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To Hell with speed limits

Sunday, 1 August 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 23 years ago Malta Independent

There had been much talk about the installation of speed cameras and the imposed speed limits in the Regional Road tunnels and bridges and the ageing one over Swieqi valley. However, most of the population blatantly ignores restrictions and the situa...

Where Are the parcels going?

Sunday, 1 August 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 23 years ago Malta Independent

It is a known fact the general public, including several irate customers, have been constantly complaining about the service offered by Maltapost plc. Privatisation promised to bring all round efficiency, a faster service and a general improvement i...

Defending The Brussels purchase

Sunday, 1 August 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 23 years ago Malta Independent

Just a short note to put the record straight.In his article entitled Last Fling your columnist Joe Grima asked some questions about the property being purchased by the government in Brussels (TMIS, 25 July)....

New Regulatory framework for VoIP services proposed

Sunday, 1 August 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The increased popularity of Voice over the Internet telephony, especially for overseas calls, led the Malta Communications Authority (MCA) to issue a consultative paper to regulate this fast-growing sector....

New Call for applications for Manager News at PBS issued

Sunday, 1 August 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The search for a suitable candidate for Manager News and Registered Editor at Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) is starting to look like a bungled soap opera.A third call for applications, which close on 19 August, will be issued shortly, The Malt...

Dazzling Concert for MIDI patrons

Sunday, 1 August 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 23 years ago Malta Independent

The stunning backdrop of Valletta with a full moon was the scene for a lavish and exclusive event for MIDI patrons, businessmen and clients last Friday at the former British Parade Ground in Fort Manoel. The guests were a veritable who’s-who of the M...

Law Change bars marriage of convenience

Sunday, 1 August 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

An amendment to the bill amending the Civil Procedure Law, which was passed at committee stage in Parliament last week, bans marriages of convenience....

Decrease In public deficit improvement

Sunday, 1 August 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 23 years ago Malta Independent

The figures for Government Finance from January to June, published last week by the National Statistics Office, have shown that the improvement in the public deficit figure has decreased from the Lm20 million improvement mentioned by the Prime Minist...

Unemployment Levels ‘highest since February 1987’

Sunday, 1 August 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

With unemployment in January being established at 8,794 (ETC figures), the unemployment rate rose to 6.1 per cent, the highest level since February 1987, the Central Bank’s Quarterly Review said....

Gozo Business Chamber In favour of airstrip

Sunday, 1 August 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 23 years ago Malta Independent

The Gozo Business Chamber is in favour of improving the existing facilities (air link), including the building of an airstrip which will accommodate fixed wing aircraft. This was discussed at a meeting held on Friday between the Prime Minister, who...

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