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Hope for 2024

Sunday, 31 December 2023, 08:56 Last update: about 4 years ago

As we stand on the cusp of a new year, it's only fitting to reflect on the changes we hope to see in Malta in 2024. While we can be thankful for a good 2023, there are still a number of key areas that...

Are we listening?

Sunday, 31 December 2023, 08:44 Last update: about 4 years ago

I was recently in Germany for a few days. True to my nature, I like talking to the locals whenever I get the opportunity. Indeed, after the first couple of chats, it became unequivocal that the...

Correcting the pensions anomaly in Malta

Sunday, 31 December 2023, 08:39 Last update: about 4 years ago

The reform in pensions was made by the Nationalist government in 2006 and was subsequently implemented by the Labour government. Therefore, both parties contributed to the injustice in the pensions...

Inside every dementia there is a person

Sunday, 31 December 2023, 08:37 Last update: about 4 years ago

As a child, I remember smiling at the elderly people who attended mass. I vividly recall walking to the front pews to be able to see the same elderly people who would smile at me and gently touch my...

Compensating victims of corruption

Thursday, 28 December 2023, 16:40 Last update: about 4 years ago Mark Said

Although corruption has always been present in our tiny country, it seems that nowadays we are struggling with this scourge more than ever. It is well nigh impossible to work out a rough estimate of...

Managing our localities irresponsibly

Wednesday, 27 December 2023, 09:41 Last update: about 4 years ago Julian Zarb

I read this week about the new legal notice that was passed before Parliament to allow 16 and 17-year-old to run for the local council elections and be elected mayors and deputy...

Intensified investment for a stronger electricity network

Sunday, 24 December 2023, 10:23 Last update: about 4 years ago

An intensified investment in our electricity infrastructure is the only way forward to ensure that Enemalta can successfully maintain its 46-year legacy of energising Malta’s social and economic...

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