Radju Malta presenter of Italian music programmes dies, aged 57

Manwel Borg, a well-known presenter of Italian music on Radju Malta, has died aged 57. Announcing his death, PBS, the state broadcaster said yesterday that Mr Borg was known for his great love of Italian music, his ever present smile and his constant...

Manwel Borg, a well-known presenter of Italian music on Radju Malta, has died aged 57.

Announcing his death, PBS, the state broadcaster said yesterday that Mr Borg was known for his great love of Italian music, his ever present smile and his constant commitment to his job which was that of operator in the studios of the radio station. His most recent series of programmes, an edition he presented a couple of days ago, carried the name Tema.

He also presented programmes on the Sanremo Festival with phone-ins to Italian singers and composers and anecdotes about his meeting with Italian greats.

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