Facing The reality
Sunday, 30 January 2005, 00:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The role of MEPs comes with responsibilities as well as satisfactions. On Wednesday, 12 January, 500 members of the European Parliament endorsed the European Union’s first Constitution. It was with great satisfaction that I joined in the endorsement of th...
Now For the hard part
Friday, 28 January 2005, 00:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
After retaining his seat as United States President, George W. Bush will now focus on fulfilling an ambitious programme while trying to avoid the scandals and troubles that were part and parcel of the presidency of some of his two-term predecessors. ...
Conformity Standards for degradable carrier bags
Friday, 28 January 2005, 00:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
There is no doubt that the editorial (TMID 24 January) gave a very fair and balanced commentary on the introduction of the eco-contribution on plastic carrier-bags. ...
Eco-contribution On plastic
Friday, 28 January 2005, 00:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Well done to the government for the introduction of the eco-contribution on plastic. ...
Meeting In Malta
Friday, 28 January 2005, 00:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE) has been approached by the European Network Against Racism (ENAR), which represents about 600 NGOs active in the fields of anti-racism, xenophobia and anti-discrimination in the EU. ...
Unfair Bus fares
Friday, 28 January 2005, 00:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
I would like to see a difference in the public transport service after the group of experts who have been asked to analyse it finish their work. ...
Dr Sant Is delighted
Thursday, 27 January 2005, 00:00
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Alfred Sant is delighted to be seen smiling while he goes to markets to meet shoppers. He loves to shake hands and even gives an occasional pat on some poor soul’s back as television cameras focus on every move. ...
A Threat? Or just arrogance?
Thursday, 27 January 2005, 00:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The intervention made by Harry Vassallo during the meeting organised by the Marsascala local council ...
Enlightening Articles
Thursday, 27 January 2005, 00:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
I refer to the two articles written by John Borg Bartolo (TMID 17 and 24 January), namely A lesson in public service broadcasting....
The EU Constitution
Thursday, 20 January 2005, 00:00
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Switch off any television set or radio that might distract you from what I am about to write. ...