‘Innocent until proven guilty’ inadequate for public office
Saturday, 27 April 2013, 12:20
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The casual elections may have led to the historic election of Malta’s first women MEPs, but the controversy surrounding one of them risks overshadowing them, for the time being. The...
A Parisian interlude
Friday, 26 April 2013, 15:16
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
One does not really understand what was the real reason for the ample delegation from Malta that was received with all honours at the Elysee Palace by President Hollande on Wednesday. On...
The secret war between Franco Debono and Lawrence Gonzi
Friday, 26 April 2013, 08:14
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Bit by bit, the details are emerging about the secret war waged all through last year, and probably before that as well, between Franco Debono and Lawrence Gonzi. On Sunday, Dr Gonzi...
Civil unions: Righting a long-standing wrong
Thursday, 25 April 2013, 08:28
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
It was most welcome news on Monday when Civil Liberties Minister Helena Dalli confirmed that the government is wasting no time in making good on its pre-electoral pledge to introduce civil unions for...
Olaf: Dalli report must be made public immediately
Wednesday, 24 April 2013, 14:17
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
At the time, everyone jumped onto the story. Malta’s European Commissioner for Health, John Dalli, had been accused of asking for a €60 million bribe to lift the ban on Snus and was...
The Presidency: Choosing between ‘gravitas’ and Mickey Mouse
Wednesday, 24 April 2013, 08:16
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
It was first leaked at Labour’s annual drinks for the press – at that time it did not matter much, now it seems significant – and that was Lawrence Gonzi’s brainwave of...
Raising awareness and early detection are key
Tuesday, 23 April 2013, 08:25
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The importance of raising awareness and early detection of melanoma was brought to the fore yesterday as Euro-Melanoma Day draws closer. Chairman of the Dermatology Department Lawrence...
Violence in our homes must be stopped
Monday, 22 April 2013, 07:59
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Over the weekend, Girl Guides turned up in Valletta to raise awareness about violence in relationships, in conjunction with Aġenzija Żgħażagħ and the National Council of Women. The...
A constitutional referendum
Sunday, 21 April 2013, 09:18
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Still more sparks flew this week over the issue of the constitutional convention the government aims to hold when the President called for a referendum on its conclusions to be put to the...
The die is cast
Sunday, 10 March 2013, 09:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
The die has been cast with the casting of the final votes of Election 2013 last night. For better or for worse only time will tell, but the electorate has made its choice and sometime this afternoon...