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The art of mediation
The process of mediation is gaining ground and leading to successful outcomes. Preliminary statistics regarding mediations that were brought before the Family Court in 2016 indicate that 42 percent ended…
“We need to reintroduce streaming” – a teacher in a Church secondary school
The teacher’s job has become more and more difficult and complex. Teachers today not only fulfil the requirements of their profession, which at the end of the day is a vocation and which…
“We need to strengthen the Maltese language” – Sergio Grech
The controversy surrounding the fact that the national language will be taught as a foreign language in our country has not yet died out. In fact, it continues to…
“Paceville is slowly turning into a red light district” – Deputy Mayor of St Julians
Crime is on the rise in Paceville. The news and stories we have heard lately have confirmed not only St. Julian’s Local Council’s concerns about crime in the locality but also…
Further education needed on prevention of risks in buildings
“We need to enact the Fire Safety Act”. This was stated by Gordon Bondin, a health and safety consultant, in an interview with Voice of the Workers in the wake of the…
“I closed shop because I lost all motivation” – Engineer Marco Cremona
By Hermann Micallef An ambitious water recycling project, which is not only feasible but also needed in Malta, was cold shouldered by the Public Health authorities without a concrete and valid reason being given. In an interview with Voice…
“Malta’s interests are a priority” – MEP Miriam Dalli
By Hermann Micallef “My priority is to ensure that my country’s interests are safeguarded in all fora”. This is what Labour MP Miriam Dalli insisted upon in the…
Need for more women in high positions
By Hermann Micallef “We need to ensure that more women have access to jobs in high places, in positions where decisions are made.” These were the words of…
Youths need to learn how to live in a society
“The youth of today need to learn how to live in society and how democracy works in real life. Secondary education should not be limited to Mathematics, English, Maltese,…
“Take care of your beloved elderly relatives and visit them often!”
“Take care of your elderly relatives … visit them often and do not abandon them”. This was an emotional appeal made by a carer, who wished to remain anonymous,…