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di-ve.com Strenghtening the use of English language in Malta – Vodafone CSR direct

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team visit Malta – Vodafone direct

Gozonews.com Vodafone Malta Foundation supports the ESU of Malta – Vodafone CSR direct

Independent.com.mt Vodafone Malta Foundation supports the ESU – Vodafone CSR direct

Josannecassar.com Malta Lace Competition: protecting an age-old tradition – HSBC CSR

Vodafone Malta Foundation supports the ESU – Vodafone CSR direct

Vodafone Malta Foundation supports the Malta Open Dance Spectacular – Vodafone CSR direct Vodafone pre-orders for the iPhone 5 exceed initial supply – Vodafone direct

The exclusive bronze Samsung Galaxy S III from Vodafone – Vodafone direct

Maltastar.com Vodafone Malta Foundation supports the ESU – Vodafone CSR direct

Vodafone Malta Foundation supports the Malta Open Dance Spectacular – Vodafone CSR direct

Timesofmalta.com Gearing up for Lewis Hamilton’s visit – Vodafone direct

Vodafone in the news

CLIENT: VODAFONE CSR DIRECT MEDIUM: GOZONEWS.COM DATE: 14 NOVEMBER 2012

Vodafone Malta Foundation supports the ESU of Malta

Published on Wednesday, 14, November, 2012 at 15:20 in Malta News | No Comments

The Vodafone Malta Foundation is supporting the English Speaking Union (ESU) of Malta, an international

educational charity with the aim of strenghtening the use of the English Language in Malta. This will eventually

support the main pillars of the country’s economy, all of which depend on good quality English.

“We would like to welcome the Vodafone Foundation as our latest corporate sponsor,” said John De Giorgio, ESU

Malta Chairman. “ESU Malta remains faithful to its fundamental aim to strengthen the use of the English language in

Malta and Gozo. We believe that, given the international exposure of so many sectors of the Maltese economy,

improving the capacity of the Maltese to speak English is an important competitive advantage while maintaining our

Maltese language skills.”

ESU Malta runs programmes in Schools and Universities while providing corporate and individual English education

in the form of English conversation, writing and public speaking courses. With the begenning of the new academic

year, many ESU Malta projects started being provided and these include the Public Speaking Programme, the

CLIENT: VODAFONE CSR DIRECT MEDIUM: GOZONEWS.COM DATE: 14 NOVEMBER 2012

Debating Programme and the newly expanded Arm of Support Programme, where over 420 children from the Zabbar

Primary School will be exposed to the English Language in a play environment.

‘Discover Your Voice,’ is a new programme launched earlier this month and offered to all secondary schools and it

has the aim to develop future orators among Malta’s younger generation. Almost 1,500 children will be benefitting

from this programme in the first term of this scholastic year.

“The Vodafone Malta Foundation supports initiatives that integrate the Maltese more fully in society and we feel that

ESU Malta’s commitment, especially through its Arm of Support programme falls in line with the various projects the

Vodafone foundation backs,” said Gemma Mifsud Bonnici, Chairperson of the Vodafone Malta Foundation. “The

Vodafone Malta Foundation, like ESU, recognises the need for individuals to have access to technology and new

media, as well as the ability to speak their voice and deliver messages in clear and persuasive ways.”

For further information about the work of the ESU in Malta, or to join its volunteer programme visit

www.esumalta.org.

Photo – Marie-Therese Camilleri, Tutor and Co-ordinator of the ESU Arm of Support programme together with the

students from the Zabbar Primary School A.

CLIENT: VODAFONE CSR DIRECT MEDIUM: INDEPENDENT.COM DATE: 14 NOVEMBER 2012

Vodafone Malta Foundation supports the ESU

Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 15:49

The Vodafone Malta Foundation is supporting the English Speaking Union (ESU) of Malta, an international educational charity with the aim of strenghtening the use of the English Language in Malta. This will eventually support the main pillars of the country’s economy, all of which depend on good quality English.

“We would like to welcome the Vodafone Foundation as our latest corporate sponsor,” said John De Giorgio, ESU Malta Chairman. “ESU Malta remains faithful to its fundamental aim to strengthen the use of the English language in Malta and Gozo. We believe that, given the international exposure of so many sectors of the Maltese economy, improving the capacity of the Maltese to speak English is an important competitive advantage while maintaining our Maltese language skills.”

ESU Malta runs programmes in Schools and Universities while providing corporate and individual English education in the form of English conversation, writing and public speaking courses. With the begenning of the new academic year, many ESU Malta projects started being provided and these include the Public Speaking Programme, the Debating Programme and the newly expanded Arm of Support Programme, where over 420 children from the Żabbar Primary School will be

CLIENT: VODAFONE CSR DIRECT MEDIUM: INDEPENDENT.COM DATE: 14 NOVEMBER 2012

exposed to the English Language in a play environment. ‘Discover Your Voice’, is a new programme launched earlier this month and offered to all secondary schools and it has the aim to develop future orators among Malta’s younger generation. Almost 1,500 children will be benefitting from this programme in the first term of this scholastic year.

“The Vodafone Malta Foundation supports initiatives that integrate the Maltese more fully in society and we feel that ESU Malta’s commitment, especially through its Arm of Support programme falls in line with the various projects the Vodafone foundation backs,” said Gemma Mifsud Bonnici, Chairperson of the Vodafone Malta Foundation. “The Vodafone Malta Foundation, like ESU, recognises the need for individuals to have access to technology and new media, as well as the ability to speak their voice and deliver messages in clear and persuasive ways.”

CLIENT: VODAFONE CSR DIRECT MEDIUM: DI-VE.COM DATE: 14 NOVEMBER 2012

Marie-Therese Camilleri, Tutor and Co-ordinator of the ESU Arm of Support programme together

with the students from the Zabbar Primary School A.

Strenghtening the use of the English language in Malta Article By: di-ve.com news

editorial@di-ve.com

The Vodafone Malta Foundation is supporting the English Speaking Union (ESU) of Malta,

an international educational charity with the aim of strenghtening the use of the English

language in Malta. This will eventually support the main pillars of the country’s economy, all

of which depend on good quality English.

“We would like to welcome the Vodafone Foundation as our latest corporate sponsor,” said

John De Giorgio, ESU Malta Chairman. “ESU Malta remains faithful to its fundamental aim

to strengthen the use of the English language in Malta and Gozo. We believe that, given the

international exposure of so many sectors of the Maltese economy, improving the capacity of

the Maltese to speak English is an important competitive advantage while maintaining our

Maltese language skills.”

ESU Malta runs programmes in schools and universities while providing corporate and

individual English education in the form of English conversation, writing and public speaking

courses. With the begenning of the new academic year, many ESU Malta projects started

being provided and these include the Public Speaking Programme, the Debating Programme

and the newly expanded Arm of Support Programme, where over 420 children from the

Żabbar Primary School will be exposed to the English Language in a play environment.

‘Discover Your Voice’, is a new programme launched earlier this month and offered to all

secondary schools and it has the aim to develop future orators among Malta’s younger

CLIENT: VODAFONE CSR DIRECT MEDIUM: DI-VE.COM DATE: 14 NOVEMBER 2012

generation. Almost 1,500 children will be benefitting from this programme in the first term of

this scholastic year.

“The Vodafone Malta Foundation supports initiatives that integrate the Maltese more fully in

society and we feel that ESU Malta’s commitment, especially through its Arm of Support

programme falls in line with the various projects the Vodafone foundation backs,” said

Gemma Mifsud Bonnici, Chairperson of the Vodafone Malta Foundation. “The Vodafone

Malta Foundation, like ESU, recognises the need for individuals to have access to technology

and new media, as well as the ability to speak their voice and deliver messages in clear and

persuasive ways.”

CLIENT: VODAFONE DIRECT MEDIUM: JOSANNECASSAR.COM DATE: 16 NOVEMBER 2012

Vodafone pre-orders for the iPhone 5

exceed initial supply

Vodafone has announced that pre-orders for the Apple iPhone 5 exceeded expectations and have

proven to be an overwhelming success. Demand for the iPhone 5 exceeded the initial supply in the

first four days and while the majority of pre-orders were delivered to customers , many are

scheduled to be delivered in the weeks to follow.

“This is the first time that Vodafone has launched pre-orders a week prior to the official launch date

and it proved to be an overwhelming success,” said Sandro Pisani, Head of Marketing at Vodafone

Malta. “As in other markets, the demand for the iPhone 5 is huge, and interest is sky high. I can

assure our customers that we are all working hard to satisfy the massive demand.”

To manage supply in the best possible way, Vodafone will continue taking pre-orders in all Vodafone

retail stores as more devices will be arriving shortly. The iPhone 5 comes in black and white, 16G,

32G and 64G variants. Every customer buying the iPhone 5 from Vodafone will be supported by the

Vodafone Smartphone Crew, who will be ensuring that every Vodafone customer will be leaving the

store with the iPhone all set up and ready to use.

CLIENT: VODAFONE DIRECT MEDIUM: JOSANNECASSAR.COM DATE: 16 NOVEMBER 2012

The exclusive bronze Samsung Galaxy S III

from Vodafone

Vodafone are the only operator on the island to offer the high end Samsung Galaxy S III in

bronze exclusive to Vodafone. The Galaxy S III has a great design, an amazing display and

offers superb performance which makes it one of the best phones for 2012. It is also a

favourite inMaltacommanding a large share of the high end mobile phone sales.

With 4.8 inches of high definition display, giving the user true and perfect colour and an

ultrafast response time, the Samsung Galaxy S III sees additional software features and a

sleek design from the previous Samsung Galaxy S II. The minimal organic design of the

Galaxy S III is reflected in its smooth and gentle curves, while its human-centric nature

provides a comfortable experience with enhanced usability. The S III has an 8 megapixel

camera similair to that of the S II and can take photos and record videos in Full HD. The

battery gives 790 hours on stand by and 11 hours talk time and Smart Stay, an ability to track

the user’s eyes and turn off whenever the person is not looking at it, will help to minimise

battery consumption. The Samsung Galaxy S III can be wirelessly charged using a special

charging pad that utilises magnetic resonance to produce a magnetic field through which

electricity could be transferred.

The S III boasts a quad-core processor and employs an intelligent personal assistant – S

Voice, enabling the user to verbally control different functions such as playing a song, setting

the alarm, or activating driving mode. The Samsung Galaxy S III also includes certain smart

features which facilitate improved human interactivity including Direct Call, the handset’s

ability to recognise when a user wants to talk to somebody instead of messaging them, if they

bring the phone to their head; Social Tag, a function that identifies and tags people in a photo

and shares photos with them; and Pop Up Play, which allows a video and other applications to

occupy the screen at the same time.

CLIENT: VODAFONE DIRECT MEDIUM: JOSANNECASSAR.COM DATE: 16 NOVEMBER 2012

“Vodafone are always trying to get the most innovative gadgets on the island,” said Lara

Selvagi, Terminals Executive at Vodafone Malta. “The popularity of this state-of-the-art

phone boosts the confidence for Vodafone’s investment in introducing a new and exclusive

colour to the Samsung Galaxy S III range in Malta.”

The smartphone’s price tag is that of €649 or at a reduced cost of €499 on the Smartphone 35

plan, €399 on Smartphone 55, €299 on Smartphone 75 and for free on Smartphone 95. More

information is available by calling 247 for free from a Vodafone line, or 9999 9247 from any

other line. Alternatively one may visit a Vodafone outlet or partner, or call customer service.

CLIENT: VODAFONE CSR DIRECT MEDIUM: MALTASTAR.COM DATE: 16 NOVEMBER 2012

Vodafone Malta Foundation supports the ESU

Friday, 16 Nov 2012, 13:40

The Vodafone Malta Foundation is supporting the English Speaking Union (ESU) of Malta,

an international educational charity with the aim of strenghtening the use of the English

Language in Malta. This will eventually support the main pillars of the country’s economy, all

of which depend on good quality English.

