


Whose side is Robert Abela on, anyway?
On the contrary: for the past 18 years, the PN has been consistently asking for our vote… simply because ‘it exists’ (and, of course,...
On the contrary: for the past 18 years, the PN has been...

Robert’s surreal administration
Meanwhile expect different messages from the Labour Party – a message to appease the ‘Muscat can do no wrong’ supporters and a message to...
Meanwhile expect different messages from the Labour Party...

A victory for women’s autonomy
Isabel Stabile | When deciding to deny patients access to medicines to which they have a right, pharmacists should state the scientific rationale on which they...
Isabel Stabile | When deciding to deny patients access to...

That’s not very sporting of you, Minister Fearne
Josanne Cassar | The fact that throughout these two years, sports has not...
Josanne Cassar | The fact that throughout these two...

The best of both worlds? | Alex Muscat
Those that move on to other territories will become ambassadors for Malta, encouraging others to live here or do business here
Those that move on to other territories will become...

Upstanding citizens following the rules
Saviour Balzan | Next time the government comes out with a call for voluntary vaccination in the midst of another serious medical crisis, they should not...
Saviour Balzan | Next time the government comes out with a...

How many more women will it take?
Women are unsafe in the park; they are unsafe in the streets; they are unsafe in their own homes. Where, if anywhere, are women safe?
Women are unsafe in the park; they are unsafe in the...

‘Snow White and the Seven Shapeless, Formless, Nameless and Utterly Inoffensive Little… Things’
Once again, I invoke the ancient gods to succour me, in this moment of my ordeal… but… by Toutatis, that must be the single, goddamned STUPIDEST...
Once again, I invoke the ancient gods to succour me, in...

Breaking the wheel: unlocking the secrecy of party financing is crucial
Political parties raise millions on television marathons. Mass meetings are held with concert-grade sound systems and stages. But do we know where the money...
Political parties raise millions on television marathons....

‘The Transfiguration of Roberta Metsola’
Roberta Metsola now faces far more criticism (and altogether more savage, too)...
Roberta Metsola now faces far more criticism (and...

What a mise en scène!
Is Muscat trying to pre-empt any moves against him that Abela might be reserving for after the election?
Is Muscat trying to pre-empt any moves against him that...

Up, up and away: the Air Malta saga
If it feels like we have been hearing about the demise of Air Malta for years, it is because we have
If it feels like we have been hearing about the demise of...

‘Pencil Development’ should be rubbed out, not rubber-stamped
The unravelling of Muscat’s coalition
‘Get Whatsapp’, they said. It’s ‘safe and secure’, they said...
‘Pencil Development’ should be rubbed out, not rubber-stamped

Does Muscat expect us to look the other way?
Prime Minister Robert Abela has the arduous task of walking a tightrope,...
Prime Minister Robert Abela has the arduous task of walking...

Last Tango in Strasbourg…
But no matter WHY both Robert and Roberta engaged in this ‘two steps forward, three steps back’ sort of rhythmic dance; fact remains that it is...
But no matter WHY both Robert and Roberta engaged in this...

It’s about a better economy, and it’s not stupid
We need to encourage this evolution in all other key sectors of our economy
We need to encourage this evolution in all other key...

If rape is not ‘gender-related’… what the heck is?
f, for argument’s sake, you found yourself charged with...
f, for argument’s sake, you found yourself charged...

A good PN move
This PN move will probably not help it to attract new voters in time for the next election, but it will still create a much more positive depiction of the PN...
This PN move will probably not help it to attract new...

Human rights, public health and the consequences of the ongoing vaccine debate
The world has endured countless rapid tests and PCR tests, and we’ve become so used to wearing masks that carrying one around has become second...
The world has endured countless rapid tests and PCR...