The Simon Busuttil era
The standards to which he tried to hold the PN in place are still there, and still in demand. It now falls to others to turn Busuttil’s worthy aspirations for the PN into...
Sentencing an under-aged person must be done with care
Malcolm Mifsud
The Magistrates Court held that when a youth is being sentenced, the court must be careful to not criminalise them
Slogans and hard facts

PL candidate Robert Abela writes: The Nationalist Party itself has rendered meaningless and hollow its electoral battle cry 'Jien Naghzel Malta'

PL candidate Robert Abela writes: The Nationalist...

Plan B
Ralph Cassar

AD candidate Ralph Cassar writes: It is hypocritical to make a song and dance regarding Panama stealing our tax money, and then sing from another...

AD candidate Ralph Cassar writes: It is hypocritical...

Embedding technology in our economic future

PN candidate Claudio Grech writes: The digital economy is not only about...

PN candidate Claudio Grech writes: The digital economy...

The rush for the gay vote

The gay lobby is considered to be an important dynamic of the electorate that can make a difference on who wins the next election

The gay lobby is considered to be an important dynamic of...

Snapshots from an election campaign
Josanne Cassar

I still feel that the inquiry should have been concluded first, prior to calling an election, but now I wonder whether even that would have sufficed to calm...

I still feel that the inquiry should have been concluded...

Prostitutes and hypocrites
Saviour Balzan

Most journalists in Malta have no idea how difficult it is to run a media organization

Most journalists in Malta have no idea how difficult it is...

Sorry not sorry
Sara Ezabe

Corruption is detrimental to democracy and to society but it has been the ticket to win an election for so long that whether it is ‘Tagħna lkoll’...

Corruption is detrimental to democracy and to society but...

The old whistleblower test

In the battle of perceptions that both political leaders are waging, it can only be the independence of the magisterial inquiry that will guarantee a sane...

In the battle of perceptions that both political leaders...

The closure of Sant' Antnin Waste Treatment Plant

PL candidate Jose Herrera writes: After years of mismanagement by previous...

PL candidate Jose Herrera writes: After years of...

Our promise: consistency
Ralph Cassar

AD candidate Ralph Cassar writes: A vote for AD is a vote in favour of good governance, environmental and social responsibility

AD candidate Ralph Cassar writes: A vote for AD...

Who’s best to negotiate the next EU funds for Malta?

PN candidate Antoine Borg writes: Law abiding and honest citizens in...

PN candidate Antoine Borg writes: Law abiding and...

Transparency, integrity and fairness

Transparency, integrity and fairness in the decision-making process are crucial to safeguard public interest

Transparency, integrity and fairness in the decision-making...

Employers bound to ensure safety of the workplace
Miriam Dalli

Employers are bound to ensure safety on the workplace, the Court of Appeal said...

Employers are bound to ensure safety on the workplace, the...

Similarities to Le Pen’s attempt to undermine rival

Besides Simon Busuttil’s copying of Marine Le Pen’s slogan...

Besides Simon Busuttil’s copying of Marine Le...

The future is in your hands so stand up and make your voice heard

PN candidate Ivan Bartolo writes: To ensure  the smooth running of...

PN candidate Ivan Bartolo writes: To ensure  the...

Our country's best days

PL candidate Deo Debattista writes: We all have a role to play in building a better future for everyone, because our best days are still ahead of us

PL candidate Deo Debattista writes: We all have a role...

Consistency… always
Ralph Cassar

AD candidate Ralph Cassar writes: Weak public services will mean a weaker society, but maybe that is what those who espouse the neoliberal model of...

AD candidate Ralph Cassar writes: Weak public...

Cartoon: 18 May 2017

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea