Exceptional Times
Tuesday, 2 December 2008, 00:00
Last update: about 15 years ago
Malta Independent
The European Union called on member states to help the bloc avoid a deep recession by mobilising €200 billion in extra spending and tax cuts....
A New era for the Labour Party
Tuesday, 2 December 2008, 00:00
Last update: about 15 years ago
Malta Independent
A new era does not happen overnight or by coincidence. It only comes about when changes take place that show that the ground is beginning to move in a way that can be felt by one and all...
Now That the formal budget debate is over
Monday, 1 December 2008, 00:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
The budget for 2009 was approved officially by Parliament, of course by the parliamentary majority, and this after a number of votes. However...
Doing It the Maltese way
Monday, 1 December 2008, 00:00
Last update: about 19 years ago
Malta Independent
“Contrasting with these EU statements, the Gonzi administration is pushing for an increase in taxes with huge increases in the water and electricity bills for families and worse still for business concerns.” ...
Change Is out. Bring in transformation
Sunday, 30 November 2008, 00:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
There comes a rare moment in time, once in a handful of decades, where the pace of change evolves into a complete transformation in the way we do things. 2008 is proving to be one of those years where a new ...
J’accuse: The Second Coming
Sunday, 30 November 2008, 00:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Advent (Parousia) It’s the first Sunday of Advent for the Catholics among you – there’s supposed to be many of you incidentally. And what is Advent all about I ...
An Educational reform for social justice
Sunday, 30 November 2008, 00:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Last week. Minister for Education Dolores Cristina launched the much-awaited 11+ reform proposal. This reform is based on a report on the transition from primary to secondary schools in Malta in both the State and non-State...
Oh, The tail has gone
Sunday, 30 November 2008, 00:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
There’s a saying in Maltese: you can’t change a pig into another creature by cutting off its tail. Trimming its ears won’t turn it into a bull terrier, and reducing its rations for a week while chasing it round the farmyard won’t ...
Educate, Don’t indoctrinate
Sunday, 30 November 2008, 00:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
In the eight months since the Nationalist Party was re-elected, there has not been much to cheer about. ...