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Letters to the editor - February 26, 2021
The new Kappara pedestrian subway I just wanted to say it’s great that the Kappara pedestrian subway is finally completed, creating a safe walking link between Kappara and San Ġwann and Zammit-Clapp...
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Announcements - February 26, 2021
Obituaries MERCIECA. On February 25, at Christus Sacerdos Home, Birkirkara, Fr ĠWAKKIN MERCIECA, OFM Cap, aged 87, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his...
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Why a strategy is a ‘must’ - Leo Brincat
Every organisation needs a strategy, now more than ever, to project its vision and direction for the whole organisation as well as to offer insights to its stakeholders, whether institutional or...
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Regulation of financial services - Christopher Buttigieg
Financial services have been an important pillar of the Maltese economy for the past three decades. However, it is now opportune to take a fresh look at the sector and the Malta Financial Services...
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Chris Cardona implicated in aborted 2015 plot to kill Caruana Galizia
■ Chris Cardona strongly denies ‘pure evil fiction’■ Investigators treat claims with caution Chris Cardona has been implicated in an aborted 2015 plot to kill journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and...
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Error-related negativity – Kevin Cassar
‘E rror related negativity’ is an electrical impulse triggered when we make mistakes by a part of the brain called the cingulate cortex. It is the neurological engine that helps us learn from...
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Berlin activists show manspreaders who wear the trousers
A man lounges across two seats on a crowded Berlin train, oblivious to his surroundings - until the two women opposite him suddenly spread their legs, revealing a message on their trousers: "Stop...
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Striking the right balance - Edward Zammit Lewis
As a nation, we have faced several challenges of late, especially related to COVID-19, but the government’s drive to bring about positive change has continued apace. This administration has worked...
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Today's front pages - February 26, 2021
The following are the main stories in Friday’s newspapers. Times of Malta says former minister Chris Cardona has been implicated in an aborted 2015 plot to kill Daphne Caruana Galizia. He has strongly...
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Bank fees hitting consumers hard
The digitalisation of banking services has caused some severe collateral damage to consumers, especially those that are more vulnerable because of their age or inadequate digital literacy. Consumer...
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Tarxien Rainbows strike late to revive hopes of salvation
Tarxien Rainbows got a crucial win in their quest of avoiding relegation when they edged past Gudja United at the Centenary Stadium. Late goals from Brazilian defender Carlos Conceicao and a penalty...
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Fgura local council calls for restricted sale of snail poison
The Fgura local council is calling for restrictions on the sale of mollusc poison, condemning attempts to harm feral cat communities in the locality. Councillor Adrian Tanti, who oversees animal...
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US says Saudi crown prince 'approved' Khashoggi murder
Updated 9.30pm The United States on Friday for the first time publicly accused Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of approving the gruesome murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi,...
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The Planning Authority is failing Gozo - tourism association
The Gozo Tourism Association is "perplexed" by the planning authority’s decision to ignore a request by mayors to meet over concerns that the island is being ruined by construction. In a rare instance...
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Bars to receive up to €3,587 to cover COVID shut-down
The COVID allowance handed out to bar owners has been increased to cover the additional month that they have been ordered to remain shut. Bars and social clubs were shuttered in October when the...
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Nigeria gunmen kidnap more than 300 schoolgirls
More than 300 schoolgirls were abducted by gunmen in northwest Nigeria on Friday in the country's latest mass kidnapping, and a rescue bid was underway, regional police said. A suspected criminal gang...
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Ten-man Sirens make a point against Lija Athletic
Sirens survived the early dismissal of defender Jonathan Pearson to fight back and take a point against Lija Athletic in a 1-1 draw at the Centenary Stadium. Giovanni Tedesco’s men showed great...
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Wolves boss Nuno ‘confident’ Jimenez will return this season
Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo is “totally confident” Mexico striker Raul Jimenez will be back from his fractured skull before the end of this season. Jimenez has been out of action since he...
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Easter sweets fundraiser
A group of volunteers are baking figolli and qassatat (Easter sweets) in aid of the Franciscan Friars of Għajnsielem. The fundraising event is intended to ease some of the expenses incurred by the...
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Żepp - February 27, 2021
70th day of the 'new normal' The Covid Lexicon (1) Żepp is produced by Ġorġ Mallia. See more Żepp cartoons.
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