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Marsalforn still expecting the breakwater

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:12 Last update: about 3 years ago Emmanuel J. Galea

Rough seas severely damaged the breakwater at Marsalforn, a popular seaside resort on in Gozo during a northeast Grigal storm in 2009. This breakwater was crucial for protecting the bay and the...

The Draghi report: a preliminary peek

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 09:32 Last update: about 3 years ago Carmel Cacopardo

Earlier this week Mario Draghi, former President of the European Central Bank, and former Italian Prime Minister, submitted a report looking into the challenges faced by industry and the corporate...

Labour’s Stockholm syndrome

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 08:57 Last update: about 3 years ago Kevin Cassar

In August 1973  Jan-Erik Olsson put on a woman's wig and oversized sunglasses, stormed into Stockholm's Credit Banken and fired his machine gun into the ceiling.  He ordered the cashiers to...

Dishonesty in Maltese politics

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 08:37 Last update: about 3 years ago Mark Said

What is honesty or dishonesty in a politician? Is it possible for a politician to be honest at all? The question goes to the heart of democracy. When Maltese voters write off politicians as dishonest,...

Dear Karl

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 08:36 Last update: about 3 years ago Darren Carabott

Last we spoke, you told me about your intention to throw your hat in the ring for the post of Secretary General of the Nationalist Party. As I promised you my support, I couldn't feel happier - both...

Karl Gouder’s legacy

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 08:35 Last update: about 3 years ago Noel Grima

The huge outpouring of public grief at the untimely death of Karl Gouder was mainly by those who got to know him in the various mansions of the Nationalist Party, but included also people from the...

A force of change driving the future

Friday, 13 September 2024, 12:51 Last update: about 3 years ago Owen Bonnici

It will get busy at Mile End Road this weekend. The Labour Party convenes its general conference to elect two new deputy leaders and a new administration.   Future is the most important...

Stability

Thursday, 12 September 2024, 08:28 Last update: about 3 years ago Alfred Sant

The arguments advanced by the Chamber of Commerce that Stabbiltà, the government's flagship programme to rein in price rises was ineffectual are unconvincing. True, if one considers how...

Getting our infrastructure and vision right

Sunday, 8 September 2024, 08:07 Last update: about 3 years ago Mark Said

A failing, critical infrastructure is hampering economic progress and exposing businesses and communities to significant risks. Existing physical and digital infrastructure is under stress from...

The Leader seeks my destruction

Sunday, 8 September 2024, 07:50 Last update: about 3 years ago Kevin Cassar

There were two contestants for the leadership. But everybody knew who the successor would be. The more experienced man with a record of strong leadership was bound to win. Even he assumed he'd...

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