27 September 2013 Din l-Art Helwa has launched three regular blogs on its website, to stimulate general discussion and awareness on issues related to the environment and our cultural heritage. The blogs are authored by Alan Deidun, Conrad Thake and Petra Caruana Dingli. Alan Deidun is a marine biologist and committed environmentalist. His blog is sure to be...
A canvas painting representing the Holy Virgin with Child, the infant Jesus is depicted looking towards the viewer, while the Virgin has a serene gaze, as if in contemplation, looking slightly away from the viewer. The painting has now been restored by Amy Sciberras, Din l-Art Ħelwa’s resident conservator and is exhibited at the Church of Our Lady of Victory...
A canvas painting representing the Holy Virgin with Child, the infant Jesus is depicted looking towards the viewer, while the Virgin has a serene gaze, as if in contemplation, looking slightly away from the viewer. The painting has now been restored by Amy Sciberras, Din l-Art Ħelwa’s resident conservator and is exhibited at the Church...
Din l-Art Helwa opens its autumn cycle of cultural presentations with a talk that focuses on Selmun and its historic features. This highly illustrated lecture is to be presented by eminent historians and authors, Professor Anthony Bonanno, B.A.(Hons) (Melit), D. Lett. (Palermo), Ph.D. (London), FSA., and Judge Joe Galea Debono, B.A (Hons).,...
On 24th September 2013, Din l-Art Ħelwa will be holding its briefing session for its Youth sub-Committee (YsC) at 133, Melita Street, Valletta. The agenda , which should not last more than an hour, will include a short 10 minute introduction, confirmation of candidates of the YsC and a short term Action Plan. There will be a free discussion afterwards....
Din l-Art Helwa comments on the formulation of ODZ policy objectives by the Malta Environment and Planning Authority 16th September 2013 Din l-Art Helwa reiterates its position that the 2-week public consultation period for the formulation of these important objectives for Malta’s ODZ policy was not adequate to ensure full public participation. It is unacceptable that DLH’s request for an extension of...
Press Release 14th September 2013 Din l-Art Helwa is highly concerned that the government is formulating the objectives of key planning policies without giving environmental NGOs and the general public adequate opportunity to participate. These objectives will affect existing rules on construction outside the development zone (ODZ), and building heights. It is unacceptable that the government is choosing to conduct such an important process, with far-reaching impacts on our landscape and natural environment, in a manner...
Press Release 10th September 2013 Din l-Art Helwa has requested the Malta and Environment Planning Authority to extend its time-frames which give members of the public only one week to react and place submissions with regards to the objectives of the review of the Policy and Design Guidance announced two days ago by MEPA. These will affect and relax current policies on Outside...
PRESS RELEASE 7th September 2013 Din l-Art Helwa has received the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the new gas-fired power plant at Delimara for review. It has pointed out to MEPA that this Environmental Impact Assessment cannot be considered complete until further details of this major project are made available for assessment. An Environmental Impact Assessment should ensure that both the authorities...