Syria’s newfound hope and future fraught with risk
After decades of brutal repression, it will not be easy for Syrian communities to navigate the choppy seas ahead
Rehabilitating St Luke’s Hospital
Michael Falzon
It is by now obvious that Malta needs a long-term holistic plan for health facilities and their supporting administration. Such a plan must have the support of the party in...
A guide to action: Malta’s fight against gender-based violence | Charmaine Mangion

Public awareness campaigns have been instrumental in educating communities about gender-based violence

Public awareness campaigns have been instrumental in...

Flyovers are no solution
Mark Said

The suburbs, while being an integral part of our nation’s maturation, contribute substantially to our problems of air and water pollution, increase our...

The suburbs, while being an integral part of our...

Malta’s public finance review: Good, but can improve

In simple terms, what Malta’s assessment shows is that the...

In simple terms, what Malta’s assessment shows is...

Honeypot politics
Michael Falzon

Many in their right senses do not believe that Malta can attract cyclists to practise their favourite sport here. But the MTA apparently does and has spent...

Many in their right senses do not believe that Malta can...

You want it darker
Saviour Balzan

Inside Labour, there is a real fear that they could lose to Bernard Grech, not because the PN is better than the PL, but simply because people are tired of...

Inside Labour, there is a real fear that they could lose to...

Cartoon: 01 December 2024

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Sexualising a woman is not accountability

If we truly care about justice and integrity, we must hold the right people...

If we truly care about justice and integrity, we must hold...

Leading with purpose, peace, and progress | Ian Borg

As we navigate an increasingly complex world, Malta’s diplomatic strategy...

As we navigate an increasingly complex world, Malta’s...

Let’s go for specialised courts
Mark Said

Our judges, one must remark, have always been versatile and always proved themselves to have the ability to address a range of specialist matters. One must...

Our judges, one must remark, have always been versatile and...

Before depositing rent in court, a tenant must first offer payment
Malcolm Mifsud

A deposit of rent in court is only valid if the tenant first offers payment to...

A deposit of rent in court is only valid if the tenant...

Mercury Rising: Artwashing through real estate | Gabriel Zammit

Reputation laundering via cultural projects is not a new move for Portelli. He...

Reputation laundering via cultural projects is not a new...

The Bartolo-Camilleri affair will not go away

No tax cut and Children’s Allowance increase will ever match the...

No tax cut and Children’s Allowance increase will...

Timeline of a scandal
Michael Falzon

But apart from what happened, I think there is a procedural issue: Can the Standards in Public Life Committee of the current legislature take action about a...

But apart from what happened, I think there is a procedural...

Cry wolf
Saviour Balzan

The Prime Minister should recognise loyalty but not at the expense of destroying his government and more, such as actions that will erase any perceived steps...

The Prime Minister should recognise loyalty but not at the...

Cartoon: 24 November 2024

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Why pointing a finger at PN MPs is just an attempt to muddy the waters

Rather than claim false outrage, the Labour Party should take it on itself to reform the system so that MPs employed with the public service are helped to...

Rather than claim false outrage, the Labour Party should...

Payment of rent by agricultural produce has to be subject to a written agreement
Malcolm Mifsud

An agricultural lease may be paid by fruit or vegetables; however, the law dictates this must be mentioned in a written agreement

An agricultural lease may be paid by fruit or vegetables;...

An indictment of the Maltese government
Mark Said

Our tribunals need collegial members who will support their tribunal’s institutional goals of adjudicative excellence, productivity, timeliness,...

Our tribunals need collegial members who will support their...