The Census results
Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 00:00
Last update: about 22 years ago
Malta Independent
The preliminary report on the census carried out late last year confirmed certain trends that are shaping our society in a different way than we are used to....
Two Years gone
Monday, 1 May 2006, 00:00
Last update: about 22 years ago
Malta Independent
It hardly seems five minutes ago. All the endless procrastination and long drawn out political battles, the tense counting in the election hall and the subsequent scenes of jubilation all over Malta by those of the “yes” campaign; was is really just two y...
The Mdina Treatment
Sunday, 30 April 2006, 00:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
The inauguration of a renovated, revamped Mdina last week, following the removal of all the unsightly wires that festooned the streets and the repaving of most of its streets, has rendered Mdina more beautiful, one can say, than we Maltese ever remember i...
Unions And workers
Saturday, 29 April 2006, 00:00
Last update: about 22 years ago
Malta Independent
International Worker’s Day will be celebrated on Monday.Traditionally, the day commemorates the historic achievements of the labour movement, the “victories” obtained by the working class in...
District Mayhem
Friday, 28 April 2006, 00:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
They are at it again....
Working Together
Thursday, 27 April 2006, 00:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
A couple of weeks ago, the Foundation for National Competitiveness launched a seven-point plan aimed at boosting the island’s competitiveness and at making Malta smarter. ...
Theatre And TV
Wednesday, 26 April 2006, 00:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
People who frequent the theatre on a regular basis and who then watch other productions on local television stations are bound to compare and contrast....
The New bishop
Tuesday, 25 April 2006, 00:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Archbishop Mgr Joseph Mercieca offered his resignation from the post in November 2003. Canon Law stipulates that all bishops, upon reaching 75 years of age, must tender their resignation. It is then up to the Pope to decide whether to accept it or not and...
Road Management
Monday, 24 April 2006, 00:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
The situation of Maltese roads is always a matter of concern to everybody....
In, But with no vision
Sunday, 23 April 2006, 00:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
In a week’s time, Malta will be celebrating, with bangs and all, the second anniversary of the country’s accession to the EU....