Uefa delegates have approved the Luxol Sports Club and facilities, praising its energy-saving LED lighting system.
Lighting consultant Pieter Bregman said: “Clubs can save approximately €6,000 to €7,000 per year if the system is switched on and off. If the system is used dynamically, savings on electricity bills can go up to €11,000 per year.”
This figure is based on 16 to 18 lights in a stadium, where currently 20 to 24 standard metal halide flood lights are placed.
The AAA LUX system was supplied by LedExpert in The Netherlands.
Luxol ground manager Mario De Battista said the cost of energy during a game at Luxol is approximately 60 per cent lower than at any other stadium.
With its own secured Wi-Fi system, AAA LUX can also be controlled by smartphone or tablet.
Boston granted Malta trust licence
Local family office and fiduciary services firm, Boston Group has been granted a full trust licence by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) as part of an ongoing strategy for service development and expansion.
The licence complements and mirrors the group’s full service offering in the Isle of Man.
Currently under review by the Maltese Parliament is a proposed article introducing the private trust company concept for family offices, which will be exempt from the current requirement to be licensed. This proposal is a major step towards facilitating the establishment of family offices through the use of trusts governed by Maltese law, the group said.
Boston Trust and Fiduciary Services (Malta) Ltd now offers the full spectrum of professional services in respect of Maltese trusts and foundations, alongside corporate services for the core fiduciary, yachting, aircraft, eGaming, property and family office sectors.
Ice-skating rink at Bay Street
Bay Street Complex in St George’s Bay, St Julian’s, will host an authentic ice-skating rink in Malta.
The ice-rink will be open every day from 10am to 10pm between November 16 and January 5, and then from Fridays to Sundays from January 10 to March 2.
The circular ice-rink will be located on Level 0 and has a capacity to take 30 kids or 20 adults at the same time. Bay Street is offering skating sessions for only €5, including the hire of ice-skating shoes, as well as a special family ticket offer. Schools and community organisations can arrange a private hire booking.
One hour’s free parking is being offered to all those who make use of the ice-skating rink.
The ice-rink is sponsored by Dacia, Swarovski and Stivaletti.
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