A government still in Opposition?
Wednesday, 18 September 2013, 07:55
Last update: about 13 years ago
Charló Bonnici
Sometimes we get the impression that after six months in government, Labour has still not made the shift from an opposition to the party in government. I find this very strange especially since Labour...
A season of opera and ballet with Eden Culture
Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 12:45
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Following the popularity achieved among local audiences of screening productions from the world’s top international theatre houses in previous years, Eden Culture is once again proud to present...
Marie Benoit's Diary
Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 12:38
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
While in Cheltenham my eldest called to give me some very sad but not totally unexpected news: a dear friend of the family, Chantal Lau Kwen Wing, had passed away. We knew that her cancer of the lung...
Valletta prepares to welcome Science in the City
Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 12:36
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Preparations are in full swing for the annual Science in the City event being held on Friday 27 September. The science and art festival gives everyone a chance to enjoy science by showing how...
Independence Day marks the birth of our nation
Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 10:40
Last update: about 13 years ago
Gejtu Vella
There are many issues which merit attention but it strikes me that a special effort is underway by our Government to wipe out from our memory a blunder the effects of which will, hopefully, not...
Horse accidents: The only solution is to get them off major roads
Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 08:03
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
It was only a matter of time before we heard of yet another horse accident. Only a couple of months ago, we published horrific pictures of a horse that had overturned its sulky after clipping a...
Job for the boys?
Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 08:03
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
As I was in the process of reviewing the First Document for Public Consultation prepared by The Commission for the Holistic Reform of the Justice System (dated 31 May 2013) to give my contributions, I...
UN: Women says there's 'backlash' against equality
Monday, 16 September 2013, 08:06
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The new head of the UN agency promoting women's rights says there is "a definite backlash" against equality for women despite some significant progress, pointing to an upsurge in...
Cheating in sport is a scourge
Sunday, 15 September 2013, 09:22
Last update: about 13 years ago
Stephen Calleja
Sport has many good qualities. It brings people together, pushes some towards greater goals and sets the bar higher each time there’s a new record. It enhances competition, and...
Questioning the Chinese investments
Sunday, 15 September 2013, 09:16
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Opposition leader Simon Busuttil has been hauled over some hot coals this week for having had the nerve to question what strings were attached to the Chinese investment in Enemalta. To us, this is a...