timesofmalta.com newsletter - 20 Dec 2017

Copyright © 2017 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Wednesday, 20 Dec 2017 [Times of Malta]( [Times of Malta]( National - [Staff shortage at cultural heritage body leading to months-long delays]( The Superintendence for Cultural Heritage is operating with only a fraction of the personnel it requires, even though its caseload has increased five times over in recent years, as architects complain of months-long delays. Superintendent Anthony... - [Increased fear of racial tension among half Maltese population]( Close to half the population fears there is tension between different racial and ethnic groups, an EU agency has found, with concern being highest among younger people. An analysis of data collected by Eurofound, the EU agency for the improvement... - [Today's front pages - December 20, 2017]( All front pages in national newspapers have a story about the compilation of evidence on journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder on October 16. Times of Malta says phone tapping, a network of suspicious SIM cards and a DIY detonator were some... - [Delia backs Chris Said's motion for inquiry into Daphne allegations, challenges Labour MPs to do the same]( Opposition leader Adrian Delia this evening backed a motion by Nationalist MP and former PN leadership contender Chris Said for three retired judges to be appointed to investigate all public officers and departments against whom allegations were... - [PM promises citizenship list ‘in the coming days’]( Prime Minister Joseph Muscat yesterday promised that a list of all the people given Maltese citizenship in 2016 would be published “in the coming days”. The list, usually published in August, makes no distinction between those who paid for their... World news - [Disgraced US Cardinal Bernard Law dies aged 86]( Cardinal Bernard Law, the disgraced former archbishop of Boston, has died at the age of 86, an official with the Catholic Church said. Law, who had recently been hospitalised in Rome, was the Boston archbishop in 2002 when court documents revealed... - [12 reported dead as tourist bus crashes in Mexico](  At least 12 people have died after a bus carrying cruise ship passengers to Mayan ruins in eastern Mexico flipped over, officials said. Seven Americans and two Swedes were among the injured, Quintana Roo state Civil Defence spokesman Vicente... - [US blames North Korea for 'WannaCry' cyber attack]( The Trump administration has publicly blamed North Korea for unleashing the so-called WannaCry cyber attack that crippled hospitals, banks and other companies across the globe earlier this year. "After careful investigation the United States is... - [Workers clearing wreckage of deadly Washington state train crash]( Workers on Tuesday were trying to clear the wreckage of an Amtrak train that veered off a bridge over a highway a day earlier in Washington state while traveling at more than twice the speed limit during its first run on a new route. At least... - [Pistorius 'files appeal against sentence' for murdering girlfriend]( Oscar Pistorius is appealing against his recently lengthened prison sentence for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, according to South African media. Broadcaster EWN said the Olympian filed an application to the Constitutional Court on... Opinion - [Countering fake news - Marc Kosciejew]( In this post-truth era, the growing scourge of fake news and information is adversely affecting people’s perceptions and beliefs. The... - [Christmas goodwill - Martin Scicluna]( “Glory to God in the highest,” goes the biblical message of Christmas “and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.” This passage represents... - [A land of nosy parkers - Arnold Cassola]( In February of 2016, Daphne Caruana Galizia wrote a post about New Zealand lamb which nobody – except for Konrad Mizzi and Keith Schembri... - [Time to spread its wings? - Kristian Zarb Adami]( Two things happened to me recently, which made me reflect on the University in our island. First, being a member of the congregation at... - [Emission realities - José Herrera]( Malta has long signified its commitment towards re­ducing its green­house gas emissions by signing up to the Kyoto Protocol in 2009 and... Letters - [And then there was light]( I wish to thank the Valletta local council for having lit the artistic crib. Valletta is now truly all set for the forthcoming Christmas... - [The right attitude]( Last October, I was diagnosed with a non-fatal condition but one which was irritating in view of the fact that I was always the kind of... - [A Christmas present]( In a recent one-day retreat meant as a preparation for Christmas, excellently organised by the Maltese Patristic Society, I received a... - [Wise words]( I am sure the vast majority of Maltese citizens have greatly welcomed Mr Justice Silvio Meli’s wise and patriotic words when presiding... - [Respect and tolerance]( There is a lot to say for encouraging public speaking and the holding of debates in schools, as some correspondents have recently pointed... Sport - [Watch: Highlights of Monday's NBA games]( Celtics 112 Pacers 111 A Terry Rozier steal and go-ahead layup with 1.5 seconds remaining gave the Boston Celtics a wild win over the... - [Gżira beat Lija to close gap]( GÅ»IRA UNITED                 3 Okoye 8 Muir 12 Cohen 63 LIJA ATHLETIC          2 Beu 16 pen. Kooh-Sohna 30 Gżira took just eight... - [Watch: Highlights of Sunday's NBA games]( Cavaliers 106, Wizards 99 LeBron James registered his fourth triple-double in five games with 20 points, 12 rebounds and 15 assists as... - [Stripes, Hibs share spoils in Women's League]( The highly-awaited encounter between the current joint-leaders of the championship did not shifted the positions of either side as... - [Service Secret steals limelight in major final]( The official 2017 horse racing season came to an end yesterday with the 56th meeting of the season made up of ten races all for... Business News - [Bond jitters hit EU stocks as US tax boost fades]( European shares pulled back on Tuesday in a broadly weaker market as a rally inspired by investor optimism about a tax reform in the... - [North Korea blamed for ‘WannaCry’ cyber attack]( The Trump administration has publicly blamed North Korea for unleashing the so-called WannaCry cyber attack that crippled hospitals,... - [Scottish companies say Brexit already making it hard to find staff]( Scottish businesses said that Britain’s impending exit from the EU was already making it hard to fill gaps in their workforces, citing a... - [Belgian company about to acquire world-leading fruit and vegetable producer Dole]( Belgian fresh and frozen foods company Greenyard NV said on Tuesday it was in advanced negotiations to acquire Dole Food Company, the... - [Risk, perception and the investment process]( Understanding risk and the process of investing is critical for investors in order to achieve their investment goals. Put simply, the... Social - [Palumbo gives substantial donation to L-Istrina]( President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca's eyes shone as she toured the workshops and docks of the Palumbo Malta Shipyard with CEO Antonio... - [Jean Borg Bartolo]( Grace Ann Cachia, Sliema, writes: Aunt Jean is now resting in the eternal comfort of her Maker – this being a fitting reward for her... - [60th school-leaving reunion]( Former students of St Louis Grammar School, Sliema, celebrated their 60th anniversary with a thanksgiving Mass at St Patrick’s church,... - [Lidl donates €15,000 to MCCF Foundation and sponsors ninth President’s Solidarity Fun Run]( Lidl Malta sponsored the ninth edition of the President’s Solidarity Fun Run with a donation of €15,000 in aid of the Malta Community... - [The President’s engagements]( 10am The President attends the opening ceremony of the 17th session of the general conference of the United Nations Industrial... Blogs - [Appeasing interest groups at Majjistral Nature Park]( The Majjistral Nature Park near Manikata was established in 2007. After years of discussion, a decision was reached to allow hunting... - [I love my gilded cage]( There are a few facts of life we just can’t get away from. Labour won the last election in amazing style. Period. Maltese people in their... - [Pardon William]( Fact: prison is anything but a rehabilitation service and most people get out of there even less inclined to live a law-abiding life than... - [New ways to remove old buildings]( Think of a historic building and imagine an internal ceiling is found to have rotten or unstable beams. Or perhaps some pillars look... - [Let the party split now]( The political scenario in Malta is one incredible mess. Since the 1970s it has been completely dominated by the two major parties - the... 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