The Malta Independent 8 November 2026, Sunday
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Broken Promises: That road in Paceville

Tuesday, 19 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 14 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 14 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 14 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 14 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 14 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...

Chilean Miners freed: Miracles do happen

Friday, 15 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

People the world over sat glued to their television screens on Wednesday and into the early hours yesterday as 33 Chilean miners were extracted from the bowels of the earth, having spent some 70 days trapped in a collapsed mine shaft....

Turkey And Europe: A bridge too far?

Friday, 15 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 17 years ago Malta Independent

Turkey, known as the bridge between East and West, is set to call elections in June next year and is still holding on to hopes of being able to join the European Union....

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