INTERVIEW
Adjusting the COLA predicament

Concerned about a possible hefty increase in payroll costs after this year’s budget, MEA Director-General Joe Farrugia speaks to KARL STAGNO-NAVARRA about the options at hand >>

EDITORIAL
The failings of a finance minister
There can be little doubt that the failings in the finances of the country are in part fuelled by the international crisis. >>

OPINION
George M. Mangion
Enter the second quarter shrinkage
Yes, as it was widely predicted, the second quarter has shown a contraction in GDP growth. In fact the official NSO report states quite clearly that GDP shrank by 1.3 per cent compared to the same three months of last year. >>