Maria-Gabriele Doublesin of Rotary Club La Valette represented Malta at the 2025 Rotary Presidential Peace Conference in Istanbul. With decades of expertise in peace education and intercultural dialogue, she examined how cultural lenses influence listening, understanding, and human interaction—advancing Rotary’s mission for global peace and cohesion.

Rotary Club la Valette Club President Godfrey Swain together with Board members Patricia Salomone, Bryan Sullivan and Sandra La Rosa attended a session from an Opera Nova Project weekend Masterclass run by Paul McNamara, the Artistic Leader of the Dutch National Opera Academy at the Opera Nova premises within The Catholic Institute in Floriana.

On 6 May 2025, the Rotary Club La Valette hosted Professor Richard Rubenstein, who spoke on peacebuilding in today’s complex global landscape. Emphasising Rotary’s vital role, he highlighted international collaborations and urged support for Malta’s conflict resolution program—underscoring Rotary’s power to drive meaningful, grassroots change in global peace efforts.

On Monday 12th May, 2025, members from RC La Valette Malta, RC Malta and Rotaract Malta were hosted to a very interesting talk by beekeeper Perit Jorge Spiteri, on behalf of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Maltese Honey Bee at Gnien Sir Alexander Ball, Safi, where the beehives are kept. This is one of 8 gardens still extant, planted by the British in the early 19th century.

President Godfrey Swain and his delightful wife Maryanne hosted the club at their home in Lija for a fundraising cocktail party. It was a great success in Rotary Friendship, and we raised EUR 2,500 for the club to support our EUR 10,000 contribution to Sebh.

Handover night was a milestone for the Rotary Club of La Valette, Malta. Seven new members received their Rotary International pins, while past President Anne Marie Bianchi, together with President Godfrey Swain, honoured dedicated members with Paul Harris Awards for their service. As the sun set, incoming President Clare Vassallo ushered in an exciting new Rotary year.

New Rotary Club members recently attended a dynamic training session led by David Dingli, gaining insights into Rotary International, District 2110, and our Club's impactful projects. The lively Q&A session fostered engagement and camaraderie, equipping members with knowledge and inspiration to embrace Rotary's mission of Service Above Self.

Rotary Club La Valette hosted a Fellowship Talk on ALS Genome Research & Mapping, featuring Prof. Reuben Cauchi and Mr. Wilfred Kenely. The discussion highlighted groundbreaking University of Malta research revealing a genetic link to ALS in the Maltese population, fostering hope for new targeted treatments.