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Category Archives: GENERAL OBSERVATIONS & THOUGHTS
ABOUT PERMITS TO PHOTOGRAPH IN MALTESE PUBLIC GARDENS
Some reports received that some Malta Institute of Professional Photography (MIPP) members were asked for a permit to shoot in public gardens, such as the Milorda (Floriana) one. The MIPP has checked and unless one is using heavy equipment blocking access … Continue reading
GEORGE CROSS AWARD COMMEMORATION
‘To honour the brave people I award the George Cross to the Island Fortress of Malta to bear witness to a heroism and devotion that will long be famous in history’. This proclamation was issued by King George VI, on … Continue reading
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Tagged Armed Forces of Malta Band, British Monarchy, Chief Justice Sir George Borg, George Cross, GEORGE CROSS AWARD COMMEMORATION, George Cross medal, Island Fortress, Island Fortress of Malta, King George VI, Lord Viscount Gort, MALTA, Malta Police Band, Malta Police Silent Drill Squad, Malta Tourism Authority, MTA, President's Palace, Second World War, St George's Square, Valletta, visitmalta.com
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ROMANUS – Roman festival at Fort Rinella
The Fundazzjoni Wirt Artna (FWA) will be holding ROMANUS – Roman festival, a special event at Fort Rinella in Kalkara, for families and friends. This annual Roman festival will be held this week-end, Saturday 21 and Sunday 22nd March 2015, between 10.00 and 17.00hrs on each day, and … Continue reading
Lectures at the Fortifications Interpretation Centre – The Fortress Builders
Lectures at Fortifications Interpretation Centre – The Fortress Builders Continue reading
Posted in GEEKY OR TECHIE GADGET STUFF, GENERAL OBSERVATIONS & THOUGHTS, WORLD MILITARY
Tagged Culture and Local Government, Denis Anthony Darmanin, Denis Darmanin, Dr. Stephen C. Spiteri, Fortifications Interpretation Centre, Matthew Balzan, Ministry for Justice, Restoration Directorate, The Fortress Builders
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M.I.P.P.’s ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONVENTION IN MALTA
The annual International Photography Convention of the Malta Institute of Professional Photography (MIPP) will be held this year between Friday 14th and Sunday 16th November, at the Le Méridien Hotel in St Julians.
Held in collaboration with the UK’s Society of Wedding and Portrait Photography (SWPP), this convention brings together MIPP members (along with media and photography students) in a series of forums and workshops which enables them to exchange and learn from several experiences, creativity methods and varied techniques with a number of speakers, local and foreign, who are purposely brought to Malta for this event. The MIPP’s annual convention is the fruit of a 10-year long joint collaboration with the SWPP, which has over 3,000 members Continue reading
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Tagged convention, mipp
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Rome is ready for canonizations, mayor affirms
Rome is ready for canonizations, mayor affirms.
New rules for Frontex rescues: EU Parliament approves search and rescue rules to prevent deaths at sea
Clearer search and rescue rules for EU border guards dealing with migrants at risk of drowning in the Mediterranean – ©Frontex_Eurosur 2014 New search and rescue rules to clarify how border guards serving in Frontex sea operations should deal with … Continue reading
Are Teens More Stressed with Social Media than Adults?
Are Teens More Stressed with Social Media than Adults? Are Teens More Stressed with Social Media than Adults? “Like mother, like daughter” – teens in America are adopting adult … Continue reading
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Tagged Social Media, stress, youths
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HAPPY EASTER
For those following me here on WordPress, I know it has been a pretty long while since I posted something, and my usual regular or frequent postings have dwindled to near zero, but here’s my best wishes for Easter to … Continue reading
Posted in GENERAL OBSERVATIONS & THOUGHTS, JOKES, HUMOUR, AND OTHER WIT
Tagged Easter, Happy Easter
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ILLEGAL MIGRANTS RESCUED BY MALTESE MILITARY 20 MARCH, 2014
The Armed Forces of Malta’s Rescue co-ordination Centre at Luqa Barracks was alerted to a boat which required assistance, carrying some 91 migrants on board (including 5 women). After locating their inflatable rubber dinghy, in a position some 25 nautical … Continue reading
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