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Education And environment

Saturday, 17 May 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 19 years ago Malta Independent

Environment and the state of affairs within the education sector, both intimately linked and both being the kingpin of development in the EU, have evolved into a top priority in the country’s agenda. ...

In Denial

Friday, 16 May 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 19 years ago Malta Independent

The general election was held more than two months ago. It was won by the PN and the Maltese people have accepted the results. The expected following steps, ...

Friday Wisdom: Ask The client (2)

Friday, 16 May 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

On 11 April I published in this column the result of a scientific survey conducted in late March 2008 among the general electorate for its preferences about a new MLP leader....

The Trick birthday-cake candle is back

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

How many times must I tell you the same thing, dear readers? The man just won’t go away. Alfred Sant is like one of those annoying trick candles that go on children’s birthday cakes: ...

Respect

Wednesday, 14 May 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 20 years ago Malta Independent

If it wants to be taken seriously in the coming years, the government of Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi should learn the correct definition of the word “respect”. ...

What Would have happened?

Tuesday, 13 May 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 20 years ago Malta Independent

In 1970 the official price of Saudi crude oil was fixed at 1.80 dollars per barrel. During the last days, more problems in Nigeria increased concerns over supply, with prices breaching 126 dollars per barrel....

Why I Agree with Gonzi – it takes two to tango!

Tuesday, 13 May 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

I never had anything personal against politicians from the other side of the fence. So I see no reason why I should change tack as far as Lawrence Gonzi is concerned. ...

Does Military intervention work?

Monday, 12 May 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 20 years ago Malta Independent

Because peacekeeping initiatives in post-conflict countries are expensive and complex, and because the war in Iraq has undermined rich nations’ belief in their likely success, ...

ICT, Malta’s Cornerstone for innovation

Monday, 12 May 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

I have been, for the last 10 years now, championing ICT in Malta. It has been a brilliant opportunity to give an international outlook to Malta’s potential in this exciting field....

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