Thousands in President's charity run

josephine

Dec 6th 2010, 11:49

Proset lill-President li rega ghall-sena ohra ghaqqad lil poplu Malti f'avveniment ghall familja kollha. L-atmosfera kienet tal-Genn. Proset lill kull minn ha sehem u lil l-organizzaturi ghaliex din is-sena kienet organizzata ahjar mis-sena l-ohra.

Nixtieq li l-gurnalista li ghamlet l-intervista lill-President darba ohra jekk joghobha titkellem bill-MALTI!!!! GHALIEX hi MALTIJA.

JEKK ALLA JRID NISPERA LI NERGAW NILTAQGHU S-SENA DIEHLA. IL-FESTI TAJBA LILL KULHADD.

M. Gatt

Dec 8th 2009, 23:28

When did we ever have such an active and charismatic President? I am truly honoured that Mr. Abela is our President!

Rachel Attard

Dec 8th 2009, 16:46

For the 2010 President's charity run please use Ta' Qali. Any other comment is superfluous.

Darrin Zammit Lupi

Dec 8th 2009, 15:07

A fantastic initiative and event, well done to all - except to the people who decided that roads along the route should be closed more than an hour before runners were due to pass. The race hadn't even started from San Anton when the road leading to Valletta from Pieta seafront was closed to traffic and all vehicles diverted up Sa Maison hill. It took me 45 minutes to get to work in Valletta from Msida.

Christian Azzopardi

Dec 8th 2009, 11:09

@Anthony Falzon

Meta nara kummenti bhal tieghek jaqbadni l-biki. Pajjiz meqrud bil-politika anki fejn tidhol karita u solidarjeta. Tal-misthija.

Ghandna bzonn aktar nies bhal George Abela biex FORSI dil-mentalita antika u patetika bhal tieghek tinqered darba ghal dejjem.

Franco Mercieca

Dec 8th 2009, 10:44

Well done to H.E. President Dr Abela and his team

Excellent idea of combining sports and charity.

Before Malta had a President , now the Maltese have a President.

By definition; a gift is to give without expecting anything back.

This year's l- Istrina will be the true reflection of those who really want to help others

Joe Portelli

Dec 8th 2009, 01:54

Isn't it that charitable to have consideration for others ?

On this island we can never move away from the Village Head man adolation the minute some one is in high office we either light a candle and adore or poison the air he breaths.

People in office are public Servants and the higher the office the bigger the Servitude.

Dr Fenech Adami, calls his role "inservi" but the village metali persists with adulations and no consideration for those that have no choice or disagree.

Running a charity walk , calling a 7 mile walk a marathon , into the major arteries of the congested traffic roads around the heart of this small economy should have been planned and consequences understood.

The president's initiative is great and like him, I hope it will continue every year. My suggestion is not to let it interfere with other peoples right to go to work and therefore an alternative route , from San Anton to Bahrija or Dingle or St. Pauls causing less chaos on roads utilised by 90% of populations.

Charity is nothing to do with money , it is to do with what people do for each other .

D Zammit

Dec 7th 2009, 22:47

@ Paul Ciantar

Anke hawn trid iddahhal il-politika??? Dr Muscat qieghed xoghol gewwa Praga u forsi jekk ma tafx kien hemm il-mara tieghu u nies ohra mill-partit. Hu pacenzja tippruvax tohloq firda f'okkazjonijiet bhall dawn!!

