Gallows humour, cancel culture, woke-ism and the right to object to it all
Josanne Cassar
With the latest gallows humour about the notorious case of a little boy named Twanny, who was allegedly brutally murdered by his own mother Giga, even those who claim they used to...
Are acts of God becoming acts of man? | Joseph Zammit McKeon
Phenomena of this nature have for long been considered to be ‘acts of God’ meaning events that happen outside the control of man. However, I ask: for how much longer...
The government’s failure: Malta drowning in traffic, the cost of living and lack of vision | Alex Borg

The people are sending a clear message: Life in Malta is becoming harder, and a new direction is needed. The question is will the government listen, or will it...

The people are sending a clear message: Life in Malta is...

The future of work is leading towards adaptation, not extinction
Alexiei Dingli

Interestingly, even some of the highest-paid professionals - such as certain...

Interestingly, even some of the highest-paid professionals...

Extend the Urban Conservation Areas | Patrick Calleja

The social cohesion and community engagement within terrace house and urban...

The social cohesion and community engagement within terrace...

How come Labour is still leading in the polls?
Josanne Cassar

The debacle which followed, instigated by those who simply would not accept...

The debacle which followed, instigated by those who simply...

When Nationalists start believing in Bernard
Saviour Balzan

Grech is not of the same pedigree as Fenech Adami, but he might as well take a...

Grech is not of the same pedigree as Fenech Adami, but he...

Children’s excessive screen time
Mark Said

Constant exposure to unrealistic images and standards on social media can cause anxiety, depression and low self-esteem in teens

Constant exposure to unrealistic images and standards on...

The anxious travails of Malta’s neutrality | John Baldacchino

Looking closer at why the government and Opposition agreed to enshrine...

Looking closer at why the government and Opposition agreed...

Prolonged suffering and the right to die | Josef Said

One that can bring dignity and hope where there would otherwise be only...

One that can bring dignity and hope where there would...

Can we please stop calling criticism ‘hate speech’?
Josanne Cassar

 I just hope parents are prepared for their little ones yelling...

 I just hope parents are prepared for their little...

Crunching numbers and weighing options
Saviour Balzan

Any politician worth their salt should take a hard look at the numbers and patterns 

Any politician worth their salt should take a hard look at...

Customer experience culture in Malta: The dismal reality | Louis Naudi

In today’s competitive marketplace, it takes more than low prices and great products for brands to thrive

In today’s competitive marketplace, it takes more...

How Abela intends dismantling our already weak system of checks and balances | Carmel Asciak

The rule of law is the cornerstone of stable governance. Societies have recognised the need to limit the power of rulers and protect individual rights

The rule of law is the cornerstone of stable governance....

Water is life
Thomas Bajada

Water is more than a resource; it is the foundation of life itself. We cannot afford to treat it as infinite anymore

Water is more than a resource; it is the foundation of life...

And… in other news
Josanne Cassar

What is clear is that BCRS need to do better when it comes to their whole business model

What is clear is that BCRS need to do better when it comes...

Shock in my town
Saviour Balzan

Yet the most curious observation is that Silvio Schembri knew that Ivan Camilleri worked with The Shift and got him to write a declaration. If that is not...

Yet the most curious observation is that Silvio Schembri...

Dun Victor Grech: Patience, humility and a steely determination | Mariella Dimech

Mariella Dimech is a psychotherapist and worked for Caritas for almost two decades. She was part of the initial team building up the concept of rehabilitation...

Mariella Dimech is a psychotherapist and worked for Caritas...

The need for a union for creatives
Gabriel Apap

The creative and entertainment industry is often romanticised as a world of passion, artistic creation, and self-expression. But behind the scenes, many...

The creative and entertainment industry is often...

If Artificial Intelligence isn’t delivering, it may be your fault!
Alexiei Dingli

This is like owning a Swiss Army knife but only ever using the bottle opener....

This is like owning a Swiss Army knife but only ever using...