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Minister for Gozo's wrong numbers

Sunday, 16 April 2017, 10:45 Last update: about 10 years ago

I refer to the article by Anton Refalo entitled “Continuing to tackle unemployment in Gozo” (TMIS, 9 April). It is abundantly clear that the Dr Refalo is out of his depth when it comes to...

The deeper meaning 2 – The Constitutional conundrum

Sunday, 16 April 2017, 09:37 Last update: about 10 years ago Mark A. Sammut Sassi

Last week I wrote a reaction article to the INDEPTH interview with Michael Briguglio and the point it raised about the teaching of religion in schools. In particular, I was reacting to Dr...

A state of denial in the face of a surplus

Sunday, 16 April 2017, 08:57 Last update: about 10 years ago Edward Scicluna

The sudden news of a fiscal surplus in the government’s accounts stunned a small section of the people who still live under the past, foolish pre-election illusion that a Labour government would...

On nature, beauty and Sandro Chetcuti

Sunday, 16 April 2017, 08:45 Last update: about 10 years ago Colette Sciberras

Sandro Chetcuti is fat and ugly and should be forced to have reconstructive surgery. In my humble opinion, that is.  I am almost hoping to be sued for this; I want an opportunity to bring to the...

Delivering without arrogance

Sunday, 16 April 2017, 08:37 Last update: about 10 years ago Anton Refalo

One of the many figures in Greek mythology is Cassiopeia. She symbolised beauty and talent, but also arrogance and vanity. She was much admired, but her arrogance eventually led to her downfall....

How not to plan a town square

Sunday, 16 April 2017, 08:36 Last update: about 10 years ago

I refer to the embellishment of Nadur Square carried out a few years ago. I did not comment at the time to see if my gut feeling would change with time. It did not. I did not go to the meetings at the...

Islamic Education in state schools: why?

Sunday, 16 April 2017, 08:00 Last update: about 10 years ago

Imam Mohammad Elsadi   A long time ago, the Muslim community in Malta felt the dire need for securing the teaching of Islam for the Muslim students in Malta because this subject is not...

No democracy without accountability and transparency

Saturday, 15 April 2017, 08:42 Last update: about 10 years ago Alfred Mangion

Alan Dershowitz, a prominent Constitutional Law scholar, declares that “accountability is an essential element in a democracy. Hypocrisy has no place.”  “Transparency in...

Editorial: PN-PD alliance - Can the coalition survive?

Saturday, 15 April 2017, 08:40 Last update: about 10 years ago

Simon Busuttil’s refusal to comment on reports that he asked MDA chief Sandro Chetcuti to contest the general election on the PN ticket makes one wonder if the claims are true.  The mere...

My Name is Mary…

Tuesday, 20 February 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 21 years ago Malta Independent

Hello, my name is Mary… I decided to write in your newspaper. You’re such a good chap. ...

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