I Vella

Dec 7th 2009, 20:14

@Joe Portelli well said

Euchar Camilleri

Dec 7th 2009, 19:37

Fund-raising, solidarity, health issues, generosity all came to the front line yesterday during the President’s Fun Run. But above all sport reigned supreme. This was all possible thanks to the love H.E. President Abela has for sport. He was the person who revamped the beautiful game in Malta as president of the Malta Football Association. Far from being just a sports administrator, he is an avid runner able to take on the half-marathon. His influence has worked magic – a huge number of persons running, jogging and walking on our roads – unheard of just a few years back. However the dark side always tries to rear its head. This time it was in the form of Mr. I. Vella. Who for goodness’ sake told him that the roads are just for automobiles? Yesterday’s initiative by H.E. was loud and clear – our roads are for everyone to use, even if it means they’re closed for traffic for a number of hours. Later on in the evening, something very similar happened in Valletta. St.George’s Square was given back to the citizens. What a breadth of fresh air. Our people at the top are surely setting the trend.

Paul Ciantar

Dec 7th 2009, 16:50

fejn kien dr muscat

A Galea

Dec 7th 2009, 14:26

@ victor vella: kwazi kollha! Dejjem irid ikun hemm eccezzjoni.
@ C mangion: nahseb kont tghix fil qamar my friend

J.Camilleri

Dec 7th 2009, 13:41

@ I Vella ... how embarrassing to say such things when someone is trying to do some good deed for the less fortunate. Being negative in life will get you nowhere. Keep it to yourself if you don't want to give anything to charity afterall you should know enough what YOUR bible states/quotes unless you have a special print on your holy book. Think well before you speak. May your God bless you for you have sinned :)

victor vella

Dec 7th 2009, 13:11

@ Anthony Falzon
Correction please , no we do not have a labour president we have a Maltese president.PUNTO E BASTA kien Laburist imma issa President u meta jiehdu dik il kariga kollha dejjem haduha bis serjeta u zammew newtrali.

Daniel Sammut

Dec 7th 2009, 11:39

I would like to show my appreciation for President George Abela's wonderful idea of the charity run. Well done and let's hope there will be more of these fruitful initiatives !!

Stephen Scerri

Dec 7th 2009, 11:20

@ Anthony Falzon

Iddahalx politika f'okkazjoni ta Karita'. Il-politika m'ghandiex tithallat mal-Karita

Joanne Hendy

Dec 7th 2009, 10:30

well done to all especially the President...good initiative!!!

Anthony Falzon

Dec 7th 2009, 10:17

proset lil dawk li genwinament hadu sehem ghax ihobbu jaghmlu karita, ll dawk li meta kien hemm president nazjonalist kienu imaqdru kull ma jaghmel u issa gew il maratona ghax hemm president laburist, nejdilom biss...ipokriti.

Deirdre Farrugia

Dec 7th 2009, 09:50

It was such fun yesterday morning. To be one of thousands of people united, smiling, bystanders cheering everybody on was an amazing feeling. Young, old, disabled, dogs, Santa, children in buggies (and carried on my husbands back in our case!) was an initiative I hope will be a yearly event. Well done to all, let's hope next year we double the number of participants.

I Vella.... get a life!

Joe E Galea

Dec 7th 2009, 09:16

Well done for this initiative especially to the President and all other participants.

@I Vella: get a life...asap!!

n. saliba

Dec 7th 2009, 08:18

A truly noble initiative which turned out into a huge success.

It is however a great pity that we still have to live with those who want to divide the nation in anything that comes around. It is indeed a geat pity that while walking down Republic Street (along with the President), we still have to live with hearing comments from on-lookers such as "HMM Gonzi l-President, mela Hu!!!" and "Gonzi. Gonzi jmexxi l-Malta"

What the h*ll did such comments had to do with yesterday's event?

Aren't we all Maltese?

Chris Grillo

Dec 7th 2009, 06:59

Well done dear Dr.Abela. A great idea with a fruitful outcome! I don't know what it is about you, probably charisma, but my kids absolutely adore you!

They can't wait to see you in Tarxien next Friday.

Cheers and congratulations to all who made the run!

Joe Portelli

Dec 7th 2009, 06:05

I Vella has a point.

why should all those that need to work have to be held up. (not everyone can have a day off when they want it.

the president could have lead the charity run towards Ta Qali and onto Burmarrad where it would have been healthier and not affect the congestion around the towns all leading to Valletta.

