 |
|
Editorial
A
Planning Authority for all seasons
Newsreport
by Saviour Balzan
A
Planning Authority for all seasons
Cartoon
Today:
WHIZZ POLITICS
MaltaToday
asks..
Where
are they now?
Discount Stores
No: 0093
YOUR
LETTERS
|
|
|
Government
fails to act as evidence mounts
By Kurt
Sansone
When
news of the magisterial inquiry into allegations of sexual harassment
against Police Commissioner George Grech broke in MaltaToday and
another paper, some sections of the media embarked on a campaign
to discredit the woman making the allegations and her husband.
[READ
MORE]
By David Lindsay
In the latest testimony to the Maltese reluctance to adapt to changing
times and ideals, it has been reported that the Malta Scouts Association
was one of the only countries voting against a resolution condemning
homophobia at the latest international Scouts gathering in Pragu.
[READ
MORE]
By Kurt Sansone
Over the past few weeks MaltaToday has raised a number of questions
on the workings of Malta’s Secret Service headed by Police
Commissioner George Grech. The questions are grounded in the simple
fact that the Maltese law was copied from a similar law in Britain,
however with grave omissions on the accountability aspect.
[READ
MORE]
Charles Arrigo
is more than simply a household name, he is an unforgettable character
who has added personality to broadcasting in Malta, Ramona Depares
reports
The Champions are still on form
Valletta are undoubtedly the team of the nineties
and of the new millennium. Until the late 1980s everyone used to
shout about the old firm domination – Sliema and Floriana –
who used to win the majority of the honours
James
Debono has strong harsh words for the CNI
K.M.B's memorable speech in the Jurassic Park gathering of Sunday
12 August at M'Xlokk was very significant. Officially, the CNI has
been transformed into a national patriotic front, combining central
economy with a right wing moral agenda
Fireworks
fury
Enough already, cries John O’Dea. Why are the habits of a few
petard lovers allowed to disturb our peace?
Darrell Paul James
British stage hypnotist Darrell Paul James is preparing for his
October shows at the New Dolmen and Amazonia. Interview by Zillah
Bugeja
In the strangest of places
Once disregarded, English wines are attracting new interest as their
quality and flavour is being appreciated. By Georges Meekers
Maltacom shares lowest in a year
Bad
debt unrelated to Price Club demise
The publication
of Maltacom’s financial statement for the first six months
of the year showing a decrease in profits when compared to the same
period last year, has hit the average price of Maltacom shares,
which dropped to its lowest price in over a year
Regulations of Song for Europe
updated
Singers will not be allowed to perform more than two songs on
the final night of the ‘Song for Europe’ Festival, following
a change in regulations
Bad
poetry
Devoid of poetic licence, an exercise in soppiness and lacking
creativity, was the poem in a Valentine card, allegedly sent by
the Commissioner of Police to a Polish-born Maltese woman
Tuna
penning public hearing an unparalleled farce
academics,
NGOs lash out at PA board members
Speaking
to MaltaToday yesterday, National Fisheries Co-operative spokesperson
Ivan Portanier described last week's Planning Authority hearing
on the extension of a tuna pen in St Paul's Bay as "a farce
the likes of which has never been witnessed in the history of public
hearings"
Union
Press rejects Lm1.75c pay rise demand by former Housing Minister
The Union Press, which is responsible for the printing
of the General Workers’ Union papers, l-Orizzont and
It-Torca have rejected a Lm1.75c weekly rise for former Housing
Minister, Alfred Portelli
Sixteen
chicks break records at Ghadira
The Little Ringed Plover is a small bird that feeds on aquatic
insects and small molluscs. Yet, wardens at Ghadira are overwhelmed
with the success this new breeding bird has had at the saline reserve
of Ghadira
AD
to push candidates for local elections
After years of not contesting the local council elections,
Alternattiva Demokratika candidates will again be running for the
elections. A small number of candidates, possibly three or four,
will be contesting
Aw
Tribu to generate solar energy... when authorities decide
The Aw Tribu shop in Fgura intends to power the complex using
solar energy, to keep in line with its ethical business philosophy
|
|
