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Eight Years for attempted murder deemed a crime of passion

Friday, 8 October 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

As the man found guilty of attempting to murder his girlfriend stood and stared, trying hard to understand the judge’s words, he was sentenced to eight years in prison after a jury declared he was guilty but had acted in a moment of passion....

Lm52,326 In VAT fines

Friday, 8 October 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Twelve people were ordered to pay hefty fines, amounting to a comprehensive Lm52,326, for not obeying court orders to pay the VAT they owed....

NCPE Offers assistance in identifying women with particular expertise

Friday, 8 October 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 23 years ago Malta Independent

As the new schedule of TV/radio programmes for the autumn/winter season commences, the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality for Men and Women (NCPE) has pointed out that participation in the discussion panels of various programmes very o...

Authorities Disjointed on sustainable development strategy

Friday, 8 October 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

Nature Trust Malta has said it deplores the disjointed image given by national authorities on Malta’s roadmap towards sustainability. It is ironic that while government preaches in favour of attaining sustainability, and promotes the National Commiss...

Gzira Council questions restricted access at Manoel Island

Friday, 8 October 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Gzira local council yesterday organised a press conference to complain about the closure to the public of several parts of Manoel Island, something they claim the MIDI Consortium is doing illegally....

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