“We would like to welcome the Vodafone Foundation as our latest corporate sponsor,” said

John De Giorgio, ESU Malta Chairman. “ESU Malta remains faithful to its fundamental aim

to strengthen the use of the English language in Malta and Gozo. We believe that, given the

international exposure of so many sectors of the Maltese economy, improving the capacity

of the Maltese to speak English is an important competitive advantage while maintaining our

Maltese language skills.”

ESU Malta runs programmes in Schools and Universities while providing corporate and

individual English education in the form of English conversation, writing and public

speaking courses. With the begenning of the new academic year, many ESU Malta projects

started being provided and these include the Public Speaking Programme, the Debating

Programme and the newly expanded Arm of Support Programme, where over 420 children

from the Żabbar Primary School will be exposed to the English Language in a play

environment. ‘Discover Your Voice’, is a new programme launched earlier this month and

offered to all secondary schools and it has the aim to develop future orators among Malta’s

younger generation. Almost 1,500 children will be benefitting from this programme in the

first term of this scholastic year.

“The Vodafone Malta Foundation supports initiatives that integrate the Maltese more fully

in society and we feel that ESU Malta’s commitment, especially through its Arm of Support

programme falls in line with the various projects the Vodafone foundation backs,” said

Gemma Mifsud Bonnici, Chairperson of the Vodafone Malta Foundation. “The Vodafone

Malta Foundation, like ESU, recognises the need for individuals to have access to technology

and new media, as well as the ability to speak their voice and deliver messages in clear and

persuasive ways.”

For further information about the work of the ESU in Malta, or to join its volunteer

programme visit www.esumalta.org.

CLIENT: VODAFONE CSR DIRECT MEDIUM: MALTASTAR.COM DATE: 16 NOVEMBER 2012

Vodafone Malta Foundation supports the Malta Open Dance Spectacular

Friday, 16 Nov 2012, 13:39

The Vodafone Malta Foundation will once again be supporting the 6th Edition of the

International Malta Open Dance Spectacular 2012, a two-day event organised by the Malta

Wheelchair Dancesport Association (MWDA). The event, held under the distinguished

patronage of HE Dr. George Abela is taking place on November 24th and 25th 2012 at the

University Sports Hall in Msida.

“Wheelchair dancing is a sport and art that promotes social integration. This kind of dancing

helps the non-disabled person to get to know the wheelchair user better as a personand not

simply as someone with a disability,” said Ms Gemma Mifsud Bonnici, Chairperson of the

Vodafone Malta Foundation. “The Vodafone Malta Foundation supported this event since

the begining since we believe that such events help eliminate many misconceptions about the

abilities of wheelchair users and have the added advantage of encouraging new friendships.”

Wheelchair dancing has been practised for over 27 years in different parts of the world, but

started to feature in Malta in 1999. The Malta Wheelchair Dancesport Association was set up

in 2001 with the aim of teaching people in wheelchairs to dance in a similair format to non-

disabled persons. The Dance Spectacular gives Maltese wheelchair dancers the opportunity

to compete with foreign dancers without the expense of travelling abroad. This competition

educates the general public, shows the ability as opposed to the disability of wheelchair users

and integrates all dancers, non-disabled and disabled, in a competition atmosphere.

“With more than 12 countries taking part in this year’s competition, including couples coming

from as far away as Brazil, we are very much looking forward for people to see the great

skills of these dancers,” said Pippa Roberts, President of the MWDA. “We appreciate the

support of the Vodafone Foundation, helping Malta in hosting such championships, now

recognized as one of the major competitions in the world of wheelchair dance. This year we

will also see the first ever international integrated team match, another first for Malta.”

Tickets can be bought at the door at €12 each. Children under 10 years of age will enter free

CLIENT: VODAFONE CSR DIRECT MEDIUM: MALTASTAR.COM DATE: 16 NOVEMBER 2012

of charge.The competitions will be held between 2pm and 8pm and doors open at 2pm. For

further information about the Malta Open Dance Spectacular visit www.maltawda.com.

CLIENT: VODAFONE DIRECT MEDIUM: TIMESOFMALTA.COM DATE: 16 NOVEMBER 2012

Friday, November 16, 2012, 08:53

Gearing up for Lewis Hamilton's visit

McLaren Mercedes F1 team has been preparing for the demonstration run which its driver Lewis Hamilton will

perform in Malta on December 9 during Paqpaqli ghal-Istrina.

