Cartoon: 11 May 2017
Cartoon by Mikiel Galea
Dangerous, ‘Terinu’ politics
Evarist Bartolo
This is a choice between a party which has strong proposals in place and someone who has no idea on how to govern
Me first, Malta last
Saviour Balzan

The Prime Minister has taken it upon himself to appoint inquiries when there are more answers to be sought than questions to be asked. I wonder why he has not...

The Prime Minister has taken it upon himself to appoint...

Cartoon: 22 January 2017

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Trump victory comes with a silver lining for the world's progressives
Yanis Varoufakis

Trump’s triumph comes with a silver lining. It demonstrