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NHS To compensate brain damaged Maltese boy e5.4m

Friday, 20 June 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

A Maltese boy left brain damaged after British experts failed to pinpoint a rare congenital disorder in time was yesterday awarded a £4.25 million (e5.41 million) compensation payment from the UK’s National Health Service (NHS)....

Rise In utility surcharge ‘inevitable’ – PM Gonzi

Friday, 20 June 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

“The rise in the utility surcharge is inevitable,” Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi told the media yesterday during a break at the European Council meeting, after pointing out that the Maltese pay utility surcharges that ...

GWU Calls for task force to discuss shipyard’s future

Friday, 20 June 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

The General Workers Union yesterday proposed setting up a task force to discuss the issues at stake before the recently announced privatisation process of the Malta Shipyards gets underway....

Government To start Malta Shipyards privatisation process

Thursday, 19 June 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi yesterday announced a recent cabinet decision to launch the privatisation process of the Malta Shipyards, a measure that will include a series of early retirement schemes to downsize the 1,700-strong workforce. ...

CRACKERS: Hello Everyone

Thursday, 19 June 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Next Saturday, 21 June, marks the beginning of summer. A reminder on the harmful rays, especially between 11am and 4pm, when the sun is at its hottest. So remember to apply adequate sun screen...

Revision Of national youth policy announced

Thursday, 19 June 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

“The aim of the national youth policy is to help youths in their personal and social development. Its main priority is to urge young people to participate actively in society ...

MCESD Executive secretary meets PM

Thursday, 19 June 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi yesterday said that the rent law reform is in the final phase of drafting before a White Paper on the subject is presented to parliament. ...

Caesar Attard At BOV’s 18th Retrospective Exhibition

Thursday, 19 June 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Inquisitive, committed and complex, Caesar Attard is an artist considered to have left a distinct impact on the development of modern and contemporary art in Malta. ...

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