Marie Benoit's Diary: You can’t keep a good man down
Sunday, 16 February 2020, 11:00
Last update: about 8 years ago
Marie Benoît
I don't know many 90 year olds but I have a cousin who is over 90. We celebrated this 'venerable' birthday with a small, family gathering one or two years ago. It was a very happy...
TMIS Editorial: A police force in tatters
Sunday, 16 February 2020, 11:00
Last update: about 8 years ago
If the Malta Police Force had any credibility left, it was torn to shreds over the last week with the uncovering of a major scandal within the Traffic Branch that could likely spread to other police...
Heritage Malta Passport Visa holders invited to Conservation Labs
Sunday, 16 February 2020, 10:21
Last update: about 8 years ago
On Monday, 24 February, the Bighi Conservation Labs in Kalkara will open their doors exclusively for Heritage Malta Student Passport Visa holders. The event is free of charge but a ticket is required...
Anna Galea’s exhibition at MSA
Sunday, 16 February 2020, 10:19
Last update: about 8 years ago
The Malta Society of Arts' exhibition Still Stills by Anna Galea opened last Thursday at its Art Galleries in Valletta. More than 20 extra-large watercolour paintings are being exhibited throughout...
‘Inspiration’ supports Inspirasia Foundation
Sunday, 16 February 2020, 10:17
Last update: about 8 years ago
Proceeds from the sale of paintings during Island Insurance Brokers' recent collective art exhibition were presented to the Inspirasia Foundation. The donation of €2,175 was presented to...
Giving the Tin Man a heart: Shaping the future of AI
Sunday, 16 February 2020, 10:00
Last update: about 8 years ago
Josianne Cutajar
If the mere mention of artificial intelligence brings to mind an apocalyptic vision of robots enslaving humankind, or a dystopic future dominated by tech, then let me put your mind at rest. AI...
In vino veritas: Early 20th century wine consumption in Gozo
Sunday, 16 February 2020, 10:00
Last update: about 8 years ago
The history of wine in Gozo dates back to 500BC, when, as, autumn approached, Roman galleys disembarked at Mġarr ix-Xini harbour. Their load was amphorae filled with wine that had been pressed in...
Of mice and men
Sunday, 16 February 2020, 09:35
Last update: about 8 years ago
Timothy Alden
In 2005, the new President of Georgia, Mikhail Saakashvili, fired 30,000 police officers in an attempt to address the overwhelming corruption in state institutions. By the time he had finished, the...
Strong economic results
Sunday, 16 February 2020, 09:22
Last update: about 8 years ago
Silvio Schembri
The Opposition has been arguing for some months that we are living a “Made in Malta” recession. When I first heard this, I was startled, as the European Commission had just announced that...
A fine church and a fascinating legend
Sunday, 16 February 2020, 09:00
Last update: about 8 years ago
Ta' Liesse: Malta's waterfront shrine for marinersGeneral editor: Giovanni BonelloPublisher: Miller Distributors, 2020. Pages: 255pp.ISBN 978 9995 794248 Big, handsome, heavily...