The Malta Independent 1 September 2026, Tuesday
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Austerity Cuts: Spending Review Day

Wednesday, 20 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

For us Maltese, today is a day like any other. But not for the British....

Billing Farce: Up in arms

Wednesday, 20 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The new Arms CEO Wilfred J Borg has pledged to improve the disastrous management of the company which processes water and electricity bills....

Broken Promises: That road in Paceville

Tuesday, 19 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

With much fanfare and pomp, a road – yes a road – was officially opened some years back, pledging to be something which would increase the attractiveness of Paceville....

The Blight of racism Standing up to bullies

Tuesday, 19 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The story about the bus driver who was aggressive towards an immigrant family and who now faces the possibility of racism charges should be an eye opener ...

Land Of the lawless: On the edge of the abyss

Monday, 18 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

It is becoming increasingly clear that Pakistan no longer has the ability to keep tribal areas bordering Afghanistan under control and prevent the growing spread of Taliban and terrorist activities in the area....

Finance: Competitive Productivity

Monday, 18 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Introducing the Financial Services Laws Amendments Bill in Parliament last week, the Minister for Finance, the Economy and Investment quoted the Global Competitiveness Report...

‘Billing’ For health services - a good idea put on political hold

Sunday, 17 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

When a service is given for free, it is all too often taken very much for granted. Such is the situation with health care in Malta – a country that is, despite the numerous, persistent gremlins in the system, very fortunate to have a socialised ...

De Jong And Ben Arfa: Fair play please

Saturday, 16 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

It was a crunchy tackle that was not even sanctioned by the referee, but the end result is that Newcastle will be without Hatem Ben Arfa for most of the season. The promisin...

Divorce Debate: Find some backbone…

Saturday, 16 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 17 years ago Malta Independent

One can only admire the panel of seven prominent priests who put forward a reasoned, conclusive and unified stance on divorce, which has si...

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