hand the valuable opportunities for growth, children are being offered through classes which are specifically designed to tap into their creativity while building on their social skills. Through the Helen O’Grady Academy programme, the Vodafone Malta Foundation has for the last couple of years provided children at St. Margaret College Kalkara Primary School with a developmental programme intended to boost their confidence, encourage attentive listening and improve students’ knowledge of English. Weekly classes cover speech, movement, creative expression, language development and a short improvised play designed to encourage students to “work the language”. The programme boosts children’s confidence and helps build strong and assertive personalities. “There is no better way for children to learn lessons for life through a progressive and rich syllabus that also doubles up as fun and leaves young students with a lasting sense of achievement,” said Gemma Mifsud Bonnici, Chairperson of the Foundation. “Providing opportunities for children is at the core of the Foundation’s work and experiencing the children’s successes gives us great satisfaction and joy.” Head of the School’s Progress Report Miriam Mallia spoke about the fun element that is present at the Helen O’Grady programme which proves a huge success with children. “For the sessions to be successful, we use authentic English during the sessions and children have to listen and speak in English. The children have gained confidence when using English as a second language. Again we have
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also noticed an increase in students’ comprehension of the English language and a dismantling of the diffidence shown in spoken English,” she remarked. Alan Montanaro, principal for the Malta branch of the Helen O’Grady Academy thanked The Vodafone Malta Foundation for giving these children this valuable opportunity. “The benefits of drama in education are enormous and should go a long way in enhancing the rest of the school curriculum,” he explained. “Since communication and empathy are central to drama, a student will be better able to understand and discuss problems. The link between drama and subjects such as English, History, Social Studies, and related areas is obvious. The study of literature would be impossible without drama.” Over 70,000 students attend Helen O’Grady classes weekly throughout 23 countries including Malta.
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Vodafone rolls out the Nokia Lumia 925 Vodafone has just launched the new Nokia Lumia 925, 32GB device in Malta with an exclusive price tag of €599.99 when compared to other European prices of €699. “Nokia remains a highly popular mobile phone brand among local consumers,” said Karl Galea, Terminals Senior Executive at Vodafone Malta. “This latest addition to the Nokia family promises great performance and seamless communication activities. As Vodafone Malta we’re proud to launch the Nokia Lumia 925 at such an exceptional price. The beautifully crafted design will turn heads wherever you go!” The Nokia Lumia 925 comes with a 4.5 inch display with 1280 x 768 pixels and a very good battery capacity for the 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor. Powered by Windows Phone 8, the Nokia Lumia 925 comes packed with great smartphone features. Work on the go with MS Office, enjoy free tunes on Nokia Music and discover the city around you with HERE Maps, or snap a wireless charging cover to charge up without plugging in. The Lumia 925’s wireless communications include the latest Bluetooth and NFC technology. The maximum standby time is 440 hours and just over 12 hours of talk time under a 3G network. It comes with the latest lens technology and features Nokia’s PureView imaging software on the 8.7 megapixel camera, including optical image stabilisation, autofocus, high power dual LED flash and 1080p HD video at 30fps. The Nokia Lumia 925 is also available on Vodafone’s RED Plans at the price of €359 on the RED Basic plan, €259 on the RED plan and for free on the RED Premium plan. For further information on the Nokia Lumia 925 visit one of Vodafone’s stores, call 247 for free from a Vodafone line or 9999 9247 from any other line or log onto www.vodafone.com.mt/phones.
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Vodafone rolls out the Nokia Lumia 925 to the local market Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 14:39
Vodafone has just launched the new Nokia Lumia 925, 32GB device in Malta with an exclusive price tag of €599.99 when compared to other European prices of €699. “Nokia remains a highly popular mobile phone brand among local consumers,” said Karl Galea, Terminals Senior Executive at Vodafone Malta. “This latest addition to the Nokia family promises great performance and seamless communication activities. As Vodafone Malta we’re proud to launch the Nokia Lumia 925 at such an exceptional price. The beautifully crafted design will turn heads wherever you go!” The Nokia Lumia 925 comes with a 4.5 inch display with 1280 x 768 pixels and a very good battery capacity for the 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor. Powered by Windows Phone 8, the Nokia Lumia 925 comes packed with great smartphone features. Work on the go with MS Office, enjoy free tunes on Nokia Music and discover the city around you with HERE Maps, or snap a wireless charging cover to charge up without plugging in. The Lumia 925’s wireless communications include the latest Bluetooth and NFC technology. The maximum standby time is 440 hours and just over 12 hours of talk time under a 3G network. It comes with the latest lens technology and features Nokia’s PureView imaging software on the 8.7 megapixel camera, including optical image stabilisation, autofocus, high power dual LED flash and 1080p HD video at 30fps. The Nokia Lumia 925 is also available on Vodafone’s RED Plans at the price of €359 on the RED Basic plan, €259 on the RED plan and for free on the RED Premium plan. For further information on the Nokia Lumia 925 visit one of Vodafone’s stores, call 247 for free from a Vodafone line or 9999 9247 from any other line or log onto www.vodafone.com.mt/phones.
