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Betrothing the Lord

Sunday, 15 December 2013, 08:57 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

This year’s Pastoral Letter for Advent, written by Archbishop of Malta Mgr Paul Cremona OP, Bishop of Gozo Mgr Mario Grech and Auxiliary Bishop and Vicar General of Malta Mgr Charles J....

An open letter to ARMS, estate agents and the Inland Revenue

Sunday, 15 December 2013, 08:57 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

I am writing this to inform you that I hold all of you responsible for a terrible injustice. Because of your indifference, inaction and vested interest in keeping the status quo, thousands of people...

Mater Dei: Hospital overcrowding is a major problem

Saturday, 14 December 2013, 09:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The issue of hospital overcrowding has been in the news quite a lot of late. This newspaper first broke the story  last week, when we revealed that patients were being moved around the wards to...

The World Trade Organisation agreement

Saturday, 14 December 2013, 08:33 Last update: about 13 years ago David Casa

Last Saturday, 7 December, in Bali, Indonesia, the World Trade Organisation reached a major agreement on its first trade reform deal since its establishment in 1995.  After 12 years of...

The Central African Republic – a not uncommon African tragedy

Friday, 13 December 2013, 08:41 Last update: about 13 years ago Tarcisio Zammit

The Central African Republic (CAR) has been on the brink of chaos on many occasions since its independence from France in 1960. However, events during the nine months since the coup of 24 March 2013,...

An entrenched stance

Thursday, 12 December 2013, 09:03 Last update: about 13 years ago Daphne Caruana Galizia

The government’s entrenched anti-Arriva stance inspires no faith or trust in either its motivation or its good will during negotiations. One is left with the feeling that the government is out...

Mandela memorial: Selfies, interpreters and security risks

Thursday, 12 December 2013, 07:57 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Knowing Nelson Mandela, he will be smiling. His memorial service in South Africa was one of the largest gatherings of dignitaries in recent times and it brought together many from far and...

IIP: The inevitable has happened

Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 08:13 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

When the Financial Times picks up a story and runs with it, you can guarantee that it will gather steam and that its sources generally hold true. Just ask anyone that has been to an EU summit. EU...

European Youth Guarantee

Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 08:12 Last update: about 13 years ago Clint Camilleri

The austerity measures as proposed by some political sectors within the European Union remind me of current imbalances within the demographic and social strata. The price common people had to pay in...

Pushing forward - reaching higher standards

Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 08:10 Last update: about 13 years ago Gejtu Vella

Spoilt for choice, I have decided to briefly touch upon four issues meriting a comment. The National Commission for Persons with a Disability was instrumental to help our society to give more value to...

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