Good leader , wrong direction .

Joe Spiteri

Dec 7th 2009, 00:46

Absolutely excellent event. Not only do events like this clearly show the best aspects of clear and sound solidarity which is such an integral part of our identity. Unfortunately, you do find the odd individual who not only demonstrated very bad taste and narrow mindedness.

In view of the such egoism and shallowness, there is a greater need to push forward to eradicate such mentality with such events and should be a national priority.

One of the most important things that was shown was that there persons that gave ( time and financial contributions) didn't need to be enticed to give back something to society by been lured with the hope of getting something material in return for their individualistic personal consumption.

I big round of applause for our President of the Republic of Malta and all the persons involved, for bringing back true and honest values to the Maltese society. A clear and present demonstration of what a person of hold such a honourable position should be doing.

Michael Grima

Dec 7th 2009, 00:28

My sincere congratulations to the organisers and all those who volunteered. t was a wonderful occasion where everybody enjoyed himself. I will cherish this day for the rest of my life and do look forward for next year's event.

Well done Mr. President!

Refgarding the traffic issue, all those who like me follow or had taken part in marathons abroad knows that big cities like New York and London are traffic free on the day of such events. So why all the fuss about closing a few raods for a couple of hours. Are we ever going to become civilized or what?

Once again a big WELL DONE. A fantastic day!

Jonathan Attard

Dec 7th 2009, 00:19

A magnificent day, an extrordinary event and a big applause to all participants involved, Today's run surely ignited a spark in hundreds of people who never considered physical activity as a way of life. When you are being active you will be self giving the most preciuos gift one can ever receive - your health. Such gift is priceless.............mela 4 nxt time Mr Vella... join in and follow...this is the only way for you not to get stuck again.

David Schembri

Dec 7th 2009, 00:08

Dear @ Vella, Dear contributors

I tend always to see the good rather than the bad, and after reading the writtings here, wish to encourage you to contact the event organisers to see where you, myself and all others, can be of future much needed help in the forthcoming events, and not just by pledging welcomed donations alone.

I am sure that the time and effort required from numerous volunteers in order to organise such a successful event would make the time spent awaiting in ones car, seem like a drop in the ocean.

Needless to say, please accept my warmest seasonal greetings to you as all mankind, especially the lesser fortunate.

Marvic Psaila

Dec 7th 2009, 00:00

Two thumbs up to HE Mr President and the organising team.
It was an emotional charity and fun event resounding success with the number of participants present.
With only a few Euro we can make a real difference to many others….Let’s all give our share!

doris caruana

Dec 6th 2009, 23:06

well done we enjoyed every minute and looking forward for next year.at last the maltese people were united after our president

Claire Micallef Pule`

Dec 6th 2009, 21:02

You are so right Mr Privitelli..... the likes of Mr Vella should be ignored.
It was a lovely experience.... seeing people of all ages and all walks of life taking part for one cause is a good feeling. I participated in the walk and the atmosphere amongst all those present was a happy one... the weather helped a lot too. Now let's hope that on the day of Istrina it will be cold and rainy so people will stay indoors to watch us and keep their donations coming.....

Brian Hansford

Dec 6th 2009, 20:46

Congratulations to our president and his staff for this great event, i am honoured to form part of the 5000 runners.

philip pace

Dec 6th 2009, 20:42

To the well informed I Vella.
You must be referring and quoting from the New Testament (Vangelu-got it?)
Once again a double raspberry to your miserly grumbling.
So egoistic!
So shallow!
Typical!

Well done to all participants. Pity I didn't take any part as I saw all of them walking and running down High Street in St.Venera. I felt very moved by all of this.

Well done to the President and staff!

carmen muscat

Dec 6th 2009, 19:57

great idea at last something that Maltese are joined together. Not just sit down and give money but do something as well. Hope it will be a yearly event.

