In the face of COVID-19, âgrowthâ makes no sense
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THE PANDEMIC
In the face of COVID-19, âgrowthâ makes no sense
Even in the face of COVID-19, federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is bringing down a federal budget aimed at economic growth (âBorders set to reopen next year in recovery bidâ, 10/5). This isnât a good idea.
To fuel growth, migration will be restored âto pre-pandemic levels as soon as the governmentâs health experts declared it possibleâ. Note the word is possible, not advisable. The idea of boosting migration on the cutting edge of a possibility makes me uneasy. Itâs possible any time anyone says so, but globally the risk of infection and death from th
Mosta earned three precious points after defeating Sta Lucia by the odd goal in five in an entertaining clash.
This was the third consecutive positive result for Mosta which shows that they have put behind them a winless streak of five matches. Although they are still sixth, they now lie in a much more comfortable position as they move three points clear of Valletta and four ahead of Sta Lucia.
Mosta made no less than five changes from their previous outing as Johann Bezzina, Michael Mifsud, the injured Bojan Kaljevic and the suspended Clayton Failla and Kevin Tulimieri made way for Dejan Debono, Matias Muchardi, Gianluca Sciberras, Christ Ememe and Zachary Brincat.
Relegation-threatened Sirens had to settle for a point despite dominating much of the game against a Mosta side who finished the match with nine men.
Samba Tounkara missed two good chances to put them ahead and Hamed Kone also went close from close-range.
Mosta are now almost safe from the drop, after gaining four points from two direct encounters in a space of few days.
There were two changes in the Mosta formation, with Kevin Tulimieri came in for Mathias Muchardi and William Donkin got the nod ahead of Christ Ememe.
For the Northenders, Kone was back in action.
Giovanni Tedesco, the Sirens coach, appeared to have no inhibitions as he presented a three-pronged attacking formation made of Kone, Wilfried Domoroud and Samba Tounkara, constantly supported by Lamin Bittaye.
Malta Sotheby’s International Realty welcomed in the New Year with their annual company assembly at the Hilton Hotel in Portomaso, just a stone’s throw away from their Portomaso Office in the marina.
“Since we attracted the luxury brand to our beautiful island eight years ago, we have established ourselves as the voice of luxury property,” Michael J. Zammit, director and joint owner of Malta Sotheby’s International Realty, said during the assembly.
“Although we have been faced with these unprecedented times, we have continued to forge ahead adapting to the ever-evolving needs and demands our clients have amid a worldwide pandemic. This year has presented us with unique opportunities that we have looked at with enthusiasm,” he added.
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QUARANTINE FAILURES
The Age, 9/2). Howard Springs in the Northern Territory is incredibly well run and undoubtedly a much safer and enjoyable experience than being locked in a city high rise. Sending all international arrivals to Darwin would also create tourism for the Northern Territory.
Australians see straight through Scott Morrisonâs âsavvy politicsâ veneer, itâs time he stepped up to the plate.