Fort Rinella in Kalkara, one of the most popular historical sites in Malta, was ‘brightened’ following a new initiative by British American Tobacco Malta.

Themed ‘Bringing value to society every day’, employees spent a day planting olive tree saplings in three areas around the site as part of their annual corporate social responsibility programme.

The initiative took place in cooperation with heritage NGO Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna. Fort Rinella is one of a series of four coastal batteries built by the British in Malta and in Gibraltar between 1878 and 1886.

Up until the mid-1930s, it served as a position-finding station for nearby Fort Ricasoli. The property was surrendered to the government of Malta in 1965. Since 1991, this iconic heritage has been undergoing restoration by volunteers from FWA – Malta Heritage Foundation.

British American Tobacco Malta head of trade Charles Saliba said: “A central part of being a sustainable business is operating with integrity and responsibility. As a socially aware and responsible business, we understand the role of the private sector in contributing to the community by encouraging the protection of Malta’s heritage. This collaboration with FWA forms part of our values towards society.”

FWA chairman Mario Farrugia said the foundation welcomed any support from both institutions and individuals.

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