Education, a hot topic. Especially now with the new National Curriculum. We hear from a parent who is keen to pioneer an alternative model of schooling in Malta.
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Costa Concordia: saluting the passing of a ship
Costa Concordia: a case of the local going global with tragic consequences. Thoughts on the interplay between the international cruise business and small islands.
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Science Brain-drain from Malta & one man’s mission
Science in Malta is seeing a brain drain. But what can halt the flow? Funding the brightest and best PhDs would be a start, says Edward Duca.
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The Grateful Dead
We love the dead, especially in November. The month Malta mourns its souls and tolls bells for its dearly departed.
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The Cult of the Amateur
Malta has spawned global thinkers, opera tenors and snooker players. It has a talented, creative youth. But it relies on the hard graft of amateurs nonetheless.
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The Devil’s Double: an extra’s view
The Devil’s Double was filmed in Malta last year. We find out about life brushing with the film greats on set through the eyes and ears of an experienced extra.
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Do the Maltese protest?
Malta has not experienced any civil protests along the lines of Occupy Wall Street. We tabulate some of the possible reasons.
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Malta is back to school, finally!
Malta is back to school. Finally. Our children have among the longest summer vacations of all EU countries. The why and the wherefore?
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Paceville: Malta’s night life hotspot is not for everyone
Paceville, Malta’s so-called nightlife hotspot is gaining notoriety. But perhaps not for the right reasons.
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Santa Maria, Malta’s top public holiday
Santa Maria on 15 August is Malta’s top public holiday. Joining the crowds off to Gozo or staying put, you can’t miss its madness.
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Malta’s long summer holiday: Kids’ views
Kids on the good and bad bits of Malta’s endless sultry summer days.
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Shunning the Isle of MTV
Is Malta becoming a glorified Isle of MTV? Wayne Flask, music journalist, DJ, blogger thinks we’re putting our money in the wrong place.
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Who let the kids out?
Malta’s school kids have just started their very long summer holidays. But at what price to their education and their parents’ pockets and sanity?
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