


Will the whistleblower be heeded?
Philip Rizzo’s revelations about Schembri have been in the public domain for well over a week now, and his identity as the whistleblower has been known for...
Philip Rizzo’s revelations about Schembri have been in...
Evolution of a controversy
In an age of globalised communications networks, we can no longer conveniently change mask between Brussels and Malta, and imagine that nobody will tell the...
In an age of globalised communications networks, we can no...
Malta’s double life
The thorough investigation of the John Dalli affair is highly commendable, but it stands in sharp contrast with the attitude by the same authorities with...
The thorough investigation of the John Dalli affair is...
If you can beat them, join them
With government’s rebels now apparently supporting the IVF bill, the Opposition seems to have suddenly lost its appetite for opposing.
With government’s rebels now apparently supporting the...
Chronicle of a tragedy foretold
It seems little short of astounding that all the authorities concerned would obstinately look the other way, despite having been warned so explicitly about a...
It seems little short of astounding that all the...
The Untruth Game
The impression one gets when watching State TV is that the persons responsible for its output are so far behind the times, and so very far-removed from the...
The impression one gets when watching State TV is that the...
What happened to the Whistleblower’s Act?
The prime minister may wish to explain exactly what went wrong with his plans...
The prime minister may wish to explain exactly what went...
Wanted: a battle of ideas
The nomination of former deputy prime minister Tonio Borg to the post of EU Commissioner has created an unexpected opportunity for the Nationalist Party.
The nomination of former deputy prime minister Tonio Borg...
If it’s true, go. But if not…
The OLAF report containing allegations against John Dalli should be made public immediately.
The OLAF report containing allegations against John Dalli...
Children should be heard but not exploited
John Dalli: second time unlucky.
John Dalli: second time unlucky.
The black hole of Floriana
The country is owed an urgent explanation as to how the Floriana Depot – which is supposed to be the safest place in Malta – has deteriorated into the...
The country is owed an urgent explanation as to how the...
House rules. Or does it?
Such is the sorry state of Parliament today that it can no longer even discuss motions brought forward in the House, for fearing of actually having to take a...
Such is the sorry state of Parliament today that it can no...
Placing the national interest last
Only one option can now rid us of this uncertainty and restore public faith in a parliament which no longer seems to deserve any. The prime minister knows well...
Only one option can now rid us of this uncertainty and...
A nightmare before Christmas?
When Parliament convenes, it will certainly not be House business as usual.
When Parliament convenes, it will certainly not be House...
The wages of spin
Gonzi seems to be alienating the very people whose support he once took for granted… while gaining little or nothing to compensate for this potential loss.
Gonzi seems to be alienating the very people whose support...
The great white hope
If the Labour leader wishes to dispel the last remaining doubts about his party’s identity and its intentions, he will have to produce a good deal more than...
If the Labour leader wishes to dispel the last remaining...
Manifestly absurd
One may well ask why Labour does not lift the lid by clarifying its ‘roadmap’ – Muscat’s choice of word, incidentally – ahead of an election in which...
One may well ask why Labour does not lift the lid by...
The other side of history
Which side is really the right side of history with regard to Libya? That is a question only time can really answer.
Which side is really the right side of history with regard...