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
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 we’ve always...
Cartoon: 26 February 2017

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

[WATCH] Saviour Balzan’s video blog
Saviour Balzan

In this week’s Il-Punt, Saviour Balzan argues that defending freedom of expression also means allowing journalists to do their job, without coming under...

In this week’s Il-Punt, Saviour Balzan argues that...

Consequences of garnishee orders

I believe that everything in life has its limitations, but once an individual decides to abuse these limitations or doesn’t know where or what its...

I believe that everything in life has its...

Trademark must be predominant to be exclusive
Malcolm Mifsud

The 'I Do Weddings' do not cause any confusion of the minds of...

The 'I Do Weddings' do not cause any confusion...

Cartoon: 22 February 2017

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Upping the battle against crime

Perhaps we should start talking about reforming the police force not just in terms of collective agreements and rank-and-file issues... but also in terms of...

Perhaps we should start talking about reforming the police...

Cure required for politically-obsessed island
Josanne Cassar

Much like the paranoia about “reds under the bed”, if you have...

Much like the paranoia about “reds under the...

The EU plan: Libya is not Turkey
The Conversation

A key olicy argument for keeping migrants in Libya is that it will protect them from falling into the hands of people smugglers. In my interviews, respondents...

A key olicy argument for keeping migrants in Libya is that...

Reporting Bogdanovic’s police bail release was not irresponsible
Matthew Vella

Magistrate Joe Mifsud ignores the Vassallo inquiry that proves Malta’s...

Magistrate Joe Mifsud ignores the Vassallo inquiry that...

Last lesson of the afternoon
Evarist Bartolo

We strive to introduce newer forms of technology in our methodology. We must continue to do so without forgetting that ultimately education is there to serve...

We strive to introduce newer forms of technology in our...

Press laws: the debate starts

We welcome a debate on this media law, though it would be preferable if both government and Opposition conducted it without unnecessary hysterical...

We welcome a debate on this media law, though it would...

If it ain’t broke, don’t reinvent it
Raphael Vassallo

It remains to be seen whether any of the unnecessary items added to the original bucket list will be worth keeping or not

It remains to be seen whether any of the unnecessary items...

In free fall without a parachute
Frank Psaila

The recent spate of car bombs has so far gone unchecked because the police force is bereft of senior investigators who, in other circumstances, would have...

The recent spate of car bombs has so far gone unchecked...

A lost battle
Frank Psaila

The Nationalist Party described Labour’s Bill Media and Defamation Act 2017 as a knee-jerk reaction

The Nationalist Party described Labour’s Bill Media...

Being inquisitive, not the law, makes a good journalist
Saviour Balzan

Last Sunday was another political stunt like all the stunts we have seen...

Last Sunday was another political stunt like all the...

Less hysteria on press reform
Josanne Cassar

It is imperative that the grey areas are removed, definitions are made crystal clear and all lingering doubts eliminated

It is imperative that the grey areas are removed,...

Cartoon: 19 February 2017

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

[WATCH] Saviour Balzan’s video blog
Saviour Balzan

In this week's il-Punt, Saviour Balzan talks freedom of expression, which he argues is intrinsically tied to a journalist’s ability to remain...

In this week's il-Punt, Saviour Balzan talks freedom of...