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Parliamentary privilege: Retain or abolish it?

Mark Said

Still, those who enjoy the protection of parliamentary privilege, members of parliament in particular, are duty-bound to ensure that privilege is exercised with restraint

Public broadcasting or political broadcasting?

Graziella Attard Previ

Reaffirming Malta’s commitment to democratic fairness is not only a domestic necessity but a reflection of our place within the European community

Michael Falzon

Even in public pedestrian areas like the area of the entrance to Valletta, heavy vehicles should not be allowed when maintenance works are carried out

Even in public pedestrian areas like the area of the...

Abela’s reference to Um El Faroud means only one thing, really. Nothing has changed since 1995

Raphael Vassallo

And that, of course, is also another good reason for Abela to have thought twice, before making that particular comparison in the first place. For what is he...

And that, of course, is also another good reason for Abela...

When you bring the wrong person into your life, it’s the children who always suffer

Josanne Cassar

When it comes to second relationships, I try, but fail, to understand how people can decide to merge households so quickly without getting to know this new...

When it comes to second relationships, I try, but fail, to...

Saviour Balzan

The history of the Labour Party when it comes to ex-leaders taking on newly elected leaders is very well known, and Muscat knows it. No one is bigger than the...

The history of the Labour Party when it comes to ex-leaders...

From compassion to action: A call for change in mental health | Steve Ellul

Stress management seminars, self-care initiatives, and preventive measures emerge as essential components of a resilient and thriving community, mirroring a...

Stress management seminars, self-care initiatives, and...

Graduate education and mountain climbing | Nicole Falzon

As I gird myself for this adventure, I cannot help but draw parallels between...

As I gird myself for this adventure, I cannot help but draw...

Michael Falzon

Regulators cannot investigate anyone and then proceed to formulate an accusation that is decided upon by the same regulator who then proceeds with a...

Regulators cannot investigate anyone and then proceed to...

The ‘Wild West’ was actually quite tame, compared to Malta…

Raphael Vassallo

Almost makes you wonder, doesn’t it, which is actually the...

Almost makes you wonder, doesn’t it, which is...

Maltese and European women deserve better | Claudette Abela Baldacchino

I am committed to working further towards a future where gender equality is a given, rather than a debate

I am committed to working further towards a future where...

Downsizing the construction industry big time

Saviour Balzan

Beyond lax safety and enforcement, the greed and obsession to cement Malta is...

Beyond lax safety and enforcement, the greed and obsession...

The status of women is the status of democracy | Constance J. Milstein, US ambassador

Malta is a trusted partner in our efforts to promote shared values and to advance peace and stability... Malta’s leadership at both the UNSC and...

Malta is a trusted partner in our efforts to promote shared...

Mark Said

The education administration is slack, possibly corrupt, and rather helpless against the student community. There are no proper checks on the functioning of...

The education administration is slack, possibly corrupt,...

Rent law amendment: Socialist PR but exploitative reality | Matthew Attard

The minister, likely after much lobbying from the MDA, has decided to remove all rent-calming measures that were in law. The most impactful was the extension...

The minister, likely after much lobbying from the MDA, has...

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...