On Republic Day each year, the President, on behalf of the Government and people of Malta, pays public tribute to a number of Maltese citizens who distinguish themselves in different fields of endeavour, by appointing them to The National Order of Merit or to the Xirka ġieħ ir-Repubblika, or by awarding them the Midalja għall-Qlubija or the Midalja għall-Qadi tar-Repubblika. Nationals of other countries may be conferred with honorary membership of the Order or of the Xirka or awarded the Midalja għall-Qadi tar-Repubblika on an honorary basis.

This year's investiture ceremony took place at The Palace, Valletta, on Wednesday 13 December 2023, immediately following the customary ceremonial parade held at the Palace Square.

President of Malta George Vella appointed seven members to The National Order of Merit. Ten other individuals were awarded the Midalja għall-Qadi tar-Repubblika. These appointments were made by means of a proposal by the Nominations Committee set up in accordance with the Ġieh ir-Repubblika Act (Cap. 251) and on the advice of the Prime Minister to the President of Malta. 

Government Gazette - 13th December 

Biographies - English 2023​

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