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 Commonwealth Short Story Prize welcomes the first ever Maltese author onto its regional shortlist News 15th April, 2026 Read More Exhibitors and Event Organisers – Apply Now To Participate At The 2026 Malta Book Festival! News 14th April, 2026 Read More Apply Now for a Free Online Course for Aspiring Book Editors News 13th April, 2026 Read More The 45 PLR Payment Is Out Public Lending Rights 9th April, 2026 Read More Call for Theatrical Adaptations of Maltese Books at the Malta Book Festival News 8th April, 2026 Read More The National Book Council Welcomes a New Manager News 7th April, 2026 Read More Subsidy Scheme for Printed Books is Now Launched News 1st April, 2026 Read More The National Book Prize 2026 List of Eligible Submissions is Now Out News 30th March, 2026 Read More Full Programme for the Annual Book Conference: Varied Group of Speakers Explore the Economic Realities of the Publishing Industry News 20th March, 2026 Read More Malta Book Fund 2026 Opens with Increased Budget Allocation and New Categories for Ebook and Audiobook Production Funds 17th March, 2026 Read More view all similar news
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