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Robert Abela
Robert Abela (born 7 December 1977) is a Maltese lawyer and politician who has served as prime minister of Malta and leader of the Malta Labour Party since 2020. The son of former president George Abela, he was elected to Parliament in 2017. Abela was sworn in as prime minister following the resignation of Joseph Muscat on 13 January 2020. Early life and professional career Born in Sliema in the Northern Harbour District, to George Abela, a former President of Malta (2009–2014) and his wife Margaret (née Cauchi). Abela grew up with his sister Marija in Għaxaq and Marsaskala in the south of Malta. Their mother, Margaret, worked in the administration of the Old University in Valletta and later managed the family's law firm. Robert attended the Sisters' School in Santa Luċija and St Francis Primary School in Bormla, to then continue secondary school and sixth form at St Aloysius' College. A football player in his youth, he played in goal for the national youth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Honourable
''The Honourable'' (Commonwealth English) or ''The Honorable'' (American English; American and British English spelling differences#-our, -or, see spelling differences) (abbreviation: ''Hon.'', ''Hon'ble'', or variations) is an honorific Style (manner of address), style that is used as a prefix before the names or titles of certain people, usually with official governmental or diplomatic positions. Use by governments International diplomacy In international diplomatic relations, representatives of foreign states are often styled as ''The Honourable''. Deputy chiefs of mission, , consuls-general, consuls and honorary consuls are always given the style. All heads of consular posts, whether they are honorary or career postholders, are accorded the style according to the State Department of the United States. However, the style ''Excellency'' instead of ''The Honourable'' is used for ambassadors and high commissioners only. Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo In the Democrati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alison Zerafa Civelli
Alison Zerafa Civelli is a Maltese politician from the Labour Party. She has been a Member of Parliament representing District 2 since the 2022 Maltese general election. Political career She serves as Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government in the Maltese Government. Personal life Her sister Lydia Abela is the wife of the Prime Minister of Malta Robert Abela Robert Abela (born 7 December 1977) is a Maltese lawyer and politician who has served as prime minister of Malta and leader of the Malta Labour Party since 2020. The son of former president George Abela, he was elected to Parliament in 2017 .... See also * List of members of the parliament of Malta, 2022–2027 References Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Members of the House of Representatives of Malta 21st-century Maltese women politicians 21st-century Maltese politicians Labour Party (Malta) politicians Women government ministers of Malta Women members of the Ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enemalta
Enemalta plc is the only Maltese energy company. It provides energy services in the Maltese Islands and is entrusted with the distribution of electricity, and the development of the national electricity distribution network. It employs approximately 600 people. Enemalta operates the emergency plants of the Delimara Power Station (444 MW, started up in 1992) and coordinates the dispatch of energy from the various plants. The Marsa power plant (267 MW, commissioning in 1966) was shut down in 2014 and totally demolished two years later. The Malta–Sicily interconnector links the island with the Italian electricity network with a capacity of 200 MW since April 2015. A power plant in Floriana (1896 to 1960), a power plant in Corradino (1939 to 1992) and Station A in Marsa (1953 to 1993) were operated by Enemalta until their shutdown. Since Malta does not have its own resources, Enemalta relies entirely on imported fuels. In 2006 the two power plants of the Enemalta produced 22611 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malta Environment And Planning Authority
The Malta Environment and Planning Authority (MEPA, ) was the national agency responsible for the environment and planning in Malta. It was established to regulate the environment and planning on the Maltese islands of Malta, Gozo and other small islets of the Maltese archipelago. MEPA was bound to follow the regulations of the Environment Protection Act (2001) and the Development Planning Act (1992) of the Laws of Malta. The national agency was also responsible for the implementation of Directives, Decisions and Regulations under the EU Environmental Acquis as Malta is a member of the European Union, while considering other recommendations and opinion of the Union. The Authority employed over 420 government workers, from a wide range of educational backgrounds, all within their merit of profession. On 4 April 2016, MEPA was dissolved and two new authorities were established to take its place: the Planning Authority and the Environment and Resources Authority. Role MEPA acted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
St Aloysius' College (Malta)
St Aloysius College (SAC) is a Catholic primary, secondary and post-secondary education institution run by the Euro-Mediterranean Province of the Society of Jesus in Birkirkara, Malta. It was founded by the Jesuits in 1907 to complement the seminaries and tertiary institutions already in existence on the island. Today, it comprises a coeducational primary school, boys' secondary school, and a coeducational sixth form. The college compound also houses its own church (dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus) which is used by the college community and open to the public, as well as a Sports and Recreational Complex. History In October 1907, the Jesuits, at the request of Pope Pius X, founded St Aloysius College at Birkirkara, in the building which presently houses the secondary school. The college opened with 64 boarders, 56 day boys, and 30 externs. Today, the student population is just over 1500. The college was originally built in 1896 to house young Jesuits in their formative yea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bormla
