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47 Events maltatoday SUNDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2017 GO applies for 4G+ spectrum GO has submitted an applica- tion to the Malta Communica- tions Authority (MCA) to be al- located 800 MHz spectrum. The allocation of this spectrum will enable GO to launch 4G+ servic- es on a commercial basis in high population density areas. Stefan Briffa, Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs at GO, said that the allocation of the 800 MHz spectrum, which would bring Malta in line with the on- going deployment of 4G+ ser- vices across the EU, would be a key step towards enabling GO to provide 4G+ services. Following a review of GO's application, the MCA has just published a public call for expressions of interest. "This gives other operators the opportunity to submit their own spectrum applications prior to the launch of com- mercial 4G+ services in Malta. Any submissions would be as- sessed by the Authority, which then determines how the spec- trum is allocated," he said. "We have no doubt the Au- thority will oversee this process, which will require a number of months, in the usual diligent and professional manner and we will of course cooperate fully to ensure a successful outcome of our application.'' GO recently announced that it was investing €100 million over five years to upgrade infra- structure, on top of €240 million already invested over the past decade. This investment has al- ready resulted in GO having the certified best and fastest mobile network in Malta. GO is now ready to move forward to the next step, de- livering 4G+ services in those areas of Malta and Gozo with the highest demand. GO has been preparing for this f or some time and is ready to launch commercial 4G+ services the minute the MCA allocates the required spectrum. The new 4G+ spectrum will allow for even faster mobile data transitions Friday 27, October 2017, marked the launch of the new Veneta Cucine showroom, at the Fino building in Mriehel. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat headed the list of distin- guished guests present for the inau- guration. Also in attendance were Senator Carlo Archiutti and Dionisio Ar- chiutti, owners of Veneta Cucine Spa, who travelled to Malta from Italy especially for this event. Muscat unveiled the new show- room with the untying of the ribbon followed by a short speech by Paul Mercieca, Chairman C. Fino + Sons Ltd. Mercieca said that over the past 20 years, the company built a strong collaboration with Veneta Cucine, widely considered by the Fino fam- ily as the most important of their partnerships. Malta's showroom is Veneta Cu- cine's third largest in Europe, with sales in Malta ranking at the highest per capita sales in all of Europe. The new showroom will house the latest in trends and styles, including the collection recently presented at the flagship store in Milan earlier this year. Fino has always aimed at being in the forefront for high qual- ity furniture and new design con- cepts, and Veneta Cucine, without a doubt qualifies for both. During the event, the Fino Mar- keting Campaign 2017/2018, enti- tled "Each piece is from the heart" was presented. As part of the cam- paign a television commercial is being aired which as part of the company's commitment to sup- port local artists features an origi- nal soundtrack created by The New Victorians, especially for Fino. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat touring the Fino showroom International Foster Care Organisations' 2017 World Conference held in Malta The President's Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society part- nered with the International Fos- ter Care Organisation to organise the International Foster Care Or- ganisations' 2017 World Confer- ence. The theme of the confer- ence, "Setting Sail from a Safe Port: Giving our children confi- dence to move forward with safe and permanent relationships", was based on the holistic under- standing that every person has a role in protecting children and promoting their wellbeing. George Douglas Saliba, Pub- lic Affairs and Communications Manager at GSD Marketing Ltd said that the company was hon- oured to support the conference organised by a local and an inter- national organisation who carry out noble work for the wellbeing of children and society at large. "GSD Marketing Ltd believes in the importance of social corpo- rate responsibility and the posi- tive impact such initiatives have on society as a whole,' he said. The four-day conference focused on best practices, informed poli- cies, and children's rights. Some of the conference sub-themes in- cluded: child protection systems and de-institutionalisation re- form; meeting the needs of chil- dren due to migration; formal and informal educational outcomes for children during care and for care leavers. Masters Football Player of the Month announced William da Silva Barebosa, known as William, made a successful debut in Masters Footbal when he was voted as the player of the month for September. During the month he helped his club Wardijato win two out of three games, scoring six goals in the process. The Trophy was presented by Michael Galea, Chief Of- ficer Business Development of MAPFRE MSV Life and Mario Meli, President of MASTERS FOOTBALL during a presentation held at the MAPFRE MSV Life offices in Floriana. Congratulating Barbosa, Galea said that this award is a new incentive by the main sponsors of the Premier League, MAPFRE MSV Life, to motivate the players further. Coaches and officials of all the participating teams vote to choose the best player. William who was born in Sao Paolo, Brazil, signed his first contract when he was still 14 years old and he came to Malta in 2011 to join Valletta FC. In his first season he won the championship, but after two years he moved on to St Andrews. William, also played as player/coach to start a new venture in his career. He also played for some time with St Law- rence Spurs in Gozo.