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Revision? Compensation? No, Growth

Sunday, 16 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 19 years ago Malta Independent

Revision or Compensation - so shouted the crowds that flocked to Valletta on Friday. The way they saw it, or were made to see it, that was how it should be: the government must either revise the electricity rates structure or else ....

Need For code of ethics for mayors and councillors

Saturday, 15 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

I believe that if one takes a look at the daily life of citizens it would emerge that it is highly affected by decisions taken at local level. The work done by local councils is therefore essential ...

The Gender gap

Saturday, 15 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 19 years ago Malta Independent

In spite of all the efforts that have been made over the past years, Malta sadly still lags behind where the participation of women in all spheres of life is concerned, especially in the employment sector....

By Remote control

Saturday, 15 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

I totally agree with what Mr J. Falzon (TMID, 10 November) wrote about Mr J. Martinelli....

The Evolution of a language

Saturday, 15 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

I write in reference to your editorial on “The evolution of a language” (TMID, 12 November)....

Sorry Again!

Saturday, 15 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 19 years ago Malta Independent

It is rare to see the correspondence pages of The Malta Independent graced by such a magnificent example of cheap vulgar sarcasm as the letter sent in by one J. Falzon from Rabat (So truly sorry, TMID, 10 November). ...

For The first time

Saturday, 15 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 19 years ago Malta Independent

Next month we will have the opportunity to watch the la crème of the participants in the nine-ball competition, better known as the Mosconi Cup, only thanks to the organisers, known mostly for snooker events, Snooker Promotions (Malta) Limited. ...

I Pity the poor historian

Sunday, 9 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

You can sing this week’s title to Dylan’s famous “I pity the poor immigrant”, if you like. ...

The General Workers Union And immigration

Sunday, 9 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

It had to be the General Workers Union to bring us all to our senses and remind us of what could happen when extreme capitalism rears its ugly head. ...

On The destruction of a flower bed

Sunday, 9 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 19 years ago Malta Independent

I have just heard the news that the flowerbed planted in memory of Queen Victoria, and which has embellished part of Dwejra Lines for more than 30 years, is no more. What a shame! ...

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