Monthly Archives: January 2017

News Media Must Up Their Game Or Trump Will Run The Show

“Journalists covering the White House must always be at the top of their game: tenacious, fearless and dedicated to a fair accounting of the truth. But the Trump presidency will challenge them like no other in our lifetime.” Canadian veteran … Continue reading

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FOUNDATION PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE

“Foundation Course” is being done under the auspices of the MIPP and caters for the enthusiastic beginner who wants to learn how to control his camera better,
understand better photographic terminology, improve his pictures as well as grasp the fundamentals of photography. The course is also suitable for students doing their System of Knowledge projects.
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KEITH ELLUL INTERVIEWED

My friend in photography and a fellow Nikonista, Keith Ellul, has been interviewed for the website THE MALTESE GALLERY. See the video below to appreciate his work, his thinking process and inspiration. Keith Ellul, 37, lives in San Gwann, Malta. … Continue reading

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Rough seas chip away at Azure Window

It is a pity to see such an iconic Maltese landmark on Gozo’s coastline being eroded so fast by the forces of nature. Whilst honestly feeling deep down that it was inevitable over time that it would happen like so … Continue reading

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THE WORLD’S SMALLEST GUARDSMAN

The Coldstream Guards were joined by the world’s smallest Guardsman at Windsor Castle Continue reading

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Cold snap hits Malta: put on pyjamas & get cosy under a quilt

Cold snap hits Malta:
Be sure to stay warm, health officials have told the elderly.

Put on slippers and pyjamas, snuggle up under a quilt and be sure to have a heater running, the Health Standards directorate has urged elderly people.
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TV news filming ethics code at funerals

When journalists cover funerals, they must do so with the highest degree of sensitivity and professionalism. Although stories of funerals can be deeply moving, newsworthy and even healing for an audience, there is great potential for journalists to intrude on a family’s privacy and cause pain to already vulnerable people. Continue reading

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Cold weather alert

PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY FOR HEALTH  Cold weather alert   A spell of cold weather is expected over the coming days and temperatures are expected to drop significantly. The effects of cold can be severe, in particular for … Continue reading

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2017’s challenges are the remaining ailments of 2016

We are barely into the new year, and 2017 already poses itself in my eyes to be no better than 2016. Am not just referring to the Maltese road deaths’ statistics, which notched their first victim in the earliest hours … Continue reading

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