Papal hypocrisy
Sunday, 25 May 2014, 08:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
On 21 April, a local newspaper reported that “Pope Francis, in his Easter address before a large crowd, denounced “‘the immense...
Derogatory language
Sunday, 25 May 2014, 08:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
We are noting that derogatory words relating to mental health problems are being used during discussions and meetings. The use of mental health issues as a weapon...
Redefining democracy
Sunday, 25 May 2014, 08:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Putting all the anti-hunting hype about Maltese hunters killing what the British call “our birds” into perspective will undoubtedly prove that many...
Still waiting
Sunday, 25 May 2014, 08:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
My family has been living in the same house in Birkirkara Road in St Julian’s for more than 50 years. Over the decades, we never complained when we received...
Fools for Christ
Sunday, 25 May 2014, 08:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
This year’s Maundy Thursday has been a great blessing in my life. I had the joy of meeting a local prolific writer. At a certain point in our soul searching...
Reflection time:
A cacophony of noise
Saturday, 24 May 2014, 08:38
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Yesterday was, according to our laws, a day of reflection in the build up to the European Parliament elections which are being held across Malta and Gozo...
Silent thoughts
Friday, 23 May 2014, 07:55
Last update: about 13 years ago
Claudette Buttigieg
Today is a day of silence. How strange for our island of "bells, yells and smells" to contemplate silence and be quiet… Actually it is not about...
Day of reflection:
It’s chocolate tea pot time again
Friday, 23 May 2014, 07:54
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Today is our Day of Reflection. We sit and ponder what to do with ourselves and suddenly find that this time which is free of politics is actually quite...
EP election:
Today is the last pitch
Thursday, 22 May 2014, 08:09
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Today will be the last day that political parties can make their final pitch to the electorate in a bid to secure last minute undecided votes. After a...