The Santa Marija Convoy and Gozo
Sunday, 4 August 2024, 08:15
Last update: about 3 years ago
In this write-up, I am not going into the fine details of the when and how the convoy, code-named Operation Pedestal or as we Gozitans call it, Il-Konvoj ta' Santa Marija, took off, in its main part...
Hell in Venice: A review of MADC's ‘The Merchant of Venice’
Sunday, 4 August 2024, 08:00
Last update: about 3 years ago
"It's a simple story really," said the woman in the seat in front of me. At first, I was mortified. To think The Merchant of Venice is a "simple" story was inconceivable. Looking at the premise alone:...
Our blessed roads
Sunday, 4 August 2024, 07:40
Last update: about 3 years ago
It is true that most of our roads were renewed, but some of the roads' directions and roundabouts should have remained like before, such as: 1. When you are going out of Mgarr, now you have to go...
No shows
Sunday, 4 August 2024, 07:00
Last update: about 3 years ago
Well, what do you know. The 8.10am 181 route bus to Dingli from Mater Dei did not show up today, Tuesday. And wonder of wonders, neither did the182 to Mtarfa at 8.25 am. I am on my way to Valletta to...
TMID Editorial: Following the rules of the road
Saturday, 3 August 2024, 13:08
Last update: about 3 years ago
The rules of the road are there to provide safety for drivers and pedestrians alike, and must be followed. Within the space of 10 minutes yesterday, a journalist in this newsroom witnessed two...
TMID Editorial: Fake accounts, fake posts
Friday, 2 August 2024, 11:51
Last update: about 3 years ago
Many who are active on social media will remember earlier this week a Facebook post which was shared to a popular group on the social media platform on Sunday. The post suggested that the...
TMID Editorial: Fireworks given priority over trees
Thursday, 1 August 2024, 10:00
Last update: about 3 years ago
Once again, trees have come under fire by the authorities. It is evident that the government and its authorities downplay the importance of trees which, as every little child is taught at school,...