Tonio Privitelli

Dec 6th 2009, 19:44

Please do ignore him. Don't let him get the attention that he's seeking and spoil what has been a truly wonderful event for Malta. Today I can truly say that I'm once again proud to be Maltese. Thank you, Mr President, and thanks also to all the many people who made this possible, not to mention my fellow countrymen and women who took part. What a pity that I had to be thousands of miles away from San Anton.

Joseph Schembri

Dec 6th 2009, 19:38

This was a great initiative and a healthy one to boot! I for one really enjoyed the run - as opposed to running on my own it was great to be surrounded by so many like-minded individuals in a non-competitive environment. The only thing that could have been done better is having the people walking grouped to one side of the road - because they became a hazard to the runners in St. Anne Street.

Mr. Vella - maybe you should have gotten off of your behind and out of your car and walked like 5,000 of your fellow islanders! Also some basic comprehension would have helped as this event was all over the local media recently! Oh by the way ... maybe you missed this line in your bible: "As you have done it to these, the least of my brethren, you have done it unto me" (Matthew 25:40)

Clive Gerada

Dec 6th 2009, 19:23

That is what we call a president for the people and a modern one! Keep it up president!!

m zammit

Dec 6th 2009, 19:16

@l vella
i think once jesus said if you help someone it is as though you are helping me so be positive and help the needy like all of us are going to do well done to all and we should be proud of DR ABELA PROSIT

Sue Mercieca

Dec 6th 2009, 18:44

It was a great initiative - and all went well except for the er retarded start - so that a fellow politician runner - joined the front row!, to the cheer of all the runners who were getting impatient to start! The cheering was fantastic by all those people all along the way! from the start to the finish! Perhaps more Maltese people will start running or walking for their own personal benefit after today??? I've been stuck in traffic many times because of some race or other - but i will bow my head to sport. i find sports can unite us all! As to the comment why the journalist asked the questions in english - well i suppose its about time that people realise that we have two official languages and that there is nothing unpatriotic in speaking english.i am glad i can communicate in both maltese and english and also other languages. The swim after the run as part of the Commonwealth 2010 Baton was also fun, except for the unannounced jellyfish! Hoorah to all people who love sport!

c. tabone

Dec 6th 2009, 18:42

@ c. mangion. Kull president li intazel minn partit wiehed kien ftit jew wisq jifred. Dan intazel minn zewg partiti, li qablu flimkien. grazzi lil eccellenza tieghu ta kull inizjattiva li qieghed jintroduci.

Roderick Micallef

Dec 6th 2009, 18:40

@ I Vella,
I am really not surprise at the reaction & attitude towards the charity run event by a man that constantly needs to refer to a book to reply back to criticism. It's too bad that you got stuck in traffic but I can assure you that you are not alone, the cherry on the cake however was the fact that the organisers came to ask you for a donation and in return you are trying to persuade people not to offer money for Istrina.
Dear Mr. Vella are you just too attached to your moneys just like uncle Ebenezeer Scrooge? Or you just use & refer to your beloved book the way you please? You could have easily donated money, I don't think there were 100 people watching so I guess it would have been pretty humble and according to your instructions manual.
Personally this year will be the first year to donate to Istrina because for the first time it will not be organized like a major gambling event but a humble charity event that will involve the work of a lot of people from all walks of life including politicians! So prosit!

Marianne Massa

Dec 6th 2009, 18:37

Thank you Mr President for a brilliant idea! This morning was incredible in every way. Thank you for all the energy you and all those around put into the organisation of such a mega event. And I cannot stop myself from thanking you for encouraging the promotion of better health ... twice in less than two minutes. Brilliant yet again!

S Abela

Dec 6th 2009, 18:35

It was a good idea however it was impossible to pass through Birkirkara today!! The policemen were not helpful at all & we ended up going round in circles & even going for mass late!!! It is a nightmare when some activity takes place & roads are closed! Even this week during the resurfacing project roads were being closed at peak times!!

