Blogger’s Note: I have never visited Malta – but I know British people who have – and I have alwsys received good reports. Of course, Malta was a “British” colony – but a place of many identities. Although I have a soft-spot for Napoleon – the Maltese were not that keen in 1800 – and that is their right and own affair. Malta also possesses an ancient pre-history which is extraordinary to research (recorded in its stone monuments). Research suggests that Malta was a British Protectorate between 1800-1813 (an arrangement where local Britain presence had limited power and had to negotiate with the Maltese Authorities) and a British Crown Colony between 1814-1964 (where the British Parliament assumed direct and over-all control). In a sense, the fall of Napoleon in early 1814 led to Malta (via the Treaty of Paris) losing its self-determination to British imperialism. In 1964, Malta was granted “Independence” from the UK Parliament – but remained within the Commonwealth (a voluntary association of former British colonies). However, it is interesting that British troops only left the island in March, 1979 (under the final days of the last far-left Labour government the UK ever-had)! I am a firm supporter of Disability Rights – as this diverse group possess the least rights within a bourgeois, capitalist society. Every progressive act in favour of Disability Rights is a blow against fascism and Nazism. It does not matter if the Maltese believe or agree with this assessment – it is what all people with disabilities feel deep-down. Thank you Malta! ACW (12.8.2026)
Local – August 11, 2026
Young people with physical and visual impairments will have greater opportunities to participate in sport through the expansion of the ISPORT programme into ISPORT+.
The initiative, launched four years ago through a collaboration between The Malta Trust Foundation and the Malta Paralympic Committee, initially focused on children with visual impairments. Under a renewed partnership, ISPORT+ will now broaden its sporting and coaching opportunities to include young people with physical disabilities.
Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, founder and chair of The Malta Trust Foundation, said the aim was to reach as many children and young people as possible and help them discover their potential through sport. She highlighted the confidence, happiness and sense of achievement gained by participants over the past four years.
Inclusion and Voluntary Sector Minister Julia Farrugia said ISPORT+ reflected the principle that sport should be accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. She stressed that sport can build confidence, create a sense of belonging and help young people reach their full potential.
Youth Minister Omar Farrugia stated that sport unites everyone and that that is the mission of ISPORT +, seeing kids and teens move forward with their sporting journey and their overall wellbeing.
The programme will also support parents, siblings and the wider sporting community, while promoting independence, social skills and inclusion and helping develop Malta’s future para-athletes.
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