Prime Minister Robert Abela should reconsider his decision to encourage commuters to stay in their cars during the Gozo ferry crossing, a leading maritime lawyer has advised.
Anne Fenech, one of the island’s foremost experts in maritime law, said such a move went against the spirit of international law, was potentially dangerous and should only be used in exceptional circumstances . Every possible alternative should be explored first before any exceptions to the these international rules is considered, which would subject people to great risk, she said.
Abela on Wednesday urged the public to remain in their parked cars in the holding decks of Gozo Channel ferries during carnival weekend while crossing between Malta and the sister isle in a bid to limit the spread of COVID-19.
A bike-sharing service operated by Malta Public Transport has been extended to Gozo.
Transport Minister Ian Borg and Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri inaugurated s
Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri recently inaugurated an art exhibition at Il-Ħaġar museum, in Victoria, as part of the events organised for Il-Milied f’Għawdex.
PAINtings, by George Scicluna, features around 50 works of various sizes and styles, including still lifes, mostly produced during the past 10 years.
These oils, including those rendered in pencil, mostly feature local places, with a few highlighting overseas places.
An accompanying full-colour book in the Il-Ħaġar GEMS series shows more works and write-ups by J. Farrugia and E.V. Borg.
The exhibition and publication are supported financially by the Cultural Heritage Directorate of the Gozo Ministry.