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Getting More and more confused

Sunday, 13 March 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 21 years ago Malta Independent

As time goes by I keep getting more and more confused by the news, as presented by certain radios, TV stations and papers regarding the long standing issue of the waste plant in Marsascala....

The Travesty of democracy in the Arab world

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

The uncaring corrupt leaders, presidents, kings and sheikhs of the Arab world bowed unwillingly to pressure from Washington to go ahead with political reform and increase vocal opposition....

Gonzi's Irritating ways

Sunday, 13 March 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 21 years ago Malta Independent

I read with great interest the report by Noel Grima which gave us an account what the Prime Minister Dr Lawrence Gonzi had to say in his monthly press conference (TMIS, 6 March). ...

Comparisons Are odious

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

I refer to Marisa Micellef’s column entitled “It’s all about taxes, stupid”. (TMIS, 6 March)....

To ‘waive’ Or not – that is the question!

Sunday, 13 March 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 21 years ago Malta Independent

Recently, we read that the government was offering concessions to VAT defaulters going back to 1999. It was said that about 4,200 operators owe Lm9 million in taxes and Lm28 million in penalties. ...

Outrageous Kerosene price

Sunday, 13 March 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

What formula does Enemalta apply to calculate the selling price of fuel, due to changes on the international market that ...

DNA Testing and fatherhood

Sunday, 13 March 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

If you search the Internet for DNA testing and fatherhood you will find more than 12,000 pages offering consultation on this service. ...

Morality Of the marketplace

Saturday, 12 March 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Has ‘capitalism’ an acceptable face, or is it inherently covetous and thus carries within itself the roots of its own evil? Is it morally acceptable or is it an anathema because it personifies greed and because, ...

Local Elections today

Saturday, 12 March 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

One third of the population will be asked to vote in today’s local council elections. The country has got used to these yearly polls. For the past 12 years, elections for local councils have been held every year...

Agreement Between Malta and Australia

Friday, 11 March 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

I would like to inquire as to when the Maltese government acknowledged that there are 50,000 first generation Maltese in Australia. These people all need to be informed appropriately about issues concerning us, either immediately or in the future. ...

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