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Win daily prizes this summer with Vodafone Vodafone customers have the chance to participate in an engaging trivia competition this Summer, with the chance to win a fantastic array of daily prizes and a grand prize in September. The Vodafone SMS and Win competition will give customers the chance to win €100 daily from Monday to Saturday and €1000 every Sunday with the final grand prize of a VW Golf to be won by one lucky winner when the competition comes to an end. The competition will run from Monday 22nd July to Sunday 22nd September 2013. “We know that our customers love the chance to win prizes and this is precisely why we are running our Vodafone SMS and WIN competition,” said Daniela Bagnaschi, the Consumer Prepaid Marketing Manager at Vodafone Malta. “We decided to test our customers’ knowledge in return for points that count towards winning one or more of 63 great prizes.” To participate in the Vodafone SMS and WIN competition, customers need to send an SMS free of charge to 50915790 with the text WIN. This will be followed by the first question. Each SMS reply is charged at €0.47 independent of other special tariffs. A maximum of 20 questions will be sent daily to all those applying for the competition and the competition is open to all Vodafone customers who are 18 years of age and over. Points will be assigned for both right and wrong answers with the possibility of gaining extra points by answering bonus questions correctly. Get even more points by visiting Vodafone Malta’s stand at the Beer Festival where the final grand prize will be on display! For more information on Vodafone’s SMS and WIN competition, customers can call 247 from any Vodafone line or 9999 9247 from any other line. Alternatively they can opt to visit Vodafone’s website on www.vodafone.com.mt, Vodafone’s Facebook Page or Vodafone’s stand at the Beer Festival. Terms and conditions apply.
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Fifth Edition of Annual Rockestra Concert Article By: di-ve.com news
The fifth edition of the annual rock concert, Rockestra, which happens to be also the last under this Presidency, promises to be the best ever with Malta’s finest talent delivering a popular repertoire of songs accompanied by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. Launched yesterday by President George Abela, Rockestra 2013 will be under the musical direction of Sigmund Mifsud. Pawlu Borg Bonaci is heading the artistic direction of the concert which is organised by The Malta Community Chest Fund to collect funds for people in need. Rockestra 2013 will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at the MFCC, Ta’ Qali. “Local talent is the backbone of Rockestra and established artists will share the stage with up and coming singers to deliver popular rock songs to the tunes of the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. The annual concert has gone from strength to strength during the past four editions and we are anticipating that this year’s concert will be the best one ever. Due to popular demand, we ask the people not to leave it till the last minute so as not to be disappointed, while at the same time contributing towards a good cause,” said the President George Abela. Parliamentary Secretary for Culture and Local Government, Dr. Jose’ Herrera said “Thanks to Rockestra, the National Philharmonic Orchestra is not only supporting the local talent, but is also contributing for the benefit of the society as this is a concert were the National Philharmonic Orchestra is offering its services towards Rockestra in kind for a good cause.” Dr Herrera concluded by encouraging the general public to attend and enjoy the show but above all support the needs of the Malta Community Chest Fund. Artistic director, Paul Borg Bonaci said “Emerging artists will also have the opportunity to mingle with Malta’s most popular singers such as Ira Losco, Ivan Grech of Winter Moods, Kevin Borg, Matt of Red Electrik and Konrad Pule, as Rockestra 2013 will include works by groups such as Aerosmith, Alanis Morisette, Queen, Labrinth, Pink Floyd, The
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Police, Robbie Williams, INXS and others. Moreover a number of instrumental pieces will be performed by the orchestra.” The concert is being held under the distinguished patronage of The President of Malta and Mrs Abela and is supported by Parliamentary Secretariat for Culture and Local Government, Good Causes Fund, Malta Tourism Authority, Malta Fairs and Convention Centre, HSBC Bank, Banif Bank, Bank of Valletta, Vodafone, Tumas Group and Hard Rock Café. Tickets priced at €15 seated and €10 for adults and €2 for children standing can be bought online from www.rockestra.org or from the The Malta Community Chest Fund Offices, Valletta and Sant'Anton Palace, between 9am and 2pm and from The President's Kitchen Garden which is open from 10am to 2pm and from 6pm till 10pm. For further information one can contact the office of The Malta Community Chest Fund on 21226226.
