The proof of the tablet is in the reading (and writing)
Evarist Bartolo
Our pledge of giving a tablet to each and every child as from Year 4 in State, Church and Independent primary schools opens up new possibilities not just to our children but also...
A disappointing performance
By refusing to give any clear answers to specific questions, both Vella and the Commission president have sent out ominous and ambiguous messages regarding the future of European...
Cartoon 26 March 2014

Mark Scicluna's take on Monday's decision by the MEPA board to approve the berthing of the LNG vessel

Mark Scicluna's take on Monday's decision by the...

Comment is free. Until you pay for it…
Raphael Vassallo

As things stand, it is only ‘free’ to try to curtail freedom of speech in this country. Defending the same freedom is, however, costly.

As things stand, it is only ‘free’ to try to...

Ghost in the machine
Raphael Vassallo

If something offends people who are (mostly) Catholic, it is not the religion that has been vilified, but the people. Yet the police take action to protect an...

If something offends people who are (mostly) Catholic, it...

A test of EU leadership

If Europe wants to be taken seriously on the international stage it must show some leadership over Russia's annexation of Crima

If Europe wants to be taken seriously on the international...

Letters: 23rd March 2014
When all fails, it is time for the Maltese to speak up
Saviour Balzan

The thing about the European Union is that it is becoming more and more evident...

The thing about the European Union is that it is becoming...

Since 1951, rights for refugees remain sacred
Farah Abdi

As we enter a new phase both in conflict resolution and international relations...

As we enter a new phase both in conflict resolution and...

Cartoon 23 March 2014

Standing like a colussus, Vladimir Putin strides over Ukraine to annex Crimea

Standing like a colussus, Vladimir Putin strides over...

Standing in judgment from behind your keyboard
Josanne Cassar

The speculation being generated on the media's online comments boards has...

The speculation being generated on the media's online...

Fis-sema, fl-art u kullimkien
Immanuel Mifsud

Għad irrid nara televixin statali serju ta’ stat serju li waqt programm imxandar fuqu live fi prime time il-preżentatur jibda jgħajjat mal-udjenza...

Għad irrid nara televixin statali serju ta’ stat...

Cartoon 19 March 2014

The Xarabank debate... it was simply boring

The Xarabank debate... it was simply boring

Parties need to update their message

Instead of substance, viewers were treated to a near-constant exchange of barbs and digs in the last Xarabank debate between the two leaders

Instead of substance, viewers were treated to a...

Insurance policy still valid despite previous convictions
Malcolm Mifsud

Insurance policy is still valid for third parties even though application was...

Insurance policy is still valid for third parties even...

From energy oligarchs to electoral circuses
Michael Briguglio

Malta will still be dependent on external sources of energy without the...

Malta will still be dependent on external sources of energy...

Yes, women have rights. The right to remain silent…
Raphael Vassallo

The starkest irony of Michelle Muscat’s speech on women was that no...

The starkest irony of Michelle Muscat’s speech on...

Beyond the call of duty
Evarist Bartolo

Sometimes we overlook the fact that teaching is not a one-size-fits-all exercise

Sometimes we overlook the fact that teaching is not a...

The season to be Ornis
Raphael Vassallo

In their eagerness to accommodate hunters in all things, both political parties would be perfectly willing to move not only mountains, but also the entire...

In their eagerness to accommodate hunters in all things,...

Women. Phenomenally, phenomenal women
Farah Abdi

Oprah has Gayle, Beyonce has Kelly, Barack has Michelle. I have my mum.

Oprah has Gayle, Beyonce has Kelly, Barack has Michelle. I...