Incompetence is Labour’s nemesis
Michael Falzon
When finance ministry read in the papers about what his ministry had approved without his knowledge, did he not ask his permanent secretary for an explanation?
We depend on the judicial system,  now more than ever
Saviour Balzan
So we have to believe that the judicial system will see through all this, and that it will deliberate according to the law, not according to the ploys and games constructed in the...
[WATCH] Saviour Balzan’s video blog | Lifting restrictions raises many questions
Saviour Balzan

The decision to lift restrictions seems to be based on the need to revive the economy and not burden the State with more handouts

The decision to lift restrictions seems to be based on the...

My, how hyper-sensitive we’ve all suddenly become…
Raphael Vassallo

We seem to be living in a country where ‘misogyny’ and...

We seem to be living in a country where...

The Neville Gafà affair
Michael Falzon

That was how Muscat played the double game – by exercising what was in effect a pushback before migrant boats entered Malta’s SAR area, and playing...

That was how Muscat played the double game – by...

The choice between living with the virus and living in fear
Josanne Cassar

When and what to open is the dilemma all governments are having to face,...

When and what to open is the dilemma all governments...

Taking history as an example
Saviour Balzan

Our numbers are still low, but it could get higher and the worst thing that can happen is if those infected turn out to be...

Our numbers are still low, but it could get higher and...

Upping the game in financial regulation

The determination and personality of the new Commissioner of Police will be crucial to improving authorities’ image on dealing with financial crime 

The determination and personality of the new Commissioner...

Adoption does not block a declaration of who is the natural father
Malcolm Mifsud

A father was declared the natural father of a minor child, irrespective of the...

A father was declared the natural father of a minor child,...

Can competitiveness fit with an improved quality of life in Malta? | Gordon Cordina

The reaping of the dividends from the digital economy is not automatic. It requires a concerted effort from social and civil stakeholders

The reaping of the dividends from the digital economy is...

So Josep Borrel is ‘disappointed’, is he? How tragic…
Raphael Vassallo

And… um… the EU expects us to supporting a military operation to...

And… um… the EU expects us to supporting a...

My kids need never worry about where the next hour of Baby Shark will come from
Matthew Vella

Pandemic parenting: unlike my childhood of negotiating time and space with adults, it’s children who commandeer time and space

Pandemic parenting: unlike my childhood of negotiating...

COVID-19 hit soon after Muscat stepped down from office. ‘Coincidence? I think not!’

The Skinny • No. 34 | Joseph Muscat, COVID Economy Hero

The Skinny • No. 34 | Joseph Muscat, COVID Economy Hero

Malta's next Police Commissioner faces a daunting task

This level of public scrutiny is something our national institutions have...

This level of public scrutiny is something our national...

Note to EU: think, plan, act now on COVID recovery
Miriam Dalli

As restrictive measures are slowly being eased with full realization that an...

As restrictive measures are slowly being eased with full...

Migration crisis, or hostage situation?
Raphael Vassallo

Malta has been practically begging the EU for a ‘relocation agreement’ for well over 15 years now... to no avail. Admittedly, it was the EU’s...

Malta has been practically begging the EU for a...

The right to insult
Michael Falzon

In the end, the issue, I suppose, is whether the writing under consideration instigates the reader to hate someone

In the end, the issue, I suppose, is whether the writing...

[WATCH] Saviour Balzan's video blog | Authorities must come down hard on people who disregard social distancing
Saviour Balzan

Despite social distancing measures aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19, many keep meeting with family and friends

Despite social distancing measures aimed at limiting the...

Enough with calling them ‘vulnerable’ – how   about we treat senior citizens with dignity?
A lawyer walks into the courtroom...
Saviour Balzan

Obviously at a distance, the fact that he is not a pedigree Nationalist but the son of former Labour politician, means this lad has...

Obviously at a distance, the fact that he is...