Obituary – Rotarian Bryan Sullivan
A last farewell to our dear friend and to a great Rotarian – Bryan Ellul Sullivan. Rotary Club La Valette Malta members were devastated to learn that our dear fellow Rotarian Bryan Ellul Sullivan passed away peacefully on 5th May 2026. Many of us, members of the club, attended his moving funeral at St. Gregory Parish Church in Sliema, Malta.
Service Without Borders: Supporting the Street Kids Project in Nairobi
A visit to Nairobi by members of Rotary Club La Valette became a powerful reminder of Rotary in action. Through fellowship, shared purpose, and a meaningful contribution to the Street Kids Project, new bonds were formed with the Rotaract Eco Warriors, strengthening a partnership built on compassion, service, and lasting impact.
Visit to RIDT ALS Research Labs
Rotary Club La Valette visited the RIDT ALS research labs at the University of Malta, contributing €10,000 through a District Grant. Members learned about genome sequencing, fruit fly research models, and donated blood samples to support comparative studies. The visit highlighted Rotary’s commitment to advancing vital medical research.
The Order of St John and Female Monasteries in Malta
Rotary Club La Valette hosted Prof. Petra Caruana Dingli for a fascinating talk on the Order of St John’s female monasteries. Members, guests, and visiting Rotarians from Pescara explored how these communities shaped the Order’s spiritual and social mission, including the enduring legacy of St Ursula Monastery in Valletta.
RC Damme meets RC La Valette Malta
Rotary Club La Valette hosted members of Rotary Club Damme for a memorable weekend of fellowship, cultural visits, and shared Rotary purpose. A dinner at the Royal Malta Yacht Club celebrated the friendship between the clubs and their joint USD 40,000 Global Grant supporting Dar T’Ghanniqa t’Omm.
Fun & Laughs During Fundraising Quiz Night
Rotary Club La Valette hosted a vibrant Quiz Night at the Marsa Sports Club, raising funds for Dar Tgħanniqa t’Omm. Rotarians and friends enjoyed an evening of fellowship, friendly competition, and community spirit, while supporting a home that provides vital care and guidance to vulnerable pregnant women.
Visit to the Malta Postal Museum
The Malta Postal Museum in Valletta hosted a guided visit led by Curator Lara Bugeja Strickland, offering an in-depth look at Malta’s postal heritage. Club members explored four floors of exhibits, including historic stamps, wartime correspondence, post boxes, uniforms, and letters by Lord Nelson, gaining a unique perspective on communication through the ages.
Dr Vicki Ann Cremona’s talk on the Royal Opera House
Dr Vicki Ann Cremona explored the Royal Opera House as a powerful symbol of Malta’s cultural, political, and architectural history. Framing it as both landmark and absence, she examined colonial ambition, collective memory, performance culture, and its modern reinvention as a space that continues to shape Maltese identity.
Christmas Yearly Fund Raiser
A cherished annual fundraiser led by Rotarian Anne Marie Bianchi, who coordinates and packs thousands of mince pies as well as Panforte that she makes herself. Proceeds assist the 120 families that the Millennium Chapel supports with their ongoing work to alleviate hardship making this Rotary La Valette Christmas tradition both meaningful and impactful.
Rotary Club La Valette Malta Supports ALS Research at the University of Malta
Rotary Club La Valette Malta has donated €10,000 to the University of Malta’s RIDT, supporting groundbreaking ALS research led by Prof. Ruben Cauchi. This initiative, funded by Rotary District 2110, strengthens Malta’s role in Project MinE globally and reflects Rotary’s mission to combat disease worldwide.