I leave the country for one week, and what happens only Malta decide to nominate noted patron of the arts Peter Andre as Cultural Ambassador to Valletta. On his trip to the island he also scooped the title of 'Best International Artist' - a long overdue reward for his seminal mid-nineties work 'Mysterious Girl' (sample lyric: 'Body weh you have a make de man dem a bawl'*).
Mr Andre will no doubt be justifiably proud of his new role, from the nation that not too long ago gave it's Sports Personality of the Year award to a table football player. "I was so chuffed about that", he gushed upon hearing of the unexpected honour. And so should be the citizens of the historic capital of Valletta, who will surely reap the benefits for years to come.