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The fifth edition of the annual Rockestra Wednesday, 17 Jul 2013, 11:50
The fifth edition of the annual rock concert, Rockestra, which happens to be also the last under this Presidency, promises to be the best ever with Malta’s finest talent delivering a popular repertoire of songs accompanied by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra.
Launched today by President George Abela, Rockestra 2013 will be under the musical direction of Sigmund Mifsud. Pawlu Borg Bonaci is heading the artistic direction of the concert which is organised by The Malta Community Chest Fund to collect funds for people in need.
Rockestra 2013 will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at the MFCC, Ta’ Qali. “Local talent is the backbone of Rockestra and established artists will share the stage with up and coming singers to deliver popular rock songs to the tunes of the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. The annual concert has gone from strength to strength during the past four editions and we are anticipating that this year’s concert will be the best one ever. Due to popular demand, we ask the people not to leave it till the last minute so as not to be disappointed, while at the same time contributing towards a good cause,” said the President George Abela. Parliamentary Secretary for Culture and Local Government, Dr. Jose’ Herrera said “Thanks to Rockestra, the National Philharmonic Orchestra is not only supporting the local talent, but is also contributing for the benefit of
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the society as this is a concert were the National Philharmonic Orchestra is offering its services towards Rockestra in kind for a good cause.” Dr Herrera concluded by encouraging the general public to attend and enjoy the show but above all support the needs of the Malta Community Chest Fund.
Artistic director, Paul Borg Bonaci said “Emerging artists will also have the opportunity to mingle with Malta’s most popular singers such as Ira Losco, Ivan Grech of Winter Moods, Kevin Borg, Matt of Red Electrik and Konrad Pule, as Rockestra 2013 will include works by groups such as Aerosmith, Alanis Morisette, Queen, Labrinth, Pink Floyd, The Police, Robbie Williams, Inxs and others. Moreover a number of instrumental pieces will be performed by the orchestra.”
The concert is being held under the distinguished patronage of The President of Malta and Mrs Abela and is supported by Parliamentary Secretariat for Culture and Local Government, Good Causes Fund, Malta Tourism Authority, Malta Fairs and Convention Centre, HSBC Bank, Banif Bank, Bank of Valletta, Vodafone, Tumas Group and Hard Rock Café.
Tickets priced at €15 seated and €10 for adults and €2 for children standing can be bought online from www.rockestra.org or from the The Malta Community Chest Fund Offices, Valletta and Sant'Anton Palace, between 9am and 2pm and from The President's Kitchen Garden which is open from 10am to 2pm and from 6pm till 10pm. For further information one can contact the office of The Malta Community Chest Fund on 21226226. Photo credit to IRIS Vision of Solidarity
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 03:01 by
Sarah Carabott
Oar-some achievement
Daniel, Ruben and Neville (back to camera) during the final stretch. Photo: Alan Carville Three men braved the currents along the 600km stretch of sea between Sardinia and Malta, sleeping a mere four hours every day for seven days, in aid of children. Gym enthusiasts Daniel Abela, 44, Neville Calleja, 41, and Reuben Vassallo, 28, had been preparing for the challenge since February. They had initially calculated it would take them some 10 days to row all the way from Sardinia, but cutting down on their breaks and sleep, they managed to cover the stretch in seven days. Asked if they were ever close to giving up, Mr Abela said decisively: “No, you simply can’t. “You need to pick up your spirits and remember what you’re doing it for. We did it for children who don’t have the option to give up. “Following this challenge, we could go back to our normal lives, but these children do not have the option to walk away from their situation. Thinking of them gave us special energy.” The rowers also remembered their coach Iman Galea’s words that they had been trained not to give in, he added. With the support of Vodafone Malta Foundation, the three men are hoping to break the record sum of €90,000 raised when Mr Abela rowed between Sicily and Malta in aid of the Puttinu Children’s Cancer Support Group and Beyond the Moon programme.
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VODAFONE CSR INDIRECT TIMESOFMALTA.COM 23 JULY 2013
The biggest challenge the rowers faced was the wind and the currents. Mr Abela said that although the conditions were not bad, there were times when they had to struggle not to be set back by the forces. On Wednesday there was a point when they covered only two nautical miles in three and a half hours, when in normal conditions they would have covered more than 10.
We did it for children who don’t have the option to give up They left Sardinia on July 13 at 2.30pm and arrived in Malta on Sunday at the same time. They rowed up to 18 hours and slept a maximum of four hours daily. Approaching Malta was another difficult feat, as no matter how much they rowed, it felt as if they were not gaining ground. Battling the currents and the wind, their arrival was delayed by a few hours. During the whole venture they were accompanied by Kurt Camilleri and Dario Schembri on the support boat, who were joined later by Claudio Bugeja. The funds raised for Puttinu will help pay for dream holidays for sick children and their families, while Inspire will be using the money to set up Malta’s first educational centre to help children with learning disabilities such as autism and dyslexia. Cheque donations can be sent to: The Children in Need Foundation, 217/1, 21st September Avenue, Naxxar. More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/#!/childreninneedfoundation?fref=ts .
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VODAFONE INDIRECT INDEPENDENT.COM.MT 20 JULY 2013
Suspended sentence after robbing a tablet and mobile phones
Saturday, 20 July 2013, 08:29
A 37-year old man from Mosta was jailed for 18 months, but had his term suspended for four years after admitting to stealing a “tablet” and a number of mobiles from various outlets. The court heard that Nicholas Agius has a drug problem. Agius pleaded guilty to stealing the tablet last Wednesday from the shop “E World Limited” of Pietà. He also admitted that two days before, he stole a mobile from the “GO Retail Outlet” in Naxxar and another mobile from the Melita plc shop in the same locality. Agius also pleaded guilty that on Tuesday he stole another mobile from the shop “Inside Vodaphone” in Sliema and two other mobiles from Melita plc, again in Naxxar. He also pleaded guilty to attempted robbery from the Vodafone establishment in St Julian’s. Defence counsel Dorianne Vella told Magistrate Doreen Clarke that Agius has a drug problem, as he fell back into the habit after six years of being clean, but unfortunately he is now on heroin. Apart from the suspended sentence he was also put on probation for four years. Inspector Josric Mifsud and Inspector Michael Alan Mallia prosecuted.
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BOV CSR INDEPENDENT.COM.MT 17 JULY 2013
Children go ‘green’
Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 16:03
Bank of Valletta recently extended its ‘green’ culture to the children of BOV employees during a fun-packed day organised at the President’s Kitchen Garden in San Anton. Throughout the day, a group of 50 children, aged 7 to 12, participated in educational games and activities focused on environmental issues related to waste reduction, energy saving and carbon footprint. The children experienced first-hand how they too have a role to play in taking care of the environment. Stephanie Agius, CSR co-ordinator at Bank of Valletta explained her satisfaction at the outcome of the event and said: “The environment has become an important aspect for the bank and through such an initiative, we are extending our green values not only to our people but also to their families.” Bank of Valletta keeps the environment high on its agenda, ensuring that its environmental responsibility features prominently across the organisation, both at strategic and operational levels.
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BOV CSR DI-VE.COM 19 JULY 2013
19 | 07 | 2013 at 13:14
Bank of Valletta Reduces Carbon Footprint Article By: di-ve.com news
Bank of Valletta has taken yet another step towards reducing its carbon footprint through the replacement of the lighting on the façade of its Head Office in Santa Venera with low consumption light fittings. It is estimated that the replacement of metal-halide lamps with LED light fittings will reduce electricity consumption by over 24,000 kilowatt hours per year, translating into a reduction of over 26,000kg of harmful Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere. This initiative forms part of a long-term project that Bank of Valletta has embarked upon in its bid to minimise its carbon footprint. The initial phase of the project involved a full lighting audit of its offices and branches, as well as the usage of lower consumption fittings. The second phase saw the installation of over 300 photo-voltaic panels generating 135,000 units per annum reducing a further 118,000kg of CO2. Given that the average tree absorbs 7 kg of carbon dioxide every year, it would take over 20,000 trees to absorb this amount of CO2. “The greatest challenge in implementing clean energy solutions is dealing with old infrastructure in existing buildings, which need to be upgraded and converted to cleaner more efficient systems using alternative power sources,” said Mark Marmara, Environmental Responsibility Manager at Bank of Valletta. “We are also looking into our operations with efforts being made to introduce initiatives aimed at reducing the use of paper and generate less waste,” continued Mr Marmara.
