The long-awaited 2023 edition of the Games of the Small
States of Europe has finally kicked off with a spectacular opening
ceremony held at the Granaries in Floriana on Monday
29th May 2023. This is the third time that Malta is
hosting these Games, following the 1993 and 2003
editions.
Given the calibre of the event, around 800 volunteers were
needed to support and ensure the smooth running of this vast
operation. For this year's edition, Bank of Valletta has given
its people the opportunity to participate as volunteers during the
games. Following an internal call to staff, 10 employees were
selected and were granted special leave to attend and offer a
lending hand.
Ray Debattista from the Bank's People and Culture function
met the volunteers on the eve of the opening. "It gives us
great pleasure to support our people, offering new experiences to
staff members outside their normal place of work. At Bank of
Valletta, we strongly believe in the holistic
