We heard quite a few speeches by political and spiritual leaders over the Christmas period stressing the need for society to protect, indeed recover, its values. Excessive consumerism was forcing society to dilute its basic family, social and environmenta...

As the new year slowly moves in, and the first two weeks slide away, one tends to take a look back at the year that has just ended. 2004 was year of great change for this island nation. It saw us through to the EU, a new Prime Minister taking office, a ne...

The decision taken by the government to postpone the removal of extra days’ leave in lieu of public holidays falling on a weekend gives the social partners one last chance to reach an agreement on a social pact....

Marsascala residents, and the suburban towns and villages, are all aware of the fact that the Environment Minister has decided to dismantle the existing Sant’ Antnin composting plant, demolish the building and build a new one much larger in size. It is ca...

I am morally convinced that l’orizzont and Co. are greatly disappointed when they have to regretfully inform us in very bold type that:...

Now that Mr George Pullicino & Co. have once again been obliged to revise their discreet doings, may I propose some reflections to ponder upon?...

Residents of the South, beware, here comes the stench and foul smell again, with a difference! This time with a vengeance for it will be five times larger, with repulsive and nauseating effects that are five times bigger....

Panto in Malta, the one at the Manoel Theatre, has become almost an institution. People flock to see it, getting a seat is difficult and this year was no exception....

Now we all know what a tsunami is. Not just the huge waves but the devastation and destruction, as man and technology stand powerless against the might of huge water energy released by sub-marine earth tremors....

Your editorial (TMID 29 December) assessing the failure of L-Istrina to reach its target of Lm1 million has not taken into account the impact of an anonymous email urging its readers not to contribute to this charity event unless those donating money ensu...