Andrew Grech

Dec 6th 2009, 18:22

@ I Vella
Stop hiding behind the bible and stop trying to ridicule it.
Your words speak sooo much louder than the 4,000+ actions who participated.....but they are words of a desperate person who needs much help.
What's your agenda?
Looks like you are alone.....
Would you please enlighten us as to how we can help those in need in a manner as deemed correct by your goodself.
Do not forget...ther has be be some form of 'act'

I Vella

Dec 6th 2009, 18:14

@mario Bonnici & Ron Zammit
I know police have been urging everyone to avoid Hamrun,B'Kara etc. but if I wanted to go home to Hamrun how should have I travelled? by helicopter?

@Chris Grech
I cannot understand your comment about the bible - suggest you write in Maltese next time.

@philip pace
so you want to tell me that the new testament is not part of the bible?

@Michael Seychell
quote - "This reminded me of a similar letter not to g ive blood unless it goes to the Maltese!" my answer - If the Maltese suspect that the money they are donating will not be going to the Maltese in need then probably only a few people will donate!!

@R Azzopardi
I did not say I was not going to give to charity this year. Only that I will not give to l-istrina!

@wally
you deserve no answer because you are rude!

J S Borg

Dec 6th 2009, 18:03

@ I vella If I were you I wouldn't bother about the Bible or whatever Holy Book, to quote from. I for one studied and read most of the Holy Books but I have no idea of chapters and verses. So the best thing for you is to buy a good street map of the island.

I Vella

Dec 6th 2009, 18:00

@everyone who criticized me -

"Be careful not to do your `acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
"So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full.
Matthew 6:1-4

Amy Joan

Dec 6th 2009, 17:27

Well done Mr. President and to all the runners. A very good initiative.

Chris Grech

Dec 6th 2009, 17:26

@ I Vella

Can you pls check your 'bible' says about charity!!!! or you are one of those who interprit the bible in your own way.

Prosit lil dawk kollha li hadu sehem u j'alla din l'attivita tidqa issir sena wara l-ohra

mario Bonnici

Dec 6th 2009, 17:02

I'm proud to have been part of today's charity run with thousands of other participants.

Regarding I. Vella, the police spent a whole week urging everyone to avoid the roads near B'kara, Hamrun and Valletta. You should have followed their instructions.

B. Pollacco

Dec 6th 2009, 16:55

As a voulenteer i would like to tell Well Done to the orgainisers who made it a "Gift-Free" Event...Today showed that people(6,000) do not participate for presents but are ready to help out in the community...as well WELL DONE to Dr.Abela who orgainised this event

Ron Zammit

Dec 6th 2009, 16:36

@I.Vella
When I see the video of so many real athletes running with his Excellency The President Of Malta, I really feel sorry for not being able to add to your wait in the traffic by taking part in the event it is people like you who contribute to malta being a third world country by not being informed re such events through widespread media coverage that such an event had and by being intellegent enough to use alternative routes. Btw if all the poor had to be invited to the parties organised by the president than that will add to your traffic woes so better watch what you ask for!!!

On the other hand well done to all the people involved and lets make this Strina a better one for those that really need it.

philip pace

Dec 6th 2009, 16:35

To I.Vella.
First of what you quoted is not from the bible but the New Testament. Get your facts right!!!!
Secondly, in a way who cares about your grumbling as you were so egosidtic in your writing.
Thirdly, carry on with your thoughts as it looks to me that you are in a group of ONE!
What happened to today was a good thing and should happen not once in a year but more as it is only through that that the poor and the others what you mentioned can get help.
A raspberry to your misguidance!.

Andrew Grech

Dec 6th 2009, 15:57

@ I Vella
Your half an hour stuck in traffic is definitely nothing compared to the thousands whose lifes are 'stuck' due to no fault of their own. That is partly why this event was organised. It is people like you who are an insult to our nation. You should have participated just like the few thousand who did and who donated. Enough said, continue living in your own misery and once you're at it why don't you organise a run and call who ever you want from which ever corner of the world you want.

