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On ‘Gypsies’ And hospital lists

Wednesday, 5 August 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

“Of course this is a sensitive area. Waiting lists in hospital are a direct result of the poor wages, which doctors enjoy locally. Their contract therefore allows them to work fewer hours and to do private practice”...

Voting Trends

Tuesday, 4 August 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

“There is a notion that a number of voters tamp their feet in protest, refusing to vote”...

Back To the drawing board!

Tuesday, 4 August 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 18 years ago Malta Independent

“The most tellingintervention was that by sidelined Nationalist MP and ex Cabinet MinisterJ. Mugliett who stated that some aspects of the report came across as deliberately vague, claiming that government was almost fearful of addressingcore issues”...

Working In the community

Monday, 3 August 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 18 years ago Malta Independent

“Government and local councils both want the system to work efficiently but we also understand that local councils cannot afford to spend a considerable number of man hours to monitor the system”...

Two Funerals; two tributes

Monday, 3 August 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The passing away of a beloved person is always a sad occasion. Over the past days, I was present for two funerals where a national and very special tribute is due to the departed....

J’accuse: Faulty Powers

Sunday, 2 August 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

I have decided to start writing this article midweek rather than my usual last minute rush. What prompted this midweek fervour was the blackout that part of...

Connectivity Is everything

Sunday, 2 August 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 18 years ago Malta Independent

On 6 August last year, Malta was isolated from the rest of the world for a whole day when the GO submarine communication with Sicily suffered problems. ...

The Silly season starts here

Sunday, 2 August 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 18 years ago Malta Independent

The battle over Renzo Piano’s briefs – I’m sorry, I couldn’t help that; it’s all so ridiculous – continues. Now that Flimkien ghal Ambjient Ahjar (FAA) has been ...

Storbju (noisy) Island

Sunday, 2 August 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Even as a child, I always hated excessive noise and, as I get older and more easily irritated, loud people, loud music and loud environments are getting more and more under my skin....

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