PRESS RELEASES
Issued by The Institute of Maltese Journalists
Stqarrija ghall-istampa 04/2012
Data: 28 ta Jannar 2012
Il-mewt ta Charles Grech Orr fl-eta
ta 84 sena lbierah
IMUT IEHOR MILL-FUNDATURI TAL-IGM
Il-Kunsill tal-Istitut tal-G.urnalisti Maltin
(IG.M) espima s-soghba tieghu ghall-mewt ta Charles Grech
Orr, li thabbret ilbierah filghodu fl-Isptar Mater Dei fl-eta
ta 84 sena.
Grech Orr kien wiehed mill-g.urnalisti pijunieri
li fNovembru 1989 waqqfu The Malta Press Club (TMPC),
li llum huwa maghruf bhala l-IG.M, sahaq il-Kunsill tal-Istitut
fi stqarrija ghall-istampa mahuga lbierah.
Huwa serva bhala Editur ta The Times ghal
25 sena shah bejn l-1965 u l-1990, u fl-2005 huwa rcieva l-Gold
Award, li jinghata mill-IG.M lil dawk il-g.urnalisti li jkunu
taw kontribut ghall-iz.vilupp tal-gurnalizmu fMalta li
jmur lilhinn minn rekwiziti ta prattika normali fil-gurnalizmu.
Il-Kunsill tal-Istitut esprima l-kondoljanzi tieghu ghall-mewt
ta Grech Orr lil martu, Grace, u lit-tliet uliedu, Caroline,
Marisa u Karl.
Tmiem/
Press Release 02/2012
Date: 12 January 2012
NOMINATIONS FOR THE GOLD AWARD 2012
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (I?M) will
be receiving nominations for the Gold Award 2012. Submissions
will be accepted from individual persons, associations, organizations
or institutions.
Individuals cannot nominate themselves, but everyone
is free to submit to the I?M an individual, group of persons,
association, organization, or institution, if in his or her
opinion, the nomination qualifies for the Gold Award.
The Gold Award is sponsored by the Tumas Foundation for Education
in Journalism (FTFE?).
The aim of the Award is to give recognition:
(a) To a Maltese person, residing in Malta, with
a long career and vast experience in journalism and whose contribution
goes beyond the requisites of normal professional practice;
or
(b) To an association, organization, institution
or a group of persons that gave an outstanding contribution
for the development of journalism.
This is the fifteenth year in which the Gold Award
is being awarded. The award is in addition to the annual Malta
Journalism Awards (MJA) which recognizes achievements by an
individual journalist on specific contributions of the previous
year.
Deadline for submissions
Submissions will be accepted up till Monday, 13th
February, 2012.
The nominations must include all relevant details
(e.g.: details of the achievements over the years; letters of
reference; biography of the nominee) as well as the reason or
reasons for the submission of the nomination.
The winner will be chosen by a panel of judges
chaired by the President Emeritus Dr Edward Fenech Adami.
Nominations are to be submitted to Joe A. Vella,
Secretary, IGM, Third Floor, 280, Republic Street, Valletta;
or 146/5 Howard Street, Sliema, SLM 1759.
Past Winners
1998 - Fr Joe Borg; 1999 - Anton Cassar; 2000
- Frank Attard; 2001 - J.G. Vassallo; 2002 - Anthony Montanaro;
2003 - John Manduca; 2004 - Charles Grech Orr; 2005 - Paul Carachi;
2006 - Paul Saliba; 2007 -Lino Cassar; 2008 - Joe Micallef Stafrace;
2009 - Lino Spiteri; 2010 - Victor Aquilina; 2011-Michael Schiavone.
Press Release 01/2011
Date: 7 January 2012
IGM launches 22nd edition of Malta Journalism
Awards
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM) launched
the 22nd edition of the annual press awards, known as the Malta
Journalism Awards (MJA), on Saturday, 7 January, 2012, with
17 categories.
Apart from the journalist himself/herself, Editors
and Heads of News Departments may select and submit entries
of what they consider to be the best work of any individual
journalist/s, irrespective of whether that journalist belongs
to the same newsroom or not.
Submissions can also be forwarded by organisations,
corporations and bodies. In both cases, consent has to be given
by the individual journalist/s concerned by filling the appropriate
part on the Official Application Form prior to the submission
of the entry by the Editor, Head of News Department, or organisations/corporations/bodies.
The Malta Journalism Awards are undoubtedly
the most prestigious awards for the local media and over the
years members of the media from all media organisations have
taken part.
This is a source of great pride for the
Institute of Maltese Journalists, which has proved time and
time again that it can be a unifying force in local society,
said IGM chairman Malcolm J. Naudi.
This year we have three new categories.
The Broadcasting Authority has accepted to sponsor a new category,
Broadcast Journalism TV Script Features, enabling the
broadcast category to be split into two: news and features.
Similarly, Sports Journalism has been split
into print and broadcasting, with the Good Causes Fund retaining
the broadcast category and Middlesea Insurance plc sponsoring
the print category.
Promoting Inter-Cultural Dialogue, which
is sponsored by the Media InterAct Project, a joint venture
between the IGM, SOS Malta and PBS Ltd, with European Union
funding, is a brand new category.
I take the opportunity to thank all the sponsors, especially
those who have supported the awards for a long number of years.
These are the 17 categories:
Print categories
Print Journalism News sponsored by HSBC Bank Malta
p.l.c.
Print Journalism Features sponsored
by Vodafone Malta Ltd
Photo Journalism sponsored by The Farsons
Foundation
Broadcast categories
Broadcast Journalism TV Script News
sponsored by the Broadcasting Authority
Broadcast Journalism TV Script Features
sponsored by the Broadcasting Authority
Broadcast Journalism TV Film sponsored
by the Broadcasting Authority
Broadcast Journalism Radio sponsored
by the Broadcasting Authority
E-category
E-Journalism sponsored by SmartCity Malta
General categories
Travel Journalism sponsored by Emirates
Airline
Sports Journalism Broadcasting sponsored
by the Good Causes Fund
Sports Journalism Print sponsored by Middle
Sea Insurance p.l.c.
Sports Photography sponsored by the Malta
International Airport
Cultural Journalism sponsored by the Malta
Tourism Authority
Opinion Articles sponsored by Family Sammut
Environment Journalism sponsored by Green
Dot Malta
Promoting Inter-Cultural Dialogue Media
InterAct Project
Best use of Maltese Language in Journalism.
This years edition of the Gold Award is
being sponsored by the Fondazzjoni Tumas Fenech ghall-Edukazzjoni
fil-Gurnalizmu (FTFEG). More details about this particular award
will be announced at a later date.
Following recommendations by previous judging panels, the Institute
draws the attention of journalists to the following points:
only coverages that were made overseas by the
journalist concerned are to be submitted in the Travel Journalism
category;
in the Broadcast TV Script and Broadcast Radio categories, all
submissions are to be accompanied by the respective script;
the same journalistic work or the same series can only be submitted
in one category;
journalists are to put forward their submissions in a presentable
manner including a synopsis on every news story; and
in selecting their best work, journalists shall seek to submit
the most ethical work and avoid submitting material that only
serves sensationalism.
Prizes
The first three classified in each category will receive a certificate.
The winner of the first 15 categories above will
each be awarded:
a cash prize of €350;
a certificate; and
the Malta Journalism Awards trophy for the respective category.
The winner of the special category entitled Il-Lingwa
Nazzjonali fil-Gurnalizmu will be presented with the Malta
Journalism Award trophy for that category. The winner of the
Maltese category will not receive a cash prize but will be offered
a specialised course in the Maltese language.
Announcement of Finalists
The finalists will be announced on Monday, 26
March, 2012, at The Palace Hotel, Sliema.
Presentation Ceremony
The winners will be announced at a presentation
ceremony to be held on Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at The Palace
Hotel, Sliema.
Eligibility of submissions
All Maltese journalists may participation in the
Malta Journalism Awards, irrespective of whether they are IGM
members or not.
All entries, whether in Maltese or in English,
must have been published or broadcast in Malta between 1 January,
2011, and 31 December, 2011.
Closing date for submissions
Submissions for the 22nd edition of the Malta
Journalism Awards will be received at the offices of the Institute
of Maltese Journalists, Suite No. 120 (Third Floor), 280 Republic
Street, Valletta, on Saturday, February 4, 2011, between 1.30
p.m. and 4.00 p.m.
Non-members of the Institute will be charged an entry fee of
€50.00.
Regulations and applications may be obtained either by phoning
IGM Secretary Mr Joe A. Vella on 2131-6958/9945-0746 or by downloaded
them from the IGM website www.maltapressclub.org.mt/introduction.html.
Press Release 22/2011
Date: 19 November 2011
IGM DRAFT CODE OF JOURNALISM ETHICS LAUNCHED FOR PUBLIC CONSULATATION
IGM Chairman Malcolm J Naudi yesterday launched the draft Code
of Journalism Ethics for public consultation at the IGMs
premises in Valletta.
Naudi said all the stakeholders were welcome to make their comments,
with any suggestions being welcomed until the end of the year.
The IGM will then collate all the suggestions and prepare a
new Code that will be approved at the Institutes Annual
General Meeting.
I am confident that with the contribution of all those
involved we can work to make this code applicable to all media
and willingly adopted by all the major media houses on the island,
the IGM Chairman insisted.
The new draft was prepared by a sub-committee of the Press Ethics
Commission (PEC), that was chaired by Dr Carmen Sammut and had
as members PEC Chairman Dr Kevin Dingli, Fr Colin Apap and former
PEC Chairman Dr Kevin Aquilina, Dean of the Faculty of Law at
the University of Malta.
Dr Dingli told the media that the new code will introduce fresh
ethical obligations on all sections of the media but is in no
way intended to hamper the media from carrying out their work.
He invited the media to come up with practical examples where
the suggested changes should be amended and said the commission
was fully committed to implement the changes that would be suggested.
The IGM has so far held two seminars to encourage members of
the media to come forward to make suggestions and give their
feedback on the new draft Code of Ethics. It can be consulted
on the Institutes website www.igm.org.mt.
IGM members as well as all members of the Maltese journalistic
community are invited to send their suggestions on the Institutes
e-mail address institute.of.maltese.journalists@gmail.com by
not later than 19 December, 2011.
Click here
to download the draft code for journalism ethics.
Press Release 21/2011
Date: 8 October 2011
PEC CHAIRMAN ATTENDS AIPCE MOSCOW CONFERENCE
The Press Ethics Commission (PEC) was represented at the 13th
annual conference of the Alliance of Independent Press Councils
of Europe (AIPCE), held in Moscow between 5-8 October, 2011,
by its Chairman, Dr Kevin F. Dingli, who participated actively
in the discussions and presented a Report on the workings of
the Commission during the past year.
The event, hosted by Russia's Public Chamber for Press Complaints,
discussed various topics of importance, including the regulation
of user-generated content on media websites, the right of reply,
who is a public figure, legal structure and funding of press
councils, and press freedom.
Delegates, also attended a commemoration at the graveside of
Russian human rights activist and journalist Anna Politkovskaya
at the Troekurvskoe on the fifth anniversary of her murder,
in a show of solidarity with Russian journalists, and had a
preview of the film, Bitter Taste of Freedom, devoted to her
life and work.
Press Release 19/2011
Date: 24 August 2011
NEW MALTA JOURNALISM AWARDS CATEGORY
Promoting Integration and Intercultural Dialogue
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IG.M) is
pleased to announce that the 2012 Malta Journalism Awards is
to have a new category: Promoting Integration and Intercultural
Dialogue.
The sponsor of this award is SOS Malta as the
lead partner of the Media InterAct project, which is co-financed
through the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country
Nationals (TCNs). This is a one-year project aimed at initiating
an avenue for mainstreaming the integration and diversity of
TCNs within Maltese media and journalism.
The IG.M is constantly looking for opportunities
to enable journalists in Malta and Gozo, both members and non-members,
to be more professional in their work and, through the Malta
Journalism Awards, over the past 21 editions, this has certainly
proved to be the case, IG.M Chairman Malcolm J. Naudi
said.
We are making this announcement at this
time because it is important for anyone intending to make submissions
for the 2012 Malta Journalism Awards to be aware of the new
category, he added.
Claudia Taylor-East of SOS Malta said: We
view the Malta Journalism Awards as an ideal platform to encourage
the local media to prepare feature stories, news stories and
other content that capture the realities and the needs of an
increasingly diverse audience and that provide a more accurate
and balanced portrayal of TCNs in Malta.
We have partnered with the IG.M and the
Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) Ltd on this project and we
will be releasing more information about this project in due
course.
This is the 15th category in the Malta Journalism
Awards, which has three print categories, three broadcast categories,
an e-journalism category, six general categories and one for
Best use of the Maltese Language in Journalism. And the Gold
Award given to a journalist whose
contribution to Maltese journalism is considered beyond and
above normal duties.
The 22nd edition of the Malta Journalism Awards
will be officially launched in January, 2012.
Stqarrija ghall-istampa 17/2011
Data: 14 ta Lulju 2011
AGGONMAMENT TAL-KODICI TAL-ETIKA GURNALISTIKA
Il-Kummissjoni dwar l-Etika Gurnalistika (KEG) bhalissa qed
taggorna l-Kodici dwar l-Etika Gurnalistika sabiex dan ikun
japplika sew ghall-gurnali kif ukoll ghax-xandir u l-mezzi elettronici.
Id-dokument huwa accessibbli hawn.
Il-gurnalisti, kameramen, fotografi u gurnalisti freelance huma
mistennija li jaghmlu s-suggermenti taghhom mill-aktar fis sabiex
il-Kodici tal-Etika l-gdid jittejjeb.
Huwa importanti hafna li l-membri kollha tal-IGM jiflu l-Abbozz
tal-Kodici tal-Etika Gurnalistika biex jkunu jistghu iressqu
l-proposti taghhom.
Ser isiru zewg laqghat ghall-membri kollha tal-Istitut sabiex
il-Kummisssjoni tkun tista tispjega l-Kodici tal-Etika
kif emendat. Aktar dettalji ta dawn i z-zewg laqghat jithabbru
aktar tard.
Ix-xoghol tal-KEG sar aktar vitali wara l-kazijiet ta
imgiba mhux etika li twettqet minn xi gurnalisti u edituri fl-Ingliterra,
li wasslet biex inghalqet l-aktar gazzetta popolari tal-Hadd
kif ukoll it-tnedija ta inkjesta sew mill-Pulizija Ingliza
kif ukoll mill-Gvern Ingliz.
Dan wassal biex ikun talba biex il-Gvern Ingliz jibda jirregola
l-gurnalizmu hu. Ghalhekk l-IGM ser ikun qed isahhah il-Kodici
tal-Etika tieghu u jaggornah ghac-cirkostanzi tal-lum.
Dawk kollha li jridu jressqu s-suggerimenti taghhom ghal bidliet
fil-Kodici tal-Etika jistghu jaghmlu dan sa mhux aktar tard
mit-8 ta Awwissu 2011 fuq l-indirizz imejl institute.of.maltese.journalists@gmail.com
Tmiem/
Stqarrija ghall-Istampa 16/2011
Data: 8 ta Lulju 2011
L-IGM JIKKUDANNA ATTAKK FIZIKU FUQ KRU TA
THE TIMES
L-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM) ikkundanna
attakk fiziku minn xufier tas-servizz il-gdid tal-karozza tal-linja
fuq fotografu u gurnalist ta The Times waqt il-qadi ta
dmirijiethom.
L-attakk sehh it-Tlieta li ghadda ghall-habta
tal-12.15 pm waqt li l-fotografu ta The Times kien qed
jiehu ritratti tal-venda tal-karozzi tal-linja tal-Belt Valletta
akkumpanjat minn gurnalist.
Il-fotografu kien qed jiehu ritratti ta
passiggieri li kienu qed jitlighu fuq il-karozza tal-linja min-naha
tax-xufier.
Ghall-ewwel , ix-xufier hareg ilsienu u sew il-fotografu
u l-gurnalist hasbu li kien qed jiccajta. Imma mbaghad ix-xufier
hareg idu , qabad il-kamera min-naha tal-lenti u waddabha fwicc
il-fotografu.
Ix-xufier sahansitra hedded lill-fotografu ta
The Times biex Ma tihux l-ebda ritratt tieghi. Ser
ninzel u naqlaghlek ghajnejk barra.
Imbaghad ix-xufier qam minn postu u pprova jinzel mill-karozza
tal-linja imma ma setax ghax kienet imballlata bin-nies.
Il-Kunsill tal-IGM esprima solidarjeta
shiha mal-fotografu u l-gurnalist ta The Times li kienu
attakkati waqt il-qadi ta dmirijiethom.
Bdispjacir ninnnutaw li anki x-xufiera tas-servizz
il-gdid tal-karozzi tal-linja ser ihallu fejn hallew ix-xufiera
tas-servizz l-antik fl-atteggjament taghhom lejn il-gurnalisti
u l-fotografi Maltin, sahaq il-Kunsill tal-Istitut.
Din huwa episodju iehor fkatalogu
tal-misthija ta attakki fizici kontra gurnalisti, fotografi
u kameramen matul l-ahhar snin waqt il-qadi ta dmirijiethom,
wissa l-Kunsill tal-IGM.
L-IGM appella lill-Korp tal-Pulizija biex jaghtu
protezzjoni xierqa lill-gurnalisti u fotografi li jkunu
qed jirrapportaw sitwazzjonijet sensittivi bhal dawn.
Bdispjacir ninnutaw li ma kien hemm
l-ebda ufficjal tal-Pulizija fil-post tal-incident, ilmenta
l-Kunsill tal-IGM.
Il-Kunsill stieden lil Arriva Malta sabiex taghti
tahrig xieraq lix-xufiera taghha dwar kif jgibu ruhhom
meta ffaccjati mill-media waqt il-qadi ta
dmirijiethom.
Tmiem/
Press Release 15/2011
Date: 16 June 2011
IGM WELCOMES ECHR JUDGMENT
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM) welcomed the landmark
judgment of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), which
found that The Times of Maltas right to freedom of expression
was violated when the Maltese courts found it guilty of defamation
after dismissing the evidence of a key witness.
A lawyer had institute libel proceedings against the papers
editor and publisher after it had reported that the lawyer had
been found guilty of contempt of court during the hearing of
a bigamy case way back in 1995.
The Institute hailed the decision by the Council of Europe (COE)s
highest court as not only a victory for The Times of Malta but
also for local journalism.
It is a victory for all those who have freedom of expression
at heart and for those who, like the IGM, have fought and will
continue to fight for the protection of freedom of expression
as enshrined in Article 10 of the European Convention on Human
Rights (ECHR), of which Malta is a signatory, the IGM
insisted in its statement.
Freedom of expression was also guaranteed by Article 41 of Maltas
Constitution.
The IGM congratulated former Times of Malta Editor Victor Aquilina
and his staff for this victory at the ECHR.
Aquilina was a recipient of the Gold Award, given during the
IGMs annual Malta Journalism Awards. The Gold Award is
given to journalists who act above and beyond their call of
duty.
Ends/
Stqarrija ghall-Istampa 14/201
Data: 18 ta Mejju 2011
Il-GURNALISTI MALTIN GHANDHOM ID-DRITT
U D-DMIR LI JISTAQSU L-MISTOQSIJET -- L-IGM
Il-Kunsill tal-Istitut tal-G.urnalisti Maltin
(IGM) iddiskuta l-andament tal-kampanja elettorali tar-referendum
dwar id-dhul tad-divorzju fit-28 ta Mejju 2011 u kif dan
qed jaffettwa hidmet il-g.urnalisti.
Il-Kunsill tal-IGM jikkundanna bil-qawwa kollha
id-dec.iz.joni tal-Moviment Zwieg. bla Divorzju (MZ.BD) li ma
jwegibx ghall-mistoqsijiet tal-gurnalisti waqt attivitajiet
gall-istampa tal-istess Moviment.
Ladarba l-Moviment Z.wieg. bla Divorzju
qed jistieden il-g.urnalisti ghall-attivitajiet ghall-istampa
tal-Moviment, allura l-g.urnalisti g?andhom id-dritt u d-dmir
li jaghmlu l-mistoqsijiet lill-mexxejja tieghu biex jikkjarifkaw
il-poz.izzjoni tal-istess moviment, sa?aq il-Kunsill tal-IGM.
Il-Kunsill lanqas jista jaccetta l-iskuz.a
li ng.abet mill-istess Moviment li l-g.urnalisti kienu ser jinghataw
l-opportunita li jistaqsu il-mistoqsijiet waqt il-konferenza
stampa li ser tinghata mill-mexxejja tal-MZ.BD bhala parti mill-iskedi
ta xandiriet politici.
Fsocjeta demokratika il-g.urnalisti
ta kull fehma ghandhom id-dritt li jpog.g.u taht skrutinju
il-poz.izzjonijet tal-z.ewg. movimenti bil-mistoqsijiet taghhom
fuq materja ta interess pubbliku u kontroversja kurrenti
bhalma hu d-divorzju, sahaq il-Kunsill tal-IG.M.
ll-Kunsill appella lill-Moviment Zwieg. bla Divorzju
biex ibiddel il-poz.izzjoni tieghu u jhalli lill-g.urnalisti
sabiex isaqsu d-domandi waqt l-attivitajiet ghall-istampa tieghu.
Tmiem/
Malta Journalism Awards: Jithabbru r-rebbieha
tal-21 edizzjoni
L-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM) il-bierah
filghaxija habbar il-gurnalisti rebbieha tal-21 edizzjoni tal-Malta
Journalism Awards fcermonja li saret fil-Lukanda The Palace
u li rat lill-kumpanija A.X. Holdings tikkollabora ghat-tielet
sena konsekuttiva ma l-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin fdin
l-attivita annwali li matulha jkunu ippremjati dawk li jahdmu
fil-gurnalizmu.
Fl-istess cerimonja, gurija indipendenti ippreseduta
milll-President Emeritus Dr. Edward Fenech Adami bhala Chairman,
flimkien mas-Sur Manni Spiteri u mas-Sur Peppi Azzopardi u habbret
lil Michael Schiavone bhala r-rebbieh tal-Gold Award.
Il-President Emeritus Dr. Ugo Mifsud Bonnici,
Chairman tal-Fondazzjoni Tumas Fenech prezenta l-Gold Award
lil Michael Schiavone. Dan l-unur jinghata lil persuna nnominata
li skond il-Gurija tkun marret lil hinn minn rekwiziti ta' prattika
normali fil-gurnalizmu tul il-karriera gurnalistika taghha.
Fl-edizzjonijiet li saru s'issa dan l-unur intrebah minn Fr
Joe Borg (1998), Anton Cassar (1999), Frank Attard (2000), J.G.
Vassallo (2001), Anthony Montanaro (2002), John Manduca (2003),
Charles Grech Orr (2004), Pawlu Carachi (2005), Paul Saliba
(2006), Lino Cassar (2007), Dr. Joseph Micallef Stafrace (2008),
Lino Spiteri (2009) u Victor Aquilina (2010).
Gurija indipendenti ohra mahtura mill-IGM biex
tevalwa l-Malta Journalism Awards, u li kienet maghmulha minn
Dr. Joe Mifsud bhala Chairman, is-Sur Charles Sacco, is-Sinjorina
Victoria Galea, is-Sur Lino Mintoff u s-Sur Tony Parnis.
Gurnalizmu Stampat - Ahbarijiet - sponsorjata
mill-HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c.
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Franco Aloisio, Kap tal-PR u Komunikazzjoni)
Christian Peregin (The Times)
Patrick Cooke Runner Up (The Times)
Kurt Sansone Runner Up (The Times)
Gurnalizmu Stampat - Features - sponsorjata minn Vodafone Malta
Ltd
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Miriam Dalli, Head Corporate Services
)
David Vella (Vida Magazine)
Ariadne Massa Runner Up (The Times)
Kurt Sansone Runner Up (The Times)
Gurnalizmu Fotografiku - sponsorjata minn The Farsons Foundation
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Bryan A Gera, Chairman)
Matthew Mirabelli (The Times)
Darrin Zammit Lupi Runner Up (The Times)
Michael Ellul Runner Up (In-Nazzjon)
Gurnalizmu dwar l-Ivvjaggar - sponsorjata minn Emirates Airline
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Paul Fleri Soler, Maniger ghal Malta
u Cipru)
Paul Zammit Cutajar (The Sunday Times)
Mario Micallef Runner Up (PBS)
Giuseppe Coleiro (The Sunday Times )
Gurnalizmu Mxandar - Skript Televiziv
- sponsorjata mill-Awtorita` tax-Xandir
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Anthony Tabone, Chairman)
Charlon Gouder (One TV)
Wendy Borg Runner Up (One TV)
Keith Demicoli Runner Up (PBS)
Gurnalizmu Mxandar - Filmat Televisiv
- sponsorjata mill-Awtorita` tax-Xandir
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Pierre Cassar, Kap Ezekuttiv)
Basement Productions (Net TV)
CVC Media Runner Up (PBS)
Gurnalizmu Mxandar - Radju
- sponsorjata mill-Awtorita` tax-Xandir
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Pierre Cassar, Kap Ezekuttiv)
Cynthia Zerafa (Radju RTK)
Melissa Vella (One Radio)
Andrew Azzopardi (Campus FM)
Gurnalizmu Kulturali - sponsorjata mill-Awtorita` Maltija tat-Turizmu
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Kevin Drake, Kap Komunikazzjoni u Relazzjonijiet
Pubblici)
Basement Production (Net TV)
Keith Demicoli Runner Up (PBS)
Lino Bugeja (The Sunday Times)
Gurnalizmu Sportiv - sponsorjata mill-Fond ghall-Kawzi Gusti,
(Trofew ipprezentat mis-Sur Charles Grech, Membru tal-Kumitat)
Christian Micallef u George Micallef (Net TV)
Sandro Micallef Runner Up (PBS)
Lino Bugeja (The Sunday Times)
Gurnalizmu Fotografiku Sportiv - sponsorjata mill-Malta International
Airport
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Reuben Sciberras , Kap Taqsima Komunikazzjoni)
Matthew Mirabelli (The Times)
Domenic Aquilina Runner Up (The Times/MFA/UEFA Publications)
Darrin Zammit lupi Runner Up (The Times)
Gurnalizmu Elettroniku (e-Journalism) - sponsorjata minn SmartCity
Malta
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Claudio Grech, Kap Ezekuttiv SmartCity
Malta)
Kristina Chetcuti (timesofmalta.com)
Sandro Micallef (maltasports.com)
Matthew Vella Runner Up (maltatoday.com)
The George Sammut Opinion Article Award sponsorjat mill-Familja
Sammut (Trofew ipprezentat minn Anton Cassar, eks Kollega tas-Sur
George Sammut u rapprezentant tal-Familja Sammut)
Claire Bonello (The Sunday Times)
Kristina Chetcuti Runner Up (The Sunday Times)
Jacque Rene` Zammit Runner Up (The Malta Independent
on Sunday)
Gurnalizmu Ambjentali sponsorjat mill-Kumpanija Green
Pak Malta (Trofew ipprezentat mill-Inginier Mario Schembri,
Kap Ezekuttiv)
James Debono (Malta Today)
Alan Deidun Runner Up (The Sunday Times)
Lino Bugeja Runner Up (The Sunday Times/Saghtar)
CVC Media Runner Up (PBS)
L-Ilsien Nazzjonali fil-Gurnalizmu - Kategorija Specjali
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Carmel Azzopardi, President tal-Akkademja
tal-Malti)
Alvin Scicluna (PBS)
Il-Gurija hejjiet ukoll rapport dwar is-sottomissjonijiet u
l-livell gurnalistiku taghhom.
Fis-serata finali tal-bierah inghata wkoll rikonoxximent
lis-Sur David Brockdorff, Direttur Manigerjali tal-kumpanija
BPC International tal-appogg kontinwu li l-kumpanija tat tul
dawn l-ahhar 21 sena minn meta bdew jigu organizzati l-IGM AWARDS
Tmiem
Press Release 10/2011
Date: 02 April 2011
IGM CALLS FOR FOI ACT TO FULLY COME INTO FORCE
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM) appeals
to the Government to fully bring into force the Freedom of Information
Act that was approved by parliament in 2008.
According to OPM Circular No 14/2010, issued by
the Principal Permanent Secretary Dr Godwin Grima, the FOI Act
was meant to come into force on 31 August, 2010. This was quoted
and reproduced on the European Public Sector Information Platform
website (http://www.epsiplus.net/news/news/malta_prepares_for_foi_act).
Yet the legislation, for which the IGM had contributed
with a detailed position paper on the White Paper on the draft
bill way back in 2007, has not come into force a full seven
months later.
The IGM feels that more than enough time has elapsed
for the Public Service to have prepared and published the information
asset lists defined in the FOI Act, especially since Legal Notice
LN 218/2009 bound all public authorities to publish all categories
of documents held by them by 31 July, 2010. Failure by the Government
to publish this information means it is breaking the law.
The Maltese media, as well as the public,
have a right to access information according to the FOI Act
and any further delay means that the rights of the media and
the public are being infringed, Malcolm J Naudi, Chairman
of the IGM, said in a statement.
The Institute had played an important role
in the discussions on the Freedom of Information White Paper,
with input from the Commonwealth Press Union and other associate
bodies, so we feel that it is imperative that the FOI Act be
brought into force without delay.
Government enthusiasm to introduce the FOI
Act appears to have waned. The Public Service has had more than
enough time to build the structures necessary and any infringements
of the law need to be rectified forthwith.
Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi had said on 18 July, 2007, that
this legislation would change the way in which information held
by ministries, departments, agencies and other government entities
would be treated. This information would become subject to public
disclosure, with the exception of cases where valid and justified
reasons specified by the law prevented this. The Prime Minister
had also stated that only those who had something to hide were
considering this law as a risk.
The IGM points out that the official website of
the Freedom of Information Act (www.foi.gov.mt), which provides
explanations on the different ways to submit requests for information,
emphasises that no requests can be submitted for the time being
as the law is not yet fully in force.
Ends/
Stqarrija numru 09/2011
Data: 22 ta Marzu 2011
39 FINALISTA FIL-21 EDIZZJONI TAL-MALTA JOURNALISM
AWARDS
L-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM) habbar l-ismijiet
tad-39 finalista li lahqu l-istadju finali minn fost s-77 participant
li hadu sehem fil-kompetizzjoni gurnalistika Malta Journalism
Awards.
Din hi l-21 edizzjoni konsekuttiva li l-Istitut
tal-Gurnalisti Maltin qed jorganizza. Matul is-snin, din il-kompetizzjoni
kibret u l-lum ghandha 13-il kategorija differenti.
Diversi istituzzjonijiet u kumpaniji ewlenin, sena wara l-ohra,
jisponsorjaw il-Malta Journalism Awards. Fost dawn hemm l-Awtorita`
tax-Xandir, il-Fond ghall-Kawzi Gusti, l-HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c.,
SmartCity Malta, Vodafone Malta Limited, l-Awtorita` Maltija
tat-Turizmu, The Farsons Foundation, Malta International Airport,
il-linja ta l-ajru Emirates, il-kumpanija Green Pak u
l-Familja Sammut.
Il-Gurija ta din l-edizzjoni ghazlet lil dawn il-finalisti
mnizzlin hawn taht fordni alfabetika.
