25 years ago - The Times
Saturday, April 30, 1994
Demolition of part of St George’s Tower: PA admits giving go-ahead
The Planning Authority has admitted it sanctioned the demolition of part of St George’s Tower because it “detracted from the historical integrity of the fortification”.
But yesterday, both the Museums Department and historical group Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna (FWA) expressed outrage that the authority granted approval for the demolition without proper consultation.
It approved plans by the Corinthia Group for “the tower to be ‘restored’ to its original 17th century state without the British-added fire control tower” in July last year.
Damage at Mnajdra temples
Two stone quaries near the Mnajdra neolithic temples had their supply of explosives suspended last week on the recommendation of the Minerals Board.
A statement by the Planning Authority said the recommendation followed the recent collapse of a three-ton megalith at the 6,000-year-old temple.
The damage was discovered following a heavy storm on April 4.
Half a century ago - Times of Malta
Wednesday, April 30, 1969
£11,000 research grant award
The Royal University of Malta announced yesterday that Professor W. H. Bannister, head of the Department of Physiology and Biochemistry at the Royal University, has been awarded a grant of £11,000 by the Wellcome Trust. The grant is intended for advanced research into the nature and function of blood copper-proteins.
Prof. Bannister is carrying out work of high scientific quality and importance at the Royal University of Malta.
Feast of St Joseph the Worker
The feast of St Joseph the Worker will be observed in Valletta tomorrow morning and at Floriana in the afternoon. The blessing of workers and their tools will take place at the Independence Arena in Floriana when Mass is to be said. The La Valette Band will take part.
Members of Catholic organisations are asked to send representatives with their banners. Each parish organisation should be represented by members also carrying their banners. They are to meet near the Hotel Phoenicia at 4.15pm while Boy Scouts, Girl Guides and similar movements are to gather at the Independence Arena.