BOOK PRESENTATIONS

 

 

 

 

The book, Queer Mediterranean Memories: Penetrating the Secret History and Silence of Gay and Lesbian Disguise in the Maltese Archiepalgo, was presented to The Hon Dr Joseph Muscat, Leader of the Opposition and of the Labour Party, on 9 March 2010, at a little after noon, and at the party's headquarters in Hamrun. Also present was Mr Gino Cauchi MP. Not only did Dr Muscat agree to my request to have the presentation of the book photographed but he arranged for a photographer to be present. He also made sure that the book was in the photograph.

 

The meeting was relaxed and lasted some 45 minutes. I am in no doubt whatsoever that both Dr Muscat and Mr Cauchi have a genuine and deep commitment to improving the plight of homosexuals in Malta. Dr Muscat has already made it clear that the Labour Party has no room for people who are homophobic. His most important initiative so far has been the establishment of a gay and lesbian group within the Labour Party, similar to Rainbow Labour in Australia and the Log Cabin Republications in the USA. Dr Muscat and Mr Cauchi deserve the full support of the gay and lesbian movement.

 

 

 

The book will also be presented to the the Hon Dr Louis Galea, Speaker of the House of Representatives, at noon, on 24 March 2010. The Hon Dr Louis Galea agreed to the author's request to have the presentation photographed.

 

 

 

The author also requested an opportunity to present a copy of the book to the Hon Dr Lawrence Gonzi, Prime Minister of Malta. Ms Josephine Vassallo, Personal Secretary to the Prime Minister, replied  to the author's letter by email on 27 January 2010 to advise him that one of her colleagues will contact him soon.

 

 

 

A request was also made to present a copy of the book to His Excellency Dr George Abela, the President of Malta. The author received a reply in a letter dated 26 January 2010. Its contents appear immediately below.

 

 

 


 

Dear Mr Chetcuti,

 

Reference is made to your letter dated 19 January 2010.

 

I regret to inform you that, due to other commitments and upcoming visit abroad during that time of year this Office is unable to meet your request.

 

Yours sincerely

Richard Dimech

Private Secretary."

 


 

BOOK LAUNCH

 

 

INVITATION TO A BOOK LAUNCH

 

THE MALTA GAY RIGHTS MOVEMENT

 

IS PLEASED TO INVITE YOU TO THE LAUNCH OF

 

QUEER MEDITERRANEAN MEMORIES

Penetrating the Secret History and Silence

Of Gay and Lesbian Disguise

 

in the Maltese Archipelago

 

BY BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR JOSEPH CARMEL CHETCUTI.

                                

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

The book will be launched by MICHAEL BRIGUGLIO

Chairperson (Alternattiva Demokratika - The Green Party)

 

At the launch, the book will be offered for sale

at the discounted price of €30.00 (RRP €35.00).

 

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED.

POWER POINT PRESENTATION, FACILITIES PERMITTING.

 

Venue: GALLERIJA LIBERTÀ (GWU Building, South Street, Valletta)

Time: 4.45PM

Day: 20 March 2010