A tense and polarised atmosphere - Anglu Farrugia
By Kurt Sansone
Jack, a black factory worker lost his job in the last four years as his home town of Cleveland Ohio was shackled by rising unemployment. He blames the US government for looking the other way as it grew obsessed with the war in Iraq. READ MORE >>

Former finance minister favours currency depreciation
By Kurt Sansone
As the government ponders its options on when best to join the exchange rate mechanism (ERM II) prior to adopting the single currency, in the opinion of one economist the Central bank should consider a gradual depreciation of the Lira irrespective of the decision when to adopt the Euro. READ MORE >>

Bank of Valletta replies to security breach accusation
As the war of words continued to be waged between Investments Minister Austin Gatt and Opposition Leader Alfred Sant over the Malta Freeport’s spending in Brindisi Terminal Italia, Bank of Valletta yesterday replied to Austin Gatt’s accusation that a confidential letter was leaked from the Bank. READ MORE >>