The Apology
Sunday, 11 January 2015, 09:15
Last update: about 13 years ago
Kenneth Charles Curmi
Once again, I must humbly limit myself to being a mere messenger, and relate wisdom that seems to have been forgotten, despite its published omnipresence around the world. In addressing the case...
Plans for Gozo
Sunday, 11 January 2015, 09:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Justyne Caruana
The festive season of Christmas and New Year is now officially and during this period a characteristic Maltese quality was very evident: the spirit of solidarity and generosity. As a nation we all...
Honoraria Revisited
Sunday, 11 January 2015, 09:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Clyde Puli
The standards upon which Nationalist and Labour governments are judged are not the same. What would cause an outcry when proposed by the former is met with indifference when proposed by the latter....
Merkel’s strong warning
Sunday, 11 January 2015, 08:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Having plunged into fresh political turmoil when parliamentary deadlock forced the government in Greece to call a snap general election for 25 January - and thus opening the door to a possible victory...
An Augustinian love lesson
Sunday, 11 January 2015, 08:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Just before the New Year began, a kind-hearted soul gently left on the doorstep to my room a chocolate wrapping paper that previously had adorned a small, yet delightful, chocolate bar. The quote...
Petrol and diesel prices in Malta are higher than the EU average
Sunday, 11 January 2015, 08:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Alfred A. Farrugia The European Commission published the consumer prices of petroleum products inclusive of duties and taxes as of 8 December 2014. It can be seen very clearly that the price...
MPs’ remuneration
Sunday, 11 January 2015, 08:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
The three-page feature (TMIS, 4 January) on the proposed escalation of parliamentarians' remuneration omits any reference to their pension system. Service (occupational/second pillar) pensions were...
Hunting: All set for Spring referendum
Saturday, 10 January 2015, 12:44
Last update: about 13 years ago
A Constitutional Court yesterday threw out objections by the pro hunting lobby to halt a referendum on Spring hunting. The anti-hunting lobby gathered outside the law courts to celebrate the...
We are all Charlie
Friday, 9 January 2015, 10:30
Last update: about 13 years ago
Journalism is a competitive industry. We always try and find ways to find different and better angles to approaching a story in a bid to outdo each other. But on occasions, we do come together. And a...
Violence will never stifle freedom of expression
Thursday, 8 January 2015, 11:24
Last update: about 13 years ago
Freedom of expression is one of the cornerstones of western civilization. Without it, we could not have achieved the emancipation that we, as individuals, treasure. As French writer Voltaire once...