Gurnalizmu Stampat Ahbarijiet sponsorjata mill-HSBC
Bank Malta p.l.c
Cooke Patrick
Peregin Christian
Sansone Kurt
Gurnalizmu Stampat Features - sponsorjat minn Vodafone
Malta Ltd
Massa Ariadne
Sansone Kurt
Vella David
Gurnalizmu Fotografiku sponsorjatat minn The Farsons
Foundation
Ellul Michael
Mirabelli Matthew
Zammit Lupi Darrin
Gurnalizmu marbut ma l-Ivvjaggar sponsorjat minn
Emirates Airline
Coleiro Giuseppe
Micallef Mario
Zammit Cutajar Paul
Gurnalizmu Mxandar Skript Televiziv sponsorjata
mill-Awtorita` tax-Xandir
Borg Wendy
Demicoli Keith
Gouder Charlon
Gurnalizmu Mxandar Filmat Televiziv sponsorjata
mill-Awtorita tax-Xandir
Basement Productions
CVC Media
Gurnalizmu Mxandar Radio sponsorjata mill-Awtorita`
tax-Xandir
Dr. Azzopardi Andrew
Vella Melissa
Zerafa Cynthia
Gurnalizmu Kulturali sponsorjata mill-Awtorita Maltija
tat-Turizmu
Basement Productions
Bugeja Lino
Demicoli Keith
Gurnalizmu Sportiv sponsorjata mill-Fond ghall-Kawzi
Gusti
Bugeja Lino
Micallef Christian & Micallef George
Micallef Sandro
Gurnalizmu Fotografiku Sportiv sponsorjata mill-Malta
International Airport
Aquilina Domenic
Mirabelli Matthew
Zammit Lupi Darrin
e-Gurnalizmu sponsorjata minn SmartCity Malta
Chetcuti Kristina
Micallef Sandro
Vella Matthew
Artikli ta Opinjoni sponorjata mill-Familja Sammut
Bonello Claire
Chetcuti Kristina
Zammit Jacques Rene`
Gurnalizmu Ambjentali sponsorjata mill-kumpanija Green
Pak
Bugeja Lino
CVC Media
Debono James
Dr. Deidun Alan
Importanti li wiehed ikun jaf, li mhux bilfors
ikun hemm rebbieh fkull kategorija, anki jekk fxi
kategorija partikulari jkun hemm finalist wiehed.
Il-gurija qed thejji wkoll rapport dettaljat dwar is-sottomissjonijiet
u l-livell gurnalistiku taghhom, li ghandu jkun ippubblikat
fil-jum tal-premjazzjoni fis-serata finali. Dakinhar jithabbru
wkoll l-ismijiet tal-membri li huma fuq il-gurija ghal din l-edizzjoni.
Kif sar fl-ahhar snin, is-sottomissjonijiet fil-kategoriji
tal-gurnalizmu Fotografiku, tal-gurnalizmu Fotografiku Sportiv
kif ukoll fil-kategorija tax-Xandir fdak li hu filmat
kienu analizzati minn gurija separata.
Din is-sena c-cerminonja tal-premjazzjoni se ssir
fis-7 ta Mejju, 2011.
Ir-rebbih tal-kategorija l-Lingwa Nazzjonali fil-Gurnali]mu
jithabbar fil-lejla tal-prezentazzjoni.
Fl-istess cerminonja jithabbar ukoll ir-rebbieh tal-Gold Award.
Dan l-unur jinghata lil persuna nominata li skond il-gurija
tkun marret lil hinn minn rekwiziti ta prattika normali
fil-gurnalizmu tul il-karriera gurnalistika taghha. Il-Gold
Award ilu jinghata mill-1998.
Stqarrija ghall-Istampa 08/2011
Data: 16 ta Frar 2011
Illum vs PBS dwar il-Malta Eurovision Festival
L-IGM JAPPELLA GHAL TAGHRIF AKTAR PRECIZ LILL-MEDIA
Il-Kunsill tal-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM) ircieva ilmenta
fil-konfront ta Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) Limited
mill-editur ta Illum, Julia Farrugia.
Farrugia ilmentat fuq in-nuqqas ta hrug ta akkreditazzjoni
ghal fotografu tal-gazzetta Illum ghall-Malta Eurovision Song
Contest 2011 minkejja li hija kienet baghtet talba lill-PBS
ghal dan l-akkreditazzjoni permezz ta imejl.
Wara li l-Kunsill tal-IGM investiga l-ilment ta Farrugia
mal-PBS u ddiskuta l-kaz fl-assenza taghha minhabba l-fatt
li hija Deputat Cerpersin tal-Istitut il-Kunsill bmod
unanimu innota dak li qal il-PBS fit-twegiba tieghu li ma hargux
akkreditazzjonijiet ghall-Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2011
hlief online.
Izda fl-istess waqt il-Kunsill innota bdispajcir li l-media
ma rceviet l-ebda avviz li l-akkreditazzjonijiet kienu biss
online.
Darbohra l-PBS imissu johrog avviz bimejl
lill-edituri u senior journalists kollha biex jinfurmahom li
l-akkreditazzjoni ghall-Malta Eurovision Song Contest kienet
biss online, sahaq il-Kunsill tal-IGM.
Tant hu hekk li anki meta l-EBU (European Broadcasting
Union) johrog l-akkreditazzjonijiet online, jibghatu email lill-gurnalisti
li jkunu abbonati fid-database taghhom, temm jghid il-Kunsill
tal-IGM.
Press Release 07/2011
Date: 07 February 2011
77 PARTICIPANTS IN THE 21st EDITION OF THE
MALTA JOURNALISM AWARDS
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM) has
received submissions from 77 journalists and other media professionals,
who are taking part in the 21st edition of the Malta Journalism
Awards (MJA). Submissions are currently being adjudicated by
the five-person Jury, and the IGM will announce the finalists
on Monday, 21 March, 2011.
The IGM organises these awards on an annual basis.
There are 14 categories in this years awards: Print Journalism
News, Print Journalism Features, Press Photography,
Broadcast Journalism Television Script, Broadcast Journalism
Television Film, Broadcast Journalism Radio, e-Journalism,
Travel Journalism, Cultural Journalism, Sports Journalism, Sports
Photography, Opinion Articles, Environment Journalism and the
Maltese Language in Journalism award.
Each category is sponsored by a different company
or organisation. The sponsors are HSBC Bank Malta plc., Vodafone
Malta Ltd, The Farsons Foundation, the Broadcasting Authority,
SmartCity Malta, the Malta International Airport plc., the Malta
Tourism Authority, the Good Causes Fund, Emirates Airline, Green
Dot Ltd, the Sammut Family and l-Kunsill Nazzjonali tal-Ilsien
Malti.
The awards ceremony will be held on Saturday,
7 May, 2010, at The Palace Hotel, Sliema.
During the evening, the Gold Award for outstanding
contribution to the journalism profession that goes beyond the
normal call of duty will also be awarded. This category is sponsored
by the Tumas Fenech Foundation for Education in Journalism (FTFEG).
Submissions for this years edition of the
Gold Award are to reach the IGM offices by Monday, 28, February,
2011.
Press Release 04/2010
Date: 30 January 2010
MALTESE JOURNALISTS CALL ON EGYPT TO LET MEDIA OPERATE
FREELY
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), which represents
more than 600,000 journalists across 125 countries, has accused
security forces in Egypt of indiscriminate violence
against local and foreign journalists operating in the Arab
country.
The IFJ has lamented that scores of journalists were forcibly
detained and beaten while reporting recent protests in
the capital, Cairo, calling for political change in the country.
At least ten Egyptian journalists had been detained during a
protest held outside the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate (EJS)
office in Cairo and foreign reporters had been arrested and
beaten while covering the protests.
Journalists, the world over, are appalled by the thuggery
of Egypts state security officers and riot police, beating
and arresting protesters as well as journalists and photographers
in Cairo, IFJ President Jim Boumelha insisted.
We hold the government primarily responsible for directing
the police charge and call on them to order an immediate halt
to these attacks, he added.
The Guardians reporter in Cairo, Jack Shenker, was attacked
by plain cloth officers while covering the protest in downtown
Cairo who bundled him in a van with many other protesters.
He managed to provide a live account of officers brutality
against all detainees who managed to escape after overpowering
the vans guard outside Cairo, according to the Guardians
website.
Other foreign reporters were also targeted, including Associated
Press TV News cameraman Haridi Hussein Haridi and his assistant
Haitham Badry who were arrested but have now been released.
The Valletta-based Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM),
the sole IFJ affiliate in Malta, has associated itself with
the IFJ statement on the operating situation for local and foreign
media in Egypt.
Just this morning, the Egyptian Goverment has withdrawn the
operating licencefor pan-Arabic satellite news channel Al Jazeeras
bureau in the country after providing extensive coverage of
the protests from multiple postions, both in Cairo itself as
well as in Alexandria and Suez.
This is a seriuos deteroiration in the situation of media
operating in the country, and has come after on Friday, the
Egyptian satellite operator Nilesat had pulled the plug on Al
Jazeera Arabic and Al Jazeera Mubasher from the platform, which
broadcasts via satellite across Egypt, after covering the Eyptian
uprising, the IGM council has lamented.
It seems like the Egyptian Goverment does not want any
independent witnesses any brutalities that the Eyptian authorities
might commit against civilians in the coming future, and wants
only to portray to the world only the sanitised version of Egyptian
state-run television station, it has insisted.
According to the EJS, the journalists who had been arrested
on Wednesday had been released along with around 200 students
after they insisted on the release of all detained protesters,
especially university students who were due to sit their exams
on Thursday.
The EJS had explained how journalists had been demonstrating
outside their offices when the security forces forcibly intervened
to break up the protest and made several arrests among journalists
and other protesters.
The journalists who had been detained included Karem Mahmmoud,
former head of press freedom committee of the EJS and Abd Al-Qudus,
both of whom had been badly beaten by police.
The IFJ has defended the journalists rights to express
their views in a peaceful way and warns that the authorities
violent response is likely to escalate the protests and endanger
the safety of media.
Journalists have a job to do and they have the right to
be able to report safely on these demonstrations without being
punched, kicked or arrested, Boumelha added. The
Egyptian government must be responsible for their safety.
Stqarrija ghall-Istampa 03/2010
Data: 27 ta Jannar 2010
Vot ta fiducja fil-Kunsill tal-IGM
L-ufficcjali u l-membri tal-Kunsill tal-Istitut
tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM) regghu gew eletti minghajr kontestazzjoni
meta nhar il-Hamis li ghadda saret il-Laqgha G.enerali Annwali
tal-istess IGM.
G?alhekk l-uffic.jali tal-Kunsill ghal din is-sena
huma: Malcolm J. Naudi (Cermen), Joe A. Vella (Segretarju),
Mario Schiavone (Tezorier), Julia Farrug.ia (Vici-Cermen), Charlot
Zahra (Deputat Segretarju), u Charles Flores (Assistent Tezorier),
filwaqt li Charles Camenzuli kien kkonfermat bhala membru. Il-Kunsill
rega hatar lil Keith Demicoli bhala rapprezentat tas-Sezzjoni
taz-Zghazagh tal-IGM.
Ic-Cermen Malcolm Naudi qal il-fatt li l-membri
tal-Kunsill ma kinux kontestati jirrapprez.enta vot ta
fiducja specjalment ghall-hidma li saret matul is-sena li ghaddiet,
fejn il-IGM akkwista kwartieri godda, hadem biex isir kors ghall-gurnalizmu
li se jibda din is-sena, u ghal darbohra organizza l-Malta
Journalism Awards (MJA) bsuccess kbir.
Tmiem/
Press Release 02/2011
Date: 18 January 2011
NOMINATIONS FOR THE GOLD AWARD 2011
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM) will be receiving
nominations for the Gold Award 2011. Submissions will be accepted
from individual persons, associations, organisations or institutions.
Individuals cannot nominate themselves, but everyone is free
to submit a nomination to the IGM of an individual, group of
persons, association, organisation, or institution, if in his
or her opinion, the nomination qualifies for the Gold Award.
The Gold Award is sponsored by the Tumas Foundation for Education
in Journalism (FTFEG).
The aim of the Award is to give recognition:
(a) To a Maltese person, residing in Malta, with a long career
and vast experience in journalism and whose contribution goes
beyond the requisites of normal professional practice; or
(b) To an association, organisation, institution or a group
of persons that gave an outstanding contribution to the development
of journalism.
This is the eleventh year in which the Gold Award is being awarded.
The award is in addition to the annual Malta Journalism Awards
(MJA) which recognises achievements by an individual journalist
on specific contributions of the previous year.
Deadline for submissions
Submissions will be accepted up till Monday, 28 February, 2011.
The nominations must include all relevant details (e.g.: details
of the achievements over the years; letters of reference; biography
of the nominee) as well as the reason or reasons for the submission
of the nomination.
The winner will be chosen by a panel of judges, chaired by President
Emeritus Dr Edward Fenech Adami.
Nominations are to be submitted to Joe A. Vella, Secretary,
IGM, Third Floor, 280, Republic Street, Valletta VLT 1112; or
146/5 Howard Street, Sliema SLM 1759.
Past Winners
1998 Fr Joe Borg; 1999 Anton Cassar; 2000
Frank Attard; 2001 J.G. Vassallo; 2002 Anthony
Montanaro; 2003 John Manduca; 2004 Charles Grech
Orr; 2005 Paul Carachi; 2006 Paul Saliba; 2007
Lino Cassar; 2008 Joe Micallef Stafrace; 2009
Lino Spiteri; 2010 Victor Aquilina.
Press Release: 01/2011
Date: 8 January 2011
IGM launches 21st edition of Malta Journalism
Awards
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM) launched
the 21st edition of the annual press awards, known as the Malta
Journalism Awards (MJA), with 14 categories. Apart from the
journalist himself/herself, Editors and Heads of News Departments
may select and submit entries of what they consider to be the
best work of any individual journalist/s, irrespective of whether
that journalist belongs to the same newsroom or not. Submissions
can also be forwarded by organisations, corporations and bodies.
In both cases, consent has to be given by the individual journalist/s
concerned by filling the appropriate part on the Official Application
Form prior to the submission of the entry by the Editor, Head
of News Department, or organisations/corporations/bodies.
I am convinced that there are many journalists
and media professionals who look forward to the Malta Journalism
Awards and last years record number of over 80 submissions
is a testament to this, said IGM chairman Malcolm J. Naudi.
If you have submitted work in the past but
failed to win an award, I urge you not to give up but to try
again with fresh, exciting submissions. The jury changes every
year but there is always continuity from one year to the next.
So, I encourage all journalists to show what they are worth.
Being a finalist is already a big achievement.
The 14 categories are:
Print categories:
Print Journalism News sponsored
by HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c.
Print Journalism Features sponsored
by Vodafone Malta Ltd
Photo Journalism sponsored by The Farsons
Foundation
Broadcast categories:
Broadcast Journalism TV Script
sponsored by the Broadcasting Authority
Broadcast Journalism TV Film sponsored
by the Broadcasting Authority
Broadcast Journalism Radio sponsored
by the Broadcasting Authority
E-category:
E-Journalism sponsored by SmartyCity Malta
General categories:
Travel Journalism sponsored by Emirates
Airline
Sports Journalism sponsored by the Good
Causes Fund
Sports Photography sponsored by the Malta
International Airport
Cultural Journalism sponsored by Malta
Tourism Authority
Opinion Articles sponsored by Family Sammut
Environment Journalism sponsored by Green
Dot Malta
Best use of Maltese Language in Journalism
This years edition of the Gold Award is
being sponsored by Fondazzjoni Tumas Fenech ghall-Edukazzjoni
fil-Gurnalizmu (FTFEG). More details about this particular award
will be announced at a later date.
Following recommendations by previous judging
panels, the Institute draws the attention of journalists to
the following points:
-
only coverages that were made overseas by
the journalist concerned are to be submitted in the Travel
Journalism category;
-
in the Broadcast TV Script and Broadcast
Radio categories, all submissions are to be accompanied
by the respective script;
-
the same journalistic work or the same series
can only be submitted in one category;
-
journalists are to put forward their submissions
in a presentable manner including synopsis on every news
story; and
-
in selecting their best work, journalists
shall seek to submit the most ethical work and avoid submitting
material that only serves sensationalism.
Prizes
The first three classified in each category will
receive a certificate.
The winner of the first 13 categories above will
each be awarded:
The winner of the special category entitled Il-Lingwa
Nazzjonali fil-Gurnalizmu will be presented with the Malta
Journalism Award trophy for that category. The winner of the
Maltese category will not receive a cash prize but will be offered
a specialised course in the Maltese language.
Announcement of Finalists
The Finalists will be announced on Monday, 21
March, 2011, at the Palace Hotel, Sliema.
Presentation Ceremony
The Winners will be announced at a presentation
ceremony to be held on Saturday, 7 May, 20101 at The Palace
Hotel, Sliema.
All Maltese journalists may participate
All Maltese journalists may participation in the
Malta Journalism Awards, irrespective of whether they are IGM
members or not. All entries whether in Maltese or in English
must have been published or broadcast in Malta between 1 January,
2010, and 31 December, 2010.
Closing Date
Submissions for the 21st edition of the Malta
Journalism Awards will be received at the offices of the Institute
of Maltese Journalists, 280/3 Republic Street, Valletta, on
Saturday, February 5, 2011, between 12:00 noon and 3:00 pm.
Non-members of the Institute will be charged an entry fee of
€50.00.
Regulations and applications may be obtained either
by phoning Mr Joe A. Vella on 2131-6958/9945-0746 or downloaded
from the IGM website here.
Stqarrija ghall-Istampa 19/2010
Data: 20 ta Dicembru 2010
Inawgurati ufficcji godda tal-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti
Maltin - L-MCAST se joffri kors li jwassal ghal Diploma
fil-Gurnalizmu
Se jkun offrut kors li jwassal ghal Certifikat u ghal Diploma
fil-Gurnalizmu. Il-kors, li se jsir fl-MCAST, se jsir fuq bazi
part-time biex anki gurnalisti bi professjoni jkunu jistghu
jattendu ghalih. Ic-certifikazzjoni li tinhareg se tkun validata
mic-Centru Malti tal-Kwalifiki (MQC) u rikonoxxuta madwar l-Ewropa
kollha.
Dan habbru s-Segretarju Parlamentari responsabbli
mill-Konsultazzjoni Pubblika Chris Said meta nhar it-Tnejn inawgura
l-ufficcji l-godda tal-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM) li
jinsabu fi Triq ir-Repubblika, fil-Belt Valletta. Il-konferenza
tal-ahbarijiet kienet indirizzata wkoll mic-Chairman tal-IGM
Malcolm Naudi.
Is-Segretarju Parlamentari Chris Said qal li mill-1992
l hawn, mindu x-xandir fMalta kien liberalizzat,
dawk impenjati fil-gurnalizmu fpajjizna zdiedu bil-bosta.
Il-htiega li fMalta jkun offrut kors li
jwassal ghal certifikazzjoni fil-gurnalizmu ilha tinhass. Il-kors
offrut mis-Centre for Communications Technology fl-Universita
ta Malta ma jhejjix studenti biex isiru gurnalisti izda
biex jahdmu fil-qasam tal-komunikazzjoni.
Chris Said fahhar lill-IGM li baqa jaghmel
pressjoni sabiex din il-kwistjoni tkun indirizzata u s-Segretarjat
Parlamentari tieghu, li hu responsabbli mid-Dipartiment tal-Informazzjoni,
dahal biex jappoggja din l-inizjattiva.
Il-kors tfassal bl-ghajnuna tal-Istitut ghat-Tahrig tal-Gurnalisti
tal-Ingilterra u se jkun addattat ghall-htigijiet tal-istampa
u x-xandir fMalta. Dawk li jlestu l-kors u jiehdu d-Diploma
jistghu jaghmlu sena studji zejda biex bhekk jakkwistaw
il-Bacellerat. Fpajjizna ghadu qatt ma kien offrut degree
fil-Gurnalizmu.
Dwar l-ufficcji l-godda tal-IGM, is-Segretarju Parlamentari
Chris Said qal li dawn se jiehdu post il-kwartieri l-antiki
li kienu mislufa lill-IGM li jinsabu fi Triq Zekka. L-ufficcji
l-godda jinsabu fpost aktar centrali u joffru l-facilitajiet
mehtiega ghal-laqghat tal-membri tal-IGM u wkoll ghal
servizzi li regolarment jintalbu minn gurnalisti barranin li
spiss ikunu Malta.
L-IGM, originarjament maghruf bhala The Malta
Press Club, twaqqaf fl-1989. Din is-sena ghalaq 21 sena. Fost
il-membri tieghu, l-IGM ghandu gurnalisti, fotografi, kontributuri,
opinjonisti mill-ispectrum kollu tal-media lokali, gazzetti,
stazzjonijiet tat-TV u tar-radju.
L-IGM hu rikonoxxut mill-Gvern tant li membri tieghu huma mahtura
fuq bordijiet governattivi. Matul is-snin dan hadem bil-kbir
u wassal biex saru zviluppi fil-ligi tal-istampa u biex inghataw
drittijiet akbar lill-gurnalisti.
L-IGM hu membru shih tal-Federazzjoni Internazzjonali tal-Gurnalisti
(IFJ), tal-Federazzjoni Ewropea tal-Gurnalisti (EFJ) u tal-Ghaqda
tal-Gurnalisti tal-Mediterran u jippartecipa fil-laqghat ta
dawn l-istituzzjonijiet.
Ic-Chairman tal-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin, Malcolm Naudi,
wera l-apprezzament tieghu u tal-gurnalisti Maltin ghall-appogg
shih li s-Segretarju Parlamentari Chris Said qed jaghti lill-IGM
fil-hidma tieghu biex tissahhah il-professjoni tal-gurnalizmu
fMalta.
Press Release No. 18/2010
Date: 9 December 2010
MALTESE JOURNALISTS CONDEMN US DESPERATE
AND DANGEROUS BACKLASH OVER WIKILEAKS
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has condemned
the political backlash being mounted against the whistleblowing
website WikiLeaks and accused the United States (US) of attacking
free speech after it put pressure on the websites host
server to shut down the site on 1 December 2010.
The Valletta-based Institute of Maltese Journalists ((IGM),
the sole IFJ affiliate in Malta, has associated itself with
the IFJs statement.
The IFJ explained how the websites host, Amazon.com, had
blocked access last week to WikiLeaks after US officials had
condemned the torrent of revelations about political, business
and diplomatic affairs that has given people around the
world unprecedented access to detailed information from United
States sources, much of it embarrassing to leading public figures.
Since then, the service had been resumed using servers in Sweden
and a Swiss domain name, wikileaks.ch and hundreds of mirror
sites have been registered globally to prevent the sensitive
content from being taken down.
It is unacceptable to try to deny people the right to
know, IFJ Secretary General Aidan White insisted.
These revelations may be embarrassing in
their detail, but they also expose corruption and double dealing
in public life that is worthy of public scrutiny. The response
of the United States is desperate and dangerous because it goes
against fundamental principles of free speech and democracy,
the IFJ Secretary General added.
Following on this trend, Paypal, Mastercard,
Visa and the Swiss Post office have also stopped supplying services
to WikiLeaks, claiming that the whistleblowing website was offering
illegal services for disclosing classified information,
the IGM Council lamented.
The IFJ had taken no position on the justification
for the release of hundreds of thousands of internal documents,
which have made headlines around the world, in the past few
days, but it had welcomed the decision of WikiLeaks to
use respected channels of journalism, including Der Spiegel,
The Guardian, the New York Times and El Pais, to filter the
information.
This information is being processed by serious, professional
journalists, who are well aware of their responsibilities both
to the public and to people implicated in these revelations,
insisted White.
It is simply untenable to allege, as some
people have, that lives are being put at risk here. The only
casualty here is the culture of secrecy that has for too long
drawn a curtain around the unsavoury side of public life,
he added.
The IFJ also expressed concern about the welfare
and well-being of Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, and
Bradley Manning, the US soldier in Iraq who was under arrest
on suspicion of leaking the information.
Both men are the target of a growing political campaign
mounted by government officials and right-wing politicians,
the IFJ lamented.
Assange was arrested on Tuesday in London after having been
hit with a European Arrest Warrant (EAW) on allegations of sexual
misconduct in Sweden, which defence lawyers had described as
politically-motivated.
Human rights campaigners have expressed concern that the
extradition of Assange to Sweden might be a double-hop journey
to the US, since the US has an extradition treaty with Sweden,
the IGM Council insisted.
The IFJ insisted that calls by right-wing commentators for Manning
to be executed and for Assange to be hunted down as a spy, as
demanded by former Republican Vice-Presidential candidate Sarah
Palin, showed a mood of intolerance and persecution that
is dangerous not just for the two men but for all journalists
engaged in investigating public affairs.
The IFJ and its members support the rights of whistleblowers
and the responsible reporting of information in the public interest,
said White. This over-reaction by politicians and their
allies illustrates that they have not understood the historical
significance of these events.
The peoples right to know is not something that
can be wilfully ignored any longer. They have to adjust to the
fact that journalists have a duty to report, fairly and accurately,
and with due respect for the rights of all parties in the public
interest, the IFJ concluded its statement.
Press Release No. 17/2010
Date: 1 December 2010
MALTESE JOURNALISTS SALUTE WHITES 23-YEAR-STINT
AS IFJ SECRETARY-GENERAL
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM), the
sole Maltese affiliate of the International Federation of Journalists
(IFJ), salutes IFJ Secretary-General Aidan Whites departure
from the IFJ Secretary-General after an uninterrupted 23-year-old
stint in the post.
White was instrumental in supporting the
IGMs application for IFJ and EFJ application in November
2003, and has been keen in supporting the journalistic community
in Malta over the past few years with his indefatigable zeal
and passion, said Charlot Zahra, IGM Deputy Secretary-General.
He will be sorely missed by the entire journalistic trade
union movement who saw White as worked day after day in the
defence both of journalistic rights as well as better working
conditions for journalists all over the world, Zahra concluded.
An IFJ statement issued yesterday explained that
White, who had been with the Federation since 1987, would leave
on 31 March 2011. The Executive Committee of the IFJ, meeting
in Brussels from 27-28 November 2010, finalised a mutual
separation agreement with White.
They also agreed the process for his succession
and the appointment of a new General Secretary in the early
part of next year.
Press Release No. 16/2010
Date: 23 November 2010
IGM JOINS IFJ CAMPAIGN TO MARK FIRST ANNIVERSARY
OF AMPATUAN MEDIA MASSACRE
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)
and its affiliate, the National Union of Journalists of the
Philippines (NUJP), have called on journalists, media workers
and their friends and colleagues to organise a Global Day of
Action on 23 November 2010 to mark the first anniversary of
the worlds single biggest atrocity perpetrated against
journalists ever.
On 23 November, 2009, 32 journalists and media workers were
brutally murdered in a massacre of at least 57 people in Ampatuan
town, Maguindanao, in the southern Philippines.
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM), the
sole IFJ affiliate in Malta, has associated itself with the
IFJ Global Day of Action today.
The IGM has sent a protest fax to the President of the Philippines,
Benigno Aquino III, via the Philippines consul-general
for Malta, in which it has called on the Philippine Government
to ensure that all those were responsible for this massacre
against journalists are brought to justice.
Under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1738
(2006), which requires governments to actively protect journalists
and media workers in areas of conflict within national borders,
your government is obliged to ensure the safety of media personnel
as civilians, IGM Chairman Malcolm J. Naudi insisted in
his protest fax to the Philippines President.
With this in mind, we call on you to ensure your Government,
the police and the security forces act on their responsibilities
to bring the perpetrators and instigators of the 23 November
atrocity to account, without further delay, and to act now to
end the culture of impunity that has plagued the Philippines
for so long, the IGM chairman added.
He also expressed the Institute of Maltese Journalists
deep sympathies with the families of the victims and our
colleagues from the Philippines journalism community, and trust
you will do all in your power to assist them to see justice
is achieved.
The IGM has also written a protest fax to Maltese
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Tonio Borg
calling on the Maltese Government to demand that the Philippines
administration take action to address the massacre and achieve
justice.
I am writing as the Institute of Maltese
Journalists (IGM), on behalf of all journalists in our country,
to urge you to do everything in your power to press the Government
of the Philippines to ensure the perpetrators of the massacre
of a confirmed 58 people in the southern Philippines on 23 November,
2009, are brought to justice, Naudi insisted in his protest
fax to the Foreign Minister.
The IGM Council was also inviting all IGM
members, as well as the entire Maltese journalistic community
and all those who are concerned about the situation in the Philippines
to send an e-card to the Philippines President to urge him to
bring all those who committed the Ampatuan massacre to justice.
The e-card to President Aquino can be sent by clicking on the
following url: http://asiapacific.ifj.org/en/pages/ampatuan-massacre-justice-now
The IFJ and many other international organisations were co-ordinating
global activities, including online Facebook and Twitter protests,
while the NUJP and its local partners in the Philippines have
run an intense programme of events throughout the Philippines
in the lead up to and on 23 November, 2010.
IFJ Asia-Pacific has also joined the NUJP in the Philippines
for an international mission during this week to provide
solidarity to the families and colleagues of those murdered,
to support the NUJP in its tireless campaigning for justice,
and to conduct advocacy with the Government of Benigno Aquino
III to demand justice and an end to the culture of impunity
that has gripped the Philippines for far too long.
Press Release No. 14/2010
Date: 5 November 2010
IG.M JOINS EFJ CALL TO FREE ALL
JAILED TURKISH JOURNALISTS NOW!
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) had
called for all journalists currently in jail in Turkey to be
set free immediately if the movement towards key changes
in the countrys constitution is to deliver promises of
democracy and freedom.
The EFJ had joined its affiliate, the Turkish
Journalists Union (TGS), in a call for the immediate and unconditional
release of more than 40 journalists jailed in Turkey who
they say are in prison for nothing more than doing their job.
They made the call after a majority of Turkish
citizens voted Yes to amending the countrys
constitution in a referendum earlier this month.
We demand the immediate release of all journalists
whose continued detention has only served to show the countrys
intolerance of real democratic debate, EFJ President Arne
König insisted.
The vote for changes on 12 September would
open the possibility of genuine change and modernisation,
König explained. It is prime time for the Government
to show leadership and to end the climate of fear and intimidation
which still surrounds the work of Turkish journalists,
the EFJ President added.
An EFJ statement explained how the Turkish journalists
currently in prison were awaiting trial on charges of violating
the Turkish penal code or anti-terror laws through their work
as journalists.
In addition, the EFJ lamented, over 700 Turkish
journalists were facing lawsuits, with the threat of imprisonment.
These journalists are guilty only of doing
their job honestly and professionally, König said.
It is unconscionable to be locked up for carrying out
their normal journalistic duties.
The frustration of European journalists was also
shared by journalists leaders inside the country.
We urge the Government to release the jailed
journalists immediately and reform the countrys legal
system to protect journalists rights to respect freedom
of expression, Ercan Ipekçi, TGS President and
member of the EFJ Steering Committee, said.
There can be no free society without free
journalism, he warned. The Government must put press
freedom at the core of its constitutional changes, he
insisted.
The TGS had already joined forces with 18 other
journalists organisations to establish the Freedom for
Journalists Platform to monitor issues concerning the freedom
of journalists on 25 August, 2010. A council of law would be
set up to review judicial cases concerning press freedom in
Turkey.
The EFJ called on its member unions and civil
society groups to join the campaign to free jailed Turkish journalists.
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IG.M), the
sole affiliate of the EFJ in Malta, has associated itself with
the EFJ campaign to free more than 40 journalists held in Turkish
prisons solely for exercising their profession.
The IG.M has sent a fax of protest to the Turkish
ambassador in Malta in which it highlighted the fact that the
2009 Progress Report by the European Commission says that Turkish
law does not sufficiently guarantee freedom of expression in
line with the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR) and
the ECHR case law. Political pressures on the media and legal
uncertainties affect the exercise of freedom of the press in
practice.
