Robert Arrigo
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Robert Arrigo is a Maltese
politician currently a Member of the House of Representatives of Malta
for the Government. He is a prominent businessman in Malta and was a previous Sliema mayor as well as chairman of Sliema Wanderers F.C.
. He was educated at Stella Maris College, Balzan
, St. Aloysius' College, Birkirkara
, and the University of Malta
, Msida
.
(in the interests of the Partit Nazzjonalista) in 1994, and confirmed with the highest count votes in Malta in 1997, 2000 and 2003, breaking his own record from one election to the other. Later on in 2003, Arrigo was elected to the 10th Maltese Parliament, in the interests of the Nationalist Party (Partit Nazzjonalista) on the first attempt from the Malta 10th electoral district. He has worked in some committees and parliamentary groups. He previously also held a post within the party itself. Independently, he has also served as a National Tourism of Malta board advisor.
In 2006 his wife Mary (aka Marina) Arrigo, was elected as the first woman mayor of Sliema
.
of nearby Gzira
. He then became active within Sliema Wanderers F.C.
. In 1996 he was elected as a chairman of Sliema Wanderers, and he proved quite successful winning a number of trophies. He also had several controversies, the most renowned being a bitter relationship with Dr. Joe Mifsud, the chairman of the Malta Football Association
, and chairmen of some other clubs. In 2008 he stepped down from the chairman post and said that he will contribute by offering to sponsor the club.
Maltese people
The Maltese are an ethnic group indigenous to the Southern European nation of Malta, and identified with the Maltese language. Malta is an island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea...
politician currently a Member of the House of Representatives of Malta
House of Representatives of Malta
The House of Representatives is the unicameral legislature of Malta and a component of the Parliament of Malta.The House is composed of an odd number of members elected for a five year term...
for the Government. He is a prominent businessman in Malta and was a previous Sliema mayor as well as chairman of Sliema Wanderers F.C.
Sliema Wanderers F.C.
Sliema Wanderers Football Club are a Maltese football team from the town of Sliema, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:The club was founded in 1909...
. He was educated at Stella Maris College, Balzan
Balzan
Ħal Balzan is small village in Malta, one of the so called three villages, together with Attard and Lija.The village originally consisted of a group of small dwellings and farms but eventually grew, becoming a parish in the 17th century...
, St. Aloysius' College, Birkirkara
Birkirkara
Birkirkara or B'Kara is a city of 25,858 inhabitants in central Malta. It is the most populated town on the island and consists of four autonomous parishes: St Helen, St Joseph, Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Mary. It also houses one of the most famous colleges in Malta, St Aloysius' College...
, and the University of Malta
University of Malta
The University of Malta is the highest educational institution in Malta Europe and is one of the most respected universities in Europe. The University offers undergraduate Bachelor's Degrees, postgraduate Master's Degrees and postgraduate Doctorates .-History:The University of Malta was founded in...
, Msida
Msida
Msida or Imsida is a harbour town in Malta with a population of 7,623 . The town is located just west of Valletta on the northeast coast of Malta. The town enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry, sunny summers and short, cool winters.The neighbouring towns of Msida are Ta' Xbiex, Gzira, San...
.
Business
Arrigo's main business interests are within the travel and tourism industry, in fact he is the director of Robert Arrigo & Sons Limited, which is Quality Assured Destination Management Company and a incoming tour operator in Malta.Politics
Arrigo was elected the first mayor of SliemaSliema
Tas-Sliema is a city located on the northeast coast of Malta. It is a centre for shopping, restaurants and café life. Tas-Sliema is also a major commercial and residential area and houses several of Malta's most modern hotels. Tas-Sliema, which means 'peace, comfort', was once a quiet fishing...
(in the interests of the Partit Nazzjonalista) in 1994, and confirmed with the highest count votes in Malta in 1997, 2000 and 2003, breaking his own record from one election to the other. Later on in 2003, Arrigo was elected to the 10th Maltese Parliament, in the interests of the Nationalist Party (Partit Nazzjonalista) on the first attempt from the Malta 10th electoral district. He has worked in some committees and parliamentary groups. He previously also held a post within the party itself. Independently, he has also served as a National Tourism of Malta board advisor.
In 2006 his wife Mary (aka Marina) Arrigo, was elected as the first woman mayor of Sliema
Sliema
Tas-Sliema is a city located on the northeast coast of Malta. It is a centre for shopping, restaurants and café life. Tas-Sliema is also a major commercial and residential area and houses several of Malta's most modern hotels. Tas-Sliema, which means 'peace, comfort', was once a quiet fishing...
.
Football
He first served as a chairman of Gzira UnitedGzira United
Gzira United Football Club is a Maltese football club from the outer harbour town of Gzira in central Malta, which currently plays in the Maltese Second Division. The club was founded in 1947, and often plays in claret with light blue sleeves on the shirt, with white shorts and white socks.-Current...
of nearby Gzira
Gzira
Gżira is a town in the north-eastern coast of Malta between Msida & Sliema, and bordering on Ta' Xbiex, with its famed yacht marina and Embassy Row. The population is approximately 7,100 . The word Gżira means "island" in Maltese, and the town is named after Manoel Island which lies just adjacent...
. He then became active within Sliema Wanderers F.C.
Sliema Wanderers F.C.
Sliema Wanderers Football Club are a Maltese football team from the town of Sliema, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:The club was founded in 1909...
. In 1996 he was elected as a chairman of Sliema Wanderers, and he proved quite successful winning a number of trophies. He also had several controversies, the most renowned being a bitter relationship with Dr. Joe Mifsud, the chairman of the Malta Football Association
Malta Football Association
The Malta Football Association is the governing body of football in Malta.It organises the Maltese Football League and several other competitions, including the knockout competition for the top teams, called the FA Trophy...
, and chairmen of some other clubs. In 2008 he stepped down from the chairman post and said that he will contribute by offering to sponsor the club.