The Malta Independent 11 November 2026, Wednesday
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Jumping The gun

Saturday, 4 October 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 19 years ago Malta Independent

Fact number one – Until 2020 Malta is obliged to generate 10 per cent of its energy requirements from clean and alternative sources when compared to 1990 levels....

The Future of two world heritage sites

Saturday, 4 October 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The Labour Party’s reaction towards the development of the visitor centre at Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples by Heritage Malta stressed the point that this structure will have a strong visual impact on the temples, which enjoy world protection under UNESCO....

Capitalism And skepticism

Friday, 3 October 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

As each new day brings word of another Wall Street bailout even more colossal than the last, one question presents itself with ever-increasing force: why does America’s economy perform so badly under Republican presidents? ...

A Political can of worms

Friday, 3 October 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 19 years ago Malta Independent

The Public Administration Bill is currently awaiting consideration at committee stage before Parliament. ...

Time To be cautious

Friday, 3 October 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 19 years ago Malta Independent

This week, parliament has reconvened after the summer recess. Parliament is back in business for the new season and we have a tight agenda. ...

Friday Wisdom: The Law of unintended consequences

Friday, 3 October 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 19 years ago Malta Independent

In submitting proposals for consideration to be included in the next budget a Church commission suggested that the government should charge a nominal fee on medicines presently distributed free...

Henry Paulson Is wrong

Thursday, 2 October 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

When a profitable company is hit by a very large liability, the solution is not to have the government buy its assets at inflated prices....

Thank Heavens for Manwel Cuschieri’s brother

Thursday, 2 October 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Manwel Cuschieri’s brother has told the world that he gave up his only begotten seat for the salvation of the Labour Party. ...

Joseph Muscat MP – A National asset

Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Joseph Muscat’s presence in the Maltese Parliament is not just an asset for the Labour opposition but for the whole country....

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