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BOV CSR DI-VE.COM 19 JULY 2013
Bank of Valletta’s green strategy recognises its people as the biggest asset. Significant efforts are made to increase awareness about environmental responsibility both at work and at home with initiatives and seminars organized regularly. Only last week, the Bank in conjunction with the Malta Business Bureau organized a seminar for BOV staff wherein, through the ‘Investing Water Project’ best practices for water conservation were explained and discussed.
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BOV CSR DI-VE.COM 19 JULY 2013
19 | 07 | 2013 at 17:14
BOV to sponsor illiteracy programme Article By: di-ve.com news editorial@di-ve.com Through its Corporate Social Responsibility Programme, Bank of Valletta is sponsoring part of the National Literacy Campaign which complements the National Literacy Strategy launched by the Ministry for Education and Employment.
This strategy has both lifelong and life wide dimensions and puts emphasis on 'intergenerational' aspects of education, as promoted by UNESCO, which recognises the importance of the role of families and the wider community in raising levels of literacy. The initial main focus of the BOV-Ministry for Education and Employment collaboration will be on a reading promotion campaign with designated activities involving the use of multimedia and which will seek to spread a culture of reading and increase levels of literacy among children as well as the wider
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BOV CSR DI-VE.COM 19 JULY 2013
community. Further collaboration is envisaged throughout the coming years on a number of educational initiatives and projects from which the Maltese society will benefit. Minister for Education and Employment Evarist Bartolo, said that he is thankful for the assistance by BOV towards this important initiative. He said that the illiteracy challenge is not one that should be taken up by the education sector only, but rather as a community. BOV chairman John Cassar White, said that the Bank was proud to be actively collaborating with the Ministry for Education and Employment on the national literacy campaign. “The importance of literacy in our society cannot be overemphasized and we all have to work together in an effort to try and eradicate illiteracy.” He said that Bank of Valletta understands that investing in the younger generation is critical to the country’s future economic and social development. Mr Cassar White added that the Bank invests a lot in education and feels that a collective effort which will lead to effectively raise the levels of literacy amongst the Maltese population is imperative for the wellbeing of our society.
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BOV CSR GOZONEWS.COM 20 JULY 2013
BOV and Education Ministry join forces to combat illiteracy Published on Saturday, 20, July, 2013 at 15:53 in Malta News | No Comments
Through its Corporate Social Responsibility Programme, Bank of Valletta is sponsoring part of the National Literacy Campaign which complements the National Literacy Strategy launched by the Ministry for Education and Employment. This strategy has both lifelong and life wide dimensions and puts emphasis on ‘intergenerational’ aspects of education, as promoted by UNESCO, which recognise the importance of the role of families and the wider community in raising levels of literacy. The initial main focus of the BOV-Ministry for Education and Employment collaboration will be on a reading promotion campaign with designated activities involving the use of multimedia and which will seek to spread a culture of reading and increase levels of literacy among children as well as the wider community. Further collaboration is envisaged throughout the coming years between the BOV and the Ministry for Education and Employment on a number of educational initiatives and projects from which the Maltese society will benefit. Minister for Education and Employment Evarist Bartolo, said that he is thankful for the assistance by BOV towards this important initiative. He said that the illiteracy challenge is not one that should be taken up by the education sector only, but rather as a community.
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BOV CSR GOZONEWS.COM 20 JULY 2013
The BOV chairman, Mr John Cassar White, said that the Bank was proud to be actively collaborating with the Ministry for Education and Employment on the national literacy campaign. “The importance of literacy in our society cannot be overemphasized and we all have to work together in an effort to try and eradicate illiteracy.” He said that Bank of Valletta understands that investing in the younger generation is critical to the country’s future economic and social development. Mr Cassar White added that the Bank invests a lot in education and feels that a collective effort which will lead to effectively raise the levels of literacy amongst the Maltese population is imperative for the wellbeing of our society.
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BOV CSR INDEPENDENT.COM.MT 22 JULY 2013
Bank of Valletta reduces carbon footprint by 144,000kg
Monday, 22 July 2013, 13:43
Bank of Valletta has taken yet another step towards reducing its carbon footprint through the replacement of the lighting on the faรงade of its Head Office in Santa Venera with low consumption light fittings. It is estimated that the replacement of metal-halide lamps with LED light fittings will reduce electricity consumption by over 24,000 kilowatt hours per year, translating into a reduction of over 26,000 kgs of harmful Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere. This initiative forms part of a long-term project that Bank of Valletta has embarked upon in its bid to minimise its carbon footprint. The initial phase of the project involved a full lighting audit of its offices and branches, as well as the usage of lower consumption fittings. The second phase saw the installation of over 300 photo-voltaic panels generating 135,000 units per annum reducing a further 118,000 kgs of CO2. Given that the average tree absorbs 7 kg of carbon dioxide every year, it would take over 20,000 trees to absorb this amount of CO2.
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BOV CSR INDEPENDENT.COM.MT 22 JULY 2013
“The greatest challenge in implementing clean energy solutions is dealing with old infrastructure in existing buildings, which need to be upgraded and converted to cleaner more efficient systems using alternative power sources,” said Mark Marmara, Environmental Responsibility Manager at Bank of Valletta. “We are also looking into our operations with efforts being made to introduce initiatives aimed at reducing the use of paper and generate less waste,” continued Mr Marmara. Bank of Valletta’s green strategy recognises its people as the biggest asset. Significant efforts are made to increase awareness about environmental responsibility both at work and at home with initiatives and seminars organized regularly. Only last week, the Bank in conjunction with the Malta Business Bureau organized a seminar for BOV staff wherein, through the ‘Investing Water Project’ best practices for water conservation were explained and discussed.
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GO DIRECT CSR TIMESOFMALTA.COM 21 JULY 2013
Sunday, July 21, 2013, 00:12
Go’s support for L-Istrina 2012 tops €87,000
Go’s CEO Yiannos Michaelides (right) greeting President George Abela during his visit to the company premises in the presence of chairman Deepak Padmanabhan. Telecommunications provider Go’s support for L-Istrina 2012 amounted to €87,533, said the company’s CEO Yannos Michaelides during a recent visit by President George Abela to its headquarters in Marsa. This support for the annual fundraising campaign in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund included a €20,000 cash donation plus €67,533 of communications services which Go provides for free during the Boxing Day telethon. Dr Abela, who toured the building and met staff members, said: “Go gives tremendous support to L-Istrina, both financially and in terms of services. I am very grateful to all the staff members who, every year, give up their Christmas to support our efforts to help the less fortunate.” Go chairman Deepak Padmanabhan confirmed the company would continue to support L-Istrina, saying: “We are proud to be the only telecommunications provider with the resources and infrastructure to support such a large-scale event that handles over 35,000 calls and over 10,000 SMS messages.”
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BOV CSR DI-VE.COM 22 JULY 2013
22 | 07 | 2013 at 16:55
From left : Caritas Administrative Secretary Anglu Fenech, BOV CEO Charles Borg, BOV Chairman John Cassar White, Caritas Director gr Victor Grech and Deputy Director Mgr Carmelo Farrugia
BOV renews Caritas support Article By: di-ve.com news editorial@di-ve.com Bank of Valletta renews its support to Caritas Bank of Valletta (BOV) has renewed its support to Caritas Malta. The Bank’s donation was presented by BOV Chairman John Cassar White and CEO Charles Borg during a courtesy visit by Caritas Director Mgr Victor Grech, Deputy Director Mgr Carmelo Farrugia, and Administrative Secretary Anglu Fenech. “As a Bank with a social conscience, Bank of Valletta recognises Caritas’s role in building a strong network of social services in Malta,” said Mr Cassar White. “We are pleased to put the Bank’s Community Programme to good use by providing tangible support to entities which provide such a high and professional level of support to our society” continued Mr Cassar White. “The treatments provided by Caritas have always achieved a very high rate of success, even in the current scenario in which drug abuse is on the rise, especially among the young” said Mgr Grech. “But drug abuse is only one of the problems addressed by Caritas. We also provide services to people with problems related to usury, gambling, alcohol addiction and marital separations, amongst others. Bank of Valletta’s financial contribution will certainly assist us in continuing to provide our full range of services, and we would like to appeal to the public to assist us in our mission”.
