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How Dockyard Workers Stood Up for Peace

June 21, 2018 · Michael Grech ·

On the 23rd June 1988, Dockyard workers blocked access to the Grand Harbour, so as not to allow in the aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal. The Ark Royal had to divert its route and enter Saint Paul’s Bay. 

Tagged With: disarmament, Malta Dockyard

Charles Miceli’s Last Battle

March 13, 2018 · Michael Grech ·

The very last initiative in which Charles Miceli was involved was an Open Letter to the Prime Minister concerning Malta’s foreign policy commitments.

Tagged With: Charles Miceli, disarmament, Malta

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