The Malta Independent 25 June 2025, Wednesday
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The Budget Makes Malta even less competitive

Sunday, 6 November 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 21 years ago Malta Independent

Government people are expressing alarm and surprise that after what they all believed to have been a good Budget, the very same supporters who should have been jumping for joy are scathing in their condemnation....

The Rent Law

Sunday, 6 November 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 21 years ago Malta Independent

I am indeed surprised to see that the much-needed rent reform has been completely overlooked in the budget....

In Defence of the recommendations on IVF

Sunday, 6 November 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The Malta Independent on Sunday of last week reports that during her presentation at a public forum entitled Women and Fertility organised by the Malta Confederation of Women’s Organisations...

A Budget for the euro

Sunday, 6 November 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Putting our national finances in order is never a bad idea and everyone should welcome such an initiative. We all know that if we carry on with irresponsible and uncontrolled spending, as has been the case under ...

Privatisation

Saturday, 5 November 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

One of the subjects tackled during the budget speech presented by Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi last Monday was privatisation....

Blow Below the belt

Saturday, 5 November 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The increases in the electricity and water surcharge and the excise duty on petrol is, undoubtedly, a blow below the belt....

A No thorns budget?

Saturday, 5 November 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 21 years ago Malta Independent

With A no thorns budget (TMID 1 November), a sigh of relief felt by many is not ...

Friday Wisdom: Small Mercies

Friday, 28 October 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 21 years ago Malta Independent

Thank God for small mercies! Our economy has grown again in the third quarter, the Prime Minister proudly proclaimed to PN councillors last weekend. ...

Lou Vs Leo

Friday, 28 October 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 21 years ago Malta Independent

It is not enjoyable for me to cross swords with Leo Brincat. It is just not done between rock fans. ...

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