To date, thousands of journalists and civil
society groups around the world have already joined our call
to free the jailed journalists in Turkey (link to EFJ postcard
campaign: http://www.ifj.org/assets/docs/242/118/254f1f2-5b9a176.pdf),
IG.M chairman Malcolm J. Naudi lamented in his fax to the Turkish
ambassador to Malta.
The IG.M urges your Government to answer
the call of journalists and civil society around the world by
ending this climate of fear and intimidation facing Turkish
journalist and by immediately reforming the countrys legal
system to protect journalists rights, he concluded
his fax to the Turkish ambassador to Malta.
The IG.M Council is calling on all its members,
Maltese journalists and all those concerned about the state
of media freedoms in Turkey to send an electronic card to Turkish
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. This can be accessed on
the link http://www.ifj.org/en/pages/set-turkish-journalists-free.
The EFJ was also scheduled to demonstrate outside
the Turkish Embassy in Brussels, Belgium, on the Stand Up for
Journalism Day today, 5 November, 2010.
Press Release No. 15/2010
Date: 6 November 2010
PRESS ETHICS COMMISSION CHAIRMAN PARTICIPATES
IN AIPCE ANNUAL MEETING
The Press Ethics Commission (PEC) was represented
at the 12th annual meeting of the Alliance of Independent Press
Councils of Europe (AIPCE) held in Amsterdam on 4-5 November
2010 by its Chairman, Dr. Kevin F. Dingli, who presented a report
on the workings of the PEC in Malta.
This years event, hosted by the Netherlands
Raad voor de Journalistik also celebrating its 50th anniversary,
was attended by 75 delegates from 35 countries.
Various topical subjects were debated, including
online and media accountability issues, human rights and free
speech.
Members of the public may file complaints with
the PEC concerning allegations of breach of the Code of Journalistic
Ethics by journalists, following the procedure set out in the
Rules of Procedure. These are dealt with expeditiously and free
of charge.
Further information may be obtained from the Institute
of Maltese Journalists (IG.M) website www.maltapressclub.org.mt/pec.html.
Press Release: 17/2010
Dated: 29 September 2010
IG.M supports Journalism Diploma Course at
MCAST
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IG.M) lends
its full support to the Institute of Business & Commerce
(IBC) within the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology
(MCAST), which is launching a three-year Diploma in Journalism
Studies evening course as from this month.
The IG.M put forward concrete recommendations
to the IBC, based on approved learning content adopted by the
National Union of Journalists in the UK and material which IG.M
Council members have developed specifically with the needs of
the local media in mind. The course, which depending on demand
can also be developed to first degree level, has 15 core modules
and four optional half modules. In addition, third-year students
will be expected to submit a Dissertation.
The core modules include practical media skills,
language skills in Maltese and English, local legislation and
ethics, production management, practical elements, and corporate
governance and public policy. The optional modules cover specialised
reporting, photo journalism, shorthand for journalists and specialist
IT applications.
This is an important milestone in Maltese
journalism, said Malcolm J. Naudi, IG.M Chairman. Not
since the mid-Eighties has a journalism course been available
from any local educational institutions and I would like to
give credit to the authorities who have lent their support and
encouragement to the IG.Ms endeavours to raise the standards
of local journalism.
This course is open both to those who have
just left school and to experienced practitioners who wish to
have a formal educational background. I am counting on the media
industry to lend their support by allowing their members of
staff to spend time to attend, Mr Naudi added.
New IG.M premises
The IG.M has also moved to premises at 280 Republic
Street, Valletta, a prominent public building from where it
will be operating.
I would like to pay tribute to Parliamentary
Secretary Dr Chris Said for having taken the political decision
to enable the IG.M to be afforded prestigious premises in the
main road of Maltas capital. He was also instrumental
in lending the necessary support for the Journalism Diploma
Course to be considered at MCAST, the IG.M chairman said.
My sincere thanks also go to BPC International
Ltd, who have supported the IG.M since inception and for more
than 20 years afforded them their previous premises in Old Mint
Street, Valletta.
Ends/
7 September 2010
International Bureau of Epilepsy - 50th anniversary
To celebrate 50 years from foundation of International
Bureau of Epilepsy, IBE has launched two competitions:
Journalism award:
http://www.ibe-epilepsy.org/news/launch-of-the-excellence-in-journalismn-award
A photo competition:
http://www.ibe-epilepsy.org/news/epilepsy-without-words
Maltese journalists are welcome to participate.
For further info, one may contact:
Dr Janet Mifsud
Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
University of Malta
Msida MSD2040 Malta
Email: janet.mifsud@um.edu.mt
Tel: +356 23402845
Press Release No.: 13/2010
Date: 9 June 2010
ENLARGED PRESS ETHICS COMMISSION HAS NEW CHAIRMAN
The Institute of Maltese Journalists today announced
the formation of a new Press Ethics Commission Malta
(PEC), including a new chairman, while retaining the format
of the outgoing commission.
Addressing a press conference at the IGMs
premises in Valletta, the institutes chairman, Malcolm
J. Naudi, said that, following the premature resignation of
the PEC in 2009, led by Professor Kevin Aquilina, the IGM had
embarked on a lengthy process that took several months to set
up a new commission.
The new commission is to be composed of ten members,
including the chairman (see bottom of this PR), and the PECs
term should be for a period of one year, starting on 1 May,
2010.
Mr Naudi thanked Professor Aquilina for his brief
tenure and the outgoing members of the PEC. The IGM Council
accepted their resignation with regret, he added.
While introducing Dr Kevin Dingli to the media,
Mr Naudi said that his first task is to get the PEC working
again, tackling a number of pending cases, but in the coming
months it will be working on suggesting changes to the Code
of Ethics for the IGM Council and members to approve, apart
from indicating the way forward.
I urge anyone contemplating making a complaint
to the Commission to consider seriously the implications of
their decision. Complainers have several options, including
taking court action, and making a complaint to the PEC should
not be seen as the cheaper option but the most effective one,
Mr Naudi said.
Among the changes that are being contemplated
are a move from a Press Ethics Commission to a Media Ethics
Commission, since complaints do not relate solely to the press
but to all media. The IGM also intends to take a lead to bring
about a harmonisation among the various codes of ethics in the
country, whether they are those of individual stations/media
houses, political parties or the Broadcasting Authority.
The IGM calls on all the various authorities
to come together to eliminate confusion among the public and
build a universal code of ethics that can be applied across
all media. This will not only make life easier for journalists
but ensure that the public can obtain equal remedy whatever
the medium and individual media house concerned, Mr Naudi
said.
All complaints to the PEC must be addressed to:
The Secretary
Press Ethics Commission Malta
PO Box 21
Marsa GPO 01
Malta
The Press Ethics Commission can also be contacted
via e-mail at pecmalta@gmail.com.
A Short Historical Overview of the PEC
Since its foundation, the Institute of Maltese
Journalists (IGM) has endeavoured to upgrade journalism in Malta.
Ethics, together with Education and Professionalisation, were
identified as the three principles the IGM should pursue to
achieve this objective.
In November 1991, following various meeting between
the IGM (then known as The Malta Press Club) and the now defunct
Institute of Broadcasters, a code of journalistic ethics was
launched, following approval by the members of both organisations.
That Code, launched during a press conference on 11 November
1991, provided for the setting up of the Journalistic Ethics
Council, which was to be the precursor of the present Press
Ethics Commission (PEC).
In February 1996, a policy document prepared by
former TMPC Education and Information Secretary, Carmel Bonello,
was presented during a seminar for all Maltese journalists.
Among others, this document put forward new concepts for the
promotion of journalistic ethics, including guidelines for submission
and handling of complaints, as well as for a revision of the
former Journalistic Ethics Council. The document suggested the
setting up of a body called the Press Ethics Commission (PEC)
and its composition.
The new PEC became operational in January 1999
under the chairmanship of Notary Myriam Spiteri Debono. In 2001,
the Chief Justice Emeritus, Professor Giuseppe Mifsud Bonnici,
was appointed Chairman. In 2006 Joe Cordina was appointed Secretary.
In April, 2009, Dr Kevin Aquilina was appointed Chairman but
resigned on 30 July, 2009, after a PEC decision was leaked to
the media. In May, 2010, Dr Kevin Dingli was appointed Chairman.
The Press Ethics Commission is currently composed of:
Chairman: Dr Kevin Dingli
Members: Charles Abela Mizzi
Fr Colin Apap
Tony Barbaro Sant
Dr Claire Bonello
Victor Formosa
Laurence Grech
John Inguanez
Dr Anna Mallia
Dr Carmen Sammut
Secretary: Joe Cordina
18-05-2010
Il-Kummissjoni tniedi t-tieni Premju tas-Sahha
tal-UE ghall-Gurnalisti
Il-Kummissjoni Ewropea qed tniedi t-tieni premju tas-sahha tal-UE
ghall-gurnalisti ta artikli stampati u ta' dawk onlajn.
Il-premju huwa parti mill-kampanja 'L-Ewropa ghall-Pazjenti
li tnediet fSettembru 2008. Hija ghandha l-ghan li tistimula
u tippremja l-gurnalizmu ta kwalità gholja li jqajjem
gharfien dwar kwistjonijiet fuq il-kura tas-sahha u d-drittijiet
tal-pazjenti. Il-premju ta din is-sena jsegwi l-ewwel
premju tas-sahha ghall-gurnalisti li kien gibed aktar minn 460
artiklu minn gurnalisti minn madwar l-Unjoni Ewropea kollha.
Il-gurnalisti huma mistiedna biex jissottomettu
artikli ppubblikati fpubblikazzjonijiet stampati jew dawk
onlajn bejn is-16 ta Gunju 2009 u l-1 ta Lulju 2010
billi juzaw formola tal-applikazzjoni onlajn. Il-kompetizzjoni
taghlaq fnofsillejl tal-1 ta Lulju 2010.
Ir-rebbieha jintghazlu kif gej: fkull pajjiz
tal-UE, gurija nazzjonali maghmula minn gurnalisti u esperti
tas-sahha pubblika, ippreseduta mill-Kummissjoni Ewropea, taghzel
finalist nazzjonali wiehed. Gurija tal-UE mbaghad taghzel tliet
rebbieha fil-livell tal-UE fost is-27 finalisti. Ladarba jkunu
kkonfermati l-ismijiet tal-membri tal-gurija nazzjonali u tal-UE,
huma jkunu disponibbli fuq il-websajt tal-Premju ta Gurnalisti.
Ir-rebbieha se jircievu premijiet fi flus b€5,000
ghall-ewwel post, €3,000 ghat-tieni u €2,000 ghat-tielet.
Il-finalisti nazzjonali kollha se jkunu mistiedna jmorru Brussell
fil-harifa 2010 biex jiehdu sehem fseminar tal-midja dwar
kwistjonijiet tas-sahha tal-UE. Il-Premju tas-Sahha tal-UE ghall-gurnalisti
tnieda ghall-ewwel darba fl-2009.
Ir-rebbieha tal-ewwel post tas-sena li ghaddiet kienet Estelle
Saget (Franza) bl-artiklu intitolat "L-Iskizofrenija spjegata
lill-familja u l-hbieb", ippubblikat f"L'Express".
Audre Srebaliene (Litwanja) rebhet it-tieni premju bl-artiklu
taghha "Ohti fid-demm", ippubblikat f"Savaitinis
zurnalas" u Emilia Chiscop (Rumanija) rebhet it-tielet
premju bl-artiklu "Storja li tqanqal ta rieda u qlubija",
ippubblikat f"Ziarul de Iasi".
Il-premju tal-UE tas-sahha ghall-gurnalisti u l-kampanja l-Ewropa
ghall-Pazjenti huma ffinanzjati taht it-Tieni Programm ta
Sahha ghall-Komunità 2008-2013. Aktar dettalji dwar ir-regolamenti
u l-kundizzjonijiet jinsabu fuq il-websajt.
Biex tissottometti artiklu u ssib aktar taghrif
dwar il-Premju jekk joghgbok zur il-websajt tal-Premju tal-Gurnalist:
http://ec.europa.eu/health-eu/journalist_prize/2010/index_en.htm
Ghal aktar informazzjoni dwar il-kampanja l-Ewropa
ghall-Pazjenti:
http://ec.europa.eu/health-eu/europe_for_patients/index_da.htm
It-tieni Programm ta Sahha ghall-Komunità
2008-2013:
http://ec.europa.eu/health/programme/policy/index_en.ht
09.05.2010
Malta Journalism Awards: Jithabbru r-rebbieha
tal-20 edizzjoni
L-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM) habbar il-gurnalisti
rebbieha tal-20 edizzjoni tal-Malta Journalism Award is-Sibt
8 ta' Mejju.
Fl-istess cerimonja, gurija indipendenti ippreseduta
milll-President Emeritus Edward Fenech Adami bhala Chairman,
flimkien ma' Fr. Joe Borg u s-Sur Tony Cassar Darien habbret
lis-Sur Victor Aquilina bhala r-rebbieh tal-Gold Award.
Filwaqt li l-President Emiritus Dr. Eddie Fenech
ipprezenta l-motivazzjoni wara l-ghazla tar-rebbieh tal-Gold
Award, il-President Emeritus Dr. Ugo Mifsud Bonnici, il-President
tal-Fondazzjoni Tumas Fenech ipprezenta l-Gold Award lis-Sur
Victor Aquilina. Dan l-unur jinghata lil persuna nnominata li
skond il-Gurija tkun marret lil hinn minn rekwiziti ta' prattika
normali fil-gurnalizmu tul il-karriera gurnalistika taghha.
Fl-ghaxar edizzjonijiet li saru s'issa dan l-unur
intrebah minn Fr Joe Borg (1998), Anton Cassar (1999), Frank
Attard (2000), J.G. Vassallo (2001), Anthony Montanaro (2002),
John Manduca (2003), Charles Grech Orr (2004), Pawlu Carachi
(2005), Paul Saliba (2006), Lino Cassar (2007), Dr. Joseph Micallef
Stafrace (2008) u Lino Spiteri (2009).
Gurija indipendenti ohra mahtura mill-IGM biex
tevalwa l-Malta Journalism Awards, u li kienet maghmulha mis-Sur
Joe Felice Pace bhala Chairman, Dr. Joe Mifsud, is-Sinjorina
Sylvana Debono, is-Sur Paul Galea u s-Sur Ronnie Muscat:
Gurnalizmu Stampat - Ahbarijiet - sponsorjata
mill-HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c.
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Josef Camilleri, Kap tal-Public Affairs
u CSR)
1. Ariadne Massa (The Times)
2. Il-Gens Illum (Il-Gens Illum)
3. Victor Vella (L-Orizzont/It-Torca)
Gurnalizmu Stampat - Features - sponsorjata minn
Vodafone Malta Ltd
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Claudette Farrugia, Senior Executive
- Corporate Affairs)
1. Melvin Farrugia (L-Orizzont)
2. Christian Peregin (The Times)
3. Victor Vella (L-Orizzont/ It-Torca)
Gurnalizmu Fotografiku - sponsorjata minn The
Farsons Foundation
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Bryan A Gera, Chairman)
1. Christian Sant Fournier (The Times)
2. Maggur Ivan M. Consiglio (AFM/The Times)
3. Darrin Zammit Lupi (The Times)
Gurnalizmu dwar l-Ivvjaggar - sponsorjata minn
Emirates Airline
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Paul Fleri Soler, Maniger ghal Malta
u Cipru)
1. Paul Zammit Cutajar (The Times)
2. CVC Communications (PBS)
3. Darrin Zammit Lupi (PBS)
Gurnalizmu Mxandar - Skript Televiziv
- sponsorjata mill-Awtorita` tax-Xandir
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Pierre Cassar, Kap Ezekuttiv)
1. It-Tim ta Biografiji (PBS)
2. CVC Communications (PBS)
3. Mario Micallef (PBS)
Gurnalizmu Mxandar - Filmat Televisiv
- sponsorjata mill-Awtorita` tax-Xandir
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Pierre Cassar, Kap Ezekuttiv)
1. CVC Communications (PBS)
2. It-Tim ta Biografiji (PBS)
3. Brandon Pisani (Favourite Channel)
Gurnalizmu Mxandar - Radju
- sponsorjata mill-Awtorita` tax-Xandir
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Pierre Cassar, Kap Ezekuttiv)
1. Carmel Bonello ( RTK )
2. Keith Demicoli (Radju Malta )
3. Cynthia Zerafa ( RTK )
Gurnalizmu Kulturali - sponsorjata mill-Awtorita`
Maltija tat-Turizmu
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Alexia Maggi, Senior Executive)
1. Basement Productions (Net TV)
2. CVC Communications (PBS)
3. Keith Demicoli (PBS)
Gurnalizmu Sportiv - sponsorjata mill-Fond ghall-Kawzi
Gusti,
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Alexander Grima, Policy Coordinator
fil-Ministru tal-Finanzi, Ekonomija u l-Investiment)
1. It-Tim ta Replay (Net TV)
2. Simon Farrugia (PBS)
3. Kevin Azzopardi (The Times)
Gurnalizmu Fotografiku Sportiv - sponsorjata mill-Malta
International Airport
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Austin Calleja, Executive Director
& Head of Finance)
1. Darrin Zammit Lupi (The Times)
2. Matthew Mirabelli (The Times)
3. Michael Ellul (In-Nazzjon)
Gurnalizmu Elettroniku (e-Journalism) - sponsorjata
minn SmartCity Malta
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Claudio Grech, Kap Ezekuttiv SmartCity
Malta )
1. Fabrizio Ellul (maltastar.com)
2. Herman Grech (timesofmalta.com)
3. Kurt Sansone/Paul Spiteri Lucas (timesofmalta.com)
The George Sammut Opinion Article Award
sponsorjat mill-Familja Sammut
(Trofew ipprezentat mis-Sur Andrea Sammut, rapprezentant
tal-Familja Sammut)
1. Josanne Cassar (The Malta Independent)
2. Clare Bonello (The Times)
3. Vanessa Macdonald (di-ve.com)
Gurnalizmu dwar l-Ambjent sponsorjat mill-kumpanija
GreenPak
1. Dr. Alan Deidun (The Sunday Times)
2. Mario Micallef (PBS)
3. Lino Bugeja (The Sunday Times)
L-Ilsien Nazzjonali fil-Gurnalizmu - Kategorija
Specjali
(Trofew ipprezentat mis-Sur Carmel Azzopardi, President tal-Akkademja
tal-Malti)
1. Il-Gens Illum (Il-Gens Illum)
Press Release No. 12/2010
Date: 3 May 2010
WORLD PRESS FREEDOM 2010: MORE THAN 35 IRANIAN JOURNALISTS
STILL BEHIND BARS
Sent the IFJ protest e-card to President Ahmedinejad now
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has marked
this year's World Press Freedom Day with a special focus on
the situation of journalists in Iran, where dozens of journalists
remain behind bars, newspapers closed and where the IFJ affiliate,
the Association of Iranian Journalists has had its office closed
down.
"The onslaught on media in Iran has been unrelenting since
the disputed elections in June, last year," IFJ President
Jim Boumelha said.
"The government has sought to suppress independent media
and to shut down all contacts with outside following unprecedented
show of public defiance to the regime," he added.
The IFJ said there are still up to 35 journalists in prison
since the mass trial of media last August 2009 and many more
newspapers have been shut down.
The office of the Association of Iranian Journalists (AoIJ),
an IFJ affiliate, remains sealed since 5 August 2009 with no
immediate prospect of being allowed to function again,
the IFJ said in its statement.
The IFJ Executive Committee decided in their meeting in Marrakech,
Morocco on 20-21 March 2010 to focus World Press Freedom Day
2010 activities on raising awareness of the situation of media
in Iran and support for the IFJ campaign to free Iranian journalists
which has been running since September 2009.
In particular, IFJ affiliates, their members and journalists
around the world have been requested to send the IFJ electronic
post card to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, calling for the
release of all detained journalists and the reopening of the
AoIJ office in Tehran.
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM), the local affiliate
of the IFJ, has associated itself with the IFJs request
and has called on all IGM members and the entire Maltese journalistic
community to send a copy of the postcards to the Iranian president
(protest card is available here).
"We need to show solidarity with journalists in Iran all
the time," IFJ General Secretary Aidan White said.
"But World Press Freedom Day provides the opportunity to
focus the minds and send a message to the Iranian government
about our determination to stand by our colleagues and fight
for their freedom," White insisted.
The IFJ has also called for global action to promote the safety
of journalists following confirmed deaths of at least 27 journalists
since the start of the year in countries such as Honduras, Thailand,
Nigeria and Pakistan.
"This death toll after just four months ought to shock
the world into action," added White. "We are well
past the time of words alone in the face of utter indifference
on the part of men of violence."
29.04.2010
EU awards journalists for raising awareness
of discrimination
The European Union awarded the For Diversity. Against
Discrimination prize to German daily Süddeutsche
Zeitung for raising awareness of discrimination. A Hungarian
journalist won second place and an article from Finland received
a special prize for focusing on the link between poverty and
discrimination. The three winners will each receive a grant
for a research trip to an EU country of their choice. The European
Commission is also launching the 2010 edition of the For
Diversity. Against Discrimination award, called EU Journalist
Award Together against discrimination. The competition
is open to both print and online journalists who write about
discrimination and diversity issues. Articles must be published
between 1 September 2009 and 17 September 2010.
"The media can play a key role in tackling
discrimination, prejudices and stereotypes by reporting on these
issues. Journalists trigger debates. They can form opinions
and raise awareness in our societies on issues as important
as discrimination," said Viviane Reding, Commission Vice-President
and Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship.
"Diversity and social inclusion are values on which our
Union is founded and they are all the more important in the
current economic context. Today's award winners have made a
valuable contribution to raising awareness on discrimination
issues and I hope that this will encourage more journalists
to participate in the 2010 competition."
Today's ceremony in Brussels will honour those
journalists who, through their writing, help foster a better
understanding of the benefits of diversity. These reporters
encourage readers to consider discrimination and inequality
issues more closely. This year, the Commission is dedicating
a special award to an article about the links between poverty
and discrimination issues.
2009 Award Winners
Kathrin Löther, a young student journalist
from Germany, won first prize for her article Das Lieben
der Anderen (The Love of Others), which was
published in the Süddeutsche Zeitung. The winning article
addresses the issue of love between people with disabilities,
raising awareness of this topic in a warm and human way.
István Balla was the runner-up winner for
his article in the Hungarian online magazine Figyelonet on the
living conditions of Roma children (Mit látnak Budapestbol
a cigány gyerekek? (What do Roma Children See of
Budapest?).
Finally, Hanna Nikkanen received a special award
for Kerrosten välissä (Stuck in
between). Her article in the monthly magazine Voima tells
the story of a migrant facing poverty in Finland.
The winning articles can be found on: http://journalistaward.stop-discrimination.info/
Launch of entries for the 2010 award
Meanwhile,
the 2010 edition of the journalist award is now open for entries.
The competition is open to both print and online journalists
who write on issues of discrimination on the grounds of racial
or ethnic origin, religion or belief, age, disability and sexual
orientation. Articles must be published between 1 September
2009 and 17 September 2010 in a print or online media outlet
that has its main editorial office in one of the 27 EU Member
States. The deadline for submitting articles via the award website
is 17 September 2010. http://journalistaward.stop-discrimination.info
Background
The journalist award scheme is part of the awareness-raising
activities in the EU's For Diversity. Against Discrimination
campaign. European Youth Press, the European Journalism Centre
and the Association of European Journalists are partners of
this award edition.
The EU selected the winning entries from more
than 500 articles from all 27 Member States that were submitted
between November 2008 and the end of August 2009. The jury members
underlined the high quality of the articles submitted. The three
European winners will each receive a grant for a research trip
to an EU country of their choice.
See also MEMO/09/51
For more information:
For Diversity. Against Discrimination.
Journalist Award
http://journalistaward.stop-discrimination.info
For Diversity. Against Discrimination.
campaign
http://www.stop-discrimination.info/99.0.html
European Year for Combating Poverty and Social
Exclusion
http://www.2010againstpoverty.eu
12.04.2010
Putting the media spotlight on poverty in Europe
Launch of the competition for the European Journalist
Award: Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion
Under the banner of the 2010 European Year for combating poverty
and social exclusion, the European Commission has today launched
a competition for journalists reporting on issues related to
the Year's themes. The European Year Journalist Award is open
to print, online and audiovisual journalists and prizes will
be awarded at national level (€800 or the equivalent thereof)
and at European level (€4500, €3000, and €2000)
for the most original and newsworthy reports. The winners of
the Europe-wide competition will be announced at a ceremony
to be held in Brussels on 17 December 2010.

László Andor, European Commissioner for Employment,
Social Affairs and Inclusion said: To tackle poverty,
we need to give a voice to those who are excluded and we need
to understand the causes of poverty. At the same time, we must
propose practical solutions that work. Journalists have a key
role in this debate which is why we have created this competition
for the most newsworthy and original reports on poverty issues.
The competition is now open and journalists can submit entries
online via the 2010 European Year website until 31 August, 2010.
Articles and audiovisual reports published or aired by a media
outlet within the 27 Member States, Iceland, or Norway between
1 October 2009 and 31 August 2010 are eligible. All entries
will first be judged at by a jury of experts at national level,
where one winner for each category will be announced. National
winners will then be put forward for the European competition,
which will culminate in a ceremony hosted by the Belgian Presidency
in Brussels at the end of 2010.
The journalist competition is one of the key EU-level activities
during the European Year and aims to help raise public awareness
of the issues surrounding poverty and social exclusion. Other
key events in the year include a Europe-wide art contest, major
conferences on specific issues such as child poverty and homelessness,
and a series of events planned around the International Day
against poverty in October.
For more details of the journalist competition, please consult
the website of the European Year 2010: http://www.2010againstpoverty.eu
and go to the Journalist Award section: http://www.2010againstpoverty.eu/journalistaward.
Personal launch at the International Festival
of Journalism, Perugia, Italy
Antonia Carparelli, Head of Unit at the European Commission
responsible for social inclusion, explains: Beyond the
subject matter, we want to recognise the journalistic profession
as an art and a discipline, which is why we chose a time and
place dedicated to the field of journalism to personally introduce
the competition to the journalists gathered there. She
will personally introduce the award to journalists attending
the International Journalism Festival on 21-25 April.
Arianna Ciccone, Director of the International Journalism Festival,
welcomes this partnership: "The Perugia International Journalism
Festival is delighted to help promote the European Year Journalist
Award 2010: Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion. We look
forward to establishing a fruitful and long-lasting partnership
with the European Commission in this field. The award deals
with an issue of major importance in Europe - and the more visibility
it receives the better. I am convinced that the many journalists
here in Perugia for the 2010 festival will help to raise the
profile of this very worthy initiative."
Background
The 2010 European Year aims to raise greater awareness of the
causes and consequences of poverty in Europe, both among key
players such as governments and social partners and among the
public at large. It also aims to mobilise these different partners
in the fight against poverty; promote social integration and
inclusion; and encourage clear commitments on drawing up EU
and national policies to tackle poverty and social exclusion.
84 million Europeans or 17% of people across the EU
currently live below the poverty threshold. According to a recent
Eurobarometer survey on attitudes to poverty, a large majority
of Europeans (73%) consider poverty to be a widespread problem
in their country, with 89% calling for urgent action by their
government to tackle the problem. While most people consider
their national government as primarily responsible, 74% also
expect the EU to play an important role.
For more information on the Eurobarometer survey:
http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/09/1585&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en
Stqarrija ghall-Istampa 10/2010
Data: 15 ta Marzu 2010
39 FINALISTA GHALL-20 EDIZZJONI TAL-MALTA JOURNALISM
AWARDS
L-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM) habbar l-ismijiet
tad-39 finalista li lahqu l-istadju finali minn fost 82 sottomissjoni
li hadu sehem fil-kompetizzjoni gurnalistika tal-Malta Journalism
Awards (MJA).
Din hi l-20 edizzjoni konsekuttiva li l-Istitut
tal-Gurnalisti Maltin qed jorganizza. Matul is-snin, din il-kompetizzjoni
kibret u l-lum ghandha 14-il kategorija differenti.
Diversi istituzzjonijiet u kumpaniji ewlenin,
sena wara l-ohra, jisponsorjaw il-Malta Journalism Awards.
Fost dawn hemm l-Awtorità tax-Xandir, il-Fond
ghall-Kawzi Gusti, l-HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c., SmartCity Malta,
Vodafone Malta Limited, l-Awtorità Maltija tat-Turizmu,
The Farsons Foundation, Malta International Airport p.l.c.,
il-linja ta l-ajru Emirates, il-Familja Sammut u l-kumpanija
GreenPak Ltd.
Il-gurija ta din l-edizzjoni ghazlet lil
dawn il-finalisti mnizzlin hawn taht fordni alfabetika:
Gurnalizmu Stampat Ahbarijiet sponsorjata
mill-HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c.: Il-Gens Illum;
Massa Ariadne;
Vella Victor;
Gurnalizmu Stampat Features sponsorjata
minn Vodafone Malta Ltd:
Farrugia Melvin;
Peregin Christian;
Vella Victor;
Gurnalizmu Fotografiku sponsorjatat minn
The Farsons Foundation:
Maggur Consiglio Ivan M.;
Sant Fournier Christian;
Zammit Lupi Darrin;
Gurnalizmu marbut ma l-Ivvjaggar
sponsorjat minn Emirates Airline
CVC Communications;
Zammit Cutajar Paul;
Zammit Lupi Darrin;
Gurnalizmu Mxandar Skript Televiziv
sponsorjata mill-Awtorità tax-Xandir:
CVC Communications;
Micallef Mario;
It-Tim ta Biografiji
Gurnalizmu Mxandar Filmat Televiziv
sponsorjata mill-Awtorità tax-Xandir:
Basement Productions;
CVC Communications;
It-Tim ta Biografiji;
Gurnalizmu Mxandar Radio sponsorjata
mill-Awtorità tax-Xandir:
Bonello Carmel;
Demicoli Keith;
Zerafa Cynthia;
Gurnalizmu Kulturali sponsorjata mill-Awtorità
Maltija tat-Turizmu:Basement Productions;
CVC Communications;
Demicoli Keith;
Gurnalizmu Sportiv sponsorjata mill-Fond
ghall-Kawzi Gusti:
Azzopardi Kevin;
Farrugia Simon;
It-Tim ta Replay;
Gurnalizmu Fotografiku Sportiv sponsorjata
mill-Malta International Airport p.l.c.:
Ellul Michael;
Mirabelli Matthew;
Zammit Lupi Darren;
e-Gurnalizmu sponsorjata minn SmartCity
Malta
Ellul Fabrizio;
Grech Herman;
Sansone Kurt/Spiteri Lucas Paul;
Artikli ta Opinjoni sponsorjata mill-Familja
Sammut
Bonello Clare;
Cassar Josanne;
MacDonald Vanessa;
Gurnalizmu dwar l-Ambjent sponsorjata minn
GreenPak Ltd
Bugeja Lino;
Deidun Dr Alan;
Micallef Mario;
Importanti li wiehed ikun jaf li mhux bilfors
ikun hemm rebbieh fkull kategorija, anki jekk fxi
kategorija partikulari jkun hemm finalist wiehed.
Il-Gurija qed thejji wkoll rapport dettaljat dwar
is-sottomissjonijiet u l-livell gurnalistiku taghhom, li ghandu
jinqara qabel il-premjazzjoni fis-serata finali. Dakinhar jithabbru
wkoll l-ismijiet tal-membri li huma fuq il-Gurija ghal din l-edizzjoni.
