Some debts are more equal than others
Raphael Vassallo
Adrian Delia has been called many names in recent weeks; but whatever you or I make of him in his new political role... he is ultimately just another ordinary citizen of this...
An uncanny parallel
Michael Falzon
The majority of Opposition MPs - not so surprisingly - shied away from taking sides. Yet, the claim that the majority do not support Adrian Delia is no capricious allegation made...
A race to the final hurdle

Like all other elections, the individual voter will be swayed by a wide variety of concerns... not just the concerns the two parties necessarily want them to...

Like all other elections, the individual voter will be...

What kind of Malta do we want to live in?
Josanne Cassar

The kind of Malta I want to live in is one where it is perfectly OK not to...

The kind of Malta I want to live in is one where it is...

‘Do not feed the voters’
Raphael Vassallo

If I’m going to sell out my vote to the highest bidder... I’d much rather sell it to someone who is willing to pay for it with his own money,...

If I’m going to sell out my vote to the highest...

Memories
Saviour Balzan

The foreign delegations who have come to Malta and are overseeing these elections must be having a whale of a time. They probably cannot quite understand who...

The foreign delegations who have come to Malta and are...

Every disadvantage has its advantage
Evarist Bartolo

I feel the Nationalist Party is over-prepared to attack, but under-prepared to govern. It has focused way too much of its energies on personal attacks

I feel the Nationalist Party is over-prepared to attack,...

What will the undecided decide?
Michael Falzon

The fact that many are still undecided does not reflect negatively about these individuals but speaks volumes about the two main political parties and the...

The fact that many are still undecided does not reflect...

Gozo, the final frontier

It may yet be too close to call in Gozo, and much may hinge on the 13th district count

It may yet be too close to call in Gozo, and much may hinge...

Of pots and kettles

AD candidate Mario Mallia writes: The problem is that checks and balances are few and far between. It is the reason why they have not felt the need to...

AD candidate Mario Mallia writes: The problem is that...

Good governance – It’s our right

PN candidate Alex Perici Calascione writes: Once again, we as a nation are at a crossroads. These elections go beyond any one single issue or proposal. It...

PN candidate Alex Perici Calascione writes: Once...

The spectre of inquiries and investigations

Magisterial inquiries are not there to serve a political purpose; they...

Magisterial inquiries are not there to serve a political...

Saintly endorsements
Saviour Balzan

The interventions of foreign former Prime Ministers will change little but simply reinforce the faithful on both sides that they are on a winning...

The interventions of foreign former Prime...

Some conspiracy theories are more equal than others
Raphael Vassallo

Opinion polls have consistently confirmed that Joseph Muscat enjoys higher...

Opinion polls have consistently confirmed that Joseph...

A Second Republic for Malta

PL candidate Robert Abela writes: Changes should be forward looking, providing for the present and future needs of our citizens, and our country

PL candidate Robert Abela writes: Changes should be...

Are you voting for the usual arrogance?
Ralph Cassar

AD candidate Ralph Cassar writes: This last week of the election campaign has confirmed one thing: a choice to strengthen PN or PL will just get you what...

AD candidate Ralph Cassar writes: This last week of...

All hands on deck for a global Malta

PN candidate Claudio Grech writes: The readiness and flexibility of our labour market has not only welcomed foreign workers to settle in Malta, but has...

PN candidate Claudio Grech writes: The readiness and...

High stakes, as they have always been
Josanne Cassar

More people are falling silent on Facebook because they are afraid of being shouted down, intimidated or just plain ridiculed for their views

More people are falling silent on Facebook because they are...

Back in the trenches

Both Simon Busuttil and Joseph Muscat need reminding that their public role comes with the highest levels of political responsibility

Both Simon Busuttil and Joseph Muscat need reminding that...

The mud bath
Saviour Balzan

In this campaign the media has come together to rally against the government’s record on governance

In this campaign the media has come together to rally...