‘Pencil Development’ should be rubbed out, not rubber-stamped
Raphael Vassallo
But one thing, at least is certain. Just like those ’broken teeth’ they so closely resemble: this ruling establishes that Malta’s urban streetscapes have indeed...
Regulating the construction industry
Michael Falzon
One has to remember that until the proposal becomes law, every Tom Dick and Harry can - at whatever age - buy a big machine and start assuming excavation and demolition contracts
‘Environmental credibility’ needs more than just public gardens, you know…
Raphael Vassallo

Oh, Ok: I’ll admit that’s more how I would answer that question, if I were able to put words in Mr Ambjent’s mouth

Oh, Ok: I’ll admit that’s more how I would...

Reproductive rights are human rights – where does Malta stand? | Nathalie Psaila

In spite of Malta being a “proud UN member”, it consistently discriminates against women as sexual beings from very early on in their lives

In spite of Malta being a “proud UN member”, it...

A new political party? Mamma Mia!
Raphael Vassallo

According to the Electoral Commission, ‘ABBA’ is… wait for it… “too short to be abbreviated” (and, as George Clooney so...

According to the Electoral Commission, ‘ABBA’...

Disagreeing with the Ombudsman
Michael Falzon

One wonders whether it was the ministry that pushed the Commissioner to sign the letter or if it was the other way about. Whichever it was, it is a reflection...

One wonders whether it was the ministry that pushed the...

Dalli is not fit to be prison director
Saviour Balzan

One would have thought that people dying in prison would translate into solid and water-tight evidence of the state of affairs in Corradino –...

One would have thought that people dying in prison would...

If we live long enough, we’re all going to need taking care of
Josanne Cassar

As we gaze at our parents, we need to fully appreciate that one day, that will...

As we gaze at our parents, we need to fully appreciate that...

‘Environmental credibility’ needs more than just public gardens, you know…
Raphael Vassallo

One small environmental problem from Budget 2022 is that the Labour government measures do not even begin to address the real issues that they were...

One small environmental problem from Budget 2022...

Ten years of humanism in Malta | Joanna Onions, Christian Colombo

Humanity needs to base its policies on reason and co-operation

Humanity needs to base its policies on reason and...

Vote PN if you want overcharging refund
Ryan Callus

Come next election, the electorate has a very clear choice to make when it comes to energy policy

Come next election, the electorate has a very clear choice...

The end of a turbulent chapter
Michael Falzon

Renouncing Muscat after an electoral victory that could not have happened without those votes is the biggest challenge Abela will face. But it’s the only...

Renouncing Muscat after an electoral victory that could not...

The ‘baddest’ billboard in decades
Raphael Vassallo

Make no mistake: we old fogeys know a good old-fashioned recession, when we see one. And, tell you the truth: I ain’t actually seeing any sign of one,...

Make no mistake: we old fogeys know a good old-fashioned...

A European Union that stands for everyone | Josianne Cutajar

Girls need access to devices, networks, and data to use and create digital...

Girls need access to devices, networks, and data to use and...

20 more years of roadworks for a metro? No thanks!
Josanne Cassar

There are a myriad number of solutions and incentives which cost nothing and...

There are a myriad number of solutions and incentives which...

Bringing reform to the public broadcaster
Saviour Balzan

Complaints about political bias from a national broadcaster which has always...

Complaints about political bias from a national broadcaster...

Averting a global mental health crisis
Cyrus Engerer

I encourage each and everyone of us to look outside of the box, to strive for a better and more inclusive world and above all, to always be kind

I encourage each and everyone of us to look outside of the...

Labour’s credibility problem
Chris Said

Labour speaks about creating new jobs in Gozo, but what it has done is simply expand the public sector in unprecedented and unsustainable ways, and in so doing...

Labour speaks about creating new jobs in Gozo, but what it...

Digital revolution? Not without girls | Renee Laiviera

Renée Laiviera: Girls need to be digitally literate to fully...

Renée Laiviera: Girls need to be digitally...

This is why abortion-care is healthcare
Isabel Stabile

I respect the conscience of those who oppose abortion on moral grounds but I do not believe they have the right to deprive other women of this option

I respect the conscience of those who oppose abortion on...