Carrying capacity studies are pivotal
Mark Said
Generally, these studies aim to determine what infrastructure investment is necessary in each locality to ensure sustainable development and to maintain the quality of life that...
From the ground up
Miriam Dalli
All of these projects are part of a long-term strategic vision; one that isn’t driven by crisis, but by careful planning and anticipation of future needs
Young minds, bold visions: Malta’s future in focus | Miriam Teuma

Young people are telling us that if we want Malta to thrive in 2050, we need to...

Young people are telling us that if we want Malta to thrive...

Are patients benefitting from parallel importation of medicines? | Anthony Raphael Gatt

The confluence of Malta’s high-priced, import-dependent market and a regulatory framework that lacks explicit restrictions on corporate pharmacy...

The confluence of Malta’s high-priced,...

Loved and hated: On being a vet | Andrew Agius

Start by making sure to avoid unnecessary problems in the first place. For the...

Start by making sure to avoid unnecessary problems in the...

We need dignity and substance in politics, not PR stunts
Josanne Cassar

The curse of social media is that it has glorified superficiality and looks,...

The curse of social media is that it has glorified...

Malta’s land wealth and the missing bridge to innovation
JP Fabri

Safeguards matter. Property linked instruments must be conservative on loan to...

Safeguards matter. Property linked instruments must be...

Political violence is wrong but we are under no obligation to mourn Kirk
James Debono

Violence is never justified, yet mourning Kirk is not a duty. The real gall lies in far-right forces using his death to posture as defenders of free...

Violence is never justified, yet mourning Kirk is not a...

The Ta’ Qali ‘ramel fin u gravel apposta’ saga
Arnold Cassola

This saga brings up two important national issues: The first regarding the...

This saga brings up two important national issues: The...

Good faith gone wrong: Considering the elements of money laundering
Matthew Xuereb / Thomas Sciberras Herrera

The court concluded that the defendant had provided 'a plausible rebuttal...

The court concluded that the defendant had provided 'a...

Retail chain pharmacies: A threat to patients’ primary interests? | Anthony Raphael Gatt

In certain Maltese villages, only chain pharmacies operate, which may limit the local elderly population’s access to product choice and undermines their...

In certain Maltese villages, only chain pharmacies operate,...

Growth, stability and the questions that follow
JP Fabri

While Malta’s public finances remain in relatively good health, they...

While Malta’s public finances remain in relatively...

This was not just about some gravel
Josanne Cassar

The crux of the matter is the role of politically appointed officials and their relationship with the public, especially when the latter “dare” to...

The crux of the matter is the role of politically appointed...

What next?
Saviour Balzan

The PN has been unable to reinvent itself since 2008 and more so elect leaders who take the party to new levels and pastures.

The PN has been unable to reinvent itself since 2008 and...

There is no democracy without media freedom | Pia Zammit

Media freedom is not about protecting journalists for their own sake....

Media freedom is not about protecting journalists for their...

Tough but necessary | Chris Bonett

These are tough measures, but necessary. These changes send a clear message. Reckless behaviour is not acceptable.

These are tough measures, but necessary. These changes send...

Bernard Grech: A post mortem | Frank Camilleri

Bernard Grech was right to call it quits thus saving the party a potential...

Bernard Grech was right to call it quits thus saving the...

If everything is celebrated as a milestone, then real milestones become meaningless
Josanne Cassar

New, frankly, absurd trends seem to mushroom all over the place

New, frankly, absurd trends seem to mushroom all over the...

The EU is losing its relevance. Draghi is right
JP Fabri

Draghi’s speech deserves to be read not just as commentary, but as an...

Draghi’s speech deserves to be read not just as...

Calling it by its proper name
Saviour Balzan

The worst bit is that Robert Abela believes that by bringing people like Gafa into the fold, he will neutralise him

The worst bit is that Robert Abela believes that by...