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Rocking Up the Christmas tree

Sunday, 19 December 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

As this year heads towards its dying days, it might be worthwhile to remember that it marked the 50th anniversary of the birth of rock 'n roll. It is been half a century since Elvis recorded Its alright mama for Sun Records. ...

The Family Court: A year after

Sunday, 19 December 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

A year has passed since the present Minister of Justice inaugurated the Family Court building in Strait Street, Valletta, on 16 December 2003. The plastic plaque commemorating the inauguration of the Family Court building was prophetic because a building ...

Re-thinking Budget measures

Sunday, 19 December 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Having analysed, in past contributions, the general orientation of the 2005 budget and its insufficiency to even come anywhere near addressing our economic ailments, I propose today to comment specifically on two budget measures which appear to have been ...

Health Services

Saturday, 18 December 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Health is a subject we tend to talk about only when we need it....

Grass-root Democracy aspirations

Saturday, 18 December 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

An old Westminster joke describes a young member of parliament sneaking out of his first parliamentary group meeting to take his place on the back benches of the House....

Re-thinking Budget measures

Friday, 17 December 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Having analysed, in past contributions, the general orientation of the 2005 budget and its insufficiency to even come anywhere near addressing our economic ailments, I propose today to comment specifically on two budget measures which appear to have been ...

Mikes Of Malta

Thursday, 16 December 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Part of socially intelligent behaviour is the knowledge of how to behave appropriately, given the context. Many Maltese are not socially intelligent because they live their lives in a tightly closed box, not exposed to other influences or modes of behavio...

Hangover Blues

Wednesday, 15 December 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

If you’re reading this article we’ll make the assumption that you don’t need a lecture on the evils of alcohol....

The Exchange rate saga: an issue that needs to be addressed

Tuesday, 14 December 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

“The government seems impatient to take Malta fully into the Eurozone. If Malta moved in at an over-valued exchange rate the result could be a double-decker calamity…” – Economist Lino Spiteri, The Times, 6 December....

Trade-offs With the truth

Tuesday, 14 December 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Most people are heartily grateful that the budget season is almost over, so that they can settle to enjoying preparations for Christmas and the New Year. ...

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