Blame illegal hunting on the government, not hunters
Raphael Vassallo
'It must, however, be remembered that the 1980s also ushered in the very first laws to regulate hunting in Malta. Prior to that decade, there were no such things as...
21st century classroom
Evarist Bartolo
The nature of teaching and learning has been completely revolutionised, thanks to the availability of new technologies. Long gone are the rows of desks with students ordered to...
Of pots and kettles

AD candidate Mario Mallia writes: The problem is that checks and balances are few and far between. It is the reason why they have not felt the need to...

AD candidate Mario Mallia writes: The problem is that...

Good governance – It’s our right

PN candidate Alex Perici Calascione writes: Once again, we as a nation are at a crossroads. These elections go beyond any one single issue or proposal. It...

PN candidate Alex Perici Calascione writes: Once...

The spectre of inquiries and investigations

Magisterial inquiries are not there to serve a political purpose; they...

Magisterial inquiries are not there to serve a political...

Saintly endorsements
Saviour Balzan

The interventions of foreign former Prime Ministers will change little but simply reinforce the faithful on both sides that they are on a winning...

The interventions of foreign former Prime...

Some conspiracy theories are more equal than others
Raphael Vassallo

Opinion polls have consistently confirmed that Joseph Muscat enjoys higher...

Opinion polls have consistently confirmed that Joseph...

A Second Republic for Malta

PL candidate Robert Abela writes: Changes should be forward looking, providing for the present and future needs of our citizens, and our country

PL candidate Robert Abela writes: Changes should be...

Are you voting for the usual arrogance?
Ralph Cassar

AD candidate Ralph Cassar writes: This last week of the election campaign has confirmed one thing: a choice to strengthen PN or PL will just get you what...

AD candidate Ralph Cassar writes: This last week of...

All hands on deck for a global Malta

PN candidate Claudio Grech writes: The readiness and flexibility of our labour market has not only welcomed foreign workers to settle in Malta, but has...

PN candidate Claudio Grech writes: The readiness and...

High stakes, as they have always been
Josanne Cassar

More people are falling silent on Facebook because they are afraid of being shouted down, intimidated or just plain ridiculed for their views

More people are falling silent on Facebook because they are...

Back in the trenches

Both Simon Busuttil and Joseph Muscat need reminding that their public role comes with the highest levels of political responsibility

Both Simon Busuttil and Joseph Muscat need reminding that...

The mud bath
Saviour Balzan

In this campaign the media has come together to rally against the government’s record on governance

In this campaign the media has come together to rally...

Disgruntled, yet hopeful

The movement led by Muscat brought about changes that were only promised in the past, but never delivered

The movement led by Muscat brought about changes that were...

What next Saturday is all about

This has not been a very respectable campaign. As the campaign progressed, it appeared that the two sides had entrenched themselves and engaged in an...

This has not been a very respectable campaign. As the...

A strong message: a vote for AD

AD candidate Marc' Andrea Cassar writes: Parties and politicians change, but the problems remain the same

AD candidate Marc' Andrea Cassar...

One bad deed is enough to lose reputation

PN candidate Alex Mangion writes: The name of Malta as a serious...

PN candidate Alex Mangion writes: The name of...

Protecting the best energy policy for our country

PL candidate Gavin Gulia: Having secured energy supply, lowered...

PL candidate Gavin Gulia: Having secured energy...

Balanced broadcasting

Concrete reforms at the Broadcasting Authority should see the inclusion of members from civil society and all political parties.

Concrete reforms at the Broadcasting Authority should see...

Notification of judicial letter essential to interrupt prescription
Malcolm Mifsud

A court has ruled that for prescription to be interrupted, a defendant must be...

A court has ruled that for prescription to be interrupted,...