Gzira local council welcomes PA decision on Manoel Island
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 18:45
Last update: about 8 years ago
The Gzira Mayor has welcomed the Planning Authority's decision to take up the local council's recommendation, for access around Manoel Island not to be closed off by MIDI. The company, he...
Hundreds of public service employees to move onto indefinite contracts
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 16:58
Last update: about 8 years ago
Kevin Schembri Orland
A circular issued today will result in hundreds of public sector employees receiving indefinite jobs, rather than jobs based on three-year contracts, Principal Permanent Secretary Mario Cutajar said...
Once A scout always a scout
Wednesday, 3 August 2005, 00:00
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Once a scout always a scout: four Venture Units from two different scout districts packed up their rucksacks, armed with a totem pole and enough food to survive for three days, they set off for Comino....
Young Enterprise Winners in Norway
Monday, 1 August 2005, 00:00
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Serendipity, the 2005 HSBC Young Enterprise Company of the Year, were in Oslo to represent Malta in the 16th Junior Achievement – Young Enterprise Company of the Year Competition, which took place between 28 and 31 July. ...
Far From being ‘reined in’, timeshare touts still reign supreme
Sunday, 31 July 2005, 00:00
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Despite claims that unruly Outside Promotional OPCs (“Outside Promotional Contacts”, the technical term for people who sell timeshare accommodation) have been reined in, a visit to timeshare...
Cracking Down on abuse
Sunday, 31 July 2005, 00:00
Last update: about 20 years ago
Malta Independent
According to the Malta Tourism Authority, most complaints received were about harassment by OPCs, which can take different forms: i.e., from foul language and physical assault to a milder form ...
The “Far West”
Sunday, 31 July 2005, 00:00
Last update: about 20 years ago
Malta Independent
The owner of a souvenir shop in Qawra spoke to The Malta Independent on Sunday about his experience with timeshare touts....