Malta Vision 2050: A strategic framework for generational prosperity
Silvio Schembri
Malta has outgrown the phase where success is measured by GDP alone. Economic growth is meaningless if it doesn’t translate into a better quality of life for the citizens
How Trump is playing Russian roulette with history
James Debono
The US appears to be gambling with Iran in a way that defies historical lessons, risking chaos and regional instability. But one cannot blame Iranians hoping that this might...
Harry’s warning

For a small island nation like Malta, proactive adaptation guided by scientific evidence and long‑term planning will be crucial in safeguarding communities,...

For a small island nation like Malta, proactive adaptation...

Local councils and local roads
Noel Muscat

I am convinced that with the Nationalist party in government and under the energetic, sensitive, understanding and visionary leadership of Alex Borg, local...

I am convinced that with the Nationalist party in...

Momentum: Let us build an alliance for change
Arnold Cassola

Let us ultimately come together to be the driving ethical and moral force that...

Let us ultimately come together to be the driving ethical...

The family at the heart of Maltese society | Alison Zerafa Civelli

Only in this way can justice be delivered efficiently without the uncertainties...

Only in this way can justice be delivered efficiently...

I think we need to bring back Super Nanny
Josanne Cassar

As any good nanny would tell you, actions have consequences, and it is about...

As any good nanny would tell you, actions have...

Deciphering a tragicomedy
Saviour Balzan

It was a mistake for Robert Abela to meet him. And it is a mistake for the Prime Minister to believe that a meeting can solve everything. It was bigger mistake...

It was a mistake for Robert Abela to meet him. And it is a...

Malta’s growth enters a new phase
JP Fabri

Malta is not entering its long-term strategic planning phase from a position of economic stress. It is not grappling with recession or stagnation. It is...

Malta is not entering its long-term strategic planning...

Malta Vision 2050: A strategic framework for generational prosperity | Silvio Schembri

Malta has outgrown the phase where success is measured by GDP alone. Economic growth is meaningless if it doesn’t translate into a better quality of...

Malta has outgrown the phase where success is measured by...

Unlocking potential in empty homes
Matthew Zerafa

By blending state support with private initiative, it aims to enhance social housing capacity, revitalise urban areas, and unlock the potential of long-unused...

By blending state support with private initiative, it aims...

Malta cannot continue to overlook its growing loneliness crisis
Andrew Azzopardi

The next step must be decisive, systemic and based on evidence. It must be...

The next step must be decisive, systemic and based on...

We’re living in a crazy world
Josanne Cassar

So, please, Mr Prime Minister stop targeting teenagers for votes with these hare-brained schemes… we are coping with enough crazy as it is

So, please, Mr Prime Minister stop targeting teenagers for...

The population predicament
Saviour Balzan

Nonetheless, as things stand today, the writing on the wall still points to a Labour victory in the next election but not to the extent that some people...

Nonetheless, as things stand today, the writing on the wall...

Malta’s wage problem is structural and education is the only way out
JP Fabri

The uncomfortable truth is that Malta cannot legislate its way to higher wages. It cannot import its way out either. The only sustainable path is to build an...

The uncomfortable truth is that Malta cannot legislate its...

Deterrence, stigma and Maltese society: One pill too far? | Karen Mamo

A renaissance in drug policy reform is possible; we just need to remove the shackles of the present ancien régime and replace deterrence and...

A renaissance in drug policy reform is possible; we just...

The constitutional cost of political intransigence | Deborah Schembri

One can only hope that reason prevails over political brinkmanship, and that...

One can only hope that reason prevails over political...

The dating game: It’s a jungle out there
Josanne Cassar

I often read questions by single people asking, 'where do you go to...

I often read questions by single people asking, 'where...

If you want to do politics, you must know how to do it
Saviour Balzan

If ever this happens and a third party does succeed in electing a person to...

If ever this happens and a third party does succeed in...

Density as destiny. Population, growth & urbanism
JP Fabri

IMF staff calculations place Malta’s population density at close to 1,800...

IMF staff calculations place Malta’s population...