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The rot runs deep
Malta needs renewed commitment to institutional independence, transparency and accountability, writes Albert Buttigieg. Democracy is not protected by silence but, rather, by people who care enough to stand up when principles are at stake.
10/08/26
Il-festi Maltin: Bejn il-fidi u l-folklor
Ix-xhur tas-sajf huma marbuta mal-istaġun tal-festi. Kważi f’kull belt u raħal f’Malta u f’Għawdex jiġu ċċelebrati festi f’ġieħ il-qaddis jew il-qaddisa patruna tal-lokalità.
06/08/26
ALLOW ME TO INTRODUCE MYSELF
I was born on the 24th August 1964 in St Julian’s. I spent my childhood and youth days in San Gwann.
This is my life journey:
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I was a Franciscan Capuchin Priest. During this time, I was assigned to various roles and responsibilities, amongst which:
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Teacher at De La Salle College
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Working with youths at Kalkara Youth Centre
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Chaplain at the Correctional Facilities, Kordin
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Working with homeless persons at Suret il-Bniedem
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Two years of missionary experience in Kenya
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Administrator of San Gwann Parish Church and working with youths at the San Gwann Youth Centre
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Teacher at the University of Malta
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In 2001, San Gwann Local Council honoured me with ‘Ġieh San Ġwann’.
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Prevention Service Manager – SEDQA
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Chief Executive Office at the Housing Authority
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Administrator and Human Resource Manager – CARITAS, Malta
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Director at EQUAL PARTNERS FOUNDATION – working with children with special needs
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Working with U.Ħ.M., Voice of the Workers
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St Julian’s Deputy Mayor and currently Mayor of the same locality
Graduated in Philosophy, Theology, and Education and have a Licentiate in Social Studies.
I am into classical music, art, cooking and love of animals.
I am married to Benna Chase and have a son, Adam, step-daughter, Karen, and a dog named Ċikku.
My core values are: the value of life and the environment, inclusion and social justice.
