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
Can I sell my Maltese citizenship?
'If a person such as myself wants to sell Maltese citizenship, what are my options'?
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

The pitfalls of celebrity endorsements
Josanne Cassar

Pia Zammit is rather famous for her parody of Michelle Muscat, and receives wide applause. Would Felix Busuttil be treated in the same way if, say, he had to...

Pia Zammit is rather famous for her parody of Michelle...

Accusations of money laundering

It was inevitable that the activities and successes of Keith Schembri's business past would be used as fodder to bring him down - a businessman in the...

It was inevitable that the activities and successes of...

What’s next for the European left? | Simon Toubeau
The Conversation

The electoral base of the left has fragmented. In France, the UK, the US and...

The electoral base of the left has fragmented. In France,...

A silent revolution in education
Evarist Bartolo

More can be done. More can be achieved, and we should not stop half way. In education, we’ve had a silent revolution which needs to continue. Ultimately,...

More can be done. More can be achieved, and we should not...

Race to the bottom

The solution is a fair tax system which guarantees a fair distribution of wealth and not a race to the bottom between parties trying to win the election by...

The solution is a fair tax system which guarantees a fair...