George Camilleri

This author Tony Cassar has created 11 entries.

09 Sep

An open letter to Aaron Farrugia – Godfrey Swain

  Dear minister Aaron Farrugia, if you have ever had the pleasure of driving into San Lawrenz from the north-west approach from Għarb through the hamlet of San Pietru you will be rewarded with a picturesque, beautiful village skyline reminiscent of a time gone by as you enter the village through Triq Il-Wileġ, a...

31 Jul

GUIDELINES COVID 19

For the health and safety of visitors, Din l-Art Ħelwa advises that we are observing the following regulations: Visitors must endeavour to observe the 2 metre social distancing rule. Maximum capacity of each building is communicated at each site. Acrylic shields have been fixed for your safety to reception desks where these are manned. We will ask you to provide us with your contact...

29 Jul

Din l-Art Ħelwa – here’s to another 55 years

This month Din l-Art Ħelwa, national trust of Malta, marks its 55th anniversary saying it is “still alive and kicking” despite the difficulties it faces brought about by the COVID19 pandemic. Simone Mizzi, former president and current secretary general, speaks about the great potential of Din l-Art Ħelwa heritage sites, but also about the challenges facing the organisation. Read the...

10 Jul

Din l-Art Helwa 55 – Heartfelt congratulations from Europa Nostra

To the attention of  Prof. Alex Torpiano, Executive President of Din l’Art Helwa    Dear Executive President, Dear Alex,   On this day, when your organisation Din l’Art Helwa celebrates its 55th birthday, the entire Europa Nostra family wishes to convey to you our heartfelt congratulations on this important milestone.  We wish to pay tribute to 55 years of...

07 Jul

Abandoned and Abused – Qbajjar Battery

Since Din l-Art Helwa’s 55th Anniversary June edition of its journal, Vigilo, published an article on the Qbajjar Battery at Qolla l-Bajda, Gozo, the state of abandon and the sad story of inefficient asset management by the authorities, was highlighted in a number of circles and in the media, and was also the...

13 May

PRESS STATEMENT  – MIŻIEB AND AĦRAX PETITION GETS OVER 10,000 SIGNATURES

  Spazji Miftuħa coalition backed by more organisations   A petition started by the Outdoor Recreation and Camping Association Malta to defend public access to Aħrax and Miżieb has surpassed the figure of 10,000 signatures. The petition, also hosted by NGO Coalition Spazji Miftuħa, is demanding that access to l-Aħrax and Miżieb remains open all throughout the year instead of being sealed off...