Making sense of non-sense
Sunday, 7 August 2016, 09:05
Last update: about 11 years ago
I recently came across a report carried out in 1932 by the British Government which reviewed all museums within the Commonwealth. With regards to the Fine Arts Section of the National Museum of Malta,...
Suicidal folly
Sunday, 7 August 2016, 09:03
Last update: about 11 years ago
It’s about time political leaders in Europe take some tough action to stop this cycle of Islamic terrorism. The stakes are enormous. We cannot allow this type of terrorism to intensify and...
Appreciation: Fr Emmanuel Camilleri (1942-2016)
Sunday, 7 August 2016, 09:00
Last update: about 11 years ago
As St Margaret’s Parish of Ta’ Sannat (Gozo)was concluding its annual festivities in honour of its patron saint on Sunday, 24 July, a member of its clergy, Rev. Emmanuel Camilleri, passed...
It’s festa time in Mqabba
Sunday, 7 August 2016, 08:59
Last update: about 11 years ago
The Feast of the Assumption – when the village comes to life for one whole with joyous celebrations, music, colours, fireworks, decorations, artistry, passion and...
The emerging dangers of democracy
Sunday, 7 August 2016, 08:58
Last update: about 11 years ago
The short-term expediency of populist politics has long been recognised as a means to an end by politicians. The New Right politics of Nigel Farage, Marie Le Penn, Donald Trump and other lesser known...
Brexit and other symptoms, urgent treatment required – Part 2
Sunday, 7 August 2016, 08:57
Last update: about 11 years ago
The problem with most of what has been said during the Brexit debate by both parties, is that even though the comments are in themselves true and reflect what the people across the UK (and the EU)...
Home-schooling in Malta
Sunday, 7 August 2016, 08:57
Last update: about 11 years ago
Obviously the introduction of home-schooling to Malta must be approached with care, as it is not appropriate for all children, or for all family circumstances. In fact, its suitability for a...
High-rise buildings: Unanimous disapproval
Saturday, 6 August 2016, 12:33
Last update: about 11 years ago
Read any blogs you like, and comment spaces on news websites and the like – the unanimous reaction of the people of Malta at the Planning Authority’s bravado exploit on Thursday when in...
Regulations Not ‘loose’ at all
Sunday, 11 February 2007, 00:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
I am writing on behalf of the Malta Remote Gaming Council (MRGC) in response to the article “‘Newsweek’ says Malta’s Internet Gambling Regulations are ‘loose’” (TMIS, 7 January)....
Bugs, Battles and bad news
Sunday, 11 February 2007, 00:00
Last update: about 21 years ago
Malta Independent
A lady I know well took care of her father after he was admitted to hospital. He had surgery, very successfully, and was discharged....