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HSBC CSR INDEPENDENT.COM.MT 23 JULY 2013
Police Dogs Section recruits more police dogs with HSBC Malta support
Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 14:30
The Malta Police Dogs Section will be taking on additional canine recruits in connection with a three year sponsorship from HSBC Malta Foundation. “With HSBC Malta’s support, we are enlarging the force with additional Belgian Shepherd Malinois, a breed renowned for being particularly easy to train and being highly versatile workers,” explained Police Sergeant Matthew Attard. “We have a one-dog-per-officer policy, to ensure that highly trained animals receive all the exercise and care they require to be healthy, happy, and at top performance on the job,” added PS Attard. HSBC Malta’s Chief Operating Officer and Director Ranjit Gokarn presented the bank’s sponsorship to Police Commissioner Peter Paul Zammit during a Police Dog demonstration at St George’s Square, Valletta, also marking the 199th anniversary of the corps. “Police dogs continue to provide an indispensable service to society by helping to fight drug trafficking and criminal elements in society. HSBC Bank Malta is delighted to support this worthy cause by providing sponsorship in a very tangible manner,” said Mr Gokarn. “These highly trained dogs, like their police officer handlers, often face very risky situations and injury as a normal part of their careers. We salute their efforts for making our nation safer.” The Malta Police Dog Section includes two divisions: protection and assault dogs that assist in various police duties, and search dogs trained to sniff out explosives and narcotics. Belgian Shepherd Malinois can be trained to work within either division.
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HSBC CSR DI-VE.COM 24 JULY 2013
24 | 07 | 2013 at 09:31
Police Dogs Section recruits more police dogs with HSBC Malta support Article By:di-ve.com news editorial@di-ve.com The Malta Police Dogs Section will be taking on additional canine recruits in connection with a three year sponsorship from HSBC Malta Foundation. “With HSBC Malta’s support, we are enlarging the force with additional Belgian Shepherd Malinois, a breed renowned for being particularly easy to train and being highly versatile workers,” explained Police Sergeant Matthew Attard. “We have a one-dog-per-officer policy, to ensure that highly trained animals receive all the exercise and care they require to be healthy, happy, and at top performance on the job,” added PS Attard. HSBC Malta’s Chief Operating Officer and Director Ranjit Gokarn presented the bank’s sponsorship to Police Commissioner Peter Paul Zammit during a Police Dog demonstration at St George’s Square, Valletta, also marking the 199th anniversary of the corps. “Police dogs continue to provide an indispensable service to society by helping to fight drug trafficking and criminal elements in society. HSBC Bank Malta is delighted to support this worthy cause by providing sponsorship in a very tangible manner,” said Mr Gokarn. “These highly trained dogs, like their police officer handlers, often face very risky situations and injury as a normal part of their careers. We salute their efforts for making our nation safer.” The Malta Police Dog Section includes two divisions: protection and assault dogs that assist in various police duties, and search dogs trained to sniff out explosives and narcotics. Belgian Shepherd Malinois can be trained to work within either division.
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HSBC CSR GOZONEWS.COM 24 JULY 2013
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The Malta Police Dogs Section will be taking on additional canine recruits in connection with a three year sponsorship from HSBC Malta Foundation. “With HSBC Malta’s support, we are enlarging the force with additional Belgian Shepherd Malinois, a breed renowned for being particularly easy to train and being highly versatile workers,” explained Police Sergeant Matthew Attard. “We have a one-dog-per-officer policy, to ensure that highly trained animals receive all the exercise and care they require to be healthy, happy, and at top performance on the job,” added PS Attard.
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HSBC CSR GOZONEWS.COM 24 JULY 2013
HSBC Malta’s Chief Operating Officer and Director Ranjit Gokarn presented the bank’s sponsorship to Police Commissioner Peter Paul Zammit during a Police Dog demonstration at St George’s Square, Valletta, also marking the 199th anniversary of the corps. “Police dogs continue to provide an indispensable service to society by helping to fight drug trafficking and criminal elements in society. HSBC Bank Malta is delighted to support this worthy cause by providing sponsorship in a very tangible manner,” said Mr Gokarn. “These highly trained dogs, like their police officer handlers, often face very risky situations and injury as a normal part of their careers. We salute their efforts for making our nation safer.” The Malta Police Dog Section includes two divisions: protection and assault dogs that assist in various police duties, and search dogs trained to sniff out explosives and narcotics. Belgian Shepherd Malinois can be trained to work within either division. Photos show HSBC Malta’s COO and Director Ranjit Gokarn (far right) presenting the bank’s sponsorship to Police Commissioner Peter Paul Zammit, together with Police Sergeant Matthew Attard and a canine colleague named Axe – and police dogs exhibited impressive obedience and agility during a parade that also marked the 199th anniversary of the corps.
