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The Powerboat murders

Thursday, 14 April 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Police efforts in tracking down those involved in the trafficking and murder of Chinese people between Malta and Sicily have yielded results, and this has been the best news this week. ...

Net Cast wide: top papal contenders spread over three continents

Wednesday, 13 April 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

VATICAN CITY: Each morning brings the same scene: a procession of scarlet-capped cardinals off to plan the conclave that will pick the papal successor. As the days tick down to the start of the process April 18....

They’re Off!

Tuesday, 12 April 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

The Pope’s funeral played havoc with the Brits....

Long Essay: Sliema the ugly?

Tuesday, 12 April 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

For those who have an affection for Sliema, whether because they were born there or because they lived or had fun in the place, the transformations which it has undergone, and is still experiencing, create disquiet. ...

3,677 Tonnes

Monday, 11 April 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 20 years ago Malta Independent

A report from the very aptly named Cleansing Services Department showed that they collected a staggering 3,677 (yes, three thousand, six hundred and seventy seven) tonnes ...

Competitiveness Strategies for small states

Monday, 11 April 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

A country’s competitiveness determines the ability of its economic operators to prosper and create wealth. Various factors have a bearing on the capacity of businesses to excel. ...

Bricks, Bubbles and mortar

Sunday, 10 April 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The property market is losing all sense of proportion. I know it, you know it and every estate agent on this island knows it....

The Greatest statesman who ever lived

Sunday, 10 April 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Pope John Paul II will be remembered ultimately as the greatest statesman who ever lived, rather than as a leader confined to the religious context. ...

Pope John Paul The Great

Sunday, 10 April 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 20 years ago Malta Independent

Up to last Friday, the day when Pope John Paul II was laid to rest, the world was overcome with grief at the loss of a remarkable Pontiff. The funeral over, the late Pope’s legacy came under close scrutiny. ...

New Spring, same old story

Sunday, 10 April 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Earlier this week, I received a phone call from a friend of mine while he was out walking his dog at Buskett. ...

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