It was a great event this morning. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I have never seen so many runners united for a common good cause. I look forward to viewing the video / pics taken from the helicopter.

A group of us then continued by swimming in Marsamxetto Harbour as part of the Commonwealth Games.

A great Sunday.

Michael Seuychell

Dec 6th 2009, 15:37

It was very sat5isfying reading the comments on this supreme occasion, untill one comes to the Comment by I. Vella, who urged the people to bycott l-Istrina by not giveing any donations.

This reminded me of a similar letter not to g ive blood unless it goes to the Maltese!

These two comments confirm that we still have people who can go so LOW that they even think of urging others not to help the needy, whether this is blood , financial aid or in any other form.

On the other hand it confirms also that these two examples are the minute miniority amongst a Nation whose population is known for its committment to help others.

As a Mlatese citizen I want to thank OUR President and all his team, as well as all those who attended this mornings event, including polititans from both major parties, and to those who will be giving their donation for l-Istrina to assist those in need.

May God Bless Malta and its People for our generosity.

Michael Seychell

R Azzopardi

Dec 6th 2009, 15:24

@ I VELLA

Shame on you Mr. Vella. You should be proud of such an inititiative and also proud to be Maltese that we have a President that unite our island.

How dare to state that you are not prepared to donate this year! Come on grow up and start being positive. Shame on you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wally vella-zarb

Dec 6th 2009, 15:22

@ I.Vella

Why don't you crawl back down the hole through which you came, together with your 'bible'? I shall this year double what I usually donate so that I can make up for wretched creatures like yourself! Missek tistħi tgħid li int Malti!

Vincent Galea

Dec 6th 2009, 15:01

To-day we were as one man with one heart.
Are the feet the only common denominator of mankind ?
This morning we showed the world that caring is our common denominator.
Let us pray for the day when the hearts and minds of our people unite in pursuit of understanding, caring, and kindness.
.............the journey has begun.

Lara Xuereb

Dec 6th 2009, 14:45

@ I Vella

What the president did was something very noble in my opinion...... rather unlike to your suggestions to urge orthers not to help in this very special festive Christmas season!
I think it's rather besides the point who the president invites to his parties! What's for sure is that alot co-operated and chose to start off the Christmas season helping others!!
I'm sure you'll find that in the Bible too!
May you have a Holy Happy Christmas!

David Stephen Ganado

Dec 6th 2009, 14:44

@I Vella - What a sorry person you must be!! Feeling the need to urge people not to give charity, just because you got stuck in traffic, is extremely pathetic!!
Everyone knew about the run and where it was passing from so just because you were stupid enough to get stuck dont blame it on the presidet!
And as for the president inviting lame/poor to the event, there actuall were people in wheelchairs participating, once agian you are wrong on this account.

Lara Xuereb

Dec 6th 2009, 14:44

@ I Vella

What the president did was something very noble in my opinion...... rather unlike to your suggestions to urge orthers not to help in this very special festive Christmas season!
I think it's rather besides the point who the president invites to his parties! What's for sure is that alot co-operated and chose to start off the Christmas season helping others!!
I'm sure you'll find that in the Bible too!
May you have a Holy Happy Christmas!

John Schembri

Dec 6th 2009, 14:42

@ I Vella - Get a life man !

K Grima

Dec 6th 2009, 14:31

Great event ... i feel proud that i participated .... all generations took part and it was a great success .... sign me up for next year's run !!!

C.formosa

Dec 6th 2009, 14:19

@I.Vella,
Miskiiiiiiijn! Bah! Humbug!
What a right bundle of joy.
And so,as Tiny Tim observed, God bless us, every one. ; )

John Pace

Dec 6th 2009, 14:09

Great initiative and hat's off to our President.

