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Exam Time

Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

It’s that time of the year when all parents – at least all those parents who have an interest in what their children are doing at school – have nightmares.The months of May and ...

The Public service

Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 19 years ago Malta Independent

Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi said that the government wants to improve the efficiency, accountability and transparency of the public sector, while changing the n...

Developments In R&D

Monday, 26 May 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 19 years ago Malta Independent

Research and Development and innovation are buzzwords that are frequently tied in with the European Union’s Lisbon strategy vision, yet more often than not Malta has lagged behind in this field, usually propping up the list of EU members....

All (well, Almost all) change

Sunday, 25 May 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 19 years ago Malta Independent

On the face of it, the new administration led by Lawrence Gonzi is a direct descendant of the one headed by Lawrence Gonzi up to 8 March, its legitimate heir and in continuity with it. ...

Vertiginous Vodka

Saturday, 24 May 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 19 years ago Malta Independent

It seems that the letter “V” has not brought Malta luck these last two years. For many, the letter “V” represents the sign of victory, but not for Malta, at least when it comes to the Eurovision Song contest. And, for those ...

Political Allegiances

Friday, 23 May 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

It is a fact that the last few elections were decided by the so-called floating voters, people who have no strict political allegiances and who therefore shift from one party to another depending on the circumstances....

Temporary Solution

Thursday, 22 May 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 19 years ago Malta Independent

The ongoing saga between the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology and the Malta Union of Teachers was put on hold last Tuesday evening when the two sides agreed to disagree,...

Local Council reform

Wednesday, 21 May 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi and Parliamentary Secretary Chris Said are holding meetings with mayors, deputy mayors and local councils’ executive secretaries in a bid to come up with a plan that is to reform local councils....

Food Safety matters

Tuesday, 20 May 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

The Health Department is currently holding the first Food Safety Week, aimed at increasing awareness on the importance that adequate attention is given to the production and conservation of food, in particular in the home....

Emissions Tests on buses

Monday, 19 May 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 19 years ago Malta Independent

The Malta Transport Authority (ADT) could not have explained the situation in a better way....

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