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Idiot’s guide to ‘National Interest’ in Malta

·June 8, 2015
·Antoine Borg Micallef
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'National Interest' is a concept that has been profusely used to describe a nation state's economic, cultural or military goals and ambitions. The term is often exclusively used in relation to a country's foreign policy, and is vital in the sphere of international relations. In Malta, this phrase is generally…

The Malting Pot’s guide to ODZ development in Malta

·June 5, 2015
·Antoine Borg Micallef
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Happy World Environment Day everyone! To celebrate this special day, I have drawn up a comprehensive overview of contentious planned and allowed ODZ development across the Maltese Islands. In a country where its Governments have absolutely no respect for its environment and for the public that would like to enjoy…

King Joseph and his armies of zombies?

·June 3, 2015
·Antoine Borg Micallef
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If you watch Game of Thrones, you must have heard of the 'true enemy' beyond the wall. He is called the Night's King, and together with his fellow White Walkers and their army of reanimated corpses, they are the main and often disregarded antagonist in this fictitious universe. I cannot…

US Embassy: “The Prime Minister’s Office extended an invitation to the Ambassador”

·May 29, 2015
·Antoine Borg Micallef
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The US Embassy in Malta has reached out to me to clarify some issues regarding the extent of their involvement in the (fake) AUM case. The reply I have received is quite generic, but it does provide some more interesting insights into this case. The US Embassy to Malta tweeted…

Did the Prime Minister lie in Parliament about the yacht marina in Qala?

·May 29, 2015
·Antoine Borg Micallef
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The cruise liner terminal/yacht marina in Gozo is gonna happen! In what can only be explained as a disastrous month for the environment and democracy in Malta, the Maltese public has been informed of yet another secretive deal with a considerable amount of environmental impact. The government has been tight…

Allura l-‘Gays’ “itghuk f’ghajnejk” Gianluca Bezzina?

·May 26, 2015
·Antoine Borg Micallef
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Gianluca Bezzina attends the Nationalist Party's General Council and appears to have gone on a subtle Catholic-induced homophobic rant. While I am all for freedom of expression, people with a certain public image should really thread carefully in expressing their views that impact different societal situations. Quoting Dr Bezzina from…

Two Lawyers and a Dentist speaking for our environment on Xarabank tonight

·May 22, 2015
·Antoine Borg Micallef
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Tonight, on Xarabank, three politicians will be discussing the contentious AUM/Zonqor Point case in a televised debate. These three politicians will be scrutinising and advocating for this project using their vast knowledge of Dentistry, IT Law, Family Law and....wait what? Unfortunately the above is not a misprint. The panel chosen…

Glasgwegian Higher Educational Institutions provide syllabi for MCAST – so is MCAST British now?

·May 22, 2015
·Antoine Borg Micallef
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The (fake) American University of Malta will be run using courses purchased from Chicago's DePaul University, hence the 'American' in the name. Would it surprise you to know that the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology will be updating its syllabi, teaching and learning resources for its courses through…

We all have a responsibility to stand up to these bullies

·May 21, 2015
·Antoine Borg Micallef
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Maltese people have historically been very weary at voicing their concerns against their Government. This trait is synonymous with our historical dependency on other countries, and an inherent inferiority complex that does not allow us to reach our full potential. However, the recent spring hunting referendum has proven that we…

NOW they want a public consultation – spit in our faces why don’t you?

·May 20, 2015
·Antoine Borg Micallef
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Prime Minister Joseph Muscat is asking the people of Malta to propose an alternative site for the (fake) American University of Malta. Even though he is visibly upset at the discord this project is causing amongst the public, he is willing to listen to the people...but the project will still…