The long-anticipated extension of the St John’s Co-Cathedral museum in Valletta has faced yet another setback, with its expected opening now pushed to no earlier than 2028. Originally scheduled for completion in 2018, the project has evolved into a prolonged and complex undertaking marked by repeated delays, escalating costs and ongoing questions surrounding project management and oversight....
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NEWS Malta
April 10, 2026
Fort Benghajsa restoration plan by Heritage Malta for public access
The historic Fort Benghajsa, widely recognised as the final Victorian-era fortification constructed across the Maltese Islands, has officially been entrusted to Heritage Malta. The formal transfer marks a notable stage...
NEWS Malta
February 27, 2026
Fort Chambray named among Europe’s most endangered sites 2026
Fort Chambray’s British Barracks in Gozo have been formally included in the 2026 edition of the “7 Most Endangered” programme issued by Europa Nostra. The decision has drawn renewed public...
NEWS Malta
December 18, 2025
Museum extension at St John’s Co-Cathedral under scrutiny
A long delayed extension project at St John’s Co-Cathedral has encountered a further obstacle after a high value public tender was formally challenged before Malta’s Public Contracts Review Board. The...
NEWS Malta
November 14, 2025
Qbajjar Battery restoration plan under scrutiny
For decades, heritage conservationists have campaigned tirelessly to save and restore the Qbajjar Battery in Gozo, one of the island’s most significant 18th-century coastal fortifications. However, renewed government action on...
NEWS Malta
November 10, 2025
Heritage expert seeks protection for White Rocks
The announcement that the White Rocks complex will be transformed into a national park has been met with cautious optimism from conservationists and heritage advocates. Among them is Edward Said,...
NEWS Malta
February 22, 2025
Hidden Damage at Bartolott Crypt Raises Concerns
An internal technical report has surfaced, shedding light on the extensive damage sustained by the historic 1604 Bartolott Crypt at St. John’s Co-Cathedral. This document, which was initially withheld from...