The Malta Independent 28 July 2026, Tuesday
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Hook, Line and sinker

Monday, 5 December 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

While nothing could have been done to save the livelihood of Denim workers, it seems appalling that we are allowing Sea Malta....

Malta Needs a blood transfusion

Sunday, 4 December 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The most recent independent data on the Maltese economy and its environment has produced sombre news....

From Rock to baroque

Sunday, 4 December 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 22 years ago Malta Independent

I have been peddling the idea for about 15 years. Many, in both political parties, have lent me their ear and allowed me to sing my song. Most have agreed with it but no one has done anything about it. ...

Trust Me, I’m anonymous

Sunday, 4 December 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

It’s time newspapers do away with the system of allowing people to advertise anonymously, calling for replies to a box number at the newspaper offices....

The Gambling goddess

Sunday, 4 December 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Things have certainly changed. Does our fast declining fertility rate indicate that the goddess of fertility is no longer watching over us? Are we creating new gods in this country that cannot be without its gods?...

The Lost rhythm

Saturday, 3 December 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 22 years ago Malta Independent

After the long days of anticipation and the associated razzmatazz, the 2005 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is over. The captains and kings departed and have returned home. ...

Of CHOGM And globalisation

Friday, 2 December 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting took place last week, and Malta played host. ...

Friday Wisdom: Back To the jungle

Friday, 2 December 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 22 years ago Malta Independent

It took no more than 24 hours from the end of the Malta CHOGM to receive a rude awakening from the illusion and the “make-up” we put on for our distinguished visitors. ...

The Most charming love story

Wednesday, 30 November 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The renowned biblical book The Song of Songs is undoubtedly a spiritual and literary gem in the Jewish-Christian faiths. It speaks about an intensely romantic and passionate love between a man and woman....

The Commonwealth Lesson: Globalisation a reality not a choice

Tuesday, 29 November 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

While I understand that globalisation hardly featured in the previous Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, this time round it was the running theme of most meetings held, particularly at the level of the Commonwealth Business Forum which I attended....

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