The XYZ factor
Sunday, 18 August 2013, 08:44
Last update: about 13 years ago
Charló Bonnici
One issue that has been intriguing me for quite some time, both as a politician as well a human resources professional, is the stark difference that exists between the different generations. Many must...
Trust and confidence in public officials
Sunday, 18 August 2013, 08:35
Last update: about 13 years ago
Philip Micallef
Trust and confidence in public office-holders and institutions are important for the functioning of modern democracies. This is particularly true in the case of elected office-holders and people...
Never a dull moment
Sunday, 18 August 2013, 08:33
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
It seems like there is never a dull moment in Maltese politics and Dr Alfred Sant’s decision to contest the next European elections has given an additional twitch to an already interesting...
Recycling
Sunday, 18 August 2013, 08:33
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
We refer to Clotilde Mifsud’s letter entitled “Recycling: Setting an example (NOT)”, (TMIS, 11 August). In her letter Ms Mifsud wrongly assumed that the brochures and...
Saving St Julian’s
Sunday, 18 August 2013, 08:32
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
I was sad to note today, Tuesday 13 August, that people are abusing the use of recycling skips next to Ryan’s Bar in Spinola Bay pretty badly. The trash, including boxes and over 100+ glass...
Appreciation – Cristina Parlato Trigona
Sunday, 18 August 2013, 08:32
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
It is still with disbelief that I find myself writing these few words to pay a very well deserved tribute to Cristina Parlato Trigona – a dear friend and colleague. Although the news...
‘Pilgrimage’ to the beach
Sunday, 18 August 2013, 08:31
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Today’s young Catholic “pilgrims” fly to Rio and spend a few days at Copacabana, known throughout the world for its hedonism and its shameless exhibition of scandalous thongs and...
Malta: the Capital Port City of the Mediterranean
Sunday, 18 August 2013, 08:31
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Thanks to its magnificent geographical location and its superb potential, if properly exploited, the Maltese archipelago can easily become the Port Capital City of the Mediterranean Basin with all the...
What do you consider yourself first, a Maltese or a EU citizen?
Sunday, 18 August 2013, 08:30
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
The writer of the editorial column in The Times of Malta of Monday 5 August, entitled “A new fly in the ointment”, started his otherwise good editorial with the words: “Is it not...
The bridge that Gozo (definitely) needs
Sunday, 18 August 2013, 08:30
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
I have a lot of respect for Alfred Mifsud and always look forward to reading his contributions in the newspapers especially when he comments on economics and finance. However, I beg to differ with...