Fallout from the leaks scandal
Sunday, 10 April 2016, 09:00
Last update: about 11 years ago
The resignation of the Prime Minister of Iceland was the first prominent political fallout following the document leaks known as the Panama Papers, which have shed a harsh light on the private...
Defending the indefensible
Sunday, 10 April 2016, 09:00
Last update: about 11 years ago
I am impressed with the efforts of some Labour supporters in their attempt to defend the indefensible in relation to Minister Mizzi's involvement in the Panamagate scandal. Their efforts include...
Maltese Service Pensioners
Sunday, 10 April 2016, 09:00
Last update: about 11 years ago
As the secretary of the RAFA Malta GC, I would be very grateful if you bring to the attention of your readers my Association’s views with regard to an article penned by the Permanent Secretary...
No to the legalisation of prostitution!
Sunday, 10 April 2016, 09:00
Last update: about 11 years ago
The National Council of Women is very concerned with the proposal that once again is being put forward to legalise prostitution. Such a law would be a confirmation that women are a commodity and...
A woman who impressed the world
Sunday, 10 April 2016, 09:00
Last update: about 11 years ago
During a consistory of cardinals held a few months ago, Pope Francis declared Mother Theresa of Calcutta a saint. The ceremony of canonization will be held on 4 September in the Basilica of St Peter,...
Saint John XXIII’s humour
Sunday, 10 April 2016, 09:00
Last update: about 11 years ago
In his old age Saint John XIII was a whimsical old man and good fun to be around. That is why people loved him so much and called him “Good Pope John”. Saint John...
‘Dio non ha la bacchetta magica’ – God has no magic wand
Sunday, 10 April 2016, 09:00
Last update: about 11 years ago
The following statement by the Roman pontiff was spoken at ‘The Pontifical Academy of Sciences’. “When we read about creation in Genesis, we run the risk of imagining God as a...
Politics - Turn down the aggression
Saturday, 9 April 2016, 09:34
Last update: about 11 years ago
This legislature has had one common theme, and that is the confrontational, and sometimes aggressive nature of our politicians’ attitude towards each other. The phenomenon first reared its head...
In the national interest
Thursday, 7 April 2016, 14:22
Last update: about 11 years ago
The financial services sector of the national economy has become, over the years, one very important mainstay of the national economy. Fostered by the two sides of the country, bolstered by the...