Home / News / The National Book Council welcomes new appointees to its Board Back to News The National Book Council welcomes new appointees to its Board News 6th March, 2024 The National Book Council, a public entity dedicated to serving the Maltese book industry, proudly announces the appointment of 5 new members to its Board, bringing a wealth of expertise, diverse perspectives, and a shared passion for the world of books. The Council is governed by a non-executive Board of nine members nominated by the Minister for Education and appointed by the Prime Minister for a period of three years – members of the Board are eligible for reappointment after the term expires. The newly appointed members are the author Dr Sandra Hili Vassallo, publisher Ms Joanne Micallef (Faraxa Publications), Manager at Heritage Malta Publications Mr Godwin Vella, poet and educator Dr Omar Seguna, and the author and lecturer Dr David Aloisio as Deputy Chairperson. The Board has resumed its regular meetings on Tuesday 5 March to discuss the work of the Council for the following year and the Council’s upcoming strategy. The National Book Council looks forward to the collaborative efforts of the newly appointed members and the existing board towards ensuring that Maltese publishing remains a vibrant form of cultural expression and education. The members of the Board are: Executive Chairperson Mr Mark Camilleri Secretary Mr Matthew Borg Deputy Chairperson Dr David Aloisio Members Ms Daniela Attard Bezzina Dr Maria Brown Dr Sandra Hili Vassallo Ms Joanne Micallef Dr Omar Seguna Mr Godwin Vella SHARE POST Related Articles CALL FOR TRANSLATORS – Submit your details to the NBC Translators Database News 3rd December, 2025 Read More Book donation by the NBC to Komunità ta’ Santa Marija News 3rd December, 2025 Read More Call For Illustrator Submissions: Feature Your Artwork At The NBC Stand, London Book Fair 2026 (10–12 March) Literary Exports 1st December, 2025 Read More The Literary Export Initiative For Publishers And Authors From Malta (Including London Book Fair, 10–12 March 2026) News 1st December, 2025 Read More NBC salutes the memory of Arthur Gruppetta, founder of Merlin Publishers News 24th November, 2025 Read More Record attendance for the Malta Book Festival as revamped voucher scheme attracts thousands of new readers News 12th November, 2025 Read More 2025 Doreen Micallef National Poetry Contest Winners Announced News 9th November, 2025 Read More The 2025 edition of The Malta Book Festival and From Illustration to Book Exhibition launched at MFCC Festivals 4th November, 2025 Read More NBC Welcomes Its New Team Members News 31st October, 2025 Read More All You Need To Know About The 2025 Malta Book Festival News 27th October, 2025 Read More view all similar news
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