Hamilton is being brought to Malta by Vodafone, Mercedes, The Times and The Sunday Times and will drive an

F1 car down the old airport runway.

The McLaren advance team has been assessing the 'track' particularly the condition of the tarmac, as well as its

location in relation to the crowd.

The team explains its preparations in the video below. The Sunday Times is running a competition in relation to

Hamilton's visit.

CLIENT: VODAFONE DIRECT MEDIUM: DI-VE.COM DATE: 16 NOVEMBER 2012

Last Updated 16 | 11 | 2012 at 15:30

Lewis Hamilton

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team visit Malta Article By: di-ve.com news

editorial@di-ve.com

Vodafone will bring to Malta Lewis Hamilton and a Vodafone McLaren Mercedes car.

The video features an interview during the visit by the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team.

CLIENT: VODAFONE CSR DIRECT MEDIUM: JOSANNECASSAR.COM DATE: 16 NOVEMBER 2012

Vodafone Malta Foundation supports the

ESU

Pictured above: Marie-Therese Camilleri, Tutor and Co-ordinator of the ESU Arm of Support

programme together with the students from the Zabbar Primary School A

The Vodafone Malta Foundation is supporting the English Speaking Union (ESU) of Malta,

an international educational charity with the aim of strenghtening the use of the English

Language in Malta. This will eventually support the main pillars of the country’s economy, all

of which depend on good quality English.

“We would like to welcome the Vodafone Foundation as our latest corporate sponsor,” said

John De Giorgio, ESU Malta Chairman. “ESU Malta remains faithful to its fundamental aim

to strengthen the use of the English language in Malta and Gozo. We believe that, given the

international exposure of so many sectors of the Maltese economy, improving the capacity of

the Maltese to speak English is an important competitive advantage while maintaining our

Maltese language skills.”

ESU Malta runs programmes in Schools and Universities while providing corporate and

individual English education in the form of English conversation, writing and public speaking

courses. With the begenning of the new academic year, many ESU Malta projects started

being provided and these include the Public Speaking Programme, the Debating Programme

and the newly expanded Arm of Support Programme, where over 420 children from the

Żabbar Primary School will be exposed to the English Language in a play environment.

‘Discover Your Voice’, is a new programme launched earlier this month and offered to all

secondary schools and it has the aim to develop future orators among Malta’s younger

generation. Almost 1,500 children will be benefitting from this programme in the first term of

this scholastic year.

CLIENT: VODAFONE CSR DIRECT MEDIUM: JOSANNECASSAR.COM DATE: 16 NOVEMBER 2012

“The Vodafone Malta Foundation supports initiatives that integrate the Maltese more fully in

society and we feel that ESU Malta’s commitment, especially through its Arm of Support

programme falls in line with the various projects the Vodafone foundation backs,” said

Gemma Mifsud Bonnici, Chairperson of the Vodafone Malta Foundation. “The Vodafone

Malta Foundation, like ESU, recognises the need for individuals to have access to technology

and new media, as well as the ability to speak their voice and deliver messages in clear and

persuasive ways.”

For further information about the work of the ESU in Malta, or to join its volunteer

programme visit www.esumalta.org.

CLIENT: VODAFONE CSR DIRECT MEDIUM: JOSANNECASSAR.COM DATE: 16 NOVEMBER 2012

Vodafone Malta Foundation supports the

Malta Open Dance Spectacular

The Vodafone Malta Foundation will once again be supporting the 6th Edition of the

International Malta Open Dance Spectacular 2012, a two-day event organised by the Malta

Wheelchair Dancesport Association (MWDA). The event, held under the distinguished

patronage of HE Dr. George Abela is taking place between the 24 – 25 November at the

University Sports Hall in Msida.

“Wheelchair dancing is a sport and art that promotes social integration. This kind of dancing

helps the non-disabled person to get to know the wheelchair user better as a personand not

simply as someone with a disability,” said Ms Gemma Mifsud Bonnici, Chairperson of the

Vodafone Malta Foundation. “The Vodafone Malta Foundation supported this event since the

begining since we believe that such events help eliminate many misconceptions about the

abilities of wheelchair users and have the added advantage of encouraging new friendships.”

