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The silence of the lambs

Saturday, 30 May 2015, 14:44 Last update: about 12 years ago Rachel Borg

With allegations of intimidation, accusations of rape and plundering of virgin land and attacks on the Church, this latest chapter in the thriller story of Zonqor point is quickly developing into a...

Smoke screens and Chinese umbrellas

Friday, 29 May 2015, 14:33 Last update: about 12 years ago Claudette Buttigieg

No one doubts that the case of the Mater Dei concrete is a grave matter. The controversy is about how to go about finding out who is guilty and holding them accountable. There is the serious...

Godfrey Wettinger – a memory

Friday, 29 May 2015, 14:29 Last update: about 12 years ago Simon Mercieca

On Wednesday, 27th May, the University of Malta paid its last respects to GodfreyWettinger, in what was termed as a public farewell ceremony that took place on the University Campus. I got to...

The shame is on you, Konrad

Thursday, 28 May 2015, 09:36 Last update: about 12 years ago Stephen Calleja

Konrad Mizzi’s behaviour in Parliament on Wednesday left much to be desired. Maybe having to deal with such a vast ministry which includes health and energy – and failing in both...

Bubbles

Thursday, 28 May 2015, 07:42 Last update: about 12 years ago Alfred Sant

Many still do not appreciate how difficult it is to lure new direct investment towards this country – meaning fresh funds that arrive to establish a good business and employ people. We lack...

That silly man at the back

Wednesday, 27 May 2015, 14:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Andrew Azzopardi

Undoubtedly, these have been tricky days for the Government.  It was thought that after a referendum result that spoke volumes, the Government would take the cue given by the electorate and start...

The President’s Trust Fund

Wednesday, 27 May 2015, 09:30 Last update: about 12 years ago Simon Mercieca

The story about the SadeenGroup’s project to build a new American University at Marsascala has dominated the news for the past weeks, with the result that other important news failed to get the...

Flying our national carrier out of the storm

Tuesday, 26 May 2015, 22:08 Last update: about 12 years ago Gejtu Vella

Whether our national carrier is seeking a strategic partner or is up for grabs, partially or as a whole, is not clear. During the past days various sections of the media reported, once again, that our...

A movement against Joseph Muscat

Tuesday, 26 May 2015, 09:09 Last update: about 12 years ago Stephen Calleja

Before the election, Joseph Muscat boasted of gathering a “movement” behind him in the run-up to beat the Nationalist Party. He succeeded in persuading many to join his camp, and ended up...

The Hunger Games 2: Catching fire

Monday, 25 May 2015, 14:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Marlene Farrugia

Katniss Everdeen: How will they change you? Peeta Mellark: I don't know. Turn me into something I'm not. I just don't want to be another piece in their game, you...

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