Cospicua (Italian) or Bormla ( Maltese, ), occasionally also known by the Latin name Cottonera, is a double-fortified harbour city in the Port Region of Malta. It served as the principal port of Phoenician Malta and, through Greek, Latin, and Arabic, may have given its name to the island and country. Along with Birgu and Senglea, it is one of the Three Cities located within the Grand Harbour to the east of the capital city Valletta. With a population of 5,395 as of March 2014, it is the most dense city of the Three Cities. Locals are known for their Cottonera dialect. Names The ancient Phoenician name ''Maleth'' meant "refuge" or "port", cognate with Hebrew ''malat'' (, "escape"). The Greek () and Latin probably derived from this toponym, despite being reapplied to Malta and then inland Phoenician settlement at Mdina after its conquest in the Second Punic War. The Maltese name probably derives from a combination of Arabic () and the Phoenician name. It has also been fol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Luċija
Santa Luċija () is a village in the Southern Region of Malta, with a population of 2,997 as of March 2014. It is one of the modern towns developed in Malta during the 20th century. By virtue of an article which appeared in Government Gazette of 7 July 1961, its location is defined as the area between Tal-Barrani ( Tarxien By-Pass) and Luqa Luqa ( , ) is a town located in the Southern Region of Malta, 4.3 km away from the capital Valletta. With a population of 5,945 as of March 2014, it is a small but densely populated settlement which is typical of Malta's older towns and vi ... By-Pass. Santa Luċija was named after a 16th-century chapel located in the vicinity. The Parish Church is dedicated to Pope Pius X. It is home of the Chinese Garden of Serenity (a Chinese-built public garden). Located there is a hypogeum which was discovered in 1973. Attractions and places of interest * Chinese Garden of Serenity, a Chinese traditional garden * Sphere of Life, a commem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old University Building, Valletta
The Old University Building ( or ''L-Università l-Antika''), also known as the Valletta Campus, is the original campus of the University of Malta, located adjacent to the Church of the Jesuits, Valletta, Church of the Jesuits in Valletta, Malta. Construction of the building began in 1595, and it originally housed a Jesuit college known as the ''Collegium Melitense, Collegium Melitense Societatis Jesu''. The building had to be repaired after being damaged in an 1634 Valletta explosion, explosion in 1634 and an 1693 Sicily earthquake, earthquake in 1693. The University of Malta was established in 1769 after the Jesuits were expelled, and it continued to use the same building. Although the university moved to a much larger campus at Tal-Qroqq in Msida in the 1960s, the Old University Building still houses a number of university departments and it is used for some lectures and conferences. History Background and construction The precursor to the University of Malta was the ''Colleg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marsaskala
Marsaskala, sometimes written as Marsascala is a seaside town in the Southern Region, Malta, Southern Region of Malta. Originally a fishing village, it has grown into a tourist destination and a permanent hometown for an ever-growing population. The parish church, built in 1953, is dedicated to Saint Anne and Marsaskala's feast is celebrated at the end of July. Name and etymology The name of the town is also written as Marsascala in old ortography, and often abbreviated as M'Skala. It is a composite name derived from Arabic. ''Marsa'' is the common word for harbour (also found in Marsa, Malta, Marsa, Marsaxlokk, Marsamxett). ''Skala'' is of harder interpretation, most likely derived from ''Sqalli'' (Sicilian), possibly with reference to a community of fishermen from the island, which is only away from Malta. Marsaskala is also known as Wied il-Għajn by the Maltese, as the bay and the old small village are flanked by two valleys, through which a spring of fresh water used ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Għaxaq
Għaxaq (, ) is a village in the Southern Region of Malta, with a population of 5,538 as of November 2021. The surrounding areas are predominantly used for agriculture. The village's name likely originates from the surname of a local noble family, ''Axiaq'' (also spelt ''Axiak'' or ''Asciak''), who were feudal landholders in the 14th century. Saint Mary's Parish Church Għaxaq's main church is dedicated to the Assumption of Our Lady and is known for its Baroque architecture. The present church was consecrated on 2 May 1784, after being under construction by the villagers for around fifty years . There are a large number of artistic and valuable items in this church which were made by renowned Maltese and foreign artists. Statues The titular statue which depicts the Assumption in heaven of our Lady was carved in wood by Mariano Gerada in 1808. Another statue in this church is that of the Main Secondary Feast of Saint Joseph, which was made by Fratelli Bertarelli o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
President Of Malta
The president of Malta () is the constitutional head of state of Malta. The president is indirect election, indirectly elected by the House of Representatives of Malta, which appoints the president for a five-year term and requires them to swear an oath to "preserve, protect and defend" the Constitution. The president of Malta also resides directly or indirectly in all three branches of the state. They are part of Parliament and responsible for the appointment of the judiciary. Executive authority is nominally vested in the president, but is in practice exercised by the Prime Minister of Malta, prime minister. Establishment of office The office of the president of Malta () came into being on 13 December 1974, when Malta became a republics in the Commonwealth of Nations, republic within the Commonwealth of Nations. Queen Elizabeth II ceased to be head of state and Queen of Malta (), and the last Governor-General of Malta, governor-general, Sir Anthony Mamo, became the first pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northern Harbour District, Malta
Malta is for non-local government purposes divided into districts as opposed to the local government regions at the same level. The three main types of such districts – statistical, electoral at national level, and policing – have no mainstream administrative effect as the regions and local councils function as the only administrative divisions of the country. Statistical districts and regions Six districts exist, used for statistical purposes and which are, in turn, grouped into five regions: , Reġjun Tramuntana, Reġjun Ċentrali (both of which were formerly part of Malta Majjistral region), Reġjun Nofsinhar, Reġjun Xlokk (both of which were formerly part of Malta Xlokk region), and Gozo. Each district consists of several localities. The Northern Harbour District, Western District and Northern District together form the North Western Region (''Malta Majjistral''). The South Eastern District and Southern Harbour District form the South Eastern Region (''Mal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
