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The Malta Sports Journalists Association (MSJA) had the distinct pleasure of attending a memorable ceremony hosted by the Organisational Committee of the Augustinian Oratory in Tarxien. The event celebrated the 90th birthday of Fr Hilary Tagliaferro, a figure revered in the Maltese community for his lifelong dedication to youth, sports, and spiritual mentorship. Held at the JoeAnn Garden in Tarxien, the ceremony was highlighted by the inauguration of a commemorative bust of Fr Hilary, crafted by renowned Maltese artist Indri Attard. Family, friends, and numerous individuals who had once been involved with the Augustinian Oratory attended, underscoring Fr Hilary’s enduring impact on the community. Among the attendees were prominent figures, including SportMalta's Chairman Matthew Pisani, Youth Football Association President Norman Darmanin Demajo, Malta Football Association President Bjorn Vassallo, and Tarxien Mayor Joseph Abela Galea. Representing the MSJA were President Clinton Buhagiar, General Secretary Lorraine Cunningham, Sandro Micallef, and Stephen [...]

L-Għaqda Ġurnalisti Sports (GħĠS) kellha l-pjaċir li tattendi ċerimonja memorabbli mtella’ mill-Kumitat Organizzattiv tal-Oratorju Agostinjan f’Ħal Tarxien. L-attività ċċelebrat id-90 sena ta’ Fr Hilary Tagliaferro, personalità ferm rispettata fil-komunità Maltija għad-dedikazzjoni tul ħajtu għaż-żgħażagħ, l-isport, u d-direzzjoni spiritwali. Iċ-ċerimonja li saret fil-Ġnien JoeAnn f’Ħal Tarxien, laħqet il-qofol tagħha bl-inawgurazzjoni ta’ bust kommemorattiv tal-istess Fr Hilary, maħdum mill-artist rinomat Malti Indri Attard. Familjari, ħbieb, u bosta individwi li darba kienu involuti fl-Oratorju Agostinjan attendew u saħqu dwar l-impatt dejjiemi ta’ Fr Hilary fil-komunità. Fost dawk li attendew kien hemm mistiednin distinti, fosthom iċ-Chairman ta’ SportMalta Matthew Pisani, il-President tal-Youth Football Association Norman Darmanin Demajo, il-President tal-Malta Football Association Bjorn Vassallo, u s-Sindku ta’ Ħal Tarxien Joseph Abela Galea. F'isem l-GħĠS kien hemm il-President Clinton Buhagiar, is-Segretarju Ġenerali Lorraine Cunningham, Sandro Micallef, u Stephen Azzopardi, fejn b'ġest ta’ apprezzament mill-qalb, l-GħĠS ippreżentat lil Fr Hilary, l-ewwel President u wieħed mill-membri fundaturi [...]

The Malta Sports Journalists Association organised a well-attended seminar on Mobile Journalism, headlined by renowned video journalist and media expert Ms. Mabrouka Khedir. Organised to promote advancements in mobile journalism techniques, the event was attended by a diverse group of journalists and media professionals together with representatives from various local Sports Associations and Federations. The seminar proved to be an impactful event, offering valuable insights and practical discussions about mobile journalism in today’s fast-paced media environment. Ms. Mabrouka Khedir, an accomplished journalist and international correspondent, shared her expertise in Mobile Journalism, focusing on environmental and investigative reporting. With experience at DW TV, TV5, and various international outlets, she brings a strong background in ecological journalism, bolstered by her bachelor’s in journalism and master’s in Discourse Analysis. Founder of Tunisia’s first ecological journalism platform, COSMOS Media, and owner of 4K Production, Ms. Khedir has directed numerous environmental documentaries. Attendees had [...]