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Obituary GALEA. On September 6, MARY, of Birkirkara, widow of Gerald, aged 87, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Tessie and her husband Joseph Fenech, Perit...
The feast of Marija Bambina is being celebrated at Xagħra Basilica tomorrow. Today, eve of the feast, Masses will be said at 5.30am, 6.15, 7, 7.45, 8.30, 4.30 and 8pm. Sung vespers will be recited at 5.30pm, followed by the Salve Regina. The President...
Monday 6.30pm The President and Mrs Miriam Vella attend a Mass marking the feast of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary (Maria Bambina) at Xagħra church, Gozo. Tuesday 10am The President attends a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate Victory Day at the...
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Births DE GIOVANNI. On August 14, 2020, Sharon Attard De Giovanni née Attard and Andrew De Giovanni, welcomed God’s precious gift of three sons ‒ ALEX, JAMES and ZACK at Mater Dei Hospital. Thanks be to God and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Obituaries BORG...
The 268-year-long rule of the Order of St John over Malta brought about great changes in the life of the islands. Periods of stability alternated with unrest, prosperity with stagnation, enlightened rule with despotism. Grand Master Emanuel de Rohan...
A new solo exhibition of sculptures by the Maltese artist Ċensu Fenech will open this week. Maltese artist Ċensu Fenech Fenech is a well-established and award-winning sculptor who was featured in the New York publication International Contemporary...
All those involved in the fields of culture and sports are invited for Mass at St Francis church, Ħamrun, today, September 6, at noon. Artists, band performers, painters, singers, authors, poets, writers, musicians, actors and members of the various...
A large, broad-winged bird soaring high among the clouds suddenly folds its wings and drops out of the sky. Like a stone, it hurtles down towards the trees and disappears into the thick foliage. After a long, tiring journey, the honey buzzard has at...
Growing human cells in the lab is an essential part of biomedical research. Without these cells it would not be possible to perform basic experiments to understand cell biology and the effects of chemicals which have the potential to be used as...
Il-Malti. Rivista tal-Akkademja tal-Malti, Ħarġa XCI 2018 (but 2020), Josette Attard (editor), €11.43 It was more than fitting that, at a time when we are recalling the first anniversary of the death of Pawlu Mizzi (1921-2019), the father of the...
A new exhibition by artist Vince Briffa will open this week at Arthall, Gozo. Out of Time presents a collection of works on paper and mixed-media paintings selected from the last 10 years of the artist’s studio production, including work produced...
In the first of a series of articles, medical student Adrienne Gatt looks at how one can reduce the risk of developing colon cancer through diet Diet is a crucial factor which can determine the state of our health and well-being. What we eat and how we...
Today’s readings: Ezekiel 33,7-9; Romans 13,8-10; Matthew 18,15-20. The Church in the world is not just an institution that preaches the good news of salvation. It concretely brings salvation and is ultimately responsible for the salvation of the world...
A car driver busily changing a flat tyre at the side of the road has become a rare scene nowadays. Mostly, this is due to run-flat tyres, which let you keep driving after a puncture so you can make it to an auto shop for a repair. Some auto...
Kristina Cassar Dowling talks to the creative team at St Martin’s Institute of Higher Education behind the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum Virtual Reality Experience, which is aimed at giving local culture a modern twist. Malta and heritage are historic...
When reflecting on the EU Constitution, the pre-eminent intellectual giant, Joseph Ratzinger, later Pope Benedict XVI, insisted on the three elements that must be included if we are to guarantee a wholesome future that respects the great imperatives of...
Kevin Pilley traces the history of Italian rosé wines which, he says, are undeservedly snubbed Five Roses is a famous Italian wine that should be more famous. It was Italy’s first ever rosé and the first Italian wine to be bottled in Italy and sold in...
The first round of government vouchers for the Sharing is Caring campaign (totalling almost €1,500 worth), coordinated by the SiGMA Foundation, Forestals and RUBS (Are You Being Served?) were presented to Elmer Stanmore, senior manager at Fondazzjoni...
A short story from The Unexplained Plus, a collection of first-hand accounts
CareMalta has embarked on a reinforcement exercise of its infection-prevention and control campaign in all the facilities it operates in a bid to further educate employees, as well as residents and their relatives, on the importance of minimising the...
36North Imports is introdcuing a new product line to its portfolio. Lixir premium mixers are now available in Malta, with a great selection of ‘eXtreme’ flavours comprising of premium Soda Water, Refreshing Light Tonic Water, Classic Indian Tonic,...
Zea mays: A gorgeous translucent, jewel-coloured ear of corn. This is the result of crossing several traditional corn varieties over a number of years and saving seeds from the most vivid, translucent kernels. Oklahoma farmer Carl Barnes, who died in...
The cross is not an ornament In his Angelus address last Sunday, Pope Francis commented on the Gospel reading of the day (Mt 16:21-27). “Thus the task of ‘taking up the cross’ becomes participating with Christ in the salvation of the world. Considering...
Din l-Art Ħelwa appeals for funds to continue with upkeep of heritage sites
Special TV show tomorrow to help cause
Obituaries CAMILLERI. On September 3, MICHAEL, aged 80, passed away peacefully at home, in the embrace of his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Maria, his sons George and his wife Vanessa, Andrew and...
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