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BOV CSR INDEPENDENT.COM.MT 23 JULY 2013
Bank of Valletta renews its support to Caritas
Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 14:45
Bank of Valletta has renewed its support to Caritas Malta. The Bank’s donation was presented by BOV Chairman John Cassar White and CEO Charles Borg during a courtesy visit by Mgr Victor Grech, Director, Mgr Carmelo Farrugia, Deputy Director and Anglu Fenech, Administrative Secretary of Caritas at the BOV Centre in Sta. Venera. “As a bank with a social conscience, Bank of Valletta recognizes Caritas’s role in building a strong network of social services in Malta,” said Mr Cassar White. “We are pleased to put the Bank’s Community Programme to good use by providing tangible support to entities which provide such a high and professional level of support to our society” continued Mr Cassar White. “The treatments provided by Caritas have always achieved a very high rate of success, even in the current scenario in which drug abuse is on the rise, especially among the young” said Mgr Grech. “But drug abuse is only one of the problems addressed by Caritas. We also provide services to people with problems related to usury, gambling, alcohol addiction and marital separations, amongst others. Bank of Valletta’s financial contribution will certainly assist us in continuing to provide our full range of services, and we would like to appeal to the public to assist us in our mission”.
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HSBC CSR MALTATODAY.COM.MT 24 JULY 2013
Court & Police Wednesday 24 July 2013 - 09:17
Police dogs section recruits more police dogs with HSBC Malta support HSBC sponsors additional recruitment of police dogs.
HSBC Malta’s COO and Director Ranjit Gokarn (far right) presenting the bank’s sponsorship to Police Commissioner Peter Paul Zammit, together with Police Sergeant Matthew Attard and a canine colleague named Axe. Staff Reporter
The Malta Police Dogs Section will be taking on additional canine recruits in connection with a three-year sponsorship from HSBC Malta Foundation.
"With HSBC Malta's support, we are enlarging the force with additional Belgian Shepherd Malinois, a breed renowned for being particularly easy to train and being highly versatile workers," explained Police Sergeant Matthew Attard. "We have a one-dog-per-officer policy, to ensure that highly trained animals receive all the exercise and care they require to be healthy, happy, and at top performance on the job."
HSBC Malta's Chief Operating Officer and Director Ranjit Gokarn presented the bank's sponsorship to Police Commissioner Peter Paul Zammit during a Police Dog demonstration at St George's Square, Valletta, also marking the 199th anniversary of the corps. "Police dogs continue to provide an indispensable service to society by helping to fight drug trafficking and criminal elements in society. HSBC Bank Malta is delighted to support this worthy cause by providing sponsorship in a very tangible manner," Gokarn said.
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HSBC CSR MALTATODAY.COM.MT 24 JULY 2013
"These highly trained dogs, like their police officer handlers, often face very risky situations and injury as a normal part of their careers. We salute their efforts for making our nation safer."
The Malta Police Dog Section includes two divisions: protection and assault dogs that assist in various police duties, and search dogs trained to sniff out explosives and narcotics. Belgian Shepherd Malinois can be trained to work within either division.
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HSBC CSR NEWSBOOK.COM 24 JULY 2013
Klieb ġodda fis-Sezzjoni tal-Klieb tal-Pulizija Jesmar Baldacchino | 24/07/2013 14:01
Is-Sezzjoni tal-Klieb tal-Pulizija ta’ Malta ser iżżid in-numru ta’ klieb ingaġġati biż-żieda ta’ klieb tat-tip Belgian Shepherd Malinois. Din hi razza magħrufa għal faċilità biex tħarriġhom u li kapaċi jaddattaw għal ħafna sitwazzjonijiet differenti. Il-klieb tal-Pulizija jipprovdu servizz indispensabbli lis-soċjetà billi jgħinu fil-ġlieda kontra t-traffikar tad-droga u elementi kriminali fis-soċjetà. Is-Sezzjoni tal-Klieb tal-Pulizija ta’ Malta tinkludi żewġ diviżjonijiet. Waħda bi klieb mħarrġa għall-protezzjoni u l-attakk biex jassistu f’għadd ta’ xogħolijiet tal-pulizija, filwaqt li d-diviżjoni l-oħra tħarreġ il-klieb biex jintużaw għat-tfittxijiet ta’ splussivi u narkotiċi. Il-klieb il-ġodda jistgħu jiġu mħarrġa biex iwettqu xogħol fiż-żewġ diviżjonijiet. Dan se jkun possibbli permezz ta sponsor għal tliet snin mill-Fondazzjoni HSBC Malta. L-isponsor ġie ppreżentat mill-bank lill-Kummissarju tal-Pulizija Peter Paul Zammit matul dimostrazzjoni tal-klieb tal-pulizija fi Pjazza San Ġorġ, fil-belt Valletta, fl-okkażjoni tal-199 anniversarju tal-korp.