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Transforming justice and building a safer future in Malta

Sunday, 10 November 2024, 08:02 Last update: about 3 years ago

As we look ahead to 2025, the Ministry for Justice and the Reform of the Construction Sector is committed to making significant strides in enhancing the justice system and ensuring a safer environment...

Giving muscles to local councils

Sunday, 10 November 2024, 07:00 Last update: about 3 years ago

There is no doubt the vast majority of mayors and councillors running local councils across Malta and Gozo are dedicated men and women who wish the best for their communities. They do not seek...

Pasta alla Norma

Monday, 4 November 2024, 07:13 Last update: about 3 years ago

  She once sat in the newsroom of the state broadcaster. With a straight face she often read out a news bulletin which always spoke about the bright side of life. She worked tirelessly to...

Post-modern global threats

Monday, 4 November 2024, 07:11 Last update: about 3 years ago

Post-modern times are characterised by a convergence towards a homogenisation of cultures. "One of the consequences of globalisation has been the undermining of national, local and regional...

Creating a destination without life and incentive

Monday, 4 November 2024, 07:09 Last update: about 3 years ago Julian Zarb

This week the news was focused on the Budget for 2024- 2025.  "Quality destinations do not just happen, most of all, they are not successful without planning undertaken through a continuous...

Us and them

Sunday, 3 November 2024, 08:43 Last update: about 3 years ago

In a recent article on Il-Mument newspaper, I wrote about a current issue that is pestering our society - Respect, or more appropriately the lack thereof. Once a fundamental part of how we interacted,...

Budget 2025: a tonne of buzzwords, no vision

Sunday, 3 November 2024, 07:34 Last update: about 3 years ago

Once again, another budget speech is behind us, and the Minister of Finance has once again failed to provide the necessary vision and plans for a better Malta tomorrow. We all know how the budget...

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