But would appreciate if both PL and PN stay out of this.
They have many other opportunities when and where to donate funds.

Otherwise we risk this event becoming a cheap politicial progaganda when I am sure
it's the last thing our President would want!!!

c mangion

Dec 6th 2009, 14:08

JIena ma nafx li kellna xi President li kien jifred!

D. Xerri

Dec 6th 2009, 14:03

Now we can All truly and completely say Malta Has the Right President - One that Unites all the Maltese and Gozitans and make them all feel proud they are Maltese.
Well done to H.E. Mr President and all those that took part in this noble act to help all those in need.

S.Magro

Dec 6th 2009, 13:46

Proset lill-President Malti ghall 2 affarijiet
1) dwar dak li ghamel illum u li qed jaghmel.
2) talli r-reporter kellmitu bl-ingliz u l-president Malti wiegeb bil-malti.
President kburi li hu Malti kif ukoll bil-lingwa Maltija.
Nerga nghid, PROSIT

victor pulis

Dec 6th 2009, 13:27

@ I Vella I understand your frustration at being caught in your car while the runners were making their way to Valletta but I feel that your criticism should have ended there. The initiative is a very good one and I hope it becomes a yearly event. Of course, without inconveniencing anyone. Well done to all the runners...my cousin included!

m zammit

Dec 6th 2009, 13:25

@l vella
haga sabiha bhal din u tispicca teqred u tgerger kun posittiv fil hajja ghax bhekk issib lil min jghin jien kuljum naghmel sieghat nistenna fit traffikku imma ma hemmx x'taghmel nixghel l-istereo u nisma il musica prosit lil president u lil atleti kolla

N cauchi

Dec 6th 2009, 13:23

@l vella
what a spoilsport you are.

A. Gauci

Dec 6th 2009, 13:21

This proves that the Maltese don't donate money/ do something for charity only if they are awarded with material things. All of the people who showed up were all awarded though - the feeling of doing something for others who need help is great!

Well done everyone and the President!

Joseph Zammit

Dec 6th 2009, 13:18

First of all well done to the President and all the participants. Realy a breath of fresh air finally.

Secondly to MR I Vella, I would like to konow if he was on Mars in the past two weeks. All the media was stressing not to go close to the activity with private cars.

Im also shocked by Mr or Mrs Vella suggesting people not to give donations. Amazing, dared also to quote from the bible.

M Vella

Dec 6th 2009, 13:13

@ I Vella - sour grapes!

M Caruana

Dec 6th 2009, 13:11

@ I Vella. I hope that, unlike me, everyone on here ignores your comments.

D Schembri

Dec 6th 2009, 13:06

A trully People's President, who makes us proud of being Maltese

Three Cheers for H.E. The President of Malta
Hip, Hip, Hip
Hooray

Patrick Sacco

Dec 6th 2009, 12:54

I'm beginning to like our new President. What a breath of fresh air!!!!

Ray Mifsud

Dec 6th 2009, 12:36

Well done Mr. President, for your breath of fresh air in the way the presidency should be RUN!!!!

Mauro Camilleri

Dec 6th 2009, 12:22

Fl-ahhar ghandna Presdident ta' Veru, li jghaqqad mhux li jifred! Prosit!

I Vella

Dec 6th 2009, 12:07

This morning I spent half an hour in traffic waiting for the charity run to finish, all roads closed and no signs at all to signal that roads leading to major arteries were blocked. To add insult to injury one of the organisers came asking for money whilst I was in my car waiting for these so-called athletes to clear the road. Are we living in a third world country? This year I will not be giving any money to l-istrina and I urge everyone to do the same and if someone wants to do charity should do so without any publicity.

The bible states that:

when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind - Luke 14:13

does the president invite the poor and the lame to all the parties he organises?

Claire Busuttil

Dec 6th 2009, 12:02

Good Initiative!