Is-sottomissjonijiet fil-kategoriji tal-Gurnalizmu
Fotografiku u tal-Gurnalizmu Fotografiku Sportiv kienu analizzati
minn Gurija separata maghmula minn fotografu professjonali,
li wkoll fis-serata finali se jipprezenta rapport dettaljat.
Dan japplika wkoll ghas-sottomissjonijiet fil-kategorija tal-Gurnalizmu
Mxandar Filmat Televiziv li kienu analizzati minn Gurija separata
maghmula minn professjonist besperjenza fil-qasam awdjoviziva
li wkoll fis-serata finali se jipprezenta rapport dettaljat.
Din is-sena c-cerimonja tal-premjazzjoni se ssir
is-Sibt, 8 ta Mejju, 2010.
Ir-rebbieh tal-kategorija l-Lingwa Nazzjonali
fil-Gurnalizmu jithabbar fil-lejla tal-prezentazzjoni.
Fl-istess cerimonja jithabbar ukoll ir-rebbieh
tal-Gold Award, sponsorjata mill-Fondazzjoni Tumas Fenech ghall-Edukazzjoni
fil-Gurnalizmu. Dan l-unur jinghata lil persuna nominata li
skond il-Gurija tkun marret lil hinn minn rekwiziti ta
prattika normali fil-gurnalizmu tul il-karriera gurnalistika
taghha. Il-Gold Award ilu jinghata mill-1998.
Stqarrija ghall-Istampa: 10/2010
Data: 5 ta Marzu 2010
L-IGM SOLIDALI MA STEPHEN CALLEJA
Wara li rcieva lment minghand il-gurnalist Stephen
Calleja, il-Kunsill tal-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM)
iddiskuta l-kaz imsemmi minnu u nnota bdispjacir l-attakk
ingust li sar fuqu mill-President tal-Malta Union of Teachers
(MUT).
Il-Kunsill tal-IGM jikkundanna dan l-agir fuq
gurnalist li kien qed jaghmel id-dover tieghu u li ghandu d-dritt
u l-obligu jesprimi l-fehma tieghu fpajjiz demokratiku.
Il-Kunsill juri solidarjetà ma
Calleja u jittama li attakki bhal dan ma jirrepetux ruhh
Stqarrija ghall-Istampa: 09/2010
Data: 3 ta Marzu 2010
L-IGM JIKKUNDANNA ATTAKK FUQ KRU TA ONE NEWS
L-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM), ircieva ilment u jinnota
b'dispjacir il-kaz li sehh ilbierah li matulu kru ta' ONE News
kien fil-mira ta' attakk ta' intimidazzjoni verbali u f'hin
minnhom fizika.
L-IGM jinnota li fis-sekwenza tal-filmati kif migbuda, artikolista
qalet kliem ta' disprezz fil-konfront tal-gurnalist ta' ONE
News Charlon Gouder u l-cameraman Byon Jo Zammit.
F'hin minnhom l-istess artikolista tinstema' tilmenta man-nies
ta' madwarha biex iwaqqfu lill-kru milli jiffilmja ghax fi kliemha,
din kienet ta' intimidazzjoni fuqha.
F'dan il-hin, persuna li kienet qed takkumpanjaha hebbet tliet
darbiet bil-handbag fuq il-camera ta' ONE News.
Dan l-agir hu kundannabbli, sahaq il-Kunsill tal-IGM.
U anke jekk l-artikolista hasset li ma kienx gust li tigi
ffilmajta, bl-ebda mod ma jiggustifika dan l-agir vjolenti,"
zied jghid il-Kunsill tal-Istitut.
Stqarrija ghall-Istampa: 07/2010
Data: 25 ta Frar 2010
IMUT BENNY PACE: MEMBRU ATTIV TAL-IGM SA MILL-BIDU
TIEGHU
L-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM) jinnota
bniket profond il-mewt ta Benny Pace, eks-Segretarju
ta Valletta FC u gurnalista sportiv, li thabbret aktar
kmieni dalghodu.
Sa mit-twaqqif tal-Istitut fl-1989, Pace kien
membru attiv tal-Istitut u ha sehem bosta drabi fil-Malta Journalism
Awards (MJA), li din is-sena dahlu fil-21 edizzjoni taghhom.
Pace serva bhala editur tal-gazzetta il-Poplu
mill-1955 sal- 1973. Bejn l-1970 u l-1982 serva bhala editur
sportiv mal-gurnal in-Nazzjon Taghna.
Huwa kien ukoll editur sportiv tal-gazzetta ta
kull nhar ta Hadd il-Mument bejn l-1972 u l-1982.
Fl-ahhar snin kien ukoll kontributur ma
diversi gurnali lokali fosthom il-gurnal l-Orizzont.
Pace kien okkupa ukoll il-kariga ta Editur
mal-gurnal Sporting Star.
Pace kiem maghuf ghar-rekord dettaljati dwar il-futbol
lokali li kien izomm, li hafna drabi kienu s-sors ta sensiliet
ta artikli fil-gazzetti lokali dwar il-futbol Malti.
Fisem il-bosta membri tal-Istitut u l-kommuinta
gurnalistika fMalta, il-Kunsill tal-IGM jassocja ruhu
mal-Ghaqda Gurnalisti Sport (GhGS) fin-niket espress ghat-telfa
tal-kollega veteran, u joffri l-kondoljanzi lill-qraba u l-hbieb
tieghu fdan il-mument taniket ghalihom..
Press Release 06/2010
Date: 15 February 2010
NOMINATIONS FOR THE GOLD AWARD 2010
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IG.M) will
be receiving nominations for the Gold Award 2010. Submissions
will be accepted from individual persons, associations, organizations
or institutions.
Individuals cannot nominate themselves, but everyone
is free to submit to the IG.M an individual, group of persons,
association, organization, or institution, if in his or her
opinion, the nomination qualifies for the Gold Award.
The Gold Award is sponsored by the Tumas Foundation
for Education in Journalism (FTFEG.).
The aim of the Award is to give recognition:
(a) To a Maltese person, residing in Malta, with
a long career and vast experience in journalism and whose contribution
goes beyond the requisites of normal professional practice;
or
(b) To an association, organization, institution
or a group of persons that gave an outstanding contribution
for the development of journalism.
This is the tenth year in which the Gold Award
is being awarded. The award is in addition to the annual Malta
Journalism Awards (MJA) which recognizes achievements by an
individual journalist on specific contributions of the previous
year.
Deadline for submissions
Submissions will be accepted up till Monday, 2
March, 2010.
The nominations must include all relevant details
(e.g.: details of the achievements over the years; letters of
reference; biography of the nominee) as well as the reason or
reasons for the submission of the nomination.
The winner will be chosen by a panel of judges
chaired by the President Emeritus Dr Edward Fenech Adami.
Nominations are to be submitted to Joe A. Vella,
Secretary, IG.M, 104 a, Old Mint Street, Valletta; or 146/5
Howard Street, Sliema, SLM 1759.
Past Winners
1998 Fr Joe Borg; 1999 Anton Cassar;
2000 Frank Attard; 2001 J.G. Vassallo; 2002
Anthony Montanaro; 2003 John Manduca; 2004 Charles
Grech Orr; 2005 Paul Carachi; 2006 Paul Saliba;
2007 Lino Cassar; 2008 Joe Micallef Stafrace; 2009
Lino Spiteri.
4th February 2010
IGM CONDEMNS ATTACK ON PHOTOGRAPHER
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM) has received a complaint
from a photographer of The Times who was attacked while on duty
outside the Casino di Venezia on Wednesday night.
The photographer was attacked by several persons
when he was taking photos outside the premises, thrown to the
ground, and injured in the face and other parts of his body.
The photographers equipment was also damaged.
The main perpetrator has been identified and PBS
have footage of the incident. After the photographer was treated
at the nearby polyclinic, he filed a report at the Cospicua
Police Station.
The IGM condemns without reservation this cowardly
attack and calls on the authorities to press charges against
the aggressors.
The IGM calls on the Courts to ensure that aggressions
against journalists are punished with an exemplary sentence
that takes due consideration of the important role that journalists
and photographers fulfil in a democratic society.
It is unacceptable for members of the media to
be treated in this way when they are fulfilling their duty in
a lawful manner.
The Institute also reminds members of the media
to bein a position to visibly display their press cards when
on duty to facilitate their identification by the Police authorities.
IGM Newsflash 01/2010
Data: 13 ta Jannar 2010
L-IGM TWAQQAF REGISTRU TAL-BLACKLISTED
Wara li evalwa d-diversi ilmenti li rcieva, l-Istitut
tal-Gurnalisti Maltin ihoss li beffett immedjat ghandu
jwaqqaf Registru bismijiet ta individwi, kumpaniji
jew stazzjonijiet li huma blacklisted.
L-ghan ta dan ir-Registru hu biex jissalvagwardja
kemm lill-membri tieghu kif ukoll Djar tal-Pubblikazzjonijiet
u Stazzjonijiet lokali milli jkomplu jingidmu minn individwi
jew kumpaniji li ma jhallsux ghal servizzi u xoghlijiet li jkunu
nghataw.
Matul dawn l-ahhar xhur l-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti
Maltin ircieva ghadd ta ilmenti dwar persuni fil-media
li kienu ngannati fdan is-sens. Uhud mix-xoghlijiet ta
gurnalisti li sal-lum ghadhom ma thallsux jammontaw ghal eluf
kbar ta ewro, spjegat Julia Farrugia Deputat Chairperson
tal-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin.
Sissa rcevejna digà ilmenti
kontra tliet individwi differenti li ma hallsux ghal xoghol
li rcevew.
Ghal dan il-ghan, l-IGM qed titlob biex minnufih
dawk il-partijiet kollha li bxi mod ingidmu minn skemi
jew sitwazzjonijiet bhal dawn jaghmlu kuntatt mal-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti
Maltin bid-dettalji kollha mehtiega fuq dan l-indirizz elettroniku:
institute.of.maltese.journalists@gmail.com
Importanti li fl-email taghkom tipprovdu dan
it-taghrif:
1. L-ammont li ghandkom tiehdu;
2. Minghand min;
3. Xtip ta xoghol ghamiltu u fliema
perjodu; u
4. Xpassi hadtu sissa u xgara
sissa fdin it-tilwima.
L-IGM beda ezercizzju biex, fkuntatti ghal
tal-apposta mad-dirigenti tal-istazzjonijiet televizivi, tar-radju,
gazzetti u Djar tal-Pubblikazzjonijiet, jingabru d-dettalji
ta dawk li sal-lum ghandhom jaghtu flejjes kbar ghal progetti
li saru.
L-IGM qed jintrabat li jtella dan ir-Registru
fuq is-sit elettroniku tieghu.
Il-kazijiet kollha li jigu solvuti se jkollhom
marka fil-genb li tindika li l-kaz kien solvut u meta.
Bdan il-mod gurnalist jew membru tal-IGM,
qabel ma jidhol ghal progetti fix-xandir u l-istampar, ikollu
stampa cara tax-xejriet passati u/jew prezent minn dawk il-persuni
jew stazzjonijiet li qed joffrulhom ix-xoghol.
Din hi sitwazzjoni li l-Istitut ma jittollerax.
L-informazzjoni hi mezz qawwi kif nistghu nahdmu biex dan l-agir
jieqaf darba ghal dejjem. Jekk kulhadd jikkopera, dawn l-affarijiet
mill-ewwel nilqghu ghalihom, qal Malcolm J. Naudi, chairman
tal-IGM.
Il-persuni kollha li se jressqu l-ilmenti lill-IGM
se jkunu marbuta li meta l-kaz jissolva u jkunu rcevew il-flus
kollha dovuti jinfurmaw minnufih lill-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti
Maltin.
19 ta' Jannar 2010
L-IGM issejjah ghal aggornament tal-ligijiet li
jolqtu l-liberta tal-espressjoni
* Il-Konferenza Generali Annwali tal-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti
Maltin li tlaqqghet nhar it-Tnejn 18 ta Jannar, ghamlet
sejha ghal aggornament shih tal-ligijiet tal-pajjiz li, bxi
mod jew iehor, jolqtu l-liberta tal-espressjoni u biex
dawn ikunu jirriflettu r-realtajiet li qed nghixu llum kif ukoll
biex ikunu konformi mal-ligijiet tal-Unjoni Ewropea.
Bis-sahha ta dan l-aggornament tal-ligijiet
ma tibqax il-htiega li jittiehdu proceduri kriminali li sahansitra
jistghu jwasslu li persuna tintbaghat il-habs.
Kunsill gdid
Fl-istess laqgha gie elett Kunsill gdid ghas-sena
2010. L-ufficjali Malcolm J. Naudi (chairman), Joe A. Vella
(Segretarju) u Mario Schiavone (Tezorier) ma gewx kontestati.
Madankollu se jkun hemm wicc gdid fil-Kunsill, Carmel Camenzuli,
li se jkun fost il-membri eletti. Il-membri l-ohra eletti huma:
Julia Farrugia, Charlot Zahra u Charles Flores. Keith Demicoli
gie mahtur fuq il-Kunsill bhala rapprezentant tal-Ghaqda taz-Zghazagh.
9th January 2010
IGM launches 20th edition of Malta Journalism
Awards
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM) launched
the 20th edition of the annual press awards, known as the Malta
Journalism Awards, today with 14 categories. Apart from the
journalist himself/herself, Editors and Heads of News Departments/News
Editors may select what they consider to be the best work of
any individual journalist/contributor and submit entries irrespective
of whether that journalist/contributor belongs to the same newsroom
or not. Submissions can also be forwarded by organisations,
corporations and bodies.
In both cases, consent has to be given by the
individual journalist/contributor concerned by filling in the
appropriate part on the Official Application Form prior to submission
of the entry by the Editor, Head of News Department/News Editor,
or organisations/ corporations/bodies.
With this 20th edition, the IGM has reached
an important milestone. The Institute has proved to be a reliable
partner to the many official bodies and private/public companies
who have sponsored these awards over the years, said IGM
chairman Malcolm J. Naudi.
I am convinced that thanks to these press
awards, the IGM has played an important role in raising the
standards of journalism in this country. We have a huge pool
of talent that is mobilised each year to showcase the best work
and the MJA has is that showcase.
The 14 categories are:
Print categories:
Print Journalism News sponsored by HSBC Bank Malta
p.l.c.
Print Journalism Features sponsored by Vodafone
Malta Ltd
Photo Journalism sponsored by The Farsons Foundation
Broadcast categories:
Broadcast Journalism TV Script sponsored by the
Broadcasting Authority
Broadcast Journalism TV Film sponsored by the
Broadcasting Authority
Broadcast Journalism Radio sponsored by the Broadcasting
Authority
E-category:
E-Journalism sponsored by SmartyCity Malta
General categories:
Travel Journalism sponsored by Emirates Airline
Sports Journalism sponsored by the Good Causes Fund
Sports Photography sponsored by the Malta International
Airport
Cultural Journalism sponsored by Malta
Tourism Authority
Opinion Articles sponsored by Family Sammut
Environment Journalism sponsored by Green Dot Malta
Best use of Maltese Language in Journalism
This years edition of the Gold Award is once again being
sponsored by the Fondazzjoni Tumas Fenech ghall-Edukazzjoni
fil-Gurnalizmu. More details about this particular award will
be announced at a later date.
Following recommendations by previous judging
panels, the Institute draws the attention of journalists to
the following points:
a)only coverages that were made overseas by the
journalist concerned are to be submitted in the Travel Journalism
category;
b)in the Broadcast TV Script and Broadcast Radio categories,
all submissions are to be accompanied by the respective script;
c)the same journalistic work or the same series can only be
submitted in one category;
d)journalists are to put forward their submissions in a presentable
manner, including a synopsis on every news story. Any submission
of inferior quality can be disqualified; and
e)in selecting their best work, journalists shall seek to submit
the most ethical work and avoid submitting material that only
serves sensationalism.
Prizes
The first three classified in each category will receive a certificate.
The winner of the first 13 categories above will each be awarded:
a)a cash prize of €350;
b)a certificate; and
c)the Malta Journalism Awards trophy for the respective category.
The winner of the special category entitled Il-Lingwa
Nazzjonali fil-Gurnalizmu will be presented with the Malta
Journalism Award trophy for that category.
Announcement of Finalists
The Finalists will be announced in March 2010 at The Palace
Hotel, Sliema.
Presentation Ceremony
The Winners will be announced at a presentation ceremony to
be held in May 2010 at The Palace Hotel, Sliema.
All Maltese journalists may participate
All Maltese journalists may participation in the Malta Journalism
Awards, irrespective of whether they are IGM members or not.
All entries whether in Maltese or in English must have been
published or broadcast in Malta between 1st January 2009 and
31st December 2009.
Closing Date
Submissions will be received at the offices of the Institute
of Maltese Journalists, 104, Old Mint Street, Valletta, on Friday,
29th January, 2009, between 4.00 and 7.00 p.m. Non-members have
to pay a participation fee with the submission.
Regulations and applications may be obtained either
by phoning IGM Hon. Secretary Joe A. Vella on 2131-6958/9945
0746 or from the website: www.maltapressclub.org.mt.
Ends
Stqarrija ghall-Istampa
Data: 5 ta Novembru 2009
DISKRIMINAZZJONI MAL-GURNALISTI FIL-KAZ TAL-ARCTIC SEA
L-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM) jaghmel referenza ghall-kaz
tal-MV Artic Sea fejn jidher li kien hemm diskriminazzjoni
sfaccata il-konfront tal-midja Maltija mill-awtoritajiet responsabbli
hekk kif fuq il-vapur thalliet titla biss gurnalista.
L-IGM wara li rcieva numru ta ilmenti fuq dak li
gara indaga l-kaz.
Dawn huma l-fatti:
Minkejja li l-operazzjoni fuq il-vapur MV Arctic Sea
kienet wahda top secret, din is-suppost gurnalista
bl-isem ta Josienne Facchetti - rnexxielha mhux biss tiehu
ritratti tal-operazzjoni, izda bil-barka tal-Awtoritajiet ittellghet
abbord il-vapur u dawn ir-ritratti spiccaw ghand gurnal lokali.
Izda fl-istess hin dawk li mexxew l-operazzjoni baqghu jichdu
li kien hemm din il-gurnalista abbord il-vapur. Minkejja l-provi
kollha bir-ritratti, li gew akkreditati lil din il-gurnalista,
jekk fil-fatt hi gurnalista, Josienne Facchetti, ufficjali gholjin
mill-Awtorità Marittima Maltija (MMA) waqt konferenza
tal-ahbarijiet dak in-nhar li l-vapur dahal fil-Port il-Kbir
- baqghu jichdu li kien hemm Facchetti tiehu r-ritratti fuq
il-vapur waqt l-operazzjoni.
L-IGM huwa infurmat li Facchetti giet imqabbda ufficjalment
mid-Dipartiment tal-Protezzjoni Civili biex issegwi l-operazzjoni
u tiehu r-ritratti ghall-Protezzjoni Civili BISS u wara taghmel
rapport ghad-Dipartiment tal-Protezzjoni Civili u ghall-MMA
BISS.
Imma minkejja li Facchetti tqabbdet minn Dipartiment li jaqa
taht il-Ministeru ghall-Gustizzja u l-Intern, u ghalhekk thallset
minn flus il-poplu, giet agevolata biss gazzetta wahda lokali.
Dak in-nhar, il-membri tal-Protezzjoni Civili u tal-MMA telghu
fuq il-vapur u flimkien maghhom ittellghet ukoll Facchetti li
hadet ir-ritratti. Prezenti ukoll ghal din l-operazzjoni kien
hemm ufficjali mill-MMA, mill-FAM, Pulizija kif ukoll tim mediku
bhala prekawzjoni.
L-operazzjoni ta spezzjoni tal-MV Artic Sea kienet wahda
sigrieta. Tant hu hekk li meta l-lanca Garibaldi
tad-Dipartiment tal-Protezzjoni Civili marret fuq il-post fejn
suppost kellhom jiltaqghu mal-MV Arctic Sea biex
jibdew jispezzjonawh, il-vapur ma kienx hemm.
Ftit tal-hin wara tfacca l-vapur tal-gwerra Russu l-RFS
Ladny 801 li dderiega lill-Maltin ghal fejn kellhom jiltaqghu
mal-Arctic Sea. Huma waslu hdejn l-Arctic
Sea madwar tliet sieghat wara.
L-IGM ghalhekk qed jitlob pubblikament lid-Dipartiment tal-Protezzjoni
Civili biex jinvestiga ghala persuna li tqabbdet minnu tat ir-ritratti
lil gazzetta lokali biss u jekk dan sarx bil-permess tad-Dipartiment
tal-Protezzjoni Civili.
L-IGM qed jitlob ukoll spjegazzjoni ghala l-Awtoritajiet koncernati
baqghu jahbu l-verità maghrufa mill-kumplament tal-midja
Maltija li din telghet fuq il-vapur meta mar-ritratt kien ippubblikat
isimha.
L-IGM jistaqsi jekk Facchetti ghadditx hi personali dawn ir-ritratti
lill-gurnal The Times jew jekk inghatawx dawn ir-ritratti mid-Dipartiment
tal-Protezzjoni Civili jew l-MMA biex il-kumplament tal-midja
Maltija giet diskriminata?
Ghaliex l-ufficjali gholja tal-Awtorità Marittima Maltija
mhux biss zammew hafna informazzjoni sigrieta imma cahdu l-verità
maghrufa bil-provi permezz ta ritratti, li Facchetti kienet
abbord il-vapur Arctic Sea waqt operazzjoni klassifikata?
Tmiem/
IGM Press Release
Date: 3 September 2009
MALTESE JOURNALISTS SUPPORT EFJ CONDEMNATION
OF BERLUSCONI'S MEDIA VENDETTA
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ),
the regional group of the International Federation of Journalists
(IFJ) has accused Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi of putting
press freedom to the sword by launching a legal vendetta against
media at home and abroad for reporting on his troubled personal
life.
"It's understandable that Prime Minister
Berlusconi wants to keep his colourful personal life out of
the headlines," said Aidan White, IFJ and EFJ General Secretary.
"But he puts press freedom at risk by trying
to use the law to intimidate journalists and to stifle media
reporting."
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IG.M), the
Malta affiliate of the IFJ and the EFJ, associates itself fully
with this statement.
The EFJ says that Berlusconi often used his power
as both media magnate and political leader to intimidate media
and individual journalists, but this time he "has stepped
over a line by trying to stifle embarrassing but legitimate
journalism at both home and abroad."
On 28 August 2009, Berlusconi sued the daily La
Repubblica simply for having publicly asked him ten questions.
At the same time, the daily Il Giornale owned by
the Berlusconi family is attacking the catholic paper Avvenire.
Moreover, Berlusconi is suing French weekly Le
Nouvel Observateur, and reports say his lawyers are looking
into the possibility to sue British papers including
the ones owned by his former "friend" Rupert Murdoch.
All of this follows intense media interest in
his personal life including his divorce and controversy surrounding
his relationships with young women.
"What happened is incredible," said
Franco Siddi, President of the IFJ affiliate Federazione Nazionale
della Stampa Italiana (FNSI).
"This complaint against La Repubblica and
the attack on Avvenire are evidence of spectacular intimidation
of media or journalists who ask questions, express opinions
or even discuss the influence of Berlusconi's private life in
politics. He should know that in democracy there are limits
to his power," Siddi insisted.
The EFJ says Berlusconi's onslaught against the
press over his personal behaviour is unacceptable, in Italy
or elsewhere. The attack on Avvenire, a respectable newspaper
of the church, has added to public indignation over his actions,
which many observers believe damage his international reputation.
The EFJ is backing the FNSI in their demands for
Berlusconi and his political allies to respect independent and
free media in Italy.
"Journalists and media must stand firm in
defence of the principles of press freedom and quality journalism,"
said White. "And particularly so when the threat comes
from the most powerful politician in the land."
The EFJ represents over 250,000 journalists in
over 30 European countries
Press Release
Date: 31 July 2009
URGENT: IGM ACCEPTS PEC RESIGNATION
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM) has
accepted the resignation letter of the Chairman and Members
of the Press Ethics Commission with immediate effect. A copy
of the resignation letter is being attached with this press
release.
Commenting on the PECs resignation letter, IGM Chairman
Malcolm J Naudi said: It is with great reluctance that
I have had to accept the letter of resignation of the Press
Ethics Commission (PEC), so soon after it was appointed.
I believe that this was a valid team of individuals, who
could make a great contribution to the journalism profession.
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM) understands that
the situation was untenable but it does not have the means to
investigate whether this was brought about by the interception
of an e-mail or through the deliberate action of a PEC member
to make a draft decision available to one of the parties in
a complaint.
Since no member of the PEC offered to admit having passed
on the information, and resigning, it was impossible to ask
the journalist involved to reveal the source. This goes against
the very tenets of press freedom that the IGM has striven to
protect.
When the IGM Council asked Charles Flores to clarify his
position, he assured the Council that he was prepared to take
an affidavit stating that he obtained the information from another
source and not from a PEC member.
Despite this, Mr Flores has offered to resign from the
IGM Council, and his resignation will be discussed at the next
IGM Council meeting.
The IGM is committed to ensure that this vital organ will
continue to function and will make an announcement on a new
Commission as soon as possible, Mr Naudi concluded.
Ends/
Click here to see the letter of resignation: Page
1 Page 2
Media Release
Date: 24 June 2009
IGM SUPPORTS IFJ CALL FOR SAFETY OF IRANIAN JOURNALISTS
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has called
on the Iranian authorities to guarantee the safety and freedom
of all journalists attempting to cover events in Iran following
reports of journalists being arrested and union leaders going
into hiding over the weekend.
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM), as the local affiliate
for the IFJ/EFJ, has associated itself with the IFJs statement
on the issue.
IFJ General Secretary Aidan White said: "The Iranian authorities
must immediately release all imprisoned journalists and send
a clear signal that journalists are to be allowed to work freely
and without fear of arrest or intimidation.
"We are particularly concerned about the fate of Ali Mazrooei,
Chair of the Association of Iranian Journalists," White
insisted.
According to reports, Mazrooei and other leaders of the Association,
an affiliate of the IFJ, went into hiding following the arrests
of journalists and demonstrators over the weekend.
Newsweek correspondent, Maziar Bahari, was arrested on Sunday,
while John Leyne, BBC Tehran correspondent, had to leave the
country.
Further reports suggest that up to ten Iranian journalists had
been arrested and many others have gone into hiding.
Several foreign journalists such as Mikel Ayestarán from
Spanish daily ABC had left the country after the refusal of
the authorities to extend their temporary visas.
These developments followed widespread restrictions on foreign
media in Iran and the closing of many websites by the authorities.
For more information, contact + 32 2 235 22 07
The IFJ represents over 600,000 journalists in 123 countries
worldwide
Stqarrija ghall-Istampa
Data: 24 ta Gunju 2009
DELEGAZZJONI TAL-IGM TILTAQA MAL-PRESIDENT TA MALTA
Delegazzjoni tal-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM) immexxija
minn Malcolm J Naudi, Cerpersin u Joe A Vella, Segretarju, ricentement
ghamlet zjara ta kortesija lill-President ta Malta
l-Avukat George Abela.
Matul
il-laqgha kordjali hafna, li damet aktar minn nofs siegha u
li saret fil-Palazz tal-President, il-Belt, ic-Cerpersin tal-Istitut
fisser lill-President Abela il-hidma tal-IGM fuq it-tliet oqsma
li fuqha jahdem l-Istitut l-edukazzjoni , l-etika u l-professjonalizmu.
Il-Kunsill tal-IGM informah ukoll dwar l-izviluppi li sehhew
ricentement fi hdan l-Istitut, bil-hatra tal-Kummissjoni ghall-Etika
Gurnalistika (KEG) gdida mmexxija mill-Professur Kevin Aqulina,
eks-Kap Ezekuttiv tal-Awtorita tax-Xandir.
Ic-Cerpersin stieden lill-President Abela sabiex fi tmiem il-mandat
tieghu hames snin ohra, huwa jkompli ukoll fit-tradizzjoni tal-Gold
Award sa mit-twaqqwif tieghu fl-1998 u jmexxi l-Bord tal-Gold
Award, li jinghata lil dawk il-persuni li ddistingwew ruhhom
fil-qadi ta dmirjiethom fil-professjoni gurnalistika.
Min-naha tieghu, il-President Abela wera ruhu informat sewwa
dwar il-hidma tal-IGM, specjalment fil-qasam tal-etika gurnalistika.
Abela sahaq li l-gurnalizmu ghandu jkun veritier, minghajr ma
jhalli l-agendi personali tieghu ixekkluh.
Barra minn hekk, huwa wera ruhu dispost li jkompli mat-tradizzjoni
tal-Gold Award u fl-2014, fi tmiem il-mandat tieghu, jmexxi
l-gurija tal-Gold Award ukoll bhalma ghamlu it-tliet Presidenti
ta qablu Ugo Mifsud Bonnici, Guido de Marco u Eddie
Fenech Adami.
Fl-istess waqt, il-Kunsill tal-IGM ipprezenta lill-President
Abela kopja tal-ktieb tal-Imhallef Giovanni Bonello When
Judges Dissent, li gie ppubblikat is-sena l-ohra mill-IGM
bil-ghanjuna ta The Strickland Foundation. Dan il-ktieb
huwa gabra tas-sentenzi tal-Qorti Ewropea tad-Drittijiet tal-Bniedem
li maghhom l-Imhallef Bonello ma qabilx matul iz-zmien tal-hatra
tieghu fil-Qorti ta Strasburgu, u esprima opinjoni ta
dissent. Il-ktieb jista jinkiseb minghand l-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti
Maltin fuq institute.of.maltese.journalists@gmail.com
Id-delegazzjoni tal-IGM kienet tikkonsisti ukoll mill-Deputat
Segretarju Generali Charlot Zahra, it-Tezorier Mario Schiavone,
id-Deputat Tezorier Keith Demicoli, u c-cerpersin tal-Bord ta
Studji tal-Fondazzjoni Tumas Fenech ghall-Edukazzjoni u membru
tal-Kunsill Charles Flores.
Stqarrija ghall-Istampa
Data: 21 ta Gunju, 2009
L-IGM JIKKUNDANNA L-AGGRESSJONI FUQ MEMBRU TAL-MEDIA
L-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM) jikkundanna l-aggressjoni
li sehhet kmieni s-Sibt filghodu fuq il-media executive tal-Partit
Laburista u eks- gurnalist Charlon Gouder.
Dan specjalment meta kien fil-mistrieh tieghu ma martu
fpost ta divertiment.
Dawn l-attakki ghandhom bzonn jieqfu darba ghal dejjem,
stqarr Malcolm J. Naudi, cermen tal-IGM. Nies li jahdmu
mal-media mghandhomx ikunu fil-mira ta attakki vjolenti
fizici.
L-Istitut ghandu politika li dejjem jikkundanna attakki vjolenti
fuq nies li ghandhom xjaqsmu mal-media.

Words raising awareness: EU journalist competition
on discrimination and diversity
Brussels, 12 June 2009 15% of Europeans believe they
have been discriminated against one good reason for the
European Commission to launch for the sixth year running its
For Diversity. Against Discrimination. journalist
competition. The award is open to both print and online journalists.
It showcases the talents of media professionals who, through
their writing, contribute to a better understanding of the benefits
of diversity and tackling discrimination on the grounds of religion
or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, race or ethnic
origin. This year's award includes a special category for articles
focusing on the link between poverty and discrimination.
15% of Europeans believe they have been discriminated
against one good reason for the European Commission to
launch for the sixth year running its For Diversity. Against
Discrimination. journalist competition. The award is open
to both print and online journalists. It showcases the talents
of media professionals who, through their writing, contribute
to a better understanding of the benefits of diversity and tackling
discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, disability,
age, sexual orientation, race or ethnic origin. This year's
award includes a special category for articles focusing on the
link between poverty and discrimination.
