Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna is seriously alarmed by the announcement made yesterday that the lease of Fort Tigne in Sliema is about to change hands between developers to be turned into a hotel. This historic fort has been lying empty and in a state of abandonment for over a decade despite the initial effort made to restore it as part of Midi's planning obligations to develop Tigne Point. Putting it to a sustainable sympathetic use without impinging on its special historic and arch

Renovation of the much eroded stonework of the bastion wall at the rear of the Saluting Battery is currently set to start by Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna - the Malta Heritage Trust with the kind support of the Malta Tourism Authority. The works are being undertaken by an experienced private contractor under the guidance of conservation architect Edward Said. This work will mainly consist of general cleaning of the stone surfaces, repointing of the open joints and minimal stone chan

Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna marked Armistice Day with a commemorative service honouring the signing of the Armistice that ended the First World War and remembering all those who have given their lives in service to their country since 1914. The event featured a special ecumenical service and a two-minute silence held at the Saluting Battery in Valletta. The ceremony was led by the Reverend Canon Fr David Wright, Chancellor of St Paul’s Cathedral, and the Reverend Canon Dr Nicholas