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MALTA'S SOFT POWER POTENTIAL: THE DIPLOMATIC FRONTIER
Ray de Bono met with Minister Evarist Bartolo, Malta's Minister for Foreign and European Affairs, in his spectacular office at Palazzo Parisio, adjacent to Castille Place, in Valletta. Frescoes and fine art adorn the office rooms, and its prestigious location, right next to the prime minister's office building, is not a trivial detail here. So, what better way to learn about Malta's diplomatic vision than the chance to have a frank chat with the man in charge of our foreign affairs?
POP MASTER IN THE MAKING
Duncan Barry speaks to Claude Camilleri – a pop artist who has injected colour into the pop art scene under the brand Miloman.
MALTA’S SOFT POWER POTENTIAL - IT’S EDUCATION, SILLY!
The notion of soft power projects a more ‘human’ image – or as some would say - a more ‘real’ identity of a nation. It highlights a country’s liveability and attractiveness in the eyes of the world. Soft power reflects and affects the flow of ideas and human and financial capital, serving as the tipping point for decisions across the board. Ray de Bono explains.
REDEFINING THE POST-PANDEMIC WORLD OF WORK
Dayna Camilleri Clarke interviews Patrick Psaila, a warranted psychologist and training consultant, about the hot topic of navigating the “new normal” in the world of work from a psycho-social perspective. Patrick has many years of experience working with top leaders and organisations to bring the best out of their people and maximise their potential.
BRIDGING THE GENDER GAP
Lyndsey Grima finds out by catching up with three women entrepreneurs from different industries, Jo Caruana, Yasmin de Giorgio, and Joanna Delia, to learn more about their experiences, motivations, and difficulties faced what it means to be a woman in their respective roles.
MANAGING RISK FOR A STRONGER SECTOR
Malta's greylisting has undoubtedly harmed Malta's reputation as the jurisdiction for iGaming. However, Malta still offers a mature iGaming ecosystem with solid knowledge and expertise within the sector available on the Island. "Therefore, we must keep working at ensuring good corporate governance is implemented across the iGaming industry to mitigate risk and ensure an ethical and socially responsible environment is fostered amongst iGaming companies," says Andrew Naudi from Getgovernanz.
Malta's Soft Power Potentials: The Cultural Paradigm
Ray de Bono speaks to the former editor of the leading Maltese language Sunday newspaper, It-Torca, branding expert, historian and renowned author Aleks Farrugia. He also met with firebrand Jon Mallia, a talk show host and thinker who brings an original mix of theatre, social commentary and public debate in a language that is fresh, sometimes shocking, but always to the point. The questions circle around the need to improve our cultural biosphere as part of Malta's overall Soft Power credentials.
THERE'S SOMETHING NEW IN TOWN
The ACS College in Malta is launching the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Product Design to prepare the next generation of talents and boost the island's creative spin. Federica Tadiello spoke to course lecturers and top-notch Italian designers and creative thinkers Stefano Ollino and Tobia Repossi.
URBAN DESIGN, HOW IMPORTANT IS IT?
Why is this unprecedented transformation of our environment happening so rapidly and, seemingly, uncontrollably, in front of our very eyes? Jacques Borg Barthet asks.
DARIO SILVESTRI: THE FOUNDER OF TOMORROW’S EDUCATION
Dario Silvestri is renowned for developing innovative models in academic training and generating investments in this sector and health services. As a performance coach, he's worked with CEOs of numerous multinationals, the top players in Serie A and Premier League football, and other elite athletes.
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DWELL[ING] ON THE CONSTRUCTION SAGA
Alex Torpiano shares his thoughts on whether the word sustainability applies when so many blocks of flats are being built, even though most are destined to remain empty.
MALTA’S EXPONENTIAL GROWTH
The long-awaited Dubai Expo 2020 is finally up and running after being derailed by COVID-19. The Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Sustainable Development, Hon. Miriam Dalli explains to Giselle Borg Olivier that Malta is taking full advantage of this event by actively seeking collaborative opportunities with countries that share a complementary vision.
WHAT’S IN STORE?
Duncan Barry speaks to Dino Fino – the man behind an ever-famous and sturdy furniture brand – on the current promo campaign, whether he has witnessed a change in the way customers purchase furniture and his firm’s plans for the future.
REBEL WITH A CAUSE
Former National Book Council chairman, Mark Camilleri, speaks with Giselle Borg Olivier about his soon-to-be-released expose` on the Labour Party and the secrets behind this political powerhouse.
THE NEW WAVE
A pandemic year certainly wasn’t a time to quell innovation, as Dayna Camilleri Clarke speaks to four exciting new start-ups setting to create a wave of change within the Maltese islands and beyond.
AWAKENING MALTA’S SOFT POWER (Part 2)
Their message was loud and clear; the time for action is now. Malta must tackle the issue of its soft power as a matter of priority. The time for excuses is over. Ray de Bono explains.
NEED FOR SPEED
MONEY interviews Harald Roesch, chief executive officer and Malcolm Briffa, director of business services, on Melita’s offerings and support for businesses.
NEW LEADER, NEW VISION?
With the country caught up in a metaphorical reputational typhoon, Giselle Borg Olivier interviews Leader of the Opposition and Nationalist Party Dr Bernard Grech to get his views about the current political and economic situation on the island, his thoughts on taboo topics, and his plans for tackling the post-COVID-19 scenario.
A CATALYST OF CHANGE
Federica Tadiello spoke to Dr Marhese Portelli, the new chief executive officer of the Malta Chamber of Commerce, who has a clear and forward-looking vision about the local economy and businesses post-pandemic era.
AWAKENING MALTA'S SOFT POWER
Thankfully, humans have evolved from when the country with the largest army and most deadly hardware led it. Ray de Bono explains.
