18 Professionals Awarded Heritage Skills Certificate

Aug 7 2024

In an official ceremony, the Minister for National Heritage, the Arts, and Local Government, Owen Bonnici, presented a Heritage Skills Certificate to eighteen professionals working in the field of conservation and restoration of cultural heritage.

This Heritage Skills Certificate is being issued for the second time by the Restorers’ Warrant Board, meaning that to date, a total of 20 professionals have received this certificate.

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The certificate aims to regulate work related to activities associated with the profession of conservators and restorers, as stipulated by the Cultural Heritage Act, Chapter 445.

Minister Bonnici explained that through this Heritage Skills Certificate, granted by the Restorers’ Warrant Board, the abilities of these professionals are being recognized.

While addressing the conservators and restorers in the presence of the Restorers-Conservators Warrant Board, Minister Bonnici emphasized that since conservation and restoration work on culturally valuable objects must be carried out using the best methods, materials, care, and ethics, the Cultural Heritage Act requires that in order to perform this type of work, one must have a Warrant or a Heritage Skills Certificate issued according to the provisions of the Cultural Heritage Act.

Minister Bonnici concluded by thanking all those who have contributed over time, particularly the Chairperson of the Board, Dr. Joseph Buttigieg, and the rest of the Board, who were instrumental in recognizing these professionals by awarding them the Heritage Skills Certificate.

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Woman At Risk Of Dying From Glass Bottle Injuries

Aug 7 2024

This morning, at around 1000hrs, police were informed that there was an injured person on seaside rocks near Triq il-Wilġa, St Julian’s.

Police convened immediately on site and preliminary investigations found that a 25 year old Colombian woman resident of Sliema was with another person when a stranger approached them and a commotion took place.

At this moment, the stranger started to wave around a broken glass bottle, with the woman suffering injuries.

A medical team was called on site and transported the woman to Mater Dei Hospital. She was confirmed to have suffered serious injuries.

The person has been successfully found and arrested by police and will now be charged and arraigned in court.

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Versace Introduces ‘Eros Energy’ With Channing Tatum

Aug 7 2024

Channing Tatum, renowned for his roles in “Jump Street” and “Magic Mike,” is embracing a more refined persona as the new face of Versace’s Eros fragrance line. The campaign introduces Eros Energy eau de parfum, highlighting Tatum’s strength and charm.

Donatella Versace praised Tatum as the perfect embodiment of the modern Eros, celebrating “love, power, and dedication.” Tatum expressed his gratitude, calling the opportunity to represent the iconic fragrance line “a great privilege.”

The campaign video features Tatum in a powerful display of physicality, handling a bow and arrow with grace and precision. This visual representation aligns with the Eros collection’s identity, known for its invigorating scents and angular bottles adorned with Versace’s signature Greca and Medusa motifs.

Eros Energy, the newest eau de parfum pour homme, draws inspiration from the Mediterranean coastline, capturing the freshness of its scenery and the luxury of an Italian vacation. Tatum’s involvement comes at a high point in his career, following his recent film “Fly Me to the Moon” and the anticipation for his upcoming project “Blink Twice,” directed by Zoë Kravitz.

The Versace Eros fragrance collection, including the new Eros Energy, is now available on Versace’s website.

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Collision In Msida Leaves 64-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured

Aug 7 2024

Yesterday afternoon, around six o’clock (1800hrs), police were alerted to a traffic incident on Triq Regjonali in Msida. Upon arrival, preliminary investigations revealed a collision between two vehicles: a Peugeot Tweet, driven by a 25-year-old man from San Giljan, and a Piaggio Vespa, driven by a 64-year-old man from Swieqi.

A medical team promptly arrived at the scene to provide assistance. The 64-year-old Vespa driver was subsequently transported by ambulance to Mater Dei Hospital for further medical treatment. He was later certified to have sustained serious injuries.

The police have launched an investigation into the incident to determine the circumstances and factors that led to the collision. No further details have been released at this time.

Residents and motorists in the area are advised to remain cautious and to follow any traffic updates provided by the authorities as the investigation continues. The community hopes for a swift recovery for the injured man and urges anyone with information about the incident to come forward to assist the police in their ongoing inquiry.

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