No toying with democracy

In a democracy, the cancellation of an election at any level can only set alarm bells ringing.

Two and a half Russians

Saviour Balzan

Western-style democracy is not something that grows on trees. It is an achievement that takes ages to evolve and it makes a nation different from another.

Death bed will may still be valid at law

Magistrate Dr Josette Demicoli on 6 December 2013 decided that a will which was drawn up on the eve of the testator’s death, changing the heirs was still...

Magistrate Dr Josette Demicoli on 6 December 2013 decided...

Integrating Traditional & Digital Marketing

Daniel Coleiro Kingswell

When it comes to traditional and digital marketing, instead of thinking...

When it comes to traditional and digital marketing, instead...

Once again, too much thought was given to appeasing the fireworks lobby, and not enough to the legitimate safety concerns of the wider public. This is...

Once again, too much thought was given to appeasing the...

James Debono

I agree with Muscat that allowing same-sex couples to adopt is a basic principle. But he should use the same equality yardstick in migration and citizenship.

I agree with Muscat that allowing same-sex couples to adopt...

Cartoon by Mark Scicluna

Raphael Vassallo

One tot of brandy and a couple of mince pies and the PN now marches shoulder to shoulder with the Ramblers and FAA

One tot of brandy and a couple of mince pies and the PN now...

Self-employed pensioner may still claim loss of earnings

The Court awarded damages for loss of earnings to a taxi driver who at the time...

The Court awarded damages for loss of earnings to a taxi...

Saviour Balzan

The truth on the meetings between George Farrugia and the political class, has yet to be told.

The truth on the meetings between George Farrugia and the...

Saviour Balzan

Many Gozitans, like the Maltese, continue to believe that the best way to make a quick buck is to build flats, and disfigure the countryside.

Many Gozitans, like the Maltese, continue to believe that...

Raphael Vassallo

OK, first things first.

Claudine Cassar

The last couple of weeks have been rather difficult ones for Godfrey Farrugia, the Minister for Health.

The last couple of weeks have been rather difficult ones...

‘Switching on’ vocational education in our schools

Evarist Bartolo

Students, whether assisted or otherwise, have to make a very bold decision when...

Students, whether assisted or otherwise, have to make a...

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Miriam Dalli

JP Fabri

Ukrainian President's visit would have been an opportunity for Malta to return to a role to which she is historically accustomed: that of mediator on the...

Ukrainian President's visit would have been an opportunity...

Cartoon by Mark Scicluna

Marthese Portelli

The oncoming year, 2014, is bound to trigger off a change in the way IT is currently being used across a big number of companies and businesses, both locally...

The oncoming year, 2014, is bound to trigger off a change...

Cartoon by Mark Scicluna

Raphael Vassallo

Why is it perfectly OK for the runner-up of an international song contest to receive this award.. but not a winner, albeit in the junior category?

Why is it perfectly OK for the runner-up of an...

Following a spate of controversial political appointments, Muscat’s choice of president will inevitably be interpreted as the litmus test of his commitment...

Following a spate of controversial political appointments,...