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An Admission, at least

Saturday, 10 January 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 16 years ago Malta Independent

I am glad that Mr Camilleri (TMID, 7 January) admits he is shortsighted, though, he writes, not as much as I think. In fact, he is not only shortsighted, ...

Teachers’ Holidays

Saturday, 10 January 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 16 years ago Malta Independent

After telling us that she had followed the arguments about homework, Ms Caruana wrote about everything except... homework (TMID, 7 January). She just told us that teachers have many holidays. ...

On The same lines

Saturday, 10 January 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

When I wrote my letter in support of the frustrated parent who complained about the excessive and interminable amount of homework that was given to his daughter for the Christmas holiday period, ...

Eco-friendly Plastic bags and the GRTU

Sunday, 4 January 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

It is good to note that the government has refrained from publishing the legal notice required to activate the latest 15c eco-tax proposed in the Budget speech on all plastic carrier bags, whether degradable or not. ...

A Local council for the hamlet of Kappara?

Sunday, 4 January 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

About time charity begins at home. Kappara residents, in their vast majority, have long been requesting and hoping to obtain the full independence they deserve, ...

The Meaning of life

Sunday, 4 January 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

As I write this article on this first day of the year, I am still distraught at having to give one of my best patients not very good news on Christmas Eve. ...

The AFM Air wing – perspectives for fleet renewal?

Sunday, 4 January 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Having discussed the benefits of the UH-72 helicopter due to be the AFM air wing’s new flagship, and the possibility of using the derelict Gozo heliport as an AFM base in The Malta Independent on Sunday ...

‘Primum Non nocere’ (First do no harm)

Sunday, 4 January 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

It is estimated that in the European Union between eight and 12 per cent of patients admitted to hospital suffer from a healthcare associated adverse effect, that is, they incur harm due to the care they have undertaken. ...

The Chapel Of the Good Shepherd in Balzan

Sunday, 4 January 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The Sisters of the Good Shepherd need no introduction. Renowned mainly for their pastoral and philanthropic work among single mothers, battered wives, and lately refugees, ...

Appreciation: Anton Haber

Sunday, 4 January 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

It was early afternoon on Tuesday 23 December when Benna Zammit, with tears in her eyes, informed me that her beloved brother, Anton Haber, had died. ...

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