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Too Little, too late

Thursday, 3 April 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 17 years ago Malta Independent

In 1996, the Malta Labour Party won the election with an aggressive mudslinging and character assassination campaign that convinced the electorate to reject the Nationalist Party. ...

A Tight corner

Thursday, 3 April 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 17 years ago Malta Independent

Now that the election is history and now that Dr Alfred Sant has bowed out of the scene, one was expecting the double-barreled blue-blooded Daphne to oil her guns ...

‘Open Skies’ Agreement between EU and US

Thursday, 3 April 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 17 years ago Malta Independent

Air travel in the European Union and the United States accounts for about 60 per cent of the world’s air traffic. On 30 March, the so-called “Open Skies” agreement between the European Union and the United States entered into force. ...

Dr Gonzi’s Legacy

Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Many have attributed the Nationalist Party’s election win to the charisma and ability of its leader, Lawrence Gonzi. The PN’s idea to base all its election campaign on its leader was harshly criticised by its adversaries, ...

A New beginning

Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

As a longtime supporter of the Labour party, I feel it is my duty to jot down my opinion on the leadership race. To my mind, this decision is the most important decision the MLP delegates will have to take since it will bind ...

Partnership For peace

Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 17 years ago Malta Independent

During the election campaign many accused the government of not doing enough. Indeed, even Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi, on more than one occasion, admitted that his government was not perfect. ...

Crying For freedom

Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

The news that is reaching us from the far away lands of Tibet is of deep concern for the world community. ...

A Case for amnesty?

Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

It is what it is. It is a knee-jerk reaction. The Naxxar explosion which claimed the lives of two people and destroyed a number of houses sent shockwaves through the country, ...

The Merciful Christ

Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 17 years ago Malta Independent

St Matthew’s Gospel powerfully portrays Christ’s mercy for us. “Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. ...

REVEALED : GONZI’S NEW STYLE OF DOING POLITICS !

Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Many people have been approaching me full of suggestions as to how Labour should react to the arrogant, roughshod and politically expedient manner in which the PN has ...

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