Delia’s Math Challenge: “Where’s Your Calculator?” Imagine this: Malta’s Opposition Leader, Bernard Grech, presenting a hefty bill of government expenditure, and Finance Minister Clyde Caruana retorting, “Where’s your calculator?” This wasn’t a scene from a comedy sketch, but a recent exchange in Parliament that’s left Malta buzzing. The Billion-Euro Question Grech presented a document outlining…
From Ruins to Renaissance: The Story of St. Paul’s Cathedral As you walk down Republic Street in the heart of Valletta, the capital city of Malta, you can’t help but notice the striking contrast between the old and new. But one structure stands out, not just for its architectural beauty, but for its remarkable journey…
Delia’s Math Challenge: “Where’s Your Calculator?” Imagine this: Malta’s Opposition Leader, Bernard Grech, standing in Parliament, asking the Finance Minister, Clyde Caruana, “Where’s your calculator?” It’s not a scene from a comedy sketch, but a real moment from our local political scene that’s got everyone talking. Grech was responding to Caruana’s budget speech last week,…
Delia’s Math Challenge: “Where’s Your Calculator?” Imagine this: Malta’s Opposition Leader, Bernard Grech, standing in Parliament, eyes scanning the room, and then, with a smirk, he asks, “Where’s your calculator, Minister?” The Finance Minister, Clyde Caruana, looks up, a hint of surprise in his eyes. It was a moment that caught everyone’s attention, and it…
A ‘Beacon of Hope’ once again: The rejuvenation of Valletta’s Grandmaster’s Palace As the sun sets over the Grand Harbour, the silhouette of Valletta’s Grandmaster’s Palace stands tall, a testament to the city’s rich history. But for decades, this iconic building has been shrouded in scaffolding, its grandeur hidden behind renovation works. Now, after years…
Man Plunges Three Storeys in Gżira: A Balcony Mishap In the quiet residential area of Triq San Pawl in Gżira, a man’s early morning routine took a dramatic turn on Tuesday. Around 7:30 AM, emergency services received a call that sent them racing to a three-storey apartment block. A man had fallen from his third-floor…
Abela vs Borg: Five Key Takeaways from the Xtra Debate Malta’s political scene was abuzz last night as Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition Leader Bernard Grech faced off in the first of three televised debates leading up to the general election. The Xtra Debate, held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta, saw the…
Maths in the Ring: Unveiling Malta’s Growing MMA Scene Imagine this: a packed sports hall in Msida, the air thick with anticipation. Two fighters, clad in gloves and shorts, circle each other in the cage. The referee gives the signal, and they clash. This isn’t a scene from a Hollywood blockbuster, but a typical night…
Delia’s Calculating Challenge: “Where’s Your Calculator?” Malta’s Opposition Leader, Bernard Grech, found himself in an unexpected math lesson yesterday as PN MP Simon Busuttil pulled out a calculator during a parliamentary session. The tool, usually reserved for solving complex equations, became a symbol of the Opposition’s attempt to scrutinize the government’s spending. The Cost Conundrum…
Żabbar’s Cultural Rescue: Council Steps In to Save Hompesch Theatre Imagine the Hompesch Theatre, a grand dame of Żabbar’s cultural scene, reduced to a mere memory, replaced by a towering block of concrete. This was the chilling prospect that had Żabbar locals and culture enthusiasts alike up in arms. But Żabbar council had other plans….
Delia’s Math Challenge: “Where’s Your Calculator?” Malta’s Opposition Leader, Bernard Grech, was left scrambling for a calculator during a parliamentary session this week, after Prime Minister Robert Abela challenged him to do some simple math. The exchange, which has since gone viral, has sparked a conversation about government spending and transparency. Abela’s Cost Challenge During…
Air France Crash: French Court Hands Down Historic Verdict in Malta’s Backyard Malta, 2021 – The French court’s guilty verdict against Air France and Airbus for the 2009 crash of Flight AF447 has across the aviation industry, with ripples reaching our very own Mediterranean shores. The tragedy, which claimed 228 lives, including seven Maltese, has…
