A damning indictment of our democracy

The only difference between the two is that politicians are more willing to sit down and enjoy the company of those who have deep pockets. And this is a damning indictment of our...

Villa Rosa: Why political leaders should disclose their meetings with developers

James Debono

Meetings discussing changes to local plans, determining what can and cannot be approved on a particular site with the site’s owner, should be recorded and minuted in an...

Mark Said

This coming 21 September should serve as a platform for reflection and progress, encouraging us to reflect on our nation’s journey, the challenges...

This coming 21 September should serve as a platform for...

Let’s hope there will be no turning back of the clock on criminal libel

It is convenient for politicians to depict the media and journalists as the bogeyman. More often than not no attempt is made to distinguish between acts of...

It is convenient for politicians to depict the media and...

Michael Falzon

I still cannot fathom how the money paid for fines for contraventions made by drivers of hired cars – whether genuinely or after being abusively...

I still cannot fathom how the money paid for fines for...

Malcolm Mifsud

The Court must be convinced that the evidence brought before it was not tampered with

The Court must be convinced that the evidence brought...

Another milestone for Malta's education: The ISA-government agreement I Clifton Grima

The recent agreement between the Independent Schools Association (ISA) and the government marks a pivotal moment for Malta's educational landscape

The recent agreement between the Independent Schools...

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

The difficult conversations we must have

The circumstances in which Karl died make it all the more difficult to speak about his demise, not least because of the stigma associated with suicide and...

The circumstances in which Karl died make it all the more...

Julia Farrugia

Leaving no stone unturned is not a slogan, but an assignment to make sure the disability sector continues to evolve within the relentless social and political...

Leaving no stone unturned is not a slogan, but an...

Diary of a volunteer: On the front line of war

Christina Lejman

Maltese mother-of-two Christina Lejman works with local humanitarian voluntary...

Maltese mother-of-two Christina Lejman works with local...

Alexiei Dingli

From harmless decoys to deadly toys, the art of deception continues to shape the outcomes of conflicts worldwide

From harmless decoys to deadly toys, the art of...

The world is not on holiday | Carmelo Abela

We Maltese cannot be short sighted and argue that what happens elsewhere does...

We Maltese cannot be short sighted and argue that what...

Lessons from the magisterial inquiry into Stephen Mangion’s death

While MAM has every right to defend its members, obstructionism for the simple...

While MAM has every right to defend its members,...

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Malcolm Mifsud

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Michael Falzon

Local council elections, like all democratic elections, are unlike any other conflict because they are fought on a hidden battlefield inside the voters’...

Local council elections, like all democratic elections, are...

Saviour Balzan

If Metsola should be criticised it is not because of her disregard for ethical issues but rather for her very arrogant and egoistic decision to remain in...

If Metsola should be criticised it is not because of her...

The different approaches to revoke a garnishee order

Malcolm Mifsud

The party subject to a precautionary warrant, such as a garnishee order must...

The party subject to a precautionary warrant, such as a...

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Drop the hypocrisy and practice transparency

Beyond Roberta Metsola's indiscretions, there is a much wider argument...

Beyond Roberta Metsola's indiscretions, there is a...

Christina Lejman

Maltese mother-of-two Christina Lejman works with local humanitarian voluntary...

Maltese mother-of-two Christina Lejman works with local...