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. ...