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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...

Family businesses - the bedrock of sustainable growth | Steve Ellul

Whether it's the quaint corner grocer, the sleek office headquarters, or...

Whether it's the quaint corner grocer, the sleek office...

Eurovision is supposed to be a song contest… not a ‘declaration of principles’

Raphael Vassallo

At the moment, they’re all about whether Israel should be allowed to even compete in this year’s ESC: when that country stands accused, by large...

At the moment, they’re all about whether Israel...

Michael Falzon

In the case of the mess made by Malta Enterprise and INDIS Malta, Minister Silvio Schembri is politically responsible. Up to the time of writing, he did not...

In the case of the mess made by Malta Enterprise and INDIS...

So many want the perks of a top job… but not the accountability

Josanne Cassar

Are we surprised there are so many construction site accidents when those who...

Are we surprised there are so many construction site...

Saviour Balzan

From 16-year-old candidates to irate ministers and resignations Saviour Balzan looks back at this tumultuous week in Maltese politics

From 16-year-old candidates to irate ministers and...

Gender equality: An imperative for societal progress | Steve Ellul

As we stand on the precipice of a new era, the importance of promoting gender...

As we stand on the precipice of a new era, the importance...

Saviour Balzan

Founded in 1961 when Malta was still a British colony and the world was a very different place, the BA’s functions need to be revisited and based on one...

Founded in 1961 when Malta was still a British colony and...

$Water audit at St Augustine College reveals student habits and perspectives | Mikael Balzan, Mattia Stafrace$

The focus of the Committee is an educational campaign through information posters, contributions in the student-led newsletter, and a Campus-wide quiz

The focus of the Committee is an educational campaign...

Why Bernard Grech must go | Frank Camilleri

That is why Labour wins in the surveys and the Nationalists do not budge

That is why Labour wins in the surveys and the Nationalists...

Unexpected detours and a sinister anniversary

Daniel Xerri

Nonetheless, while I do not consider myself as superstitious, I cannot help but...

Nonetheless, while I do not consider myself as...

The disregard for EU law and safety in Ħal Farruġ

Peter Agius

Over the past months, I have exposed several cases where the government is...

Over the past months, I have exposed several cases where...

Michael Falzon

The tragedy of life is often not in our failure, but rather in our complacency; not in our doing too much, but rather in our doing too little; not in our...

The tragedy of life is often not in our failure, but rather...

‘We need to find a balance’, do we? You don’t bloody say…

Raphael Vassallo

What it also means, however, is that… NO ONE is actually responsible,...

What it also means, however, is that… NO ONE is...

Saying ‘we’re sorry for the inconvenience’, just won’t cut it

Josanne Cassar

Despite flyovers, wider roads, millions of euros and countless promises of how...

Despite flyovers, wider roads, millions of euros and...

Saviour Balzan

The two judgments and the two judges confirm, whether we like it or not, that the judiciary and the courts espouse more influence and power than the Opposition...

The two judgments and the two judges confirm, whether we...

Tackling overcrowding in the renting industry | Matthew Attard

Removing overcrowding is the first step towards introducing standards in the...

Removing overcrowding is the first step towards introducing...

Time for Bernard Grech to bow out | Frank Camilleri

I believe the one and only person who can put PN supporters on a sound footing...

I believe the one and only person who can put PN supporters...

Michael Falzon

Israel has lost the moral high ground and dragged down Joe Biden and the US to its same level of iniquity

Israel has lost the moral high ground and dragged down Joe...