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The 3 Es Government

Sunday, 9 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Over the past weeks, the Nationalist Party organised a series of events, which included celebrating Malta’s 44 years of independence, holding its annual political general council and annual general meeting...

The General Workers Union And immigration

Sunday, 9 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

It had to be the General Workers Union to bring us all to our senses and remind us of what could happen when extreme capitalism rears its ugly head. ...

I Pity the poor historian

Sunday, 9 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

You can sing this week’s title to Dylan’s famous “I pity the poor immigrant”, if you like. ...

Reality: Russian Threats, Afghan deaths

Saturday, 8 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

WASHINGTON: Nothing quite like Russian missiles to pour cold water on a fellow’s big election buzz. Before Barack Obama even got out of bed to savour his first day as president-elect, Russia threatened to station missiles alongside US ally Poland. ...

A Budget that capitalises on the strengths of the Maltese

Saturday, 8 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

In politics, we are often faced with times of trial. These times will distinguish the seasoned politician and sound decision maker, from reckless abandon to the winds of the storm, devoid of vision or direction. ...

Putting Things into context

Friday, 7 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

As with everybody else, my attention this week was taken up by the budget and the US elections. ...

Friday Wisdom: Yes We can; No we cannot

Friday, 7 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

President elect Barack Obama’s battle cry for his successful election as the 44th President of the United States was ‘Yes we can’. ...

Development Beyond 2015

Thursday, 6 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

PARIS: It is now halfway to the target date of 2015 for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) – the ambitious blueprint, backed by the entire development community...

Looking Ahead towards recovery

Thursday, 6 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

This week was characterised by more prominent events than is normally the case – Monday brought with it the national budget, Tuesday rushed in the election of a new administration for the United States of America....

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