Новости за 20.07.2017

The news that accrual accounting is, at long last, now on its way towards being implemented as the methodology for recording the government’s revenue and expenditure joins the several recent historical developments in the history of our country’s financial administration. Accrual accounting – assuming that all within the public service take a genuine interest in learning as much as possible its implications and implementation – is certain to, at least in the first few years of its coming into force... Читать дальше...

These are the main stories featured in today's newspapers: Times of Malta reports that tax investigators are going undercover in their fight against VAT-dodging software being used by dishonest entrepreneurs. A second story says that most of the almost 1,000 people struck off the unemploymentregister last year had failed to prove they were actively trying to find a job. L-orizzont says the American company Crane Currency was expected to start operating by the end of the year. It also says a police... Читать дальше...

Most of the almost 1,000 people struck off the unemployment register last year had failed to prove they were actively trying to find a job. Data tabled in Parliament showed that 969 applicants were taken off the list last year. JobsPlus chairman Clyde Caruana told Times of Malta those on the register had fortnightly meetings with JobsPlus officials, and if they were not trying hard enough to secure job interviews, they were immediately struck off the list. “The majority of the people we removed last... Читать дальше...

Since the election, there have been many commentators and protestors who have called on the Nationalist Party to go back to its roots. Funnily enough, though, the past leaders of the party would be aghast at how the PN’s roots are now being described. That the party’s roots and driving motives would be misrepresented – at least according to its own self-image – would be no surprise and certainly not new. Several historians, with no sympathy for the PN, have done so. And many people, including some who now vote for it... Читать дальше...

A gauge of global stocks climbed for a ninth straight session yesterday after a slew of corporate earnings reports in the United States and Europe, while the dollar bounced moderately off of 10-month lows. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit intraday record highs, picking up from strong performances by major European stock indexes. After decent gains in Asia on the back of positive signs from global economic powerhouse China, MSCI’s world stocks index looked set for a ninth day of gains which would mark its longest winning streak since October 2015.

MUSCAT. On July 17, ANTHONY of Buġibba, aged 89, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved children Miriam and her husband Silvio Vella, Sr Henriette of the Ursuline Crèche sisters, Dr Anna Vella and her husband Antoine, Joe and his wife Catherine, and Antoinette and her husband Claudio Laferla, his grandchildren Maria and her fiancé Benjamin, Marie Claire, Christina and her fiancé Noel, Steve Michael, Martina, Gabriella and Michele... Читать дальше...

Have you ever googled something that you’d never say out loud? Have you ever searched online for embarrassing information or deeply personal questions that you’d never ask another person? Have you ever explored a topic online that you’d never admit to in real life? If you want to know who someone really is – if you want to know who you really are – examine online activities, behaviours, and habits. We are producing, giving, sharing, and leaving behind massive amounts of personal data online that... Читать дальше...

Allow me to refer to the letter titled ‘A monument for Edwin’ by Michael Borg Cardona (July 12) wherein the following was stated: “Well, I strongly urge the Nationalist Party, and indeed all members of Parliament, to find Edwin Vassallo guilty as charged...” During a 16-year service as a member of the Floriana local council on behalf of the PN, I was once harshly publicly criticised by Vassallo (who was then the party’s local councils coordinator) for having publicly censured a fellow Floriana councillor... Читать дальше...

A ballet featuring soloists from the Bolshoi and other leading Russian theatres, as well as the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, children from a Maltese choir and a ballet school is taking place tomorrow in Valletta. The Crystal Palace, dedicated to the 50th anniversary of Russian-Maltese diplomatic relations, is inspired by a bizarre but true story involving Russian empress Anna Ioannovna, who had ordered a couple to marry and imposed a grim condition: that they must spend their wedding night in the harsh Russian winter of 1740... Читать дальше...

A week after defying the party Whip by voting against the introduction of gay marriage, Nationalist MP Edwin Vassallo has not yet learnt what the ‘punishment’ for his insubordination will be. An online petition supporting him has already attracted close to 700 signatures. Mr Vassallo, who had flagged his reservations about same-sex marriage to PN leader Simon Busuttil before the June 3 general election, fuelled controversy after being the only MP out of 67 to vote against the Marriage Equality Act at both the second and third readings. Читать дальше...

Despite what the columnists and pundits will tell you, the Nationalist Party’s successive drubbing at the polls was rightfully deserved. It really says a lot about the Opposition when people are still willing to give it a wide berth despite the copious indiscretions and the mess of the party in power. Instead of being a dependable bulwark against an increasingly dogmatic government, the PN is now merely a cipher and a nominal opponent and it has only itself to blame. People have neither forgotten... Читать дальше...

Harpist and composer Sasha Boldachev, soloist of the Bolshoi Theatre, will this evening perform a programme of compositions for harp in a concert dedicated to the 50th anniversary of Russian-Maltese diplomatic relations. Sasha’s playing has been hailed as “brilliant”, “impressive” and “deeply musical with a strong technique”. Born in St Petersburg, Russia, in 1990, Boldachev began playing the harp at the age of five. He started his performance career that same year.  He studied the harp at the St... Читать дальше...

I always manage to smile when I happen to listen to the advert by Chrisander Agius and Daniel Chircop about a certain company voucher on Radio Malta. On the contrary, their advert during their programme DanuSan is, to say the least, silly and ridiculous. In my opinion, it does not urge anyone to follow the programme.

The Culture Office  within the Ministry for Gozo is tomorrow organising an evening of song,  music and dance with an Italian and Neapolitan theme  at Villa Rundle Gardens, in Victoria. Soprano Rosabelle Pavia, tenor Aldo Busuttil and singer Michela Pace will be accompanied by the band New Sounds together with the Dance Narratives – Sarah Grech School of Dance. Serata ta’ Nostalġija u Allegrija is being held at Villa Rundle Gardens, Victoria, tomorrow at 8pm (to be seated by 7.50pm). Entrance is free.

Now, more than ever, those of us who believe there is a creator God, that the Bible spells out how we should live and that the Church is his people, stewards of this earth need to unite. We need to share, to support each other, to pray and to develop our community in an altruistic way that guarantees a better future for our society.