Wheelchair dancing has been practised for over 27 years in different parts of the world, but

started to feature in Malta in 1999. The Malta Wheelchair Dancesport Association was set up

in 2001 with the aim of teaching people in wheelchairs to dance in a similair format to non-

disabled persons. The Dance Spectacular gives Maltese wheelchair dancers the opportunity to

compete with foreign dancers without the expense of travelling abroad. This competition

CLIENT: VODAFONE CSR DIRECT MEDIUM: JOSANNECASSAR.COM DATE: 16 NOVEMBER 2012

educates the general public, shows the ability as opposed to the disability of wheelchair users

and integrates all dancers, non-disabled and disabled, in a competition atmosphere.

“With more than 12 countries taking part in this year’s competition, including couples coming

from as far away as Brazil, we are very much looking forward for people to see the great

skills of these dancers,” said Pippa Roberts, President of the MWDA. “We appreciate the

support of the Vodafone Foundation, helping Malta in hosting such championships, now

recognized as one of the major competitions in the world of wheelchair dance. This year we

will also see the first ever international integrated team match, another first forMalta.”

Tickets can be bought at the door at €12 each. Children under 10 years of age will enter free

of charge.The competitions will be held between 2pm and 8pm and doors open at 2pm. For

further information about the Malta Open Dance Spectacular visit www.maltawda.com.

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CLIENT: HSBC MEDIUM: JOSANNECASSAR.COM DATE: 14 NOVEMBER 2012

Malta Lace Competition: protecting an age-

old tradition

Pictured above: Winner Carmen Ellul (second from right) together with (from left) HSBC’s

Doriette Camilleri, Cristina Farrugia, HSBC’s CFO Josephine Magri and Marquis Nicholas

de Piro

“Maltese lace stands shoulder to shoulder with the world’s finest. Each year, we are noticing

improvements in the quality and originality in the works entered into the Malta annual

competition,” said Marquis de Piro while showing an impressive example of Maltese black

silk bobbin lacework.

Marquis de Piro organises the annual Malta Lace Competition with the HSBC Malta

Foundation’s support. This year the competition ceremony at Casa Rocca Piccola, again

brought together lace makers, collectors, and other interested persons to celebrate the talent,

originality, and skill of Maltese lace makers.

“While we strive to safeguard its traditional elements, Maltese lace making is an ever

evolving craft. We embrace this as a positive development, and one that is reflected in the

diversity of the competition’s categories,” said Marquis de Piro. “This year we had 19 classes

on display, comprising various techniques, materials, types of clothing and other artefacts.

These innovations help to keep this art form alive in a way that can be enjoyed by a wide

audience and indeed by future generations.”

The competition includes a ‘Children’s Category’ for participants under the age of sixteen.

While monetary prizes also went out to the best submission in this group, all participants

under 16 received token gifts as an encouragement to the young competitors and to reward

their interest in lace making.

CLIENT: HSBC MEDIUM: JOSANNECASSAR.COM DATE: 14 NOVEMBER 2012

“The competition aims to bolster this important part ofMalta’s historical and cultural heritage

keeping it alive and well,” explained Margaret Farrugia, Chief Executive Officer of the

competition. “This event is encouraging finer and more elaborate works as well as growing

enthusiasm. We thank the HSBC Malta Foundation for its ongoing support since the very first

lace competition at Casa Rocca Piccola in 2006.”

The Casa Rocca Piccola is home to an extensive collection of fine lace, many examples of

which are to be showcased in Nicholas de Piro’s forthcoming book, entitled Ladies of Malta

in Extravagant and Spectacular Maltese Lace. It is scheduled to hit the bookshops in time for

Christmas 2012; this illustrated publication will feature a variety of distinguished professional

and Maltese female personalities wearing the very finest of Maltese lace as can be seen from

the photo below.

Sarah Watkinson (wife of HSBC’s CEO) and daughter Caroline at Casa Rocca Piccola. Photo

by Patrick Fenech of Robinson Fenech Assoc. Ltd.