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Is the single European currency a positive development?

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The judiciary, commercial interests and impartiality

By Dr Anna Mallia

Editorial

Shaking the PA to its foundations

Newsreport by Saviour Balzan

Giving credit when it’s due

An independent and accountable judiciary

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The victorious screensavers

YOUR LETTERS

‘Sensitive’ St Thomas bay boathouses remain untouchable
By Miriam Dunn and Kurt Sansone
Scores of illegally built boathouses dot the St Thomas Bay area in Marsascala but despite the glaring infringement of the law the Planning Authority web site only lists eight enforcement orders for the zone

Austin Gatt supports declaration of assets for judiciary
Justice minister Austin Gatt told MaltaToday that he is in agreement with the suggestion for a declaration of assets by the judiciary. But he did not outline any timetable for such a reform. The judiciary have long been accused of suffering from a conflict of interest over possible involvement in business concerns.

‘Green fuel’ plans could backfire
By Kurt Sansone
The government’s well-meaning intentions to replace leaded petrol with an alternative fuel could lead to a health and environmental catastrophe unless legislation is introduced obliging motorists to fit their cars with a catalytic converter.

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Sport

A major win in a minor sport
Malta’s national rugby team are still on a high following their impressive victory recently against Monaco in the European Cup qualifiers. The team’s captain and second row, Chris Diamantino, speaks to MIRIAM DUNN about Malta’s success and where they go next

Interview

Drawing on the past and future
Development in Malta has often been described as corrupt and anarchic, leading to the permanent loss of some green areas for good. Who better to ask about this and other issues than an architect? Miriam Dunn finds that Richard England has some interesting, if unorthodox, views on this and many other topics

Opinion

Half measures and full consequences
David Pace: The Lm200,000 fine can be viewed really as a face-saving device by the PA

This Week

Jonathan Shaw
It’s time for what is fast becoming an annual treat: Teatru Unplugged IV. Jonathan Shaw is the brain behind this innovative musical event.

Christmas Sentiment
Christmas is traditionally a critical season for the trade, especially when, here in Malta, it comes so close after the government’s budget for 2002.

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