Catching election fever
This is my first blog. The plan is for it to give you an insight into the work of a High Commission – and High Commissioner – and what we’re doing to strengthen the unique relationship between the UK...
View ArticleWe need to talk about road safety
My family and I have enjoyed hugely our first four months in Malta. Almost every first impression has been positive. We have been incredibly warmly received and we are grateful for it. I have no wish...
View ArticleTalking about gender equality
If you’re reading this in Malta, you probably have just one thing on your mind. Elections. Fair enough. They’re on my mind too. But today I’m also thinking about another important event – International...
View ArticleSome things I didn’t know about the Commonwealth (and some I did)
It’s been a busy week or two for ‘days’. Last Friday was International Women’s Day, which I blogged about here. Saturday was of course Election Day, and Monday was Commonwealth Day. In fact this whole...
View ArticleOperation coach crash crisis
“High Commissioner, what are you doing to help the British victims of today’s coach crash?” “We’ve heard that at least three people have died, including British tourists. What can you tell us?” “Who...
View ArticleRemembering Malta’s bravery
In a post war lecture recorded by the Naval Historical Branch, it was noted that: “When the history of the war comes to be written, it will be generally recognised that the maintenance of Malta, as a...
View ArticleConsular assistance: Help and advice given to citizens travelling or living...
Late in the afternoon a man walks into the British High Commission. He appears nervous, tired and slightly dishevelled. A member of the Consular team asks if he is ok and what happened. He replies, “I...
View ArticlePrison visit and how to avoid getting in trouble with the police
It’s not every day that you get to walk into prison… and walk out again that very same day. I enter through a side entrance of the imposing Corradino Correctional Facility in Paola, Malta to be greeted...
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