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A dignified and respectable law course

Mark Said

Restoring the law course to its former respectable status requires that today’s reality and needs are also taken into consideration

Bald men fighting over a comb

John Baldacchino

Apart from a degree of addiction, social media does reflect a certain mood in circles which, as one expects, follows specific patterns

Mark Said

Perhaps the time has come to consider a constitutional amendment whereby the Speaker is elected by a two-thirds majority with the same procedure as that...

Perhaps the time has come to consider a constitutional...

Michael Falzon

Pity the serious US voter if the campaign centres on the verbal slips of the two candidates! A geriatric race is on

Pity the serious US voter if the campaign centres on the...

Europe’s latest magic trick: turning farmers into villains…

Raphael Vassallo

Like a classic Panto villain (and in season, too!) an army of ‘evil,...

Like a classic Panto villain (and in season, too!) an army...

We are surrounded by narcissistic politicians

Josanne Cassar

It is one thing to give great sound bites and get social media all a flutter...

It is one thing to give great sound bites and get social...

Saviour Balzan

As things stand, we will be still seeing much more of Maserati Muscat and President Metsola, but my feeling is that they will be orbiting around Mother Earth...

As things stand, we will be still seeing much more of...

Renee Laiviera

Eliminating racial discrimination in housing requires sustained effort and collaboration from individuals, communities, policymakers, media, and society as a...

Eliminating racial discrimination in housing requires...

Strengthening our country: A collective effort | Steve Ellul

The need for unity should not translate into unfair decisions that impact the...

The need for unity should not translate into unfair...

Impartiality in political broadcasting? Not even possible, I’m afraid…

Raphael Vassallo

The same BA that now censures RTK for describing Lowell as ‘racist’, also has a history of censuring radio and TV stations for doing the very...

The same BA that now censures RTK for describing Lowell as...

Bend over, here it comes again | Daniel Xerri

Politicians do not lose any sleep over whether a constituent’s request...

Politicians do not lose any sleep over whether a...

Michael Falzon

Of course, Norman Lowell is no common citizen and the BA complied to his wishes

Of course, Norman Lowell is no common citizen and the BA...

If you really want to stop the abuse, go after the source

Josanne Cassar

On being told that cramming numerous strangers into a house like animals was...

On being told that cramming numerous strangers into a house...

Saviour Balzan

Muscat’s flirtations on the Manuel Cuschieri show weaken Abela’s standing. If Muscat stands as an MEP candidate it will signal the demise of the...

Muscat’s flirtations on the Manuel Cuschieri show...

A repeat of 2017 in 2024? No thank you Joseph

James Debono

Do we really want to spend the next months discussing Egrant, Panama and...

Do we really want to spend the next months discussing...

Mark Said

The government is now bolstering the false perception that most citizens stand with it, with the result that it is able to justify crackdowns on the political...

The government is now bolstering the false perception that...

Beyond words, only such actions will improve the quality of life for residents

Beyond words, only such actions will improve the quality of...

Shilly-shallying on conservation areas endangers divers and damages industry | Agius and Xerri

As David Attenborough points out, the idea of having marine protected areas that include no-fishing zones is vital... But who cares what Attenborough thinks?...

As David Attenborough points out, the idea of having marine...

Michael Falzon

The parallelism between what has happened in Ireland and what is happening in Malta is glaring

The parallelism between what has happened in Ireland and...

‘Why vote for others to be cheated? Vote for us instead!’

Raphael Vassallo

Elsewhere, both the Socialists and Liberals are equally keen to appease...

Elsewhere, both the Socialists and Liberals are equally...