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43 maltatoday, Sunday, 9 february 2014 Events ROCS Group main sponsor for the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2014 The launch of the Travel to Gozo Weekend: Valentine Special New appointment at Middlesea The first 6D Cinema in Malta now at Bay Street Malta has participated in the Eu- rovision Song Contest for the past 40 years and has not missed a single contest since 1991. The 59th annual Eurovision Song Contest 2014 will be featuring the participation of 37 countries to be held in Denmark. In a run up to this event Malta organizes its own Eurovision Song Contest so as to choose the partici- pating song for the final night. In- deed, the ROCS Group sponsored the Malta Eurovision 2014 that was hosted by Gianluca Bezzina, Ira Lo- sco and Moira Delia at the MFCC Ta' Qali on February 7 and 8. This event is the most viewed event on TV throughout the whole year with an approximate audited audience exceeding the 250,000 figure. "ROCS has always been a keen supporter of the Maltese talent. As a group,we recognise such an important event within the Maltese culture and it is our pleas- ure to sponsor this prestigious and awaited event for our islands for the fourth year running" stated Colin Aquilina, ROCS Group Head of Fi- nance and Business Development. Today the ROCS Group has estab- lished itself as a household name in the Maltase islands, having its oper- ations reaching out to countries like Libya, Yemen, Sudan and Egypt. Colin Aquilina concluded: "The Eurovision event is a perfect plat- form for the ROCS Group to launch its annual travel campaign which will feature the best ever rates is- sued on the island. It is an honour for us to associate ourselves with TVM during such an important event. Such sponsorship fits per- fectly within the ROCS group prin- ciple of rewarding all those within the company who perform to their best of capabilities." "As TVM, we are very proud to as- sociate our brand with the leading local name in travel," says Anton Attard, Chief Executive Officer at TVM. "It is a pleasure to have ROCS Travel on board for this unique event, and it is only with the help of local brands like the ROCS Group that PBS manages to deliver a qual- ity TV show that will be enjoyed by the Maltese, the Gozitans and the thousands of Maltese abroad who follow us over the internet." The ROCS Group would like to wish everyone taking part in the Malta Song for Europe Festival – both on stage and the behind the scenes – the best of luck. To find out more about ROCS Group, kindly visit the offices in Floriana or Mellieħa. You can also call the ROCS Group on 2015 1515, or check out the ROCS website www. rocsgrp.com. You can also visit their Facebook page at ROCS Group The Ministry for Gozo believes that there is untapped potential for fur- ther growth for the island of Gozo. The Ministry for Gozo is focusing on policies to strengthen Gozo's unique elements. This morning, Minister for Gozo Anton refalo announced the ini- tiative 'Travel to Gozo Weekend- Valentine Special'. This innovative initiative is being undertaken in col- laboration with the Bank of Valletta and with the support of Gozo Chan- nel, Gozo Tourism Association and the Gozo Business Chamber. Gozo Channel fares will be lowered by almost fifty per cent between Feb- ruary 14 and 16. Specifically, pas- senger fares are lowered from €4.65 to €1.50, while fares for non-com- mercial vehicles will decrease from €15.70 to €8.50. These tariff prices will apply to all journeys between Friday 14 February from 7.15pm to the first trip Monday at 1.30am. Joe Cordina, Gozo Channel's chairperson announced that the company will operate according to expected demand and if necessary run shuttle service as well. Joe Cor- dina mentioned how successful the company has been, in being able to reduce the losses by €600,000 with- out affecting the service. During 2013, Gozo Channel vessels carried 118,500 passengers and 43,500 ve- hicles more than the previous year. Gozo Tourism Association Chief Executive Officer Joe Muscat and Managing Director of the Gozo Business Chamber Michael Grech said that once again the tourism sector and businesses in Gozo have backed the government in such schemes, since such measures al- leviate the impact of seasonality ef- fects during winter months. During this weekend, 38 tourist establish- ments will participate through this scheme by offering various special offers that could be found on www. visitgozo.com. Amongst partici- pants of accommodation services, there are hotels and farmhouses in Gozo, many restaurants scattered all over the island mall, shops, tour- ist attractions and even establish- ments offering authentic typical experiences and products. In his address the Bank of Val- letta Chairperson John Cassar White stated that, "as the leading financial services provider and an active corporate citizen, Bank of Valletta has always held Gozo in high regard. We are eager to assist wherever possible to generate eco- nomic growth on this island. This is why we are pleased to be associ- ated with this initiative, which aims at attracting business to Gozo dur- ing the low season." Speaking about the Bank's involvement in Gozo, he said, "Over the past years, the Bank has undertaken various initiatives to help promote sustainable devel- opment in Gozo, not only from an economic perspective but also in terms of supporting social and cul- tural initiatives." In his closing remarks, the Min- ister for Gozo Anton Refalo men- tioned how the government is geared towards attracting tourists specifically to the island of Gozo also by incentivising local internal tourism. In this regard the govern- ment is determined to give back the internal tourism sector the impor- tance it deserves. Middlesea Insurance plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Ju- dith Galea as Head of Business De- velopment. Galea is well known in the local Insurance market. She is a quali- fied member of the Chartered Insur- ance Institute, UK. She brings along twenty one years of experience in in- surance where she held various senior management roles leading to that of CEO of Allcare Insurance Agency Ltd mainly as an agent of Middlesea, and subsequently CEO of Allcare Insur- ance Limited. She has experience in all classes of insurance business and was involved in the handling of the in- surance portfolio of some of the major businesses in Malta. "Galea is renowned for her focus on customer care and coupled with her experience in the local insurance market we are strengthening our team of professionals to continue build- ing on the Company's philosophy of always keeping our customers at the forefront by delivering customer serv- ice excellence along our distribution channels" said Fernando Docampo, Assistant General Manager. "I am delighted to be representing Malta's leading insurance company and with the backing of a strong name like Mapfre, I feel confident in offer- ing comprehensive insurance solu- tions that do provide our policyhold- ers with the much needed peace of mind that Insurance is all about," said Galea. Middlesea Insurance p.l.c. (C-5553) is authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority to carry on both Long Term and General Business un- der the Insurance Business Act, 1998 For the first time in Malta, a 6D cinema has opened on Level 4 within the Delta 4 entertainment centre in Bay Street, St Julian's. The Canadian-designed 6D cinema offers a unique jour- ney that will literally take your breath away. Get ready for an extraordinary experi- ence; let your imagination flow and prepare your senses for the ultimate 6D effects that emulate a captivating journey that transcends time, space and imagination. The 10 individual seats with a unique, electro-magnetic, mod- ern design can develop a maxi- mum of 2Gs and 400 movements/ second. These, combined with the 3D spectacles, enable you to enjoy the 3D cinema widescreen effects, will push your adrenalin level to new highs. This is done in full safety since each seat incorporates a safety belt. Chair movement in 4 dimen- sions is perfectly co-ordinated with the sound and 3D images, transforming the movie into a unique simulation. The 5.1 sound system recreates in high fidelity the sound effects, and the pow- erful fans shoot waves of air that make this 5-6 minute movie an entirely unforgettable experience as a whole. Travel at dazzling speeds into the 'Haunted Mine' or feel the adrenalin that snow can offer you on steep slopes only in 'Snow Ride'. There are 11 movies that you can enjoy including jet racing, underwater experiences, cartoons and cosmic races. "Our new 6D cinema is like the Rolls Royce of 6D cinemas. We are confident that we can offer the best experience to our dear customers" a spokes- man for Delta 4 said. "And now everyone can visit the cinema in Delta 4 at Bay Street, which is open seven days a week from 10am to 10pm." Apart from the new cinema, Delta 4 now has fantastic party offers, children's parties start- ing from only €3.25 per child. Children can also be challenged in the Laser Labyrinth or play in- side the soft play area space maze. Following the success of Bay Street's Delta 4 entertainment centre, another major attraction will be installed there in the com- ing weeks. For more information on the 6D cinema visit www.baystreet. com.mt/delta4 and for the latest news on the Bay Street visit the Bay Street's Facebook page, www. facebook.com/baystreetmalta. Or phone 21384421 The 6D Cinema within the Delta 4 entertainment centre on Level 4 at Bay Street Judith Galea Gianluca Bezzina