Marie Benoit's Diary: Making the best of the pandemic
Sunday, 4 July 2021, 17:38
Last update: about 5 years ago
Marie Benoît
"The pandemic took us by surprise while at home in Champagne. I brought to a halt my activities in Paris at Unesco (where I represent the UN think tank). We were joined by our son and his family. I...
TMIS Editorial: Why Abela must denounce Muscat
Sunday, 4 July 2021, 10:40
Last update: about 5 years ago
For the nth time this week, Robert Abela was asked whether he would denounce his predecessor, Joseph Muscat, after Malta’s grey-listing by the Financial Action Task Force. Such as in...
Lamenting the loss of Gozo’s identity soul
Sunday, 4 July 2021, 08:12
Last update: about 5 years ago
Social media, especially Facebook, is peppered with groups commenting on the destruction of Gozo by rampant and irresponsible development. This is reminiscent of wailing mourners making their cries...
The Malta Police Service – overhauled and promising
Sunday, 4 July 2021, 08:11
Last update: about 5 years ago
Unlike some, I prefer to refer to them as providing a service rather than being a Force, since the latter term has a strong military connotation more consonant with the role and functions of the...
TMID Editorial: Mass events - We need more realistic regulations
Saturday, 3 July 2021, 07:28
Last update: about 5 years ago
It was early in the week that the Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) had a permit for a peaceful sit-down protest refused by police on the basis of legal restrictions on mass...
Empowering our present and future generations with Literacy Skills
Saturday, 3 July 2021, 07:02
Last update: about 5 years ago
Justyne Caruana
When we speak about Literacy, we are referring to a tool which is essential for survival and social change of an individual. UNESCO defines literacy as a means of identification, understanding,...
Recipe for success
Friday, 2 July 2021, 09:43
Last update: about 5 years ago
Ivan Grixti
We are all aware of the recent Financial Action Task Force (FATF) outcome. Whilst acknowledging our misgivings, pointing figures and engaging in a dire process of scaremongering is utterly futile....