A technocrat in the Cabinet
Michael Falzon
Clyde Caruana has a technocratic mind, and apparently not interested in the political tit-for-tat that means nothing in the long run
‘The day the strength of Malta failed…’
Raphael Vassallo
It’s good for the richest and most powerful countries in the world, isn’t it? And, well… wasn’t that the whole point all along?
Hands off ‘OUR’ President! (Because he’s OURS… not YOURS!)
Raphael Vassallo

A retirement home for former politicians… in a country where...

A retirement home for former politicians… in a...

Who is ‘the State’?
Michael Falzon

In his evidence in front of the inquiry, former PM Joseph Muscat tried to play on this agglomeration of responsibilities. He is, after all, the person who...

In his evidence in front of the inquiry, former PM Joseph...

Politics by Netflix
Josanne Cassar

There is something about last week’s events which smack too much of a studied, marketing approach

There is something about last week’s events which...

Laws for gods and animals, it’s a never-ending cycle
Saviour Balzan

The fact is that nothing can change what the assassination of Daphne means,...

The fact is that nothing can change what the assassination...

Strong with the weak. Weak with the strong

Local authorities often come down with disproportionate force on minor...

Local authorities often come down with disproportionate...

Right of reply: Whistleblowers pressured to select favoured MCAST teachers

From Dr Andrew Borg Cardona, on behalf of Josephine Abdilla

From Dr Andrew Borg Cardona, on behalf of Josephine Abdilla

Fundamental elements of the warrant of prohibitory injunction
Malcolm Mifsud

The warrant of prohibitory injunction prevents a person or entity from doing...

The warrant of prohibitory injunction prevents a person or...

How summer 2021 has changed our understanding of extreme weather
The Conversation

The interconnections between extreme weather events have, until recently, been...

The interconnections between extreme weather events have,...

That ‘Ġaħan Laburist’? He might be a whole lot smarter than Edward thinks…
Raphael Vassallo

As Zammit Lewis put it himself: it’s what the ‘Ġaħan Laburist’ wants, isn’t it? And, oh look: it’s also precisely what the...

As Zammit Lewis put it himself: it’s what the...

A mafia mentality
Ralph Cassar

It is clear that Malta’s investigative institutions have failed and continue to fail in respect of the investigation and prosecution of high level crime...

It is clear that Malta’s investigative institutions...

A gaffe of truly ‘Gahan’ proportions

It is vital, at this stage, to revamp the code of ethics for Ministers and MPs: to ensure that meetings, lunches and gifts with lobbyists are all declared and...

It is vital, at this stage, to revamp the code of ethics...

Gaħan laburist? This is all just locker room talk, surely...

The Skinny | No 98 – Gaħan Goes Voting

The Skinny | No 98 – Gaħan Goes Voting

Where social justice is lacking
Michael Falzon

This story, however, has raised an interesting ethics issue. Do humans have a right to endanger animal lives by using them to do dangerous work?

This story, however, has raised an interesting ethics...

Sorry may not be ‘the hardest word’… but it’s a good start
Raphael Vassallo

And while you could always interpret that as a subtle reminder that the Caruana...

And while you could always interpret that as a subtle...

An early election is the answer to this calamity
Saviour Balzan

Before the 2017 elections, nobody had the slightest notion that there had been...

Before the 2017 elections, nobody had the slightest notion...

Where do we go from here?
Josanne Cassar

If PM Robert Abela wants to roll up his sleeves and get going on these inquiry recommendations, he has his work cut out for him

If PM Robert Abela wants to roll up his sleeves and get...

To be effective, the inquiry must have consequences

If Abela truly intends implementing the reforms demanded by the...

If Abela truly intends implementing the...

Impossibility of paying maintenance is no defence in criminal proceedings
Malcolm Mifsud

The defence of impossibility in criminal proceedings does not eliminate criminal responsibility

The defence of impossibility in criminal proceedings does...