Book launch remembers achievements of or Borg Olivier [Video]

The book Ġorġ Borg Olivier, il-Bniedem, il-Politiku, il-Missier ta’ Malta Indipendenti was launched on January 16 at the San Anton Presidential Palace.

The work was written by veteran journalist Michael Caruana and published by the Nationalist Party on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Malta’s Independence.

In her introduction at the opening of the evening, President Myriam Spiteri Debono said Borg Olivier had inspired her since childhood for his wisdom, caution and the ability to wait for the right moment before making important decisions.

President Myriam Spiteri Debono said Borg Olivier had inspired her since childhood. Photo: Office of the President of Malta

While saying that she considers herself a Republican and has always wanted to see Malta become a Republic, the president said, however, that despite being a member of the Labour Party, she always spoke clearly about how if it had not been for the Independence brought by Borg Olivier, Malta would not have been able to become …