Time to smell the coffee!
Sunday, 29 June 2014, 09:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Michael Asciak
It was with sadness that I heard of the death of Paul Attard. I had worked with him at MCAST, where he was the president of the Board of Governors for several years. I found him to be a very serious...
Defending the rights of the elderly
Sunday, 29 June 2014, 09:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Justyne Caruana
An effective policy making process entails continuous contact with stakeholders, NGOs and people involved in the relevant sector. This week, we had more meetings with organisations for...
Patient Safety:
A priority for the European Union
Saturday, 28 June 2014, 08:49
Last update: about 13 years ago
Meusac
It is estimated that around four million patients admitted to hospital per year in the European Union (EU) suffer from adverse events whilst undergoing healthcare...
Situation in South Sudan calling for enhanced security
Saturday, 28 June 2014, 08:48
Last update: about 13 years ago
David Casa
As the level of violence seems to have reached its highest peak, families in South Sudan are forced to flee their homes. It is estimated that while over one...
Our House
Friday, 27 June 2014, 07:59
Last update: about 13 years ago
Claudette Buttigieg
This week Parliament was very active. Watching events unfold before my eyes (and ears) inspired me to share with you the highlights of what our house had to...
Minister vs ombudsman
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 07:59
Last update: about 13 years ago
Austin Sammut
We have reached the unfortunate and pitiful situation where a Minister (ie a member of the executive government) and the Parliamentary Ombudsman (ie a person...
A welcome break from politics
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 07:58
Last update: about 13 years ago
Ian Borg
These days, all eyes are glued on the small screen. Even those who do not normally watch football games have been caught in the World Cup frenzy and are...
School of hard knocks
Tuesday, 24 June 2014, 07:55
Last update: about 13 years ago
Gejtu Vella
On the 18th birthday one gets on the doorstep of adulthood, gets the right to vote and is allowed to obtain a driving licence. Many would have made up their mind...
We all need to feel safe
Monday, 23 June 2014, 08:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Marlene Farrugia
We need to feel safe in our relationships, in our jobs, in our state of health, in our homes, in our countries. We certainly do...