Cartoon: 16 February 2025
Cartoon by Mikiel Galea
A judgment that stands out like a beacon of hope
At a time when the government seems like a runaway train willing to bulldoze over journalists and critics, Mr Justice Toni Abela’s judgment stands out like a beacon of hope.
A request for retrial cannot be made to contest the interpretation of First Court
Jodie Darmanin

A request for retrial will not be accepted by the Court if the request contests the interpretation of the First Court

A request for retrial will not be accepted by the Court if...

How Abela intends dismantling our already weak system of checks and balances | Carmel Asciak

The rule of law is the cornerstone of stable governance. Societies have recognised the need to limit the power of rulers and protect individual rights

The rule of law is the cornerstone of stable governance....

Customer experience culture in Malta: The dismal reality | Louis Naudi

In today’s competitive marketplace, it takes more than low prices and great products for brands to thrive

In today’s competitive marketplace, it takes more...

Water is life
Thomas Bajada

Water is more than a resource; it is the foundation of life itself. We cannot afford to treat it as infinite anymore

Water is more than a resource; it is the foundation of life...

A stubborn government

The only reason government is doing this is because it wants to protect its ministers and top public officials from judicial scrutiny. The argument that the...

The only reason government is doing this is because it...

And… in other news
Josanne Cassar

What is clear is that BCRS need to do better when it comes to their whole business model

What is clear is that BCRS need to do better when it comes...

Shock in my town
Saviour Balzan

Yet the most curious observation is that Silvio Schembri knew that Ivan Camilleri worked with The Shift and got him to write a declaration. If that is not...

Yet the most curious observation is that Silvio Schembri...

Cartoon: 09 February 2025

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

What is there to hide?

The government is trying to paint this reform as some sort of exercise to safeguard ordinary citizens from persecution by those who want to abuse the judicial...

The government is trying to paint this reform as some sort...

Dun Victor Grech: Patience, humility and a steely determination | Mariella Dimech

Mariella Dimech is a psychotherapist and worked for Caritas for almost two decades. She was part of the initial team building up the concept of rehabilitation...

Mariella Dimech is a psychotherapist and worked for Caritas...

Once a company does not pay its debts the court may liquidate it
Malcolm Mifsud

The law allows a liquidation of a company upon the application of a creditor if...

The law allows a liquidation of a company upon the...

The need for a union for creatives
Gabriel Apap

The creative and entertainment industry is often romanticised as a world of passion, artistic creation, and self-expression. But behind the scenes, many...

The creative and entertainment industry is often...

If Artificial Intelligence isn’t delivering, it may be your fault!
Alexiei Dingli

This is like owning a Swiss Army knife but only ever using the bottle opener....

This is like owning a Swiss Army knife but only ever using...

Malta needs more defence engagement at EU level

Abela’s comments do sound hypocritical after the histrionics of the...

Abela’s comments do sound hypocritical after the...

Protecting honest citizens from persecution and vendettas
Owen Bonnici

In recent years, the Labour Party in government has carried out widespread...

In recent years, the Labour Party in government has carried...

No one enjoys getting older - but it’s better than the alternative
Josanne Cassar

Obviously, there are also days when I think ugh and wish I had a magic wand....

Obviously, there are also days when I think ugh and wish I...

A prison run like a Gulag and the director who ran it
Saviour Balzan

The unearthing of misdemeanours from the past is one of the biggest headaches...

The unearthing of misdemeanours from the past is one of the...

Cartoon: 02 February 2025

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea