Fear is a universal human emotion, built on near-automatic responses that even our planet’s most basic life-forms can display. It has played an important evolutionary role, helping people anticipate and escape dangerous situations to stay alive.
Educators need to overcome their fears and keep on using the wondrous digital technology applications which were implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis to fix a problem, says Totty Aris, head of Verdala International School, Pembroke. 2020 is...
Melanie Valenzia was recently awarded a BA (Hons) degree in Textile Design with Business Studies from the University of Brighton, UK. During her four-year degree, Valenzia specialised in knitwear design, focusing her final collection on the French...
Vocational education and training (VET) has been an essential ingredient within the Maltese educational system for several years. VET provides the economy with a solid foundation of professional and skilled employees in different sectors. The value of...
Arctic ground squirrels (Urocitellus parryii) recycle bits of their own bodies to survive winter, mostly through muscle breakdown. When hibernating, the squirrels enter a state of suspended animation, breathing just once a minute, and their hearts beat...
Late last year, a group of Form 4 students at our school had the opportunity to experience the harmony and beauty of a Chinese tea culture ceremony in class. This school project was coordinated by senior teacher Martin Azzopardi and it was linked to...
Frans H. Said writes: Among his many attributes, Prof. J.J. Cremona was instrumental in Malta having its own national honours. It had started during 1967 when the Confederation of Voluntary Civic Committees had suggested the establishment of the...
In 1921, the city's statue and church received Vatican recognition
The front pages of Times of Malta from 25 and 10 years ago. Become a Times of Malta premium member to gain full access to our archive dating back to January 1930.
In Memoriam BONELLO. In loving memory of our beloved JO, today the 36th anniversary of her passing away. Forever in our hearts and minds. Jimmy and Carolyn. BRINCAT – CHANEL MARIE née Busuttil – January 2, 2014. On the seventh anniversary of her...
The fourth lecture marking the 800th anniversary of the death of St Dominic and the 450th anniversary of the founding of the first Dominican parish in Valletta, will be held at St Dominic parish church, Valletta, on January 8, at 6.45pm. The lectures...
On the first day of 1759, a Monday, Rev Dr Ignazio Saverio Mifsud – an erudite preacher who left all the sermons and panegyrics he wrote to our National Library in Valletta [see Joe Zammit Ciantar, Il-Priedki bil-Malti ta’ Ignazio Saverio Mifsud, Malta...
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Obituaries FARRUGIA. On December 30, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, ELFRIDA, widow of Joseph, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her children Martin and his wife Suzanne, Gordon,...
Fontana Local Council has just published Fontana u Ġrajjietha – mill-qedem sa żminijietna by Gozo historian Joseph Bezzina. Years ago, Bezzina had already written a book in English about the place but this new, hard-bound publication runs into 246...
Xagħra is renowned for the cribs put on display during Christmas. Five of these are currently being exhibited at the parish church, where every year crib enthusiasts are invited to display their Nativity creations on the side altars. The figurines are...
A 50-year-old man has been reported missing. Marcel Pisani, who uses a wheelchair, was last seen at his home in Mosta. He also drives a light blue Renault Captur with a cream ceiling. Anyone with information about him should contact police on 2122...
Akkademja tal-Malti celebrated its 100th anniversary
The Msida Bastion Historic Garden warden, Paolo Ferrelli, will be leading tours around the cemetery throughout the month of January. During the tours, he will share interesting stories featuring duels, suicides, murders and heroism, and give historical...
Three days of solemn adoration of the Blessed Eucharist are being held at Xagħra basilica. The adoration started yesterday and continues today and tomorrow. Today, vespers will be sung at 6pm, followed by concelebrated Mass led by archpriest Carmelo...
Funds go for the Community Chest Fund
Obituaries CREMONA. On December 24, Chief Justice Emeritus Professor JOHN JOSEPH, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Mother Church. He leaves to mourn his deep loss his son Antony, his daughters...
Vassallo Group has donated part of the money usually allocated for its social activities at this time of year to the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation (MCCFF). The group’s chairman, Nazzareno Vassallo, accompanied by group CEO Pio Vassallo and...
The Russian Cultural Centre in Valletta marked its 30th anniversary this year
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