timesofmalta.com newsletter - 15 Dec 2016

Copyright © 2016 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Thursday, 15 Dec 2016 [Times of Malta] [Architects and Knights] National - [Doctor admits ‘gross error’ of judgement] An Indian doctor yesterday admitted to making a “gross error” of judgment when he issued a medical certificate excusing a woman from attending court when he had not examined her and only met her once. The admission was made by Ravindra Algarwal as... - [Maltese appointed minister of Order of St John] Fra John Edward Critien has been voted the new Foreign and Interior Minister of the Sovereign Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint John, the government said. Born in Sliema, Fra Critien was also appointed head of the chancellory, the office... - [Mcast engineer graduates not being issued warrant] Engineers graduating from Mcast are still not being issued a warrant despite the degree being equivalent to that offered at the University, a decision taken by the engineering board. During a graduation speech last week, engineering student Simon... - [Power plant may get first LNG cargo by mid-January] The Delimara power station could receive its first LNG cargo by mid-January if granted an environmental permit on Monday, according to operators Electrogas. The Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) will decide in a public meeting on Monday... - [Today's newspapers in review] The following are the top stories in national newspapers today. Times of Malta says Prime Minister Joseph Muscat yesterday quelled rumours that his chief of staff was terminally ill, insisting he was “alive and kicking”. In another story, the... World news - [Aleppo evacuation 'to start within hours'] Overnight talks have reinforced a ceasefire deal to allow Syrian rebels and tens of thousands of civilians to leave the war-torn eastern city of Aleppo, the media arm of Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group has said. It says Syrian rebels will... - [Hi sis! Former conjoined tots reunited after marathon op] Conjoined California twins separated in a 17-hour operation have been reunited for the first time since the surgery. Eva and Erika Sandoval have been recovering in separate beds in the same room, but they could not see each other well. So the... - [Woman gives birth using ovary frozen in childhood] A 24-year-old woman from Dubai is likely the first the world to have a baby after having an ovary frozen before the onset of puberty, the BBC has reported. Moaza Al Matrooshi's son was delivered at Portland Hospital yesterday. Her doctor, Sara... - [Italian Premier Gentiloni wins second vote of confidence] Italian Premier Paolo Gentiloni has won a second vote of confidence in Parliament, paving the way for his government to lead the country until new elections, after his predecessor was humiliated at the polls over proposed reforms. The Senate... - [Philippine official says President Duterte 'exaggerating' over killings] The Philippine justice secretary says President Rodrigo Duterte often exaggerates killings of criminals he supposedly carried out in order to send a chilling warning to lawbreakers. Vitaliano Aguirre II told reporters that Mr Duterte may have been... Opinion - [Religion and violence] In the wake of the recent brutal attacks which we witnessed this year against innocent people in several parts of the world by... - [A stab in a Maltese jail] At first, the case of Jason Azzopardi’s tweet about Justice Minister Owen Bonnici, seems to be a matter of all MPs taking themselves far... - [Towards integration, inclusion] We recently celebrated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), a day set by the United Nations to promote an... - [Taking free press for granted] There’s a big hoo-ha going on in Brussels at the moment about copyright. Please keep reading – it’s not about the niceties of nerdy... - [Fallacy of a ‘Euro-army’] No American president since 1941 has failed to acknow-ledge his country’s obligations to those who share its democratic values. In that... Letters - [A dangerous gangway] While the ferry was berthed at Valletta quay on December 9 at around 10am, the passengers experienced quite an uncomfortable and... - [Lowering of standards] Martin Schulz is reported to have said at a joint press conference in Valletta that he did not believe that the Panama Papers scandal... - [Cosmological fallacy] In response to a letter of mine in which I argued that there is no evidence of a supernatural “being”, Mario Dingli came up with a ... - [Promises, promises] Any political leader can dream and then make any kind of electoral promises hoping that such promises may result in attracting votes to... - [Making inclusion education a reality] As a former educator and head of school, the leader, ‘Steps toward equity in education’ (December 9), aroused in me the urge to share... Sport - [Sporting briefs] Silva: Gilberto Silva has left his role as Panathinaikos sporting director by mutual consent. The former Brazil midfielder, a key member... - [Football news] A six-year-old Afghan boy, who shot to Internet fame this year by sporting a Lionel Messi shirt made out of a plastic bag, fulfilled his... - [Mosta’s Priso hit with four-match ban] Njongo Priso has paid a hefty price for his misdemeanour in Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to Gżira United as the Mosta winger was yesterday hit... - [Gabaretta achieves greatness in 15-year career] I have been asked many times who, in my opinion, was the greatest goalkeeper in the history of Maltese football. And, I never hesitated... - [Chelsea’s Oscar close to joining Shanghai SIPG] Chelsea’s Brazil midfielder Oscar is closing in on a move to Chinese club Shanghai SIPG. “It’s 90 per cent certain,” he told SporTV in... Business News - [‘BP’s refining operations are high safety risks, can lead to deadly accidents’] BP’s refining operations are exposed to high safety risks that can lead to deadly accidents and pollution as a result of slack data... - [Berlin needs answers to avoid delaying debt measures for Greece] Germany asked the institutions involved in Greece’s aid programme to assess whether Greek reforms were compatible with its bailout... - [Global stocks and dollar edge lower] World stock indexes and the US dollar eased yesterday ahead the US Federal Reserve’s statement and expected interest rate increase, with... - [Meet Waymo, Google’s self-driving car company] Alphabet Inc’s Google self-driving car project recast itself as Waymo as executives suggested the company was close to bringing its... - [Shipping movements] These ships are expected in Malta: The Maersk Arizona from Sfax to Misurata, the Helmut from Algiers, (both Thomas Smith Shipping Ltd)... Social - [Furry important adventure] Beloved children’s character Masha together with Bear will be entertaining children and their families this weekend in St Julian’s. Based... - [Bolshoi Ballet on the big screen] Spazju Kreattiv brings the world-famous Bolshoi Ballet to the big screen tomorrow with The Bright Stream.During the harvest festival at a... - [Singing for Christmas] A concert of modern and classical music and Christmas carols is being put up tomorrow by the Stella Maris Philharmonic Society in... - [Festive notes] The Marie Therese Vassallo Voice Studio is holding two Christmas concerts of sacred music this weekend.Pieces include In Notte Placida,... - [Announcements] ARRIGO. On December 12, SHAUN, aged 49, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his... Blogs - [When words resonate] It's not about how our politicians look or dress but about what they say and the way they act. This has never been more true than it has... - [Dom Mintoff’s and Mgr Scicluna’s yachts] I remember a speech by the late Dom Mintoff militating for social justice in Malta. He said that a society in which you find some people... - [Jungle all the way] When the news emerged on January 10 that rock legend David Bowie had died, I was among the army of fans who went into overdrive to try to... - [If I may, Your Grace…] I often find myself defending Archbishop Charles Scicluna for the wrong reasons, though this time I might be right. Over a year ago, in... - [Joseph Muscat is right] I thought that would get your attention. Don’t go running away with the idea that I have been converted to slavish adherence to the... Copyright © 2016 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Thursday, 15 Dec 2016 This newsletter has been delivered to you because you have subscribed with [timesofmalta.com]. If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, please click [unsubscribe] and follow the instructions. 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