"Discrimination represents a waste of talent and a denial
of fundamental rights," said Vladimír pidla,
EU Commissioner for Equal Opportunities. "Now is not the
moment to let up on our efforts to tackle this scourge. On the
contrary, we need all of our human resources to overcome the
crisis and put Europe's economy back on the right track. This
award, now in its sixth year, helps to raise awareness of people's
right to equal treatment while showcasing journalistic talent
in Europe."
The competition is aimed at journalists in the EU who, through
their work, contribute to a better understanding of the benefits
of diversity and the fight against discrimination. It is part
of the European Commissions For Diversity. Against
Discrimination.
communication campaign which promotes diversity
and better information about discrimination rights throughout
Europe. The award is organised in partnership with the Association
of European Journalists, European Youth Press, and the European
Journalism Centre. Last year the joint winners came from Le
Monde in France and Danish national daily, Jyllands-Posten.
The recently published Media4Diversity study has cited the Journalist
Award as a good practice example which demonstrates the
power of incentives from the policy-making community through
initiatives and parallel funding measures.
Articles published between 30 November 2008 and 31 August 2009
in either print or online media within the EU are eligible for
the competition. Entries can be submitted on http://journalistaward.stop-discrimination.info.
At the end of the entry period, national juries will gather
in all 27 EU Member States to select the winning articles. A
European jury will then choose the three best articles and the
overall European Journalist Award winner from the 27 national
winners. The winner of the 1st prize will receive €4,500,
the runner-up and the winner of the 3rd prize €3,000 and
€2,000 respectively.
As in previous years, a special award will also be given. This
year, ahead of the 2010 European Year for Combating Poverty
and Social Exclusion, articles focusing on discrimination and
poverty will be awarded. To be considered for this special award,
the articles must focus either on how discrimination based on
the grounds of racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief,
disability, age or sexual orientation can lead to poverty or
how poverty can lead to discrimination. The winner of the Special
Award will be rewarded with €2,500.
The European Commission is determined to eradicate discrimination
in all its guises. The Journalist Award is one of several EU
initiatives to promote a change of attitudes and behaviour in
pursuit of this important goal.
For further information
http://journalistaward.stop-discrimination.info
www.stop-discrimination.info
Special Eurobarometer 296 : Discrimination in the European Union
Perceptions, Experiences and attitudes
Stqarrija ghall-Istampa
Data: 3 ta Mejju 2009
MALTA JOURNALISM AWARDS 2009:
JITHABBRU R-REBBIEHA TAD-19-IL EDIZZJONI
L-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM) il-bierah
filghaxija habbar il-gurnalisti rebbieha tad-19-il edizzjoni
tal-Malta Journalism Awards fcermonja li saret fil-Lukanda
The Palace u li rat lill-kumpanija A.X Holdings tikkollabora
ma l-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin fdin l-attivita
annwali li matulha jkunu ippremjati dawk li jahdmu fil-gurnalizmu.
Fl-istess cerimonja, gurija indipendenti ippreseduta
milll-President Emeritus Dr. Edward Fenech Adami bhala Chairman,
flimkien ma' Dr. Clare Thake Vassallo u Dr. Carmen Sammut habbret
lil Lino Spiteri bhala r-rebbieh tal-Gold Award.
Il-President Emeritus Dr. Edward Fenech Adami
ipprezenta l-Gold Award lil Lino Spiteri. Dan l-unur jinghata
lil persuna nnominata li skond il-Gurija tkun marret lil hinn
minn rekwiziti ta' prattika normali fil-gurnalizmu tul il-karriera
gurnalistika taghha.
Fl-edizzjonijiet li saru s'issa dan l-unur intrebah
minn Fr Joe Borg (1998), Anton Cassar (1999), Frank Attard (2000),
J.G. Vassallo (2001), Anthony Montanaro (2002), John Manduca
(2003), Charles Grech Orr (2004), Pawlu Carachi (2005), Paul
Saliba (2006), Lino Cassar (2007) u Dr. Joseph Micallef Stafrace
(2008).
Gurija indipendenti ohra mahtura mill-IGM biex
tevalwa l-Malta Journalism Awards, u li kienet maghmulha minn
Dr. Anna Mallia bhala Chairman, is-Sur Mario Azzopardi, is-Sur
Joseph Felice Pace, is-Sur Winston Azzopardi u s-Sur Gino Galea:
Gurnalizmu Stampat - Ahbarijiet - sponsorjata
mill-HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c.
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Josef Camilleri, Kap tal-Public Affairs
u CSR)
1. Ariadne Massa (The Times)
2. Charlot Zahra (MaltaToday)
3. Victor Vella (L-orizzont/It-Torca)
Gurnalizmu Stampat - Features - sponsorjata minn
Vodafone Malta Ltd
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Claudette Farrugia, Senior Executive
- Corporate Affairs)
1. Charlot Zahra (MaltaToday)
2. Ariadne Massa (The Times)
3. Victor Vella (l-orizzont/It-Torca)
Gurnalizmu Fotografiku - sponsorjata minn The
Farsons Foundation
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Bryan A Gera, Chairman)
1. Michael Ellul (In-Nazzjon)
2. Darrin Zammit Lupi (The Times)
3. Matthew Mirabelli (The Times)
Gurnalizmu dwar l-Ivvjaggar - sponsorjata minn
Emirates Airline
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Paul Fleri Soler, Maniger ghal Malta
u Cipru)
1. It-Tim ta Xarabank (PBS)
2. Alvin Scicluna (PBS)
3. Mario Micallef (PBS)
Gurnalizmu Mxandar - Skript Televiziv - sponsorjata
mill-Awtorita` tax-Xandir
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Pierre Cassar, Kap Ezekuttiv)
1. Reno Bugeja (PBS)
2. It-Tim ta Xarabank (PBS)
3. Basement Productions (Net TV)
Gurnalizmu Mxandar - Filmat Televisiv- sponsorjata
mill-Awtorita` tax-Xandir
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Pierre Cassar, Kap Ezekuttiv)
1. Basement Productions (Net TV)
2. It-Tim ta Xarabank (PBS)
3. Keith Demicoli (PBS)
Gurnalizmu Mxandar - Radju - sponsorjata mill-Awtorita`
tax-Xandir
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Pierre Cassar, Kap Ezekuttiv)
1. Cynthia Zerafa (Radju RTK)
2. Reno Bugeja (Radju Malta)
3. Joyce Guillaumier (Campus FM)
Gurnalizmu Kulturali - sponsorjata mill-Awtorita`
Maltija tat-Turizmu
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Alexia Maggi, Senior Executive)
1. Alvin Scicluna (PBS)
2. Lino Bugeja (The Times)
3. Fiona Vella (It-Torca)
Gurnalizmu Sportiv - sponsorjata mill-Fond ghall-Kawzi
Gusti
(Trofew ipprezentat mill-Ministru tal-Finanzi, Ekonomija u l-Investiment
Tonio Fenech)
1. Christian Micallef u George Micallef (Net TV)
2. Kevin Azzopardi (The Times)
3. Jeremy Dalli (Net TV)
Gurnalizmu Fotografiku Sportiv - sponsorjata mill-Malta
International Airport
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Julian Jaeger , Kap Ezekuttiv)
1. Matthew Mirabelli (The Times)
2. Darrin Zammit Lupi (The Times)
3. Darrin Zammit Lupi (The Times)
Gurnalizmu Elettroniku (e-Journalism) - sponsorjata
minn SmartCity Malta
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Claudio Grech, Kap Ezekuttiv SmartCity
Malta)
1. Christopher Scicluna (timesofmalta.com)
2. Paul Spiteri Lucas (timesofmalta.com)
3. Vanessa Macdonald (di-ve.com)
The George Sammut Opinion Article Award
sponsorjat mill-Familja Sammut
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Dr. Austin Sammut, rapprezentant tal-Familja
Sammut)
1. Sarah Puntan Galea (The Economic Update)
2. Vanessa Macdonald (di-ve.com)
3. Lino Bugeja (The Times)
L-Ilsien Nazzjonali fil-Gurnalizmu - Kategorija
Specjali
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Mario Schiavone, Membru tal-Kunsill
Nazzjonali ghall-Ilsien Malti)
1. Alvin Scicluna (PBS)
Il-Gurija hejjiet ukoll rapport dwar is-sottomissjonijiet
u l-livell gurnalistiku taghhom (mehmuz ma din l-istqarrija).
Fis-serata finali tal-bierah inghata ghall-ewwel
darba premju gdid peress li l-Unjoni Ewropea iddedikata din
is-sena ghall-Innovazzjoni u l-Kreattivita. Kien ghalhekk gest
fwaqtu li l-Istutut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin mill-ewwel
accetta li l-Ministeru tal-Edukazzjoni, Kultura, Zghazagh
u Sport joffri l-Premju ghall-Kreattivita.
Il-guriji kienu mitluba biex waqt li jkunu qed
jezaminaw ix-xoghlijiet sottomessi, jiehdu wkoll nota ta
dan il-premju gdid u jaghmlu r-rakkomandazzjonijiet taghhom.
Il-gurija dehrilha li dan il-Premju kellu jinghata
lil zewg xoghlijiet, wiehed miktub u iehor fotografiku; dak
lil Ariadne Massa u lil Darrin Zammit Lupi rispettivament.
Tmiem
Press Release
29.4.2009
IGM deputy chairman wrongfully accused by PN
MEP candidate
Julia Farrugia, deputy chairperson of the Institute
of Maltese Journalists (IGM) and a Mediatoday journalist, has
filed a complaint with the IGM after she alleged that a Nationalist
Party candidate for the European Parliament elections made serious
allegations of professional misconduct against her, which she
states are totally false.
Alan Deidun last Sunday sent a text message to
Ms Farrugia in which he accused her of passing information that
he had given her in confidence to Super 1 and of asking him
malicious questions that were aimed at causing him
political damage.
In her complaint, Ms Farrugia said that she felt
the contents of the text message were an attack on her professional
integrity as an independent journalist and could potentially
jeopardise her employment.
On the basis of the information the IGM has in
hand, it appears evident that Dr Deidun has overstepped the
line. The IGM condemns this attack and, although this is taking
place in the middle of an election campaign, this does not give
a politician or public person any latitude to make such inapprorpiate
accusations.
The Institute notes that Dr Deidun has since apologised
in private to Ms Farrugia. However the IGM feels that since
Ms Farrugia has made an official complaint the IGMs views
on this case should be made public.
Ms Farrugia subsequently made a complaint to the
Nationalist Party, calling on it to take disciplinary action
against Dr Deidun.
Meanwhile, the Institute expresses its support
to Ms Farrugia following the garnishee order against her personally
by the Federation of Hunting and Conservation (FKNK) in connection
with a libel action in her newspaper Illum. The IGM feels that
this action was totally uncalled for and unnecessary, and could
be interpreted as harassment and a threat to independent journalism.
Valletta, 16 April, 2009
ENLARGED PRESS ETHICS COMMISSION HAS NEW CHAIRMAN
The Institute of Maltese Journalists today announced changes
to the composition of the Press Ethics Commission Malta
(PEC), including a new chairman and an enlarged format for the
commission.
Addressing a press conference at the IGMs
premises in Valletta, the institutes chairman, Malcolm
J. Naudi said that at its 2009 annual general meeting, the IGM
had resolved to introduce changes to the PEC, following consultation
with the outgoing chairman, Chief Justice Emeritus Professor
Giuseppe Mifsud Bonnici.
The institute approached Dr Kevin Aquilina, former
chief executive of the Broadcasting Authority, to become the
new chairman and then set about to invite a number of individuals
to become members of the commission.
It was decided that there should be ten members, apart from
the chairman (see bottom of this PR), and the PECs term
should be for a period of one year, starting on 15 April 2009.
Mr Naudi thanked Chief Justice Emeritus Professor
Mifsud Bonnici and the outgoing members of the PEC for their
service. Prof. Mifsud Bonnici has lent a high degree of
credibility during his term as chairman of the PEC since 2001
both in Malta and internationally, he added.
During this time, the IGMs Code of Ethics
was revised, new Rules of Procedure were adopted to clearly
define how the Commission operates and the different steps adopted
by the PEC during its handling of a complaint, and a website
with frequently asked questions (FAQs) launched. This can be
found at www.maltapressclub.org.mt/pec.html.
While introducing Dr Aquilina to the media, Mr
Naudi said that his first task is to get the PEC working again,
tackling a number of pending cases, but in the coming months
it will be working on suggesting changes to the Code of Ethics
for the IGM Council and members to approve, apart from indicating
the way forward.
I urge anyone contemplating making a complaint
to the Commission to consider seriously the implications of
their decision. Complainers have several options, including
taking court action, and making a complaint to the PEC should
not be seen as the cheaper option but the most effective one,
Mr Naudi said. All complaints to the PEC must be addressed to:
The Secretary
Press Ethics Commission Malta
PO Box 21
Marsa GPO 01
Malta
The Press Ethics Commission can also be contacted via e-mail
at pecmalta@gmail.com.
A Short Historical Overview of the PEC
Since its foundation, the Institute of Maltese
Journalists (IGM) has endeavoured to upgrade journalism in Malta.
Ethics, together with Education and Professionalisation, were
identified as the three principles the IGM should pursue to
achieve this objective.
In November 1991, following various meeting between
the IGM (then known as The Malta Press Club) and the now defunct
Institute of Broadcasters, a code of journalistic ethics was
launched, following approval by the members of both organisations.
That Code, launched during a press conference on 11 November
1991, provided for the setting up of the Journalistic Ethics
Council, which was to be the precursor of the present Press
Ethics Commission (PEC).
In February 1996, a policy document prepared by
former TMPC Education and Information Secretary, Carmel Bonello,
was presented during a seminar for all Maltese journalists.
Among others, this document put forward new concepts for the
promotion of journalistic ethics, including guidelines for submission
and handling of complaints, as well as for a revision of the
former Journalistic Ethics Council. The document suggested the
setting up of a body called the Press Ethics Commission (PEC)
and its composition.
The new PEC became operational in January 1999 under the chairmanship
of Notary Myriam Spiteri Debono. In 2001, the Chief Justice
Emeritus, Professor Giuseppe Mifsud Bonnici, was appointed Chairman.
In 2006 Joe Cordina was appointed Secretary. In April, 2009,
Dr Kevin Aquilina was appointed Chairman.
The Press Ethics Commission is currently composed
of:
Chairman: Dr Kevin Aquilina
Members: Dr Stefano Filletti
Dr Klaus Vella Bardon
Mr Antoine Ellul
Mr Charles Mizzi
Dr Carmen Sammut
Mr Joe Felice Pace
Ms Silvana Debono
Ms Joanna Spiteri
Dr Joe Cassar
Mr Tony Cassar Darien
Secretary: Joe Cordina
Stqarrija ghall-Istampa
Data: 7 ta' Marzu 2009
HTIEGA TA' TRATTAMENT AHJAR GHALL-GURNALISTI
Wara diskussjonijiet mad-Dipartiment tal-Informazzjoni,
il-Kunsill tal-Istitut tal-Gunalisti Maltin (IGM) jixtieq jiccara
li, kontra ghal dak li qal fl-istqarrija ta' nhar is-Sibt li
ghadda, il-gurnalisti ma thallewx ikunu fuq quddiem hames snin
ilu waqt l-inawgurazzjoni tal-President Eddie Fenech Adami.
Madankaollu, l-Istitut itenni l-kritika tieghu
dwar il-pozizzjonar tal-gurnalisti waqt ic-cerimonja tal-hatra
kif ukoll dwar ir-restrizzjonijet li sabu l-gurnalisti meta
kienu qed jirrapportaw il-hatra tal-President Gorg Abela.
Xi gurnalisti prezenti lmentaw fuq il-volum baxx
li minhabba f'hekk ma setghux jisimghu dak li kien qieghed jintqal
u li ma thallewx jaghmlu xoghlhom kif suppost. In-numru tan-nies
fis-sala tal-Palazz kien limitat, pero' xorta l-quddiem il-media
trid tkun rapprezentata kif hu xieraq.
Barra minn hekk, l-Istitut jistenna li jekk sar
ftehim mal-media kellu jigi rispettat min kulhadd, sew mill-organizazzjonijiet
tal-media kif ukoll mill-organizzaturi tal-avveniment.
Ikun xieraq li darb'ohra, isiru arrangamenti aktar
effettivi sabiex ilahhaq mal-influss ta' gurnalisti u camermen
li kien previst li jattendu.
Press Release
Date: 4 April, 2009
JOURNALISTS TREATED IN A FAR FROM PROFESSIONAL WAY
BY THE DOI
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM) strongly
condemns the far from professional way that journalists and
photographers/cameramen were treated by the Department of Information
(DOI) while they were reporting the Oath of Office of the President
of the Republic earlier today.
Numerous reports of incidents between DOI officials
and representatives of the press and broadcasting media, who
were on duty, reached the IGM Council.
The full details of where cameramen, journalists
and photographers were to stay were agreed during two meetings
held yesterday one with representatives of the press/radio;
and the other with representatives of the TV stations.
Despite all this, this agreement was not honoured
by DOI officials and there was complete confusion during the
Presidents stroll to the Palace from St Johns Co-Cathedral
and the ceremony itself at the Palace.
Journalists were, in fact, relegated to the last
row in the Grand Council Chamber, where they could hardly hear
the speeches as they were delivered and capture the atmosphere
of the occasion.
When the journalists protested with senior officials
of the Department of Information, they were informed that responsibility
for the arrangements was in the hands of the Office of the President.
We recall that when President Emeritus Eddie
Fenech Adami took the Oath of Office five years ago, journalists
were accommodated in the front together with the photographers,
the IGM stated.
Even after the ceremony was over, the journalists
were first asked to leave the Palace and it was only after they
insisted that they were allowed to see the atmosphere.
In the words of all those present this morning,
there was a complete breakdown in co-ordination by officials
of the DOI and the Office of the President, the IGM Council
maintained.
A senior official of the Department of Information
even pushed a PBS cameraman, while an Armed Forces of Malta
official stopped a journalist from the same station who was
reporting live while the AFM band was coming out of the Palace
on to St Georges Square.
Despite the good will expressed by the Parliamentary
Secretary for Information, Chris Said, and the Director General
at the Department of Information, it appears that the Departments
officials still needed to provide adequate facilities in this
era when the amount of media, not just printed but also audiovisual
and electronic, has grown in number, the Institute of
Maltese Journalists maintained.
MALTA JOURNALISM AWARDS
PRESS RELEASE
36 FINALISTA GHAD-19-IL EDIZZJONI TAL-MALTA JOURNALISM AWARDS
L-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM) habbar l-ismijiet tas-36
finalista li lahqu l-istadju finali minn fost l-57 participant
li hadu sehem fil-kompetizzjoni gurnalistika Malta Journalism
Awards.
Din hi d-19-il edizzjoni konsekuttiva li l-Istitut
tal-Gurnalisti Maltin qed jorganizza. Matul is-snin, din il-kompetizzjoni
kibret u l-lum ghandha 13-il kategorija differenti.
Diversi istituzzjonijiet u kumpaniji ewlenin,
sena wara l-ohra, jisponsorjaw il-Malta Journalism Awards. Fost
dawn hemm l-Awtorita` tax-Xandir, il-Fond ghall-Kawzi Gusti,
l-HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c., SmartCity Malta, Vodafone Malta Limited,
l-Awtorita` Maltija tat-Turizmu, The Farsons Foundation, Malta
International Airport, il-linja ta l-ajru Emirates u l-Familja
Sammut.
Il-gurija ta din l-edizzjoni ghazlet lil
dawn il-finalisti mnizzlin hawn taht fordni alfabetika:
Gurnalizmu Stampat Ahbarijiet sponsorjata
mill-HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c
;
Massa Ariadne;
Vella Victor;
Charlot Zahra;
Gurnalizmu Stampat Features - sponsorjaat minn Vodafone
Malta Ltd
Ariadne Massa;
Vella Victor;
Charlot Zahra;
Gurnalizmu Fotografiku sponsorjatat minn
The Farsons Foundation
Ellul Michael;
Mirabelli Matthew;
Zammit Lupi Darren;
Gurnalizmu marbut ma l-Ivvjaggar
sponsorjat minn Emirates Airline
Micallef Mario;
Scicluna Alvin;
Xarabank Team;
Gurnalizmu Mxandar Skript Televiziv sponsorjata
mill-Awtorita` tax-Xandir
Basement Productions;
Bugeja Reno;
Xarabank Team
Gurnalizmu Mxandar Filmat Televiziv sponsorjata
mill-Awtorita tax-Xandir
Basement Productions;
Demicoli Keith;
Xarabank Team;
Gurnalizmu Mxandar Radio sponsorjata mill-Awtorita`
tax-Xandir
Bugeja Reno;
Guillaumier Joyce;
Cynthia Zerafa;
Gurnalizmu Kulturali sponsorjata mill-Awtorita
Maltija tat-Turizmu
Bugeja Lino;
CVC Communications;
Vella Fiona;
Gurnalizmu Sportiv sponsorjata mill-Fond
ghall-Kawzi Gusti
Azzopardi Kevin;
Dalli Jeremy;
Christian Micallef u George Micallef;
Gurnalizmu Fotografiku Sportiv sponsorjata
mill-Malta International Airport
Mirabelli Matthew;
Zammit Lupi Darren;
e-Gurnalizmu sponsorjata minn SmartCity
Malta
Mcdonald Vanessa;
Scicluna Christopher;
Spiteri Lucas Paul;
Artikli ta Opinjoni spnsorjata mill-Familja
Sammut
Bugeja Lino;
Sarah Puntan Galea;
Mcdonald Vanessa;
Importanti li wiehed ikun jaf, li mhux bilfors
ikun hemm rebbieh fkull kategorija, anki jekk fxi
kategorija partikulari jkun hemm finalist wiehed.
Il-Gurija qed thejji wkoll rapport dettaljat dwar
is-sottomissjonijiet u l-livell gurnalistiku taghhom , li ghandu
jinqara qabel il-premjazzjoni fis-serata finali. Dakinhar jithabbru
wkoll l-ismijiet tal-membri li huma fuq il-Gurija ghal din l-edizzjoni.
Ghall-ewwel darba din is-sena, is-sottomissjonijiet
fil-kategoriji tal-Gurnalizmu Fotografiku u tal-Gurnalizmu Fotografiku
Sportiv kienu analizzati minn Gurija separata maghmula minn
forografu professjonali, li wkoll fis-serata finali se jipprezenta
rapport dettaljat. Il-kriterji ghall-ghazla ta l-ahjar
ritratt minn din is-sena nbiddlu u kienu segwiti kriterji applikati
fkompetizzjonijiet internazzjonali tal-fotografija.
Din is-sena c-cerminonja tal-premjazzjoni se ssir
is-Sibt, 2 ta Mejju, 2009.
Ir-rebbieh tal-kategorija l-Lingwa Nazzjonali
fil-Gurnalizmu jithabbar fil-lejla tal-prezentazzjoni.
Fl-istess cerminonja jithabbar ukoll ir-rebbieh
tal-Gold Award. Dan l-unur jinghata lil persuna nominata li
skond il-Gurija tkun marret lil hinn minn rekwiziti ta
prattika normali fil-gurnalizmu tul il-karriera gurnalistika
taghha. Il-Gold Award ilu jinghata mill-1998, u din is-sena
hu l-ghaxar anniversarju tieghu.
Press Release
Date: 18 February 2009
57 PARTICIPANTS IN THE 19th EDITION OF THE
MALTA JOURNALISM AWARDS
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM) has
announced that 57 journalists were taking part in the 19th edition
of the Malta Journalism Awards (MJA). Currently the Jury was
doing its job, and the IGM will announce the Finalists at the
end of next March.
The IGM organizes these awards on an annual basis.
This years awards have 13 categories, including a new
one reserved for Opinion Writers.
The categories are: Print Journalism News, Print Journalism
Features, Press Photography, Broadcast Journalism
Television Script, Broadcast Journalism Television Film,
Broadcast Journalism Radio, e-Journalism, Travel Journalism,
Sports Journalism, Sports Photography, Opinion Articles and
the Maltese Language in Journalism award.
Each category is sponsored by a different company
or organization. The sponsors are HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c., Vodafone
Malta Ltd, The Farsons Foundation, the Broadcasting Authority,
SmartCity Malta, the Malta International Airport, the Malta
Tourism Authority, the Good Causes Fund, Emirates Airline, and
the Sammut family.
The awards ceremony will be held next May. During
the evening, the Gold Award for the practice of journalism that
goes beyond normal journalism practice will also be awarded.
This category is sponsored by the Tumas Fenech Foundation for
Education in Journalism (FTFEG).
IGM launches 19th edition of Malta Journalism
Awards
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM) launched
the 19th edition of the annual press awards, known as the Malta
Journalism Awards, with 13 categories.
Apart from the journalist himself/herself, Editors
and Heads of News Departments may select and submit entries
of what they consider to be the best work of any individual
journalist/s, irrespective of whether that journalist belongs
to the same newsroom or not. Submissions can also be forwarded
by organisations, corporations and bodies.
In all cases, consent has to be given by the individual journalist/s
concerned by filling the appropriate part on the Official Application
Form prior to submission of entry by Editor, Head of News Department,
or organisations/corporations/bodies.
Coming so soon after the highly successful 2008 edition
of the Malta Journalism Awards, we have taken a strategic decision
to move the award ceremony to May, where it used to be held
originally, to coincide with World Press Freedom Day,
said IGM chairman Malcolm J. Naudi.
This also makes the awards more timely,
because we are honouring journalists for the work they did during
2008.
Another major innovation is the introduction of
a category for opinion writers. This has been introduced
after a great deal of pressure from participants, Mr Naudi
said. I thank the Sammut family for sponsoring this category
in memory of the late George Sammut, a journalist and editor.
The rules for this category are slightly different, with
all the media who have opinion writers being asked to submit
the name of one opinion writer, who will be asked, in turn,
by the IGM to submit the five best columns he/she has written
during 2008. These columns will then be judged by the MJAs
judging panel.
The 13 categories in the MJAs are:
Print categories:
Print Journalism News sponsored
by HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c.
Print Journalism Features sponsored
by Vodafone Malta Ltd
Photo Journalism sponsored by The Farsons
Foundation
Broadcast categories:
Broadcast Journalism TV Script
sponsored by the Broadcasting Authority
Broadcast Journalism TV Film sponsored
by the Broadcasting Authority
Broadcast Journalism Radio sponsored
by the Broadcasting Authority
E-category:
E-Journalism sponsored by SmartyCity Malta
General categories:
Travel Journalism sponsored by Emirates
Airline
Sports Journalism sponsored by the Good
Causes Fund
Sports Photography sponsored by Malta
International Airport p.l.c.
Cultural Journalism sponsored by the Malta
Tourism Authority
Opinion Articles sponsored by the Sammut
Family
Best use of Maltese Language in Journalism
This years edition of the Gold Award is being sponsored
by the Fondazzjoni Tumas Fenech ghall-Edukazzjoni fil-Gurnalizmu.
More details about this particular award will be announced at
a later date.
Following recommendations by previous judging
panels, the Institute draws the attention of journalists to
the following points:
only coverages that were made overseas by the
journalist concerned are to be submitted in the Overseas Assignment
category;
in the Broadcast TV Script and Broadcast Radio categories, all
submissions are to be accompanied by a printout of the respective
script;
the same journalistic work or the same series can only be submitted
in one category; journalists are to put forward their submissions
in a presentable manner; and in selecting their best work, journalists
shall seek to submit the most ethical work and avoid submitting
material that only serves sensationalism.
Prizes
The first three classified in each category will receive a certificate.
The winner of the first 12 categories above will
each be awarded:
a cash prize of €350;
a certificate; and
the Malta Journalism Awards trophy for the respective category.
The winner of the special category entitled Il-Lingwa
Nazzjonali fil-Gurnalizmu will be presented with the Malta
Journalism Award trophy for that category.
Announcement of Finalists
The Finalists will be announced in March 2009.
Presentation Ceremony
The Winners will be announced at a presentation
ceremony to be held in May 2009 at Robert Samut Hall, Floriana.
All Maltese journalists may participate
All Maltese journalists may participation in the
Malta Journalism Awards, irrespective of whether they are IGM
members or not. All entries, whether in Maltese or in English,
must have been published, posted on a news website or broadcast
in Malta between 1 January, 2008, and 31 December, 2008.
Closing Date
Submissions will be received at the offices of the Institute
of Maltese Journalists, 104a, Old Mint Street, Valletta, on
Saturday, 14 February, 2009, between 9.00 a.m. and 12.00 noon.
Non-members have to pay a participation fee with the submission.
05.01.2009
IGM Council of Management 2009
Chairman: Mr Malcolm J. Naudi
General Secretary: Mr Joe A. Vella
Treasurer: Mr Mario Schiavone
Deputy Chairperson: Ms Julia Farrugia
Deputy General Secretary: Mr Charlot Zahra
Deputy Treasurer and Malta Youth Press representative: Mr Keith
Demicoli
Chairman FTFEG Board of Studies: Mr Charles Flores
Member: Mr Brandon Pisani
Member: Ms Marion Zammit
Coordinator for Malta Journalism Awards Mr Roderick J. Agius
Annual General Meeting - 5th January 2009:
Please click on the following links for documents
related to this AGM:
notice-of-igm-agm-2009.doc
igm-agenda-2009.doc
igm-annual-report-2008.doc
application-for-igm-committee-2009.doc
mozzjonijiet-u-emendi-igm-agm-2009.doc
igm-membership-form.doc
proxy-form.doc
Stqarrija ghall-istampa
Data: 28 ta' Novembru 2008
L-ebda libell m'huwa se jbezza' lill-IGM milli
jhares id-drittijiet tal-gurnalist Malti
L-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM) nhar it-Tlieta, 25 ta'
Novembru, 2008 sar jaf ghall-ewwel darba wara avviz tal-qorti
li deher fuq gurnal lokali li s-Sur Joseph Buttigieg u Carmel
sive Lino Farrugia fil-kwalita' taghhom ta' President u Segretarju
rispettivament tal-Federazzjoni Kaccaturi Nassaba Konservazzjonisti
bdew proceduri fil-Qorti kontra zewg ufficjali tal-IGM, Malcolm
J. Naudi u Joseph A Vella, bhala Chairman u Segretarju tal-Istitut
u dan talli l-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin ikkundanna vjolenza
li ntuzat fuq gurnalisti u fotografi waqt protesta li kienet
organizzata mill-Federazzjoni Kaccaturi Nassaba Konservazzjonisti
fis-7 ta' Marzu 2007.
L-ufficjali tal-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin
(IGM) se jikkontestaw din il-kawza fejn se jipprezentaw numru
ta' eccezzjonijiet legali u ghadd ta' xhieda inkluz gurnalisti
u fotografi li kienu attakkati, mhedda u aggrediti waqt li kienu
qeghdin jaqdu dmirhom il-Belt, Valletta fis-7 ta' Marzu 2007.
Ghal dan il-ghan l-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin
(IGM) hatar lill-avukat Joe Mifsud ex ufficjal tal-Istitut biex
jiddefendi lill-ufficjali u lill-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin
(IGM) f'dan il-kaz. (Nota tal-eccezzjonijiet ghall-kawza ipprezentata
dalghodu l-Qorti mehmuza ma' din l-istqarrija).
L-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM) se jibqa'
jkun tarka ghall-gurnalisti Maltin u Ghawdxin kollha fejn l-ebda
vjolenza jew theddida ta' passi legali m'ghandha tbezzaghhom
fil-hidma li qeghdin iwettqu.
04.11.2008
Malta Journalism Awards: Jithabbru r-rebbieha
tat-18-il edizzjoni
L-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM) habbar il-gurnalisti
rebbieha tat-18-il edizzjoni tal-Malta Journalism Awards.
Fl-istess cerimonja, gurija indipendenti ippreseduta
milll-President Emeritus Guido de Marco bhala Chairman, flimkien
ma' Dr. Natalino Fenech u l-Professur Dominic Fenech habbret
lill-Avukat Joseph Micallef Stafrace bhala r-rebbieh tal-Gold
Award.
Is-Sur Joe A Vella, Trustee tal-Fondazzjoni Tumas
Fenech ipprezenta l-Gold Award lill-Avukat Micallef Stafrace.
Dan l-unur jinghata lil persuna nnominata li skond il-Gurija
tkun marret lil hinn minn rekwiziti ta' prattika normali fil-gurnalizmu
tul il-karriera gurnalistika taghha. Fl-ghaxar edizzjonijiet
li saru s'issa dan l-unur intrebah minn Fr Joe Borg (1998),
Anton Cassar (1999), Frank Attard (2000), J.G. Vassallo (2001),
Anthony Montanaro (2002), John Manduca (2003), Charles Grech
Orr (2004), Pawlu Carachi (2005), Paul Saliba (2006) u Lino
Cassar (2007).
Gurija indipendenti ohra mahtura mill-IGM biex
tevalwa l-Malta Journalism Awards, u li kienet maghmulha mis-Sur
Michael Schiavone bhala Chairman, Dr. Anna Mallia, is-Sur Tony
Formosa u s-Sur Tony Mangion tat dan ir-rizultat:
Gurnalizmu Stampat - Ahbarijiet - sponsorjata
mill-HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c.
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Josef Camilleri, Kap tal-Public Affairs
u CSR)
1. Ariadne Massa (The Times)
2. Brandon Pisani (l-orizzont / It-Tor?a)
3. Owen Galea (Kullhadd)
Gurnalizmu Stampat - Features - sponsorjata minn
Vodafone Malta Ltd
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Claudette Farrugia, Senior Executive
- Corporate Affairs)
1. Ariadne Massa (M magazine / Pink magazine)
2. Brandon Pisani (l-orizzont/ It-Torca)
3. Julia Farrugia (Illum)
Gurnalizmu Fotografiku - sponsorjata minn The
Farsons Foundation
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Bryan A Gera, Chairman)
1. Michael Ellul (In-Nazzjon)
2. Christian Sant Fournier (TheTimes)
3. Matthew Mirabelli (The Times)
Gurnalizmu dwar l-Ivvjaggar - sponsorjata minn
Emirates Airline
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Paul Fleri Soler, Maniger ghal Malta
u Cipru)
1. Alvin Scicluna (PBS)
2. Xarabank (PBS)
3. Dr. Alan Deidun (The Sunday Times)
Gurnalizmu Mxandar - Skript Televiziv
- sponsorjata mill-Awtorita` tax-Xandir
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Joe Scicluna, Chairman)
1. Xarabank (PBS)
2. Lourdes Pullicino (Net TV)
3. Reno Bugeja (PBS)
Gurnalizmu Mxandar - Filmat Televisiv
- sponsorjata mill-Awtorita` tax-Xandir
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Joe Scicluna, Chairman)
1. Xarabank (PBS)
2. Bondi+ (PBS)
3. Clayton Tanti u Claire Muscat (Net TV)
Gurnalizmu Mxandar - Radju
- sponsorjata mill-Awtorita` tax-Xandir
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Joe Scicluna, Chairman)
1. Reno Bugeja (Radju Malta)
Gurnalizmu Kulturali - sponsorjata mill-Awtorita`
Maltija tat-Turizmu
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Alexia Maggi, Senior Executive)
1. Victor Vella (l-orizzont/ It-Torca)
2. Lino Bugeja (The Times)
3. CVC Communications (PBS)
Gurnalizmu Sportiv - sponsorjata mill-Fond ghall-Kawzi
Gusti,
(Trofew ipprezentat mill-Ministru tal-Finanzi, Ekonomija u l-Investiment
Tonio Fenech)
1. Kevin Azzopardi (The Times)
2. Event Services Ltd (PBS/Education 22)
3. Teddie Borg (PBS)
Gurnalizmu Fotografiku Sportiv - sponsorjata mill-Malta
International Airport
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Julian Jaeger , Kap Ezekuttiv)
1. Darrin Zammit Lupi (The Times / Reuters)
2. Matthew Mirabelli (The Times)
3. Matthew Mirabelli (The Times)
Gurnalizmu Elettroniku (e-Journalism) - sponsorjata
minn SmartCity Malta
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Claudio Grech, Kap Ezekuttiv SmartCity
Malta)
1. Robert Micallef (maltamedia)
2. Paul Cachia (di-ve.com)
3. Carmelina Grech (di-ve.com)
L-Ilsien Nazzjonali fil-Gurnalizmu - Kategorija
Specjali
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Mario Schiavone, Membru tal-Kunsill
Nazzjonali ghall-Ilsien Malti)
1. Reno Bugeja (PBS)
Il-Gurija hejjiet ukoll rapport dwar is-sottomissjonijiet u
l-livell gurnalistiku taghhom.
Stqarrija ghall-istampa
Data: 05 ta' Settembru 2008
30 FINALISTA GHAT-18-IL EDIZZJONI TAL-MALTA JOURNALISM AWARDS
L-Istitut tal-gurnalisti Maltin (IgM) habbar l-ismijiet tat-30
finalista li lahqu l-istadju finali minn fost l-54 parti?ipant
li hadu sehem fil-kompetizzjoni gurnalistika Malta Journalism
Awards.
Din hi t-18-il edizzjoni konsekuttiva li l-Istitut tal-gurnalisti
Maltin qed jorganizza. Matul is-snin, din il-kompetizzjoni kibret
u l-lum ghandha 12-il kategorija differenti.
Diversi istituzzjonijiet u kumpaniji ewlenin, sena wara l-ohra,
jisponsorjaw il-Malta Journalism Awards. Fost dawn hemm l-Awtorita`
tax-Xandir, il-Fond ghall-Kawzi gusti, l-HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c.,
SmartCity Malta, Vodafone Malta Limited, l-Awtorita` Maltija
tat-Turizmu, The Farsons Foundation, Malta International Airport
u l-linja ta' l-ajru Emirates.
Il-gurija ta' din l-edizzjoni ghazlet lil dawn il-finalisti
mnizzlin hawn taht f'ordni alfabetika:
Gurnalizmu Stampat - Ahbarijiet - sponsorjata mill-HSBC Bank
Malta p.l.c
galea Owen;
Massa Ariadne;
Pisani Brandon;
Gurnalizmu Stampat - Features - sponsorjaat minn Vodafone Malta
Ltd
Farrugia Julia;
Massa Ariadne;
Pisani Brandon;
Gurnalizmu Fotografiku - sponsorjatat minn The Farsons Foundation
Ellul Michael;
Mirabelli Matthew;
Sant Fournier Christian;
Gurnalizmu marbut ma' l-Ivvjaggar - sponsorjat minn Emirates
Airline
Deidun Alan;
Scicluna Alvin;
Xarabank Team
(Vella Norman, grima Rebeccah, Carbonaro Peter, PrecTaroum Claire,
Saliba Olwyn Jo, Dalli Samuel, Micallef grimaud Mandy, Vassallo
Mark, Ahar Charles);
Gurnalizmu Mxandar - Skript Televiziv - sponsorjata mill-Awtorita`
tax-Xandir
Bugeja Reno;
Pullicino Lourdes;
Xarabank Team
(Vella Norman, grima Rebeccah, Saliba Olwyn Jo,
Dalli Samuel, Micallef grimaud Mandy);
Gurnalizmu Mxandar - Filmat Televiziv - sponsorjata mill-Awtorita
tax-Xandir
Bondi + Team
(Bondi Lou, Attard Rachel, Bonnici Josef);
Tanti Clyton, Muscat Clare;
Xarabank Team
(Vella Norman, grima Rebeccah, Carbonaro Peter,
Olwyn Jo Saliba, Dalli Samuel, Micallef grimaud Mandy, AharCharles);
Gurnalizmu Mxandar - Radio - sponsorjata mill-Awtorita` tax-Xandir
Bugeja Reno;
Gurnalizmu Kulturali - sponsorjata mill-Awtorita Maltija tat-Turizmu
Bugeja Lino;
CVC Communications;
Vella Victor;
Gurnalizmu Sportiv - sponsorjata mill-Fond ghall-Kawzi gusti
Azzopardi Kevin;
Borg Teddy;
Events Services
(Xuereb Catherine, Micallef Sandro,
Attard Carolina);
Gurnalizmu Fotografiku Sportiv - sponsorjata mill-Malta International
Airport
Mirabelli Matthew;
Zammit Lupi Darren;
e-Gurnalizmu - sponsorjata minn SmartCity Malta
Cachia Paul;
grech Carmelina;
Micallef Robert;
Importanti li wiehed ikun jaf, li mhux bilfors ikun hemm rebbieh
f'kull kategorija, anki jekk f'xi kategorija partikulari jkun
hemm finalist wiehed.
Il-gurija qed thejji wkoll rapport dettaljat dwar is-sottomissjonijiet
u l-livell gurnalistiku taghhom , li ghandu jinqara qabel il-premjazzjoni
fis-serata finali. Dakinhar jithabbru wkoll l-ismijiet tal-membri
li huma fuq il-gurija ghal din l-edizzjoni.
Ghall-ewwel darba din is-sena, is-sottomissjonijiet fil-kategoriji
tal-gurnalizmu Fotografiku u tal-gurnalizmu Fotografiku Sportiv
kienu analizzati minn gurija separata maghmula minn forografu
professjonali, li wkoll fis-serata finali se jipprezenta rapport
dettaljat. Il-kriterji ghall-ghazla ta' l-ahjar ritratt minn
din is-sena nbiddlu u kienu segwiti kriterji applikati f'kompetizzjonijiet
internazzjonali tal-fotografija.
Din is-sena ?-?erminonja tal-premjazzjoni se ssir fis-7 ta'
Novembru, 2008.
Ir-rebbieh tal-kategorija l-Lingwa Nazzjonali fil-gurnalizmu
jithabbar fil-lejla tal-prezentazzjoni.
Fl-istess ?erminonja jithabbar ukoll ir-rebbieh tal-Gold Award.
Dan l-unur jinghata lil persuna nominata li skond il-gurija
tkun marret lil hinn minn rekwiziti ta' prattika normali fil-gurnalizmu
tul il-karriera gurnalistika taghha. Il-gold Award ilu jinghata
mill-1998, u din is-sena hu l-ghaxar anniversarju tieghu.
Tmiem/
Stqarrija ghall-Istampa
Data: 15 tAwwissu 2008
TELFA TA KOLLEGA U TA HABIB
Il-Kunsill ta l-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM) juri
s-soghba shiha tieghu ghat-telfa tal-kollega u habib Joe Mercieca,
li miet habta u sabta aktar kmieni il-bierah fl-eta ta
63 sena.
Joe Mercieca se jibqa mfakkar mhux biss gurnalist
tenaci bumanità kbira, izda ukoll bhala lekcer
tajjeb minn bosta studenti li studjaw il-gurnalizmu fl-Universita
ta Malta, kif ukoll bhala gwida morali u professjoni u
habib leali.
Il-professjonalita, il-korrettezzza, u l-umanita
kbira tieghu se jibqghu mfakkra minn bosta nies li kellhom ix-xorti
jahdmu jew jitghallmu minn ghandu, qal Charlot Zahra,
Ufficjal Informazzjoni tal-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM).
Il-Kunsill tal-Istitut, fisem il-membri kollha tieghu,
jaghti l-kondoljanzi profondi tieghu lil martu Therese u uliedu
Karl u Katia fdan il-mument ta niket kbir ghalihom.
L-IGM iheggeg lill-membri kollha tieghu sabiex jattendu ghall-ahhar
tislima lil Joe Mercieca, li se ssir ghada filghodu.
Il-korteo funebri se jitlaq ghada filghodu fit-8 am mill-Isptar
Mater Dei lejn il-Knisja Parrokkjali ta Hal Balzan, fejn
imbaghad issir quddiesa praesente cadavere fit-8.30 am. Wara
ssir id-difna fil-qabar tal-familja fic-cimiterju ta l-Addolorata.
Press Release
Date: 06 August 2008
IGM PUBLISHES "WHEN JUDGES DISSENT"
- A collection of judgments involving Judge Giovanni Bonello
at the European Court of Human Rights
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM) has
just published the book "When Judges Dissent", a collection
of sentences of the European Court of Human Rights on which
the Maltese Judge Giovanni Bonello, who was a member of the
court, had a separate opinion from that of his fellow judges.
The book contains 53 cases, assembled and edited
by Mario Schiavone, an I?M Council member, and is the result
of 18 months' work.
To
mark the launch, an event was held at Villa Parisio, Lija, seat
of the Strickland Foundation, which assisted in the book's publication.
Among the speakers was President Emeritus Professor Guido de
Marco, who is also Chairman of the Strickland Foundation, Judge
Bonello, Lawyer Joe Giglio and Mr Schiavone.
Among those present was the Minister of Education,
Culture, Youth and Sport, Dolores Cristina, Judges, Magistrates,
Lawyers, members of the Diplomatic Corps, journalists and other
guests.
Each one of the 53 cases in the book (including
three cases involving Malta) has a summary, the European Court
of Human Rights' sentence and the separate opinion of Judge
Bonello, in which he did not agree with the Court decision,
partially agreed or agreed with the decision but felt that the
European Court should have done more to defend the citizen whose
application was being dealt with.
When one reads the separate opinions of Judge
Bonello, one is struck by a number of things, including:
Firstly: the great courage of Judge Bonello. He
does not hesitate to criticise, often in a strong manner, his
fellow Judges with whom he works and meets every day.
Secondly: the concise and attractive literary
way in which he expresses his opinions.
Thirdly: his logical line and the complete, impeccable
way of presenting his arguments.
Fourthly: the fact that he is almost always takes
the side of the citizen who files the complaint.
The book's editor, Mario Schiavone, writes: "When
one reads Giovanni Bonello's opinions one by one, you forget
the previous one you have read."
Even in the cases against Malta, Judge Bonello,
without fear, said all in conscience he felt he needed to say,
even criticizing our laws or the way in which they are administered.
When one examines these decisions and Judge Bonello's
criticism or suggestions, one realises that from his first case
to the most recent case included in this collection, in sentences
on similar rights to those that a few years ago the Maltese
Judge had criticised, the European Court of Human Rights has
begun to accept Judge Bonello's arguments, which are now reflected
in its sentences.
"This should surely be a source of great
satisfaction for Giovanni Bonello, not only because his criticism
has now been vindicated, but more so because with his harsh
but justified criticism, he managed to widen the meaning of
several rights sanctioned in the European Convention on Human
Rights. He is a true champion of human rights.
"For this and much more, Judge Bonello deserves
our praise and gratitude and that of all European citizens who
found in him the true defender of their fundamental rights,"
says Mr Schiavone.
The book, which is printed in hardback and paperback
versions, can be bought from all local book sellers.
26 TA' LULJU 2008
il-Kunsill Nazzjonali tal-Ilsien Malti habbar
l-ewwel decizjonijiet tieghu dwar kif jinktbu bosta varjanti
tal-Malti. Ser ikun hemm zmien ta' 3 snin fejn il-varjanti ezistenti
jistghu jibghu jintuzaw flikmien mal-godda. Id-Decizjonijet
kienu ppubblikati fil-harga tal-Gazzetta tal-Gvern tasl-25 ta'
Lulju 2008, li kopja taghha tinsab hawn:
http://www.doi.gov.mt/EN/gazetteonline/2008/07/gazts/GG%2025.7.pdf
Inheggu lill-membri taghna sabiex jaddottaw il-verzjoni l-gdida
fil-kitba taghhom bil-Malti fuq il-gurnali, il-mezzi tax-xandir
u mezzi elettronici ohra.
Hajr bil-quddiem
Charlot Zahra
Segretarju Informazzjoni, IGM
Press Release
Date: 20 July 2008
GOLD AWARD 2008 NOMINATIONS
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM) accepts
nominations for the Gold Award 2008. Submissions can be made
by persons, organisations or institutions. No one can nominate
himself or herself, but everyone is free to submit nominations
to the IGM of a person, persons, society, body, organisation
or other institution who, in their opinion, qualify for this
honour.
The Gold Award is sponsored by the Tumas Fenech
Foundation for the Education of Journalists (FTFEG).
The aims of the Gold Award are to give deserved
recognition:
To the Maltese person or person resident in Malta who has had
a long career and possesses vast experience in journalism; or
The institution, society, body, organisation or group of persons
who have contributed substantially to the development of journalism.
In both cases the contribution would be above
and beyond the requisites of normal practice in the profession.
Closing date
Submissions will be accepted until Thursday, 21
August, 2008. Whoever submits a nomination has to provide all
the details necessary, including: a detailed account of the
work carried out; a letter of recommendation from a number of
persons involved; the nominated person's biography.
This must be accompanied by the reason or reason
why the nomination is being made so that the Council of the
IGM will be in a position to pass on the nomination to the Selection
Board, whose Chairman is President Emeritus Prof. Guide de Marco.
The Selection Board's choice will be officially announced during
the presentation ceremony of the Malta Journalism Awards (MJA).
Submissions should be sent to the IGM Secretary
General Joe A. Vella, Press Club, 104 Old Mint Street, Valletta
VLT 1517; or 146/5 Howard Street, Sliema SLM 1759.
The winners so far
1998 - Fr Joe Borg; 1999 - Anton Cassar; 2000
- Frank Attard; 2001 - J.G. Vassallo; 2002 - Anthony Montanaro;
2003 - John Manduca; 2004 - Charles Grech Orr; 2005 - Paul Carachi;
2006 - Paul Saliba; and 2007 - Lino Cassar.
The Institute was instrumental in setting up the
Press Ethics Commission (PEC) in 1991 and the Tumas Fenech Foundation
for Education in Journalism (1999).
The 19th anniversary of the IGM's foundation will
be celebrated in November this year. The Institute will continue
to work on its stated objectives to improve the standard of
journalism, through ethics, education and professionalism.
Press Release
Date: 15 July 2008
IGM COUNCIL CONDEMNS VIOLENT ASSAULTS ON PRESS CORPS BY TRANSPORT
FEDERATION DRIVERS
Unfortunately, this is not the first time that Maltese
journalists are assaulted while doing their duty in what has
become a catalogue of shame over the past few years
IGM Chairman Malcolm J Naudi
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM) strongly
condemns the violent assaults on various members of the media
corps who were doing their jobs during the strike by the Transport
Federation yesterday.
In one incident, NET TV cameramen Joe Francalanza
was punched in the face as he filmed drivers trying to smash
a coach which was picking up tourists, while a PBS cameramen
was also physically assaulted while filming incidents at Floriana.
IGM chairman Malcolm J. Naudi called on the police
and the authorities to provide protection for journalists who
are doing their jobs without fear or favour. Unfortunately,
this is not the first time that Maltese journalists are assaulted
while doing their duty in what has become a catalogue of shame
over the past few years.
We strongly urge the police to investigate
all those who were responsible for this aggression against members
of the media and call on them to bring the perpetrators to justice
in the shortest possible time, Naudi insisted.
The IGM Council noted that one of the fundamental
rights in a democratic society such as Malta was the gathering
and dissemination of information. We strongly urge the
Transport Federation and its members not to interfere with this
fundamental right for all the citizens of this country and to
realise that Malta is now part of the European Union
with all the rights and responsibilities that this brings,
Naudi insisted.
The IGM Council also offers its solidarity to
the victims of this violence and urges all members of the media
to stand united and look out for their fellow professionals
in these deplorable circumstances.
04 July 2008
Joint Statement by The Journalists' Committee
and the Institute of Maltese Journalists on Thursday evening's
MEPA public hearing on Fort Cambridge
The Journalists' Committee and the Institute of Maltese Journalists
find the attitude of the Malta Environment and Planning Authority
unacceptable in its indictment of our press colleagues during
the MEPA board hearing of the Fort Cambridge development application.
The journalists present in this meeting carried
out their duty admirably in bringing to public attention a draft
press release by the MEPA public relations officer, which had
pre-empted Thursday's decision on the Fort Cambridge project
before an official public decision was taken.
This incident alone sows doubts on the transparency
and integrity of the MEPA board hearing and its new chairman.
The Committee and the Institute find MEPA's accusations
against a journalist of "malicious actions" and of
disrupting the meeting to be totally unacceptable and deplorable.
"According to journalists present, PRO Peter
Gingell was not in a position to describe how the document came
into the journalists' hands because he wasn't around at the
time, as he admits himself when he says that he was ushering
people in at the time. Hence, the allegations of maliciousness
are even more irresponsible," spokespersons for the Committee
and Institute, said.
"His draft press release was chanced upon
by a member of the press while taking her seat and then shared
with the rest of her colleagues. The PRO must have been upset
for having foiled his superiors since he demanded to be given
the photographs of the press release in question. Such an arrogant
demand by a public official is deplorable by any standard. Peter
Gingell should apologise for calling into question the integrity
of the journalist, who brought such this incident to public
attention."
"Journalists have a vital role to play in
public hearings because they represent the wider public who
cannot be present in person," IGM chairman Malcolm J. Naudi
said. "What can be regarded as a failing on behalf of a
public authority must not be construed to be the fault of journalists
who were doing their job without fear or favour. They expect
respect and a mature treatment even in such a situation."
"The journalists present were right to bring
to the public's attention this dangerous exercise in subverting
what should have been a transparent and public hearing,"
Committee spokesperson Matthew Vella said.
12 June, 2008
IGM LAUNCHES 18TH EDITION OF MALTA JOURNALISM
AWARDS
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM) launched
the 18th edition of the annual press awards known as the Malta
Journalism Awards, with 12 categories today. Apart from the
journalist himself/herself, Editors and Heads of News Departments
may select and submit entries of what they consider to be the
best work of any individual journalist/s, irrespective of whether
that journalist belongs to the same newsroom or not. Submissions
can also be forwarded by organisations, corporations and bodies.
In both cases, consent has to be given by the
individual journalist/s concerned by filling the appropriate
part on the Official Application Form prior to submission of
entry by Editor, Head of News Department, or organisations/corporations/bodies.
"The Malta Journalism Awards are an annual
event which any journalist worth his salt must look forward
to. The Institute of Maltese Journalists puts a lot of effort
into organising the event, but it is thanks to our sponsors,
who continually lend their support to this prestigious event,
that we are ever grateful," said IGM chairman Malcolm J.
Naudi.
The 12 categories are:
Print categories:
Print Journalism - News - sponsored by HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c.
Print Journalism - Features - sponsored by Vodafone Malta Ltd
Photo Journalism - sponsored by The Farsons Foundation
Broadcast categories:
Broadcast Journalism - TV Script - sponsored by the Broadcasting
Authority
Broadcast Journalism - TV Film - sponsored by the Broadcasting
Authority
Broadcast Journalism - Radio - sponsored by the Broadcasting
Authority
E-category:
E-Journalism - sponsored by SmartyCity Malta
General categories:
Travel Journalism - sponsored by Emirates Airline
Sports Journalism - sponsored by the Good Causes Fund
Sports Photography - sponsored by the Malta International Airport
Cultural Journalism - sponsored by Malta Tourism Authority
Best use of Maltese Language in Journalism.
This year's edition of the Gold Award is being
sponsored by Fondazzjoni Tumas Fenech ghall-Edukazzjoni fil-Gurnalizmu.
More details about this particular award will be announced at
a later date.
Following recommendations by previous judging
panels, the Institute draws the attention of journalists to
the following points:
a) only coverages that were made overseas by the
journalist concerned are to be submitted in the Travel Journalism
category;
b) in the Broadcast TV Script and Broadcast Radio categories,
all submissions are to be accompanied by the respective script;
c) the same journalistic work or the same series can only be
submitted in one category;
d) journalists are to put forward their submissions in a presentable
manner and any photocopies have to be of excellent quality;
and
e) in selecting their best work, journalists shall seek to submit
the most ethical work and avoid submitting material of a partisan
nature or that only serves sensationalism.
Prizes
The first three classified in each category will receive a certificate.
The winner of the first 11 categories above will each be awarded:
a) a cash prize of €350;
b) a certificate; and
c) the Malta Journalism Awards trophy for the respective category.
The winner of the special category entitled 'Il-Lingwa
Nazzjonali fil-Gurnalizmu' will be presented with the Malta
Journalism Award trophy for that category.
Announcement of Finalists
The Finalists will be announced in September 2008.
Presentation Ceremony
The Winners will be announced at a presentation ceremony to
be held in November 2008 at Robert Samut Hall, Floriana.
All Maltese journalists may participate
All Maltese journalists may participation in the Malta Journalism
Awards, irrespective of whether they are IGM members or not.
All entries whether in Maltese or in English must have been
published or broadcast in Malta between 1 January, 2007, and
31 December, 2007.
Closing Date
Submissions will be received at the offices of the Institute
of Maltese Journalists, 104, Old Mint Street, Valletta, on Monday,
14, and Tuesday, 15 July, 2008, between 5.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m.
Non-members have to pay the participation fee with the submission.
Regulations and applications may be obtained either
by phoning IGM Mr Joe A. Vella on 2131-6958/ 9945-0746 or from
the website: www.maltapressclub.org.mt.
IGM CONSULTATION ON FUTURE OF JOURNALISTIC
PROFESSION IN MALTA
Following the Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM)s
meeting with the Parliamentary Secretary for Public Dialogue
and Consultation Chris Said at the Auberge de Castille in Valletta
two weeks ago, the IGM is launching a consultation among its
members about the future of journalism in Malta.
During the meeting, Dr Said said that the Government was planning
an overhaul of the DOIs mission and operations to make
it closer to the needs of the general population and more in
tune with the new demands presented by the consolidation of
online media as part of the journalistic landscape in Malta.
Dr Said also indicated that the Government was ready to discuss
with journalists organisations and other interested parties
the manner in which the issue of press cards should be issued
in Malta.
Likewise, he said the Government was ready to discuss the granting
of a professional status for journalists, on similar lines as
other professions like lawyers, doctors and architects.
Do you agree with how the DOI is treating journalists or not?
Do you agree that the press cards should be issued by the DOI
as at present or would you prefer that a professional body like
the IGM to issue cards, as is the case in the UK?
Do you agree that journalists should be given professional status
like other professions, like doctors and lawyers, among others?
Who should regulate the granting of a professional status -
journalists or the Government?
We would like to hear your views. Please send your comments
and suggestions to institute.of.maltese.journalists@gmail.com
by not later than Monday, 19 May, 2008.
Press Release
Date: 5 May 2008
SOLIDARITY, GREATER PRESS FREEDOM ARE UNIVERSAL GOALS
FOR THE MEDIA: IGM
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2008, it is important
to focus on two important elements that impact on the media
everywhere: the need for global solidarity to overcome threats
to the media; and the need for greater press freedom.
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM) associates
itself with the statement issued on this occasion by the International
Federation of Journalists (IFJ), of which the IGM is the Malta
affiliate, which says that global battles for safety, decent
work and quality journalism can only be won if journalists stand
together in defence of their rights.
In that statement, the IFJ called for a
renewal of global solidarity among journalists to combat the
threats facing media, quoting its president, Jim Boumelha,
as saying: The future of journalism depends upon building
fresh solidarity. Our work is at the heart of the struggle for
democracy and human rights.
The IFJ says the future of journalism will not
be guaranteed by politically-inspired publicity stunts, or by
dumbing down media and cutting editorial budgets.
In Europe, Arne Konig, who chairs the European
Federation of Journalists (EFJ), said: World Press Freedom
Day gives us an opportunity to showcase how quality journalism
is vital for democracy and can only be achieved when journalists
have access to decent working conditions and respect for their
role.
The EFJ says that pressure on journalists to reveal
sources of information and residual political interference are
key challenges facing journalists and media. Konig goes on to
say: But we cannot ignore the impact of the economic crisis
that has overtaken much of Europes media. Quality journalism
is suffering as media owners impose devastating cuts in editorial
budgets.
In Malta, the American non-governmental organisation
Freedom House has further downgraded press freedom in Malta
this year, within the Free category. Although the
Constitution guarantees freedom of speech and of the press,
these rights are also restricted under a variety of circumstances.
Malta is one of the few European Union countries
not to have a Freedom of Information Act, which is why it is
so important that this law should be enacted with urgency in
this new legislature and we await the publication of the Bill
in the Government Gazette, IGM Chairman Malcolm J. Naudi
insisted.
The Freedom House report noted that the Broadcasting
Authority sued an independent television station for broadcasting
material that could incite racial hatred. Several journalists
and photographers, including IGM council member Julia Farrugia,
were injured while covering a protest by hunters and trappers
in Valletta last year. The attack was the latest of a series
of threats and attacks against journalists covering public demonstrations
and debates in Malta.
We have just witnessed a general election
campaign in which the media, including new media, played an
important role, despite attempts by the main political parties
to control the news agenda of the independent media to suit
their partisan agendas at such a critical time for a democracy
like Malta.
Sometimes, these attempts were not so subtle,
as in the muzzling of political coverage on web portal www.di-ve.com
following Government complaints on its political coverage. We
hope that such episodes do not repeat themselves in future,
Naudi said.
Despite the proliferation of media, rising standards
and greater investment, it is vital for the media to remain
in touch with the public and continue to fulfil its role to
inform, educate and entertain.
Journalists in Malta need to continue to fight
to improve their professional status and media owners must continue
to invest to ensure that they not only have the latest equipment
but that their staff, especially journalists, will commit to
their jobs in the long term. The nature of the job means
that long hours are spent to provide the service readers, viewers
and listeners have come to expect, but journalists wages
should also reflect this, Naudi insisted.
At the same time, there should be greater
accountability and more awareness of the high ethical standards
journalists are meant to abide by to retain the trust that comes
with their position in society, since greater press freedom
also means greater responsibility, the IGM Chairman added.
Press Release 06/2008
Date: 30 April 2008
FUTURE OF JOURNALISTIC PROFESSION DISCUSSED DURING IGM MEETING
WITH INFORMATION SECRETARY
A delegation from the Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM)
this morning had a one hour meeting with Parliamentary Secretary
for Public Dialogue and Information Chris Said at his office
at the Auberge de Castille in Valletta.
"Finally, information, a sector which is so vital for the
effective functioning of Malta as a modern European Union (EU)
democracy has not been left under the general umbrella of the
OPM but was assigned to a specific person," IGM Chairman
Malcolm J Naudi said.
During the meeting, which was cordial, the IGM delegation discussed
with Dr Said various issues that are of vital interest for the
exercise of the journalistic profession, such as requests for
information from Government departments and entities, the operations
of the Department of Information (DOI), the issue of press cards,
and professional status for journalists, among other things.
The IGM delegation stressed that the operations of these departments
had to be in synch with the realities faced by the journalistic
profession in Malta, and be more media-friendly.
"Some departments are quite efficient in their responses
to journalists' queries, while others, such as the Police, are
completely erratic in their response time to journalists' queries,"
Naudi said.
On his part, Dr Said said that the Government was planning an
overhaul of the DOI's mission and operations to make it more
in tune with the new demands presented by the consolidation
of online media as part of the journalistic landscape in Malta.
Dr Said also indicated that the Government was ready to discuss
with journalists' organisations and other interested parties
the manner in which the issue of press cards should be issued
in Malta.
Likewise, he said the Government was ready to discuss the granting
of a professional status for journalists, on similar lines as
other professions like lawyers, doctors, and architects.
On his part, the IGM Chairman stressed that the IGM already
had a self-regulatory mechanism for enforcing journalistic ethics
through its Code of Journalistic Ethics and the Press Ethics
Commission (PEC). "This framework could be used for the
establishment of a professional body for journalists, as is
the case in other EU countries like Italy and the United Kingdom,"
he said.
With regards to the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, which
the IGM, together with other journalists' organisations on the
island, has been lobbying for the past few years, Dr Said said
that it will be the first bill that will be tabled by Government
in Parliament after the formal start of the new Legislature
on 10 May 2008.
The IGM delegation also included Secretary Joe A Vella, Treasurer
Mario Schiavone, Information Secretary Charlot Zahra and Education,
Continuous Professional Development and International Affairs
Secretary Brandon Pisani.
Press Release 05/2008
Date: 26 April 2008
NEW IGM COUNCIL ELECTED DURING AGM
A new seven-member Council for the Institute of Maltese Journalists
(IGM) was elected during the Institute's Annual General Meeting
(AGM) which was held recently at its premises in Valletta.
The three officials of the IGM Chairman Malcolm J. Naudi,
Secretary Joe A. Vella and Treasurer Mario Schiavone
were re-elected uncontested in their respective posts.
However, there was a healthy contest for the posts of members
on the Council, with six members submitting their nomination
for the four posts. A seventh nomination was withdrawn before
the AGM took place.
Following an election held during the AGM, Charles Flores, Julia
Farrugia and Charlot Zahra were re-elected as members on the
IGM Council while Brandon Pisani was elected for the first time.
During the meeting the members approved an amendment to the
IGM Statute presented by member Carmel Bonello to assign specific
posts to the four members of the Institute's Council.
In view of this amendment, Brandon Pisani was appointed Education,
Continuous Professional Development and International Affairs
Secretary; Julia Farrugia was appointed Deputy Treasurer responsible
for sponsorships and fund-raising; Charles Flores was appointed
Coordinator for Events and Activities; and Charlot Zahra was
appointed Information Secretary.
The new IGM Council has also co-opted Roderick Agius as Council
Member. Agius will be co-ordinating the 18th edition of the
Malta Journalism Awards (MJA), which recognises journalistic
work that goes beyond the normal practice of journalism in Malta.
The IGM is a founder member of the Alliance of Independent Press
Councils of Europe (AIPCE), which was set up in 1998. The Institute
is also a member of the International Federation of Journalists
(IFJ) and its regional group, the European Federation of Journalists
(EFJ).
The Institute was instrumental in setting up the Press Ethics
Commission (PEC) in 1991 and the Tumas Fenech Foundation for
Education in Journalism (1999).
The 19th anniversary of the IGM's foundation will be celebrated
in November this year. The Institute will continue to work on
its stated objectives to improve journalism standards, through
ethics, education and professionalism.
Stqarrija ghall-Istampa
Data: 18 ta' Marzu 2008
NIKET
Il-Kunsill ta' l-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM) jixtieq
juri s-soghba tieghu ghall-mewt ta' Ebba, il-mara ta' Saviour
Balzan, editur tal-MaltaToday, li halliet din id-dinja fl-eta'
ta' 50 sena wara marda twila.
Il-quddiesa funebri ta' Ebba Von Fersten Balzan ser issir fis-2.30
pm fil-Kattridal Anglikan ta' San Pawl, il-Belt Valletta. Il-familja
tixtieq tavza li minflok jintbaghtu fjuri, ikunu apprezzati
ghotjiet lil Din l-Art Helwa.
NEWSLETTER GHALL-MEMBRI
Harga Numru 2 -- Marzu 2008
Merhba,
Din hija in-newsletter regolari li se johrog l-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti
Maltin (IGM) minn issa lquddiem bl-ahhar ahbarijiet dwar
il-hidma ta l-IGM matul is-sena. Huwa l-hsieb tal-Kunsill
li johrog din in-newsletter mill-inqas darba kull xahrejn, izda
tista tinhareg aktar spiss jekk ikun hemm il-htiega.
Pubblikata it-Tieni Edizzjoni tal-Maltese Journalism ReviewL-Istitut
tal-Gurnalisti Maltin bil-ghajnuna tal-Fondazzjoni Tumas Fenech
ghall-Edukazzjoni fil-Gurnalizmu ghadu kif ippubblika it-tieni
volum tal-Maltese Journalism Review.
Dan il-ktieb, li huwa editjat minn Carmel Bonello, jinkludi
l-papers kolllha li gew ipprezentati waqt it-Tieni Konvenzjoni
organizzata mill-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin fis-sena 2000.
Dan il-volum ghandu jservi ta referenza ghall-gurnalisti,
artikolisti u edituri kif ukoll ghall-istudenti tal-gurnalizmu,
fost l-ohrajn.
Kopja ta dan il-volum tista tinkiseb mill-Istitut
tal-Gurnalisti Maltin fuq l-indirizzi elettronici joeavella@onvol.net
jew institute.of.maltese.journalists@gmail.com
Hlas tas-shubija ghal din is-sena
Inheggu lil dawk il-membri li ghadhom ma hallsux is-shubija
ta l-IGM ghas-sena 2008 sabiex jaghmlu l-hlas taghhom
mill-aktar fis possibbli. Il-hlas ghal din is-sena huwa ta
EUR 23.
Ic-cekkijiet ghandhom ikunu intestati fisem l-Istitut
tal-Gurnalisti Maltin u ghandhom jintbaghtu fdan l-indirizz:
Joe A Vella, Segretarju, Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin, Kaxxa
Postali 21, GPO Marsa, Malta.
Il-Kunsill javza li din is-sena min ikun ghadu ma geddidx is-shubija
tieghu sal-hrug ta l-applikazzjonijiet ghall-Malta Journalism
Awards (MJA) aktar tard din is-sena ikollu jhallas il-mizata
shiha ghall-Awards ukoll.
Bdil fid-dettalji
Dawk il-membri li bidlu xi dettalji personali jew professjonali
bhal indirizz, numru tat-telefon jew indirizz ta posta
elettronika ghandhom javzaw immedjatament lis-Segretarju permezz
ta e-mail fuq l-indirizzi joeavella@onvol.net jew institute.of.maltese.journalists@gmail.com
07.02.2008
Journalists' Committee-IGM Protest against
GO's muzzling of di-ve.com
The Journalists' Committee together with the Institute
of Maltese journalists this morning presented a letter of protest
to the Chairman of GO against the newly declared corporate policy
to ban all political coverage.
In the letter (attached), the two representative
organisations of Maltese journalists condemn this policy, particularly
when the country is facing a general election and Maltese citizens
need information more than ever, before they go to vote.
As announced on the di-ve.com website itself: "As a result
of new corporate policy, di-ve.com will not, for the foreseeable
future, cover political activities and statements as part of
its day-to-day operations."
In a press conference given in front of the GO Head Office in
Marsa, Journalists' Committee Chairman Karl Schembri called
on all parties' secretary generals and the Office of the Prime
Minister to take a clear stand against this repressive measure
which goes against their own party interests but above all goes
against the public interest.
"We hope there has been no political interference behind
this bizarre and mistaken decision," Schembri said. "That's
why we expect not only GO to revoke this decision which humiliates
our colleagues at the di-ve.com newsroom and is a great disservice
to GO's clients; but we also expect all parties contesting this
general election, together with the Office of the Prime Minister
which is responsible for the overall government communications
and DOI, to take a clear stand in favour of freedom of information
and against this measure.
"We also want to remind GO's mother company, Dubai-based
Tecom Investments, that this is a European country in which
the free press is an essential part of our democracy."
IGM Chairman Malcolm Naudi said the last political report to
appear on di-ve.com goes back to last Monday's agreement between
the two parties about their supporters' behaviour during the
election.
"For a news portal that is meant to give breaking news
update, this is already well out of date," Naudi said.
This is the text of the joint letter to Go's Chairman
Sonny Portelli:
The Journalists' Committee
PO Box 66
Valletta
The Institute of Maltese Journalists
PO Box 21
GPO
Marsa
The Chairman
Mr Sonny Portelli
GO
Spencer Hill
Marsa
7 February 2008
Dear Mr Portelli,
As representatives of all Maltese media professionals, we would
like to register our disapproval and condemnation of your company's
newly declared corporate policy to stop your news portal di-ve.com
from covering political activities and statements.
As one of the foremost communications companies on the islands,
we expect that the least GO could do for its customers and the
Maltese public, particularly in the run-up to the general elections,
is to continue offering updates and regular developments that
are happening on the political scene.
Since its launch, di-ve.com has been a news website and a regular
reference point for its users. We hope you realise your company's
decision is a disservice to your own customers, to the Maltese
public in general and to political parties that need journalists
to disseminate and analyse their programmes before our country
is called to vote. It also humiliates our colleagues working
in the di-ve.com newsroom.
Besides the unacceptable interference from the company's board
in editorial decisions that should remain di-ve.com's sole responsibility,
your decision goes, in fact, against the very claims to corporate
social responsibility as claimed by the company.
We hope this mistaken decision is not the result of any political
interference and we call on you to withdraw it with immediate
effect and show again the trust and editorial freedom that the
di-ve.com news team has enjoyed so far.
We also appeal to the Dubai mother company, Tecom Investments,
to realise this is a European country in which the free press
is an essential part of our democracy. We hope the new owners
of di-ve.com realise this to the full having decided to operate
in a democratic country where politics is discussed, covered
and criticised openly as is the case in the rest of the democratic
world.
Looking forward to your reassurances that the decision will
be revoked, we remain your sincerely,
Karl Schembri ChairmanJournalists' Committee
Malcolm NaudiChairman Institute of Maltese Journalists
Stqarrija ghall-istampa
Data:26 ta' Dicembru 2007
SOLIDARJETA' MAL-MEXXEJ LABURISTA
Il-Kunsill ta' l-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin
(IGM) jesprimi s-solidarjeta' kollha tieghu mal-mexxej Laburista
Alfred Sant u l-qraba tieghu f'dan il-waqt difficli fil-hajja
tieghu. Il-Kunsill jawgura li l-operazzjoni fuq Dr Sant li ser
issir ghada tirnexxi u b'hekk ikun jista' jissokta bil-hidma
politika tieghu ghall-gid tal-pajjiz.
Stqarrija ghall-Istampa
Data: 7 ta' Dicembru 2007
ID-DRITTIJIET U D-DMIRIJIET TAL-MEDIA F'SOCJETÀ
DEMOKRATIKA
L-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM) ircieva
ilment minn membru tieghu dwar storja pubblikata nhar it-Tlieta
fil-gazzetta elettronika maltastar.com li tirrigwarda lil dan
il-membru.
Minghajr ma jidhol fil-merti partikolari ta' dan
il-kaz, l-Istitut ihoss li l-fehma politika ta' individwu ma
ghandha qatt tippregudika l-possibbiltà ta' mpjieg ta'
xi hadd, hu min hu u jokkupa liema kariga jokkupa, sakemm l-individwu
jkollu l-hiliet biex jaghmel ix-xoghol mitlub minn dik il-kariga.
Madankollu l-Istitut ihoss li f'kaz ta' process
li allegatament ma jkunx trasparenti l-media ghandha d-dmir
u d-dritt li tinvestiga dawn l-istess allegazzjonijiet. Dan
id-dritt fih aktar relevanza meta l-hatriet/impjiegi huma mhallsa
mill-fondi pubblici bhal f'dan il-kaz tal-PBS.
Jekk izda l-Gurnalist partikolari hassu ngurjat
bl-istorja ppubblikata sta ghalih li jfittex rimedju legali
jew mod iehor fil-konfront tal-gazzetta partikolari.
23 November 2007
Joint Press Statement: IGM and Journalists'
Committee
The Journalists' Committee and the Institute of
Maltese Journalists (IGM) want to express their serious concern
at the way the state public broadcaster is being systematically
stripped of its public service ethos for commercial and political
expediency.
In a joint statement, IGM Chairman Malcolm Naudi
and Journalists Committee Chairman Karl Schembri said: "The
past months have served to confirm our suspicions throughout
the PBS restructuring process launched by the Investments Ministry
and which has stripped the workforce to one-third of its original
complement.
"Not only has the national broadcaster been
rendered incapable of producing its own current affairs programmes,
but the last indicting development to come out of PBS confirms
that the registered editor, Sylvana Cristina, cannot even speak
to her colleagues from the press and defend her own decisions.
"With the ministry's declared policy of vetting
and amending any statement given by workers falling under its
portfolio, Cristina would be unable to participate in a discussion
programme on PBS as she would need the ministry's go-ahead for
whatever she says - a practice which goes to confirm how cut
off the ministry is from the subject matter it is meant to be
responsible for.
"The same applies to PBS Chairman Joe Fenech
Conti and Chief Executive Albert Debono, although it seems the
two appointees are comfortable with this situation as they gladly
resort to 'ministerial policies' whenever held to account by
journalists for their decisions.
"This is a very serious situation that puts
the country's democratic credentials into question. Irrespective
of the ministry's own set policies, Cristina remains answerable
to the editorial board and to the public, and at law she remains
solely and personally answerable for editorial content on the
PBS stations.
"And irrespective of the PBS Chairman and
Chief Executive's preferences to be vetted by the ministry,
the public deserves a free, transparent and accountable public
broadcaster, unshackled from any suppression and able to expose
and attack any attempts at its stations' manipulation.
"We would like to remind the public that
the PBS editorial board is still without a chairman, that the
last editorial board report was compiled two years ago, and
that the Broadcasting Authority itself has declared it cannot
fathom who is calling the shots at our national broadcaster.
"It is clear this situation cannot go on,
even more so with an election round the corner, where the station
will be required more than ever to give a public service to
the citizens in reaching their informed decisions.
"Whatever the rhetoric employed by the ministry
and the PBS Chairman and Board of Directors, the PBS editorial
board has made it amply clear through its public denunciations
that its editorial decisions are constantly being ignored, overruled
and nullified. We cannot afford even more resignations from
the editorial wing because of this. It is the chairman and higher
authority who have to reconsider their position and decide whether
to focus on investments or public broadcasting."
Stqarrija Numru 19/2007
Data: 31 t'Ottubru 2007
MALTA JOURNALISM AWARDS:
JITHABBRU R-REBBIEHA TAS-17-IL EDIZZJONI
L-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM) habbar il-Gurnalisti
rebbieha tas-17-il edizzjoni tal-Malta Journalism Awards (MJA).
Fl-istess cerimonja, Gurija indipendenti maghmulha minn Dr Roger
Degiorgio, Frans Ghirxi u l-President Emeritus Guido de Marco
bhala Chairman, habbret li Lino Cassar hu r-rebbieh tal-Gold
Award.
Il-President Emeritus Ugo Mifsud Bonnici ipprezenta
l-Gold Award lis-sur Cassar. Dan l-unur jinghata lil persuna
nnominata li skond il-Gurija tkun marret lilhinn minn rekwiziti
ta' prattika normali fil-Gurnalizmu tul il-karriera Gurnalistika
taghha. Fid-disa' edizzjonijiet li saru s'issa dan l-unur intrebah
minn Fr Joe Borg (1998), Anton Cassar (1999), Frank Attard (2000),
J.G. Vassallo (2001), Anthony Montanaro (2002), John Manduca
(2003), Charles Grech Orr (2004), Pawlu Carachi (2005) u Paul
Saliba (2006).
Gurija indipendenti ohra mahtura mill-IGM biex
tevalwa l-Malta Journalism Awards, u li kienet maghmulha minn
Ranier Fsadni, Michael Schiavone u minn Anton Cassar bhala Chairman,
tat dan ir-rizultat:
Gurnalizmu Stampat - Ahbarijiet
Sponsorjata mill-HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c.
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Josef Camilleri, Kap tal-Public Affairs
u CSR)
L-ewwel: Vanessa Macdonald (The Times)
It-tieni: Brandon Pisani (l-orizzont/It-Tor?a)
It-tielet: Victor Vella (l-orizzont/It-Tor?a)
Gurnalizmu Stampat - Features
Sponsorjata minn Vodafone Malta Ltd
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Joseph Cuschieri, Kap tal-Consumer
Business)
L-ewwel: Vanessa Macdonald (The Times)
It-tieni: Joanna Ripard (The Sunday Times/Child Magazine)
It-tielet: Martin Debattista (The Times - i-tech section)
Gurnalizmu Fotografiku
Sponsorjata minn The Farsons Foundation
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Bryan A Gera, Chairman)
L-ewwel: Darrin Zammit Lupi (The Times)
It-tieni: Ben Borg Cardona (The Malta Independent/Agence France
Presse)
It-tielet: Matthew Mirabelli (The Times)
Overseas Assignments/Rappurtagg minn Barra minn Malta
Sponsorjata minn Emirates Airline
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Paul Fleri Soler, ManiGer ghal Malta
u Cipru)
L-ewwel: Alvin Scicluna (TVM)
It-tieni: Brandon Pisani (It-Tor?a/l-orizzont)
Gurnalizmu Mxandar - Skript Televiziv
Sponsorjata mill-Awtorità tax-Xandir
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Joe Scicluna, Chairman)
L-ewwel: Reno Bugeja (TVM)
It-tieni: Mario Micallef (TVM)
It-tielet: Julia Farrugia (One Productions)
Gurnalizmu Mxandar - Filmat Televiziv
Sponsorjata mill-Awtorità tax-Xandir
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Joe Scicluna, Chairman)
L-ewwel: Alvin Scicluna (TVM)
It-tieni: Trip Team (One Productions)
Gurnalizmu Mxandar - Radju
Sponsorjata mill-Awtorità tax-Xandir
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Dr Kevin Aquilina, Kap Ezekuttiv)
L-ewwel: RTK
It-tieni: Charles Xuereb (Campus FM)
It-tielet: Mario Micallef (Radju Malta)
Gurnalizmu Kulturali
Sponsorjata mill-Awtorità Maltija tat-Turizmu
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Domenic Micallef, Segment Head - Storja
u Kultura)
L-ewwel: Alvin Scicluna (TVM)
It-tieni: Lino Bugeja (The Sunday Times)
It-tielet:Joyce Guillaumier (It-Torca)
Gurnalizmu Sportiv
Sponsorjata minn Melita Cable
(Trofew ipprezentat mill-InGinier Philip Micallef, Kap Ezekuttiv)
L-ewwel: Benny Pace (l-orizzont/The Times/Ir-Referi)
It-tieni: Mark Attard (Illum)
It-tielet: Teddie Borg (TVM)
Gurnalizmu Fotografiku Sportiv
Sponsorjata mill-Malta International Airport
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Peter Bolech, Kap Ezekuttiv)
L-ewwel: Matthew Mirabelli (The Times)
It-tieni: Darrin Zammit Lupi (The Times/Reuters)
Gurnalizmu Elettroniku (e-Journalism)
Sponsorjata minn SmartCity Malta
(Trofew ipprezentat minn Chris Cole, Chief Operating Officer)
L-ewwel: Kurt Farrugia, Alfred Grixti u David Vella (maltastar.com)
It-tieni: Pierre J. Mejlak (maltamedia.com)
L-Ilsien Nazzjonali fil-Gurnalizmu
Kategorija Specjali
(Trofew ipprezentat mill-Professur Manwel Mifsud, President,
Kunsill Nazzjonali ghall-Ilsien Malti)
L-ewwel: Pierre J. Mejlak (maltamedia.com)
It-tieni: Julia Farrugia (Kullhadd/Illum)
It-tielet: Mark Attard (Illum)
Il-Gurija tal-Malta Journalism Awards hejjiet
ukoll rapport (mehmuz separatament) dwar is-sottomissjonijiet
u l-livell Gurnalistiku taghhom. Rapport iehor thejja mill-Kunsill
Nazzjonali ghall-Ilsien Malti dwar il-kategorija specjali L-Ilsien
Malti fil-Gurnalizmu (li jinsab mehmuz ukoll ma' din l-istqarrija).
F'din l-edizzjoni kien inawgurat trofew gdid iddisinjat
mill-artist Malti, Alfred Mizzi.
MALTA JOURNALISM AWARDS
PRESS RELEASE: 22.08.2007
29 Finalist ghas-17-il edizzjoni tal-Malta
Journalism Awards
L-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM) habbar l-ismijiet
tad-29 finalist li lahqu l-istadju finali minn fost il-45 partecipant,
ilkoll gurnalisti stabbiliti, li hadu sehem fil-kompetizzjoni
gurnalistika Malta Journalism Awards.
Din hi s-17-il edizzjoni konsekuttiva li l-Istitut
tal-Gurnalisti Maltin qed jorganizza. Matul is-snin, din il-kompetizzjoni
kibret u l-lum ghandha 12-il kategorija differenti.
Diversi istituzzjonijiet u kumpanniji ewlenin
qed jisponsorjaw il-Malta Journalism Awards.
Il-Gurija ta' din l-edizzjoni ghazlet lil dawn
il-finalisti mnizzlin hawn taht f'ordni alfabetika:
Gurnalizmu Stampat - Ahbarijiet - sponsorjata
mill-HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c.
Vanessa Macdonald (The Times)
Brandon Pisani (l-orizzont / It-Torca)
Victor Vella (l-orizzont / It-Torca)
Gurnalizmu Stampat - Features - sponsorjata minn
Vodafone Malta Ltd
Martin Debattista (The Times - i-tech section)
Vanessa Macdonald (The Times / Pink magazine)
Joanna Ripard (The Sunday Times / Child magazine)
Gurnalizmu Fotografiku - sponsorjata minn The
Farsons Foundation
Ben Borg Cardona (The Malta Independent / Le Figaro)
Matthew Mirabelli (The Times)
Darrin Zammit Lupi (The Times / Reuters)
Overseas Assignments/Rappurtagg minn Barra minn
Malta - sponsorjata minn Emirates Airline
Brandon Pisani (It-Torca / l-orizzont)
Alvin Scicluna (TVM)
Gurnalizmu Mxandar - Skript Televiziv - sponsorjata
mill-Awtorita` tax-Xandir
Reno Bugeja (TVM)
Julia Farrugia (One Productions)
Mario Micallef (TVM)
Gurnalizmu Mxandar - Filmat Televisiv- sponsorjata
mill-Awtorita` tax-Xandir
Alvin Scicluna (TVM)
Trip Team (One Productions)
Gurnalizmu Mxandar - Radju
- sponsorjata mill-Awtorita` tax-Xandir
Mario Micallef (Radju Malta)
RTK
Charles Xuereb (Campus FM)
Gurnalizmu Kulturali - sponsorjata mill-Awtorita`
Maltija tat-Turizmu
Lino Bugeja (The Sunday Times)
Joyce Guillaumier (KullHadd)
Alvin Scicluna (TVM)
Gurnalizmu Sportiv - sponsorjata minn Melita Cable,
Mark Attard (Illum)
Teddie Borg (TVM)
Benny Pace (l-orizzont / The Times / Ir-Referi)
Gurnalizmu Fotografiku Sportiv - sponsorjata mill-Malta
International Airport
Matthew Mirabelli (The Times)
Darrin Zammit Lupi (The Times / The New York Times)
Gurnalizmu Elettroniku (e-Journalism) - sponsorjata
minn SmartCity Malta
Kurt Farrugia, Alfred Grixti & David Vella (maltastar.com)
Pierre J. Mejlak (maltamedia.com)
Il-Gurija qed thejji wkoll rapport dwar is-sottomissjonijiet
u l-livell gurnalistiku taghhom li ghandu jinqara qabel il-premjazzjoni.
Dakinhar jithabbru wkoll l-ismijiet tal-membri li huma fuq il-Gurija
ghal din l-edizzjoni. Din is-sena c-cerimonja tal-premjazzjoni
se ssir fi ftit gimghat ohra.
Il-finalisti u r-rebbieh tal-kategorija l-Lingwa
Nazzjonali fil-Gurnalizmu jithabbru fil-lejla tal-prezentazzjoni.
F'din il-kategorija hemm 25 partecipant li qed jissottomettu
xoghol gurnalistiku bil-Malti.
Fl-istess cerimonja jithabbar ukoll ir-rebbieh tal-Gold Award.
Dan l-unur jinghata lil persuna nnominata li skond il-Gurija
tkun marret lil hinn minn rekwiziti ta' prattika normali fil-gurnalizmu
tul il-karriera gurnalistika taghha. Fid-disa` edizzjonijiet
li saru s'issa dan l-unur intrebah minn Fr Joe Borg (1998),
Anton Cassar (1999), Frank Attard (2000), J.G. Vassallo (2001),
Anthony Montanaro (2002), John Manduca (2003), Charles Grech
Orr (2004), Pawlu Carachi (2005) u Paul Saliba (2006).
Nominazzjonijiet ghalI-GOLD AWARD - 2007
L-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin qed jibda' jilqa'
nominazzjonijiet ghall-Gold Award 2007. Sottomissjonijiet jistghu
jsiru minn persuna, ghaqda, organizzazzjoni jew istituzzjoni.
Hadd ma jista' jaghmel sottomissjoni ghalih innifsu, izda kulhadd
huwa liberu li jissottometti lill-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin
persuna, persuni, ghaqda, korp, organizzazzjoni, istituzzjoni
ohra li fl-opinjoni tieghu tikkwalifika ghal dan l-unur.
Il-Gold Award qed tigi sponsorjata mill-Fondazzjoni
Tumas Fenech ghall-Edukazzjoni fil-Gurnalizmu.
L-iskop tal-Gold Award huwa li jinghata gharfien
misthoqq:
" lil persuna Maltija, residenti hawn Malta, b'karriera
twila u esperjenza vasta fil-gurnalizmu; inkella
" lil istituzzjoni, ghaqda, korp, organizzazzjoni, jew
grupp ta' persuni li jkunu taw kontribut sostanzjali ghall-izvilupp
tal-gurnalizmu.
Fiz-zewg kazi jrid ikun inghata kontribut li jmur
lil hinn minn rekwiziti ta' prattika normali fil-professjoni.
Data ta' l-gheluq:
Is-sottomissjonijiet jintlaqghu sal-Hamis, 23
ta' Awissu, 2007. Kull min jinnomina ghandu jaghti d-dettalji
kollha mehtiega (ezempji: rendikont dettaljat tal-hidma mwettqa,
ittri ta' referenza minghand ghadd ta' persuni kkoncernati,
bibljografija ta' min ikun qed jigi nnominat) kif ukoll ir-raguni
jew ragunijiet ghaliex qed issir dik in-nominazzjoni halli b'hekk
il-Kunsill ta' l-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin ikun f'qaghda
li jghaddi in-nominazzjonijiet lill-Bord ta' l-Ghazla, li c-chairman
tieghu huwa l-President Emeritus Prof. Guido de Marco. L-ghazla
tithabbar ufficjalment waqt ic-cerimonja tal-premjazzjoni.
Kull sottomissjoni ghandha tintbaghat lis-Segretarju
ta' l-IGM, Joe A. Vella, 104 Old Mint Street, Valletta; jew
146/5 Howard Street, Sliema.
Ir-rebbieha s'issa:
1998 - Fr Joe Borg; 1999 - Anton Cassar; 2000
- Frank Attard; 2001 - J.G. Vassallo; 2002 - Anthony Montanaro;
2003 - John Manduca; 2004 - Charles Grech Orr; 2005 - Paul Carachi;
2006 - Paul Saliba.
Press Release 12/2007
Date: 22 July 2007
IGM WELCOMES FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM) welcomed
the publication of the White Paper outlining the Government's
proposals for a Freedom of Information Act (FOI) as an important
step forward towards introducing a culture of transparency and
accountability in the Public Sector.
"For the first time, the principle that all information
held by the Government can be made public unless there is a
reasonable need to withhold that information is being introduced,
thus reversing the current position of general secrecy.
"We hope that the Government is really prepared for the
sea change that the implementation of the Freedom of Information
Act will bring to its modus operandi, especially in its dealings
with the media," Chairman Malcolm J Naudi said.
The IGM has contributed to the formulation of the FOI White
Paper thanks to the assistance of the Commonwealth Human Rights
Initiative (CHRI), which compiled a report analysing the government's
original draft of the White Paper which was circulated to interested
parties, including the Institute, a few months ago.
The Institute of Maltese Journalists will be analysing the White
Paper published on Wednesday in detail and will present its
official position to the Government in the next few weeks.
Newsletter Nr 3 - 14.07.2007
IL-MALTA JOURNALISM AWARDS
IL-FINALISTI JITHABBRU F'NOFS AWISSU
Kien hemm numru sostanzjali ta' gurnalisti li
ssottomettew xoghol ghal Malta Journalism Awards. Il-gurija
temmet ix-xoghol taghha din il-gimgha u l-finalisti issa mistennija
jithabbru f'nofs Awissu. Ic-cerimonja fejn jithabbru l-finalisti
mistennija li ssir f'Villa Parisio, Hal-Lija, ir-residenza tal-Fondazzjoni
Strickland, f'gurnata li ghad trid tigi konfermata, li aktarx
tkun l-Erbgha, 22 ta' Awissu, 2007. Kull min issottometta xoghol
se jigi mistieden ghal din l-okkazjoni.
KUNGRESS TA' L-IFJ F'MOSKA
Mario Schiavone, it-Tezorier ta' l-IGM irrapprezenta
lill-IGM fit-tielet Kungress Dinji organizzat mill-International
Federation of Jouranlists li sar f'Moska bejn it-28 ta' Mejju
u l-1 ta' Gunju.
Waqt dan il-Kungress kienu diskussi diversi problemi
li qed jiffaccjaw il-professjoni tal-gurnalizmu madwar id-dinja
fejn qed naraw numru minn shabna jinqatlu, mhux biss f'postijiet
fejn imorru biex jirrappurtaw dwar gwerer imma sahansitra f'pajjizhom
stess u l-awtoritajiet tal-pajjiz anqas biss jaghmlu investigazzjonijiet
dwar dawn id-delitti.
Kellna wkoll tahditiet ma' l-Union tal-Gurnalisti
Russi dwar program ta' skambji ta' gurnalisti bejn iz-zewg pajjizi
u hadna hsieb ukoll biex ghamilna kuntatti ma' kollegi minn
pajjizi tal-Mediterran dwar il-Kungress li se jsir f'pajjizna
f'Settembru li gej.
LAQGHA TAL-GURNALISTI TAL-MEDITERRAN
Intant l-Awtorita' Maltija tat-Turizmu accettat
talba tal-Kunsill ta' l-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin biex tisponsorja
l-Konferenza tal-Guranlisti tal-Mediterran li se ssir f'Malta
bejn is-27 u t-28 ta' Settembru 2007. Din il-Konferenza ssir
taht l-awspici ta' l-International Federation of Journalists.
Is-sena li ghaddiet din il-Konferenza saret fil-Croatia fejn
matulha r-rapprezentanti ta' l-IGM kienu hadu parti attiva hafna.
SKONT FUQ TITJIRIET TA' L-AIR MALTA
Infakkarkom li l-Air Malta qed toffri skont ta'
15% lill-membri ta' l-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin li jivvajjgaw
lejn il-pajjizi li topera lejhom l-Air Malta. Dettalji minghand
is-Segretarju: joeavella@onvol.net
Press Release 09/2007
Date: 18 May 2007
IGM COUNCIL in audience with Archbishop Cremona
The Council of the Institute of Maltese Journalists
(IGM) today had an hour's audience with Archbishop Paul Cremona.
The cordial meeting was held at the Archbishop's Curia, Floriana.

The agenda of the meeting included the media's
relations with the Catholic Church in the reality of the pluralist
society in which we live.
IGM chairman Malcolm J. Naudi praised Mgr Cremona
for his accessibility to the media in the weeks following his
appointment and augured that the Curia should be more open to
the means of social communication.
On his part, Mgr Cremona urged the media to be
more honest in the way it communicates the Church's message
without imposing its agenda. He expressed his willingness to
continue his dialogue with the media as he has done so far.
Press Release 08/2007
Date: 2 May 2007
World Press Freedom Day 2007
ISSUE OF FOI WHITE PAPER LONG OVERDUE - IGM
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2007
on May 3, the Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM) called
on the Maltese Government to issue the much-promised White Paper
on Freedom of Information as soon as possible.
"Government had pledged that the White Paper
was going to be published by the end of last year. There had
been some delay, even from our side, in giving our feedback
to the draft White Paper that has already been circulated, yet
a comprehensive Freedom of Information Act is needed to put
Malta truly at par with its partners in the EU and combat the
culture of secrecy pervading the Public Sector," said Malcolm
J. Naudi, Chairman, IGM.
The IGM presented its position on the proposed
Freedom of Information Act and teamed up with the Commonwealth
Human Rights Initiative to present a joint reaction some weeks
ago, and expects them to be included in the draft legislation.
"Our proposals are intended to provide Malta
with a law that gives a general right to information held by
the executive and administration branches of government, thus
promoting transparency and accountability," said Mr Naudi.
"A Freedom of Information Act is an important
step towards protecting the individual citizen and achieving
fuller press freedom in Malta," he added.
This year's theme for World Press Freedom Day,
organised by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organisation) is Press Freedom, Safety of Journalists
and Impunity.
Over the past decade, we have witnessed a dramatic
escalation of violence against journalists, media professionals
and associated personnel. In many countries around the world,
media professionals are harassed, attacked, detained and even
murdered.
According to professional organisations, 2006
was the bloodiest year on record, with over 150 members of the
media killings. Hundreds more media workers were arrested, threatened
or attacked because of their work.
"Being a journalist has never been more dangerous,"
Koïchiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO, said in
his message for World Press Freedom Day 2007.
Conflict zones - and post-conflict zones - are
particularly hazardous environments for journalists. The worst
example is Iraq, where 69 media professionals were killed last
year.
Over 170 media professionals, the vast majority
being local journalists, have been killed in the country since
the conflict began in April 2003.
"Never in recorded history has there been
such a large-scale killing of journalists," said Mr Matsuura.
"The safety of journalists is an issue that
affects us all. Every aggression against a journalist is an
attack on our most fundamental freedoms. Press freedom and freedom
of expression cannot be enjoyed without basic security."
Fortunately, in Malta, no journalists have been
killed, but last year alone there were six reported cases where
journalists were harassed to some extent or another.
In one case, an editor of a weekly newspaper had
his front door torched, while a newspaper columnist had her
back door set on fire after they spoke out in favour of asylum
seekers in their respective media.
Until now, nobody has been brought to Court in
connection with the arson cases. "Crimes against journalists
should not go unpunished as they are crimes against freedom
of expression," said Mr Naudi.
Note to editors:
Every year, May 3 is a date which celebrates the
fundamental principles of press freedom; to evaluate press freedom
around the world, to defend the media from attacks on their
independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost
their lives in the exercise of their profession.
May 3 was proclaimed World Press Freedom Day the
UN General Assembly in 1993 following a Recommendation adopted
at the 26th session of UNESCO's General Conference in 1991.
It serves as an occasion to inform citizens of
violations of press freedom - a reminder that in dozens of countries
around the world, publications are censored, fined, suspended
and closed down, while journalists, editors and publishers are
harassed, attacked, detained and even murdered.
It is a date to encourage and develop initiatives
in favour of press freedom, and to assess the state of press
freedom worldwide.
It serves as a reminder to governments of the
need to respect their commitment to press freedom and is also
a day of reflection among media professionals about issues of
press freedom and professional ethics.
Just as importantly, World Press Freedom Day is
a day of support for media which are targets for the restraint,
or abolition, of press freedom. It is also a day of remembrance
for those journalists who lost their lives in the exercise of
their profession.
For comments please call Malcolm J Naudi, chairman,
IGM on 9990 0207 or Charlot Zahra, Information Officer, IGM
on 7940 8522
Press Release 06/2007
Date: 9 April 2007
IGM CALLS ON JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS MINISTRY
TO INTERVENE IN ARMENIAN JOURNALIST'S CASE
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM) yesterday
called on the Justice and Home Affairs Ministry to intervene
in the case of Gina Khachatryan, the 30-year-old Armenian journalist
who landed in Malta on Friday afternoon on her way to be deported
to her homeland.
"We call on the Justice and Home Affairs
Ministry to investigate the circumstances surrounding this case
and, if warranted, offer political asylum to Ms Khachatryan,"
said Malcolm J Naudi, chairman, IGM.
"Ms Khachatryan was in the UK for the past
four years after being detained in Armenia for 40 days for revealing
electoral fraud, therefore it would be suicidal to send her
back to her homeland, where she would risk being detained once
more for doing her job as a journalist," added Mr Naudi.
The IGM also called on the British authorities
to reverse their decision not to extend Ms Khachatryan's stay
in the United Kingdom.
"As a promoter of democracy and human rights
on a global scale, the United Kingdom should not shirk its responsibility
in this case and hand over Ms Khachatryan and her family to
the Armenian government," he insisted.
According to the international journalists' organisation
Reporters Sans Frontieres, Armenia was the 101st worst country
(out of 168) for restrictions to press freedom in 2006.
Edik Baghdasaryan, head of the association of
investigative journalists in Armenia, has reported a recent
wave of violent attacks against journalists in the country as
an electoral campaign looms.
There is a history of press freedom violations
in Armenia. If officials or large-scale businessmen - do not
like what is written, reporters are threatened and, in some
cases, beaten up. One reporter was forced to leave his flat
last summer.
A copy of this statement has been sent to the
International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the Justice and
Home Affairs Ministry and the British embassy in Malta
Press Release 06/2007
Date: 9 April 2007
IFJ REITERATES CALL FOR CREDIBLE EXPLANATION
OVER JOURNALISTS' DEATHS DURING IRAQ WAR FOUR YEARS AGO
The fourth anniversary of the still unexplained
killing of three journalists by United States troops in Baghdad
on 8 April 2003 was marked yesterday by the International Federation
of Journalists (IFJ) following a week of shocking attacks on
journalists which saw four journalists being killed and another
eleven injured.
These deaths bring to 23 the number of Iraqi media
killed in 2007 alone. At least 196 journalists and media workers
have died in Iraq since the US invasion four years ago.
The IFJ and its national journalists unions around
the world, including the Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM),
the IFJ's Malta affiliate, renewed calls for the United States
to provide credible reports over a number of media deaths at
the hands of US soldiers in Iraq and, in particular, the killing
of three journalists on April 8th 2003.
Sunday marked the fourth anniversary of the attack
by US troops on the Palestine Hotel, which housed scores of
media personnel, killing Taras Protsyuk of Reuters and Jose
Cuoso, of the Telecinco network in Spain. On the same morning,
journalist Tareq Ayyoub was killed when the Baghdad offices
of the Arab satellite channel Al Jazeera were attacked by US
fighter planes.
"Four years on still no credible reports
have been produced to explain these attacks and no one has been
held to account for the killings," said IFJ General Secretary
Aidan White.
"The United States must answer questions
that are still asked over these deaths and many others at the
hands of their troops in Iraq. With the number of media casualties
growing daily, impunity becomes intolerable, particularly when
it concerns the actions of those who speak in the name of democracy
and human rights."
In December 2006, the United Nations Security
Council passed Resolution 1738, a measure championed by the
IFJ and its member unions that protects journalists in conflict
zones and says killing them can be considered a war crime.
The IFJ has also demanded action over the deaths
of British ITN reporter Terry Lloyd and his colleagues Fred
Nérac and Hussein Osman, whose bodies are still missing,
in a fire fight between US and Iraqi troops near Basra, in March
2003 as the invasion of Iraq gathered pace and has raised questions
over the shooting by US soldiers of Reuters cameramen Mazen
Dana.
In October last year the IFJ demanded the United
States "tell the whole truth" about media deaths in
Iraq at the hands of US troops after a British coroner ruled
that the death of ITN reporter Terry Lloyd in the Basra fire-fight
was an "unlawful killing."
"The US military has never owned up to its
responsibilities in Iraq," White said. "We hope the
UN resolution will help stop this trend of attacks on journalists
but we must continue to fight to make sure that all past cases
are investigated and the killers brought to justice. If not,
we not only run the risk of more journalists being killed, but
that these people will kill journalism as well."
29th March 2007
IGM LAUNCHES 17TH EDITION OF MALTA JOURNALISM
AWARDS
The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM) launched
the 17th edition of the annual press awards known as the Malta
Journalism Awards, with 12 categories. As from this edition,
apart from the journalist himself/herself, Editors and Heads
of News Departments may select and submit entries of what they
consider to be the best work of any individual journalist/s,
irrespective of whether that journalist belongs to the same
newsroom or not. Submissions can also be forwarded by organisations,
corporations and bodies.
In both cases, consent has to be given by the
individual journalist/s concerned by filling the appropriate
part on the Official Application Form prior to submission of
entry by Editor, Head of News Department, or organisations/corporations/bodies.
"Through this significant innovation, the
Malta Journalism Awards are being made accessible to everyone
as anyone can now submit an application on his/her behalf if
they are journalists, or on behalf of another journalist,"
said IGM chairman Malcolm J. Naudi.
The 12 categories are:
Print categories:
Print Journalism - News - sponsored by HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c.
Print Journalism - Features - sponsored by Vodafone Malta Ltd
Photo Journalism - sponsored by The Farsons Foundation
Broadcast categories:
Broadcast Journalism - TV Script - sponsored by the Broadcasting
Authority
Broadcast Journalism - TV Film - sponsored by the Broadcasting
Authority
Broadcast Journalism - Radio - sponsored by the Broadcasting
Authority
E-category:
E-Journalism
General categories:
Overseas Assignments - sponsored by Emirates Airline
Sports Journalism - sponsored by Melita Cable
Sports Photography - sponsored by the Malta International Airport
Cultural Journalism - sponsored by Malta Tourism Authority
Best use of Maltese Language in Journalism
This year's edition of the Gold Award is being
sponsored by Fondazzjoni Tumas Fenech ghall-Edukazzjoni fil-Gurnalizmu.
More details about this particular award will be announced next
month.
Following recommendations by previous judging
panels, the Institute draws the attention of journalists to
the following points:
a) only coverages that were made overseas by the
journalist concerned are to be submitted in the Overseas Assignment
category;
b) in the Broadcast TV Script and Broadcast Radio categories,
all submissions are to be accompanied by the respective script;
c) the same journalistic work or the same series can only be
submitted in one category;
d) journalists are to put forward their submissions in a presentable
manner; and
e) in selecting their best work, journalists shall seek to submit
the most ethical work and avoid submitting material that only
serves sensationalism.
Prizes
The first three classified in each category will receive a certificate.
The winner of the first 11 categories above will each be awarded:
a) a cash prize of Lm150;
b) a certificate and
c) the Malta Journalism Awards trophy for the respective category.
The winner of the special category entitled 'Il-Lingwa
Nazzjonali fil-?urnalIGMu" will be presented with the Malta
Journalism Award trophy for that category.
Announcement of Finalists
The finalists will be announced in June 2007.
Presentation Ceremony
The winners will be announced at a presentation ceremony
to be held in September 2007 at the Audiovision Studios
in Hamrun, courtesy of BPC International.
All Maltese journalists may participate
All Maltese journalists may participation in the Malta Journalism
Awards, irrespective of whether they are IGM members or not.
All entries whether in Maltese or in English must have been
published or broadcast in Malta between 1st January 2006 and
31st December 2006.
Press Cartoons Category every 3 years
As participation in the Press Cartoons category was repeatedly
low in recent years, the IGM Council decided to start holding
this event on a triennial basis, with the next edition of this
category being held in 2008, covering the years 2005, 2006 and
2007.
However, being a non-competing category, caricaturists
or their Editors may submit up to 15 caricatures per caricaturist
to be considered for an annual publication to be released next
year.
Closing Date
Submissions will be received at the offices of the Institute
of Maltese Journalists, 104, Old Mint Street, Valletta, on Wednesday
11th April 2007 between 6.00 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. Non-members
have to pay a participation fee with the submission.
Regulations and applications may be obtained either
by phoning Mr Vella 2131-6958/ 9945 0746 or from here.
Press Release 05/2007
Date: 15 March 2007
EFJ SAYS MALTA MUST STOP ATTACKS ON MEDIA AFTER
JOURNALISTS ASSAULTED AT HUNTING PROTEST
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)
and its European group, the European Federation of Journalists
(EFJ) today called on the Maltese government to protect journalist
safety after recent attacks on journalists covering a protest
by hunters and trappers in the capital.
The EFJ and IFJ are backing a call by their affiliate,
the Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM), for authorities
to take tough action against those responsible for the attacks
on journalists reporting on the 7 March protest in the capital
city of Valletta where hunters and trappers hurled bottles and
stones at police and media.
"These recent attacks on journalists show
that protesters feel they can attack reporters and photographers
with impunity," said Arne König, EFJ Chair. "This
intimidation and violence against journalists on assignment
is a serious threat to independent media in Malta."
Darrin Zammit Lupi, a photographer from The Times
newspaper, was hospitalised after he was struck in the face
and his equipment was damaged, IGM said. Julia Farrugia, a journalist
from Illum newspaper and Brandon Pisani, a journalist from l-orizzont
newspaper were taken to a nearby health centre suffering from
slight injuries.
Photographer Ben Borg Cardona of newspaper The
Malta Independent had his equipment broken and stolen by hunters
and was slightly injured. Photographer Ray Attard from Illum
newspaper was also slightly injured. Farrugia and Borg-Cardona
were threatened by representatives of the Federation for Hunting,
Trapping and Conservation, which organised the protest.
These are the latest cases of attacks on journalists
in Malta, where journalists have been threatened or assaulted
while on assignment cover public gatherings or judicial proceedings,
the IGM said.
Last year, an editor and a columnist had their
front doors set on fire while the country was having a public
debate about asylum seekers in Malta. At the time, far-right
political figures were inciting attacks against the media, who
were generally sympathetic about the plight of asylum seekers.
For more information please call: + 32 2 235 22
00
The EFJ represents over 260.000 journalists in more than 40
countries
Newsletter Nru. 2
Seminar barra minn Malta
The Fund for American Studies, bil-kollaborazzjoni
tal-European Journalism Institute (EJI) se torganizza seminar
ta' tmint ijiem fi Prague bejn is-7 u l-15 ta' Lulju 2007, li
ghalih jistghu japplikaw gurnalisti attivi u anke studenti universitarji.
Min irid ikun jaf iktar dwar is-seminar jista'
jzur il-websajt www.tfasinternational.org/eji/about filwaqt
li min jixtieq jistaqsi dwar il-programmi jista' jikkontattja
lil Cynthia Ramirez, International Programs Assistant fuq cramirez@tfas.org
Min jinghazel ghal dan is-seminar ikun irid ihallas
il-biljett ta' l-ajru biss ghax il-lukanda tkun bla hlas. Is-sena
li ghaddiet tliet gurnalisti membri ta' l-IGM attendew ghal
kors simili u l-IGM hallas il-biljett ta' l-ajru ghal tnejn
minnhom. Jekk ikun hemm xi membri taghna li jigu accettati biex
jattendu dan il-kors, il-Kunsill jikkonsidra jisponsorjalhom
il-vjagg taghhom. Naturalment min ma jkunx aggornat fi shubija
ma jigix ikkonsidrat ghal ghajnuna.
L-uzu tal-premises mill-gurnalisti
Kmieni din is-sena l-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin
beda jgawdi mill-iskema ta' tahrig ta' l-istudenti li introduca
l-ETC. Permezz ta' din l-iskema studenti ta' bejn 18 u l-21
sena li jkunu ilhom jirregistraw ghax-xoghol ghal sitt xhur,
jigu allokati ma' xi NGO u jitharrgu maghha ghall-perjodu ta'
sitt xhur. Matul dan iz-zmien l-ETC thallas Lm30 fil-gimgha
lill-istudent li min-naha tieghu jkun irid jahdem 20 siegha
fuq hamest ijiem.
Minn Frar li ghadda, l-IGM u l-ETC bdew ihaddmu
din l-iskema, u llum l-IGM hu f'pozizzjoni li joffri lill-gurnalisti,
membri u mhumiex, l-uzu tal-premises matul in-nofs ta' nhar
fil-ghodu, b'hekk inaqqsu mill-iskarrig zejjed u l-htiega li
l-gurnalisti joqoghdu jmorru l-ufficcju biex jghaddu x-xoghol
taghhom. Madankollu qabel nibdew nimplimentaw is-sistema nixtiequ
l-feedback minghand il-membri.
Fil-premises ghandna computer u librerija u jekk
ikun hemm risposta pozittiva mill-gurnalisti ghall-uzu tal-facilitajiet
taghna, allura behsiebna ntejbu l-facilitajiet li ghandna biex
il-gurnalisti jkollhom il-htigjiet kollha li jkunu jehtiegu.
Kif ghidt id-decizjoni nimxux iktar 'l quddiem
nehduha wara li nircievu r-riazzjoni tal-membri.
Discount Card
Nixtieq ninforma lill-membri li Julia Farrugia,
ufficjal tal-IGM, qed tahdem fuq skema ta' Discount Card li
permezz taghha l-membri jkunu jistghu jgawdu minn rohs sostanzjali
meta jzuru l-postijiet/hwienet/restoranti li jkunu dahlu fl-iskema.
Iktar dettalji dwar din l-iskema jinghataw iktar 'il quddiem.
Jekk il-membri jixtiequ xi kumpaniji jidhlu f'din l-iskema jinformawna.
Journal
Il-Kunsill ta' l-IGM jinsab fil-process li jippubblika
t-tieni edizzjoni tal-Journal li jkun jinkludi d-diskorsi li
saru fit-tieni Konvenzjoni li organizza l-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti
Maltin bil-kollaborazzjoni tal-Fondazzjoni Tumas Fenech ghall-Edukazzjoni
fil-Gurnalizmu.
Ufficjal Informazzjoni
Il-Kunsill hatar lil Charlot Zahra, ex membru
tal-Kunsill, bhala Segretarju Informazzjoni.
Joe A. Vella, 13 ta' Marzu 2007
09.03.2007
L-IGM jistenna li l-pulizija tieghu azzjoni
L-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin, f'isem il-komunita'
gurnalistika, id-djar tal-pubblikazzjoni f'Malta u l-maggoranza
kbira hafna tal-Maltin u l-Ghawdxin, filwaqt li jerga jtenni
l-kundanna tieghu ghall-vjolenza mwettqa minn kaccaturi u nassaba
fuq gurnalisti u fotografi waqt il-qadi ta' dmirijiethom nhar
l-Erbgha li ghadda fil-belt Valletta, jistenna kundanna ghal
dawn l-atti vjolenti mill-Federazzjoni Kaccaturi, Nassaba u
Konservazzjonisti filwaqt li jappella lill-Pulizija biex jassiguraw
li jittiehdu passi skond il-ligi kontra min wettaq dawn l-atti
vjolenti.
Mhux accettabbli li l-FKNK tohrog stqarrija biex
suppost tikkundanna dak li gara u fl-istess nifs tipprova tiggustifika
l-aggressjoni billi sostniet li " dan seta' gara minhabba
provokazzjoni ta' xi persuni."
B'dan il-mod intefa' dawl ikrah fuq il-Pulizija
u gurnalisti li kienu qed jaqdu dmirijiethom f'cirkostanzi li
suppost kienu pacifici izda li whud irrendewhom vjolenti bl-imgieba
intollerabbli taghhom, sa mill- bidunett tal-protesta meta kien
hemm minn dahal bil-vettura tieghu f'post li l-Pulizija kienet
ghalqet ghat-traffiku u b'rezistenza lill-istess pulizija.
L-FKNK qarrqet ukoll fl-istqarrija meta qalet
li "minkejja s-sitwazzjoni mweghra li jinsabu fiha dawn
l-eluf ta' cittadini, ma nqala' ebda ncident sakemm spiccat
il-Protesta."
Fil-verita' ghall-habta tas-18.20 meta l-protesta
kienet waslet quddiem Pjazza Regina, kienu diga' nqalghu incidenti
fejn numru ta' fliexken u ghadd ta' gebel intefghu lejn id-direzzjoni
tal-Pulizija u tal-gurnalisti.
L-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Malti jistenna li l-Pulizija
tiehu azzjoni wkoll fil-konfront ta' numru ta' persuni li fil-prezenza
ta' ufficjali tal-FKNK heddew verbalment gurnalisti u fotografi.
Fost dawn kien hemm "fotografu" li kien qed jigbed
ritratti ghall-Federazzjoni stess u li qal kliem dispreggjattiv
fil-konfront tal-fotografu Ben Borg Cardona li xi kaccaturi
kissrulu u serqulu l-apparat fotografiku. Dan il-fotografu tal-FKNK
sa indirizza lill-gurnalist bil-kliem "Sew ghamlulek lilek."
Dan il-kliem sab ir-rezistenza tal-gurnalista
u kollega Julia Farrugia li kompliet tinsisti li dan il-kliem
qatt ma kellu jintqal u hu ta' min jistkerrhu. Din il-gurnalista
giet mhedda u ntimidata minn ufficjal tal-FKNK fil-prezenza
ta' Lino Farrugia Segretarju tal-Federazzjoni li minflok ma
waqqaf dan id-diskors ghadda rimarki u kliem li jista' jitqies
bhala theddid fil-konfront ta' l-istess gurnalista. Dan l-individwu
sa beda jghajjat l-isem tal-gurnalista fuq il-megaphone. Dan
it-tip ta' incitament mhux accettat aktar u aktar meta fil-belt
Valletta kien ghad baqa' numru ta' kaccaturi. Dan l-atteggjament
seta' qala' aktar inkwiet u vjolenza fuq il-gurnalisti.
L-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin jistenna dikjarazzjoni
cara mit-tmexxija tal-FKNK u azzjoni mill-Pulizija.
07.03.2007
L-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin Jikkundanna
bil-Qawwa Kollha il-Vjolenza Fuq il-Gurnalisti
: Kultant zmien, il-mostru ikrah tal-vjolenza
fizika kontra l-gurnalisti jgholli ruhu, specjalment waqt attivajiet
pubblici jaharqu
L-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Malti jikkundanna bil-qawwa
kollha l-agir tal-membri tal-Federazzjoni tal-Kaccaturi, Nassaba
u Konservazjonisti fuq il-gurnalisti u fotografi waqt il-qadi
ta dmirijiethom il-lejla.
Minn ta l-inqas hames gurnalisti/fotografi
gew attakkati fizikament u verbalment mhedda mill-membri ta
l-GHKNK sahansitra fotogrofu ta The Times/Reuters Darrin
Zammit Lupi li kellu jittiehed l-isptar ghal kura.
Ma dan kienu mhedda gurnalisti mill-gurnali The
Malta Independent, l-orizzont, u Illum.
Niddeploraw li fdemokrazija fejn id-dritt
ta liberta ta l-espressjoni ghandha tigi rispettata
dan l-atteggament arroganti ghandu jsir.
L-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin sfortunatament
jinnota li kultant zmien, il-mostru ikrah tal-vjolenza fizika
kontra l-gurnalisti jgholli ruhu, specjalment waqt attivajiet
pubblici jaharqu.
Il-Kunsill ta l-Istitut tal-Gurnalisti Maltin
jishaq ma l-awtoritajiet, ewlenin fosthom il-Pulizija,
sabiex dawk kollha li kienu responsabbli ghal dan l-agir kundannabbli
ikunu investigati u mressqa l-Qorti bla telf ta zmien
u moghtija sentenzi kompatibbli mar-rifjut assolut tal-vjolenza
fsocjeta demokratika bhalma hija Malta.
18.02.2007
VODAFONE SPONSORS PRINT FEATURES JOURNALISM AWARD
Preparations for this year's edition of the Malta
Journalism Awards are in full swing as this year, the Institute
of Maltese Journalists (IGM) is planning to hold this event
earlier than usual. The first category sponsorship agreement
has been signed this week with Vodafone Malta Limited.
For the third consecutive year, the mobile telephony
company is sponsoring the print features category which is one
of the most competitive of the eleven annually presented awards.
An independent judging panel will be selecting the best selection
of print features written in 2006 and submitted in this category.
Vodafone's Head of Legal, Regulatory & Corporate
Affairs, Mr Joseph Cuschieri, presented the sponsorship to IGM
Chairman, Mr Malcolm J. Naudi. He said: "Vodafone has been
sponsoring the print features category since it was first established,
however, Vodafone constant support for Maltese journalists dates
back to the early 1990s. On several occasions the company has
sponsored various events organised by this national association
of Maltese journalists."
Ariadne Massa (The Times) and Brandon Pisani (l-orizzont)
were the two winners in this category for 2004 and 2005 respectively.
New IGM Council for 2007
IGM Officials uncontested
The three officials of the Institute of Maltese
Journalists, Malcolm J. Naudi (chairman), Joe A. Vella (Secretary)
and Mario Schiavone (Treasurer) were re-elected uncontested
at the IGM Annual General Meeting held earlier this week. However,
there was a healthy contest for the posts of members on the
Council. Following an election held during the AGM, the IGM
has two new faces on its Council, Charles Flores and Sergio
Mallia whilst Julia Farrugia and Roderick Agius were re-elected.
During the meeting the members approved a recommendation
by the Council to continue discussions with the Journalists'
Committee for the setting up of a trade union for journalists,
which if set up, will be completely independent and autonomous
from the Institute of Maltese Journalists. The Institute will
continue to work on its stated objectives to improve the standard
of journalism, through ethics, education and professionalism.
Joe A. Vella, Secretary
31.01.2007
Data: 4 ta' Jannar 2007
LAQGHA GENERALI ANNWALI 2007
Il-Laqgha Generali Annwali 2007 ta' l-Istitut
tal-Gurnalisti Maltin (IGM) se tinzamm nhar it-Tnejn, 29 ta'
Jannar fis-7.30 pm f'The Malta Press Club, 104a, Triq Zekka
l-Qadima, Valletta.
Matul din il-laqgha se ssir l-elezzjoni ghall-Kunsill
ghas-sena 2007. Il-karigi huma ta' Chairman, Segretarju, Tezorier,
u erba' membri. Min jixtieq jikkontesta ghal xi kariga jista'
jaghmel dan sa l-Erbgha, 24 ta' Jannar, 2007, billi jibghat
l-applikazzjoni tieghu lis-Segretarju, Istitut tal-Gurnalisti
Maltin (IGM), 146/5, Triq Howard, Sliema; jew 104a Strada Zekka,
Valletta, jew permezz ta' e-mail lil joeavella@onvol.net
Min irid iressaq xi mozzjoni jew emendi ghandu
jaghmel dan sa' l-istess data, jigifieri l-Erbgha, 24 ta' Jannar,
2007.
Joe A. Vella, Segretarju
Ikklikkja hawn
ghad-dokumenti tal-laqgha.
Press Release 01/2007
Date: 1 January 2007
IFJ REPORTS 155 MURDERS AND UNEXPLAINED KILLINGS
IN YEAR OF UNPRECEDENTED BRUTALITY
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)
said on Sunday that 2006 was a year of tragedy for the world's
media as killings of reporters and media staff reached historic
levels with at least 155 murders, assassinations and unexplained
deaths.
"Media have become more powerful and journalism
has become more dangerous," said Aidan White, IFJ General
Secretary. "2006 was the worst year on record - a year
of targeting, brutality and continued impunity in the killing
of journalists." The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM)
is the Malta affiliate of the IFJ.
During the year the numbers began to accumulate
with civil strife and resistance to military occupation in Iraq.
The IFJ says media became prime targets of terror attacks or
victims of poor soldiering. By the year's end, 68 media staff
had been killed, bringing to 170 the number killed in the country
since the invasion in April 2003.
Elsewhere, the IFJ says continuing violence in
Latin America, particularly Mexico, Colombia and Venezuela,
claimed the lives of 37 media staff while in Asia relentless
attacks in the Philippines and Sri Lanka pushed the total of
killings to 34.
The only positive sign came in the final days
of the year, says the IFJ, when the United Nations, for the
first time ever, issued a statement condemning targeting of
journalists and calling for prosecution of the killers of media
staff.
In a resolution passed on December 23 the UN Security
Council unanimously called on governments to respect international
law and to protect civilians in armed conflict. The Council
called for an end to impunity and for prosecution of the killers
of journalists and agreed to prepare annual reports on the risks
facing media.
"This was the only bright spot in a year
of unremitting gloom," said White. "For the first
time the United Nations has put the focus on a deepening media
crisis. It is long overdue. We want to see action against countries
that allow impunity in the killing of journalists."
The IFJ totals for 2006 are as follows:
Murders, Targeted Killings and Unexplained Deaths: 155
Not included -- Accidental Death while on duty: 22
The previous high was last year when the IFJ recorded
154 deaths, a number inflated tragically by the deaths of 48
Iranian journalists on a military assignment. But this year
there were many fewer accidents - just 22.
The full details are set out in the IFJ report
-Journalism Put to the Sword - to be published in the middle
of January. The report also covers the work of the IFJ Safety
Fund, which provides humanitarian aid to the victims of violence
and their families.
The focus once again is on Iraq, where the IFJ has been campaigning
vigorously over impunity in the killing of journalists. For
the last three years the IFJ has organised a day of protest
on April 8 - the day in 2003 when three journalists died under
US fire in Baghdad. There have been 19 such killings in Iraq
and in all these cases media organisations and victims' families
are still waiting for independent and credible reports about
what happened.
In October a judge in the United Kingdom said
one of the victims, ITN journalist Terry Lloyd, was unlawfully
killed by American soldiers outside Basra. His interpreter Hussein
Osman was also killed and cameraman Fred Nerac is missing believed
dead. There have been calls for prosecution of US servicemen
involved in this and many other cases.
Nevertheless, during 2006 the vast majority of
killings have been at the hands of terrorists and sectarian
gangs who have made the streets of Baghdad and other major cities
no-go areas for many news teams.
But the IFJ says that the crisis of impunity is
not confined to conflict zones.
On December 12 the Federation joined with other
international press support groups to launch an International
Commission of Inquiry into the killings of journalists in Russia.
The action follows the assassination of investigative journalist
Anna Politkovskaya in Moscow on October 7. Her death was the
latest in more than 200 killings of journalists in Russia since
1993. Many of these have been explained, but since President
Vladimir Putin came to power around 40 killings of journalists
have taken place and none of them have been satisfactorily resolved.
Second only to Iraq among the most dangerous spots
in the world for active journalism is the Philippines, says
the IFJ, where 13 journalists died in 2006, bringing to 49 the
number of media staff murdered since Gloria Arroya came to power
in 2001 - surpassing the numbers killed under the 14-year Marcos
Dictatorship.
And in Latin America journalists in Mexico moved
ahead of Colombia as the deadliest country for journalists covering
crime and corruption with 10 deaths, many of them investigative
reporters.
In Africa countries wracked by internal conflict
also proved to be the most dangerous for journalists. Swedish
freelance Martin Adler was shot while filming a demonstration
in Mogadishu and veteran journalist Mohammed Taha, a Sudanese
editor, was kidnapped and killed.
"It has been a year in which small steps
have been taken to confront this media catastrophe," said
White, "The issue will figure strongly at the IFJ World
Congress to be held in Moscow in May. But we must do more, particularly
to help the victims of violence and to bring the killers of
our colleagues to justice."