Minister for National Heritage, Arts and Local Government Owen Bonnici presented the warrant to five professionals who work in the field of conservation and restoration of cultural heritage.
This warrant is being issued for the fourth time by the Board of Warrants of Restorers-Conservators, which means that to date a total of 55 conservators-restorers have been granted warrants, and aims to regulate the works related to the activities linked to the profession of conservators and restorers and this also as stipulated in the Cultural Heritage Act, Chapter 445.
Minister Bonnici explained that thanks to this warrant, given by the Restorers’ Warrant Board, the abilities of these professionals are being recognised. While addressing the conservators and the restorers in the presence of the Board of Warrants of the Restorers-Conservators, Minister Bonnici stressed that since the work of conservation and restoration of objects of cultural value needs to done with the best means, material, care, and ethics, the Cultural Heritage Act requires that in order to carry out this type of work it is necessary to have a Warrant issued in accordance with the provisions of the Cultural Heritage Act.
Minister Bonnici concluded by thanking all those who contributed over time, particularly the Chairperson of the Board Dr. Joseph Buttigieg and the rest of the board who were instrumental in today recognizing these professionals by giving them a warrant of ‘ conservator-restorer.
