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Restoration at Franciscan Church of Our Lady of Jesus underway

Restoration at Franciscan Church of Our Lady of Jesus underway
Jan 4 2023 Share

The Restoration Directorate within the Ministry for National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government are working on The Franciscan Church of Our Lady of Jesus Conservation Area of Valletta –
During a press conference addressed by Minister for National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government Owen Bonnici, it was explained that the restoration works, which are being implemented with an investment of €300,000, started in October 2022 and are expected to be completed by the end of January 2024.

“This restoration fulfils our cultural strategy in a way that our heritage is more accessible,” Dr Bonnici concluded.

“This Government is committed to continue safeguarding the Church and the internal artefacts, to improve not only the facilities but also the necessary restoration so that the Church continues to be a temple for Christians and can be enjoyed by the public and the tourists.”

The Architect responsible for this project, Jean Frendo, explained how cleaning the stone’s face is important to remove all accumulation of carbon, sulphurous compounds, and other contaminants but carried out in such a way as to retain the patina of time.

“After removing and cleaning cement and plaster coatings, disintegrated limestone masonry will be replaced with course heights matching the original. Stonework that is deteriorated to the extent that threatens stability, distorts the architectural appearance of the building or is dangerous to users or passers-by will be replaced,” Frendo concluded.

Any paint, cement rendering or plaster coatings are being removed with care from any area where they occur on the façade, ensuring no damage is done to the surfaces underneath. Cement rendering occurs mainly in the lower areas of the walls of the church and the bell tower.

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HPV vaccine extended to boys as well in step forward for Maltese sexual health

HPV vaccine extended to boys as well in step forward for Maltese sexual health
Jan 4 2023 Share

In a recent press conference addressed by Deputy Prime Minister & Health Minister Chris Fearne together with Charmaine Gauci, it was revealed that the government will be extending the HPV vaccination to young males as well.

Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a very common STI among people in their late teens and early 20s. Amongst other symptoms, it is also known to cause cancer, which is why vaccination is recommended for children at age 11 or 12.

During the conference, Fearne reported that the vaccine will be extended to male recipients who welcome the government’s invitation, with over 90% of females accepting the invitation for their vaccine.

12-year-old girls are to receive two doses for free whilst 15-year-olds are administered 3 doses, saving a total of €150 on their vaccination.

The risk of uterus cancer drops drastically when taking the vaccine.  Since 2013, Malta has offered the HPV vaccine to girls who have turned 12.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that “nearly everyone will get HPV at some point in their lives.”

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Messi welcomed back with guard of honour upon PSG return

Messi welcomed back with guard of honour upon PSG return
Jan 4 2023 Share

Argentinian football star Lionel Messi as received a guard of honour from his Paris Saint-Germain teammates as he returned from his victory at the Qatar 2022 World Cup. 

The 35-year-old was a crucial player in Argentina’s victory last winter, with Messi himself scoring a total of seven goals throughout the tournament. 

The player also became the first player to win the World Cup Player of the Tournament twice, continuing to set records on multiple fronts. 

 

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The star was given a 10-day beak by PSG following his victorious efforts in Qatar. Returning to the club’s training facilities on Wednesday morning, he is expected to feature in Friday’s Coupe de France clash against Chateauroux. 

He was also handed a gold-plated award from an official at PSG to mark his win, with PSG manager Christophe Galtier saying that the player will be greeted very warmly by fans at the stadium. 

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Rolling Stone’s 200 Greatest Singers of all time turns heads

Rolling Stone’s 200 Greatest Singers of all time turns heads
Jan 4 2023 Share

The publication of Rolling Stone’s ‘200 Greatest Singers of All Time’ list started back in 2008, honouring the very best in pop music.

However, for their newly released 2023 edition, massive powerhouses Celine Dion, Pink, Justin Bieber, Janet Jackson, Madonna and Jennifer Hudson were excluded. 

“This new list was compiled our staff and key contributors, and it encompasses 100 years of pop music as an ongoing global conversation,” Rolling Stone writes, adding criteria was based on “originality, influence, the depth of an artist’s catalog, and the breadth of their musical legacy.”

However, social media users took some issue with the release, critiquing them for placing figures like Michael Jackson way down at 86 and completely excluding the likes of Dion, John Legend and Rita Moreno. 

Here are the Top 10:

  1. Aretha Franklin
  2. Whitney Houston 
  3. Sam Cooke
  4. Billie Holiday
  5. Mariah Carey
  6. Ray Charles
  7. Stevie Wonder
  8. Beyonce
  9. Otis Redding 
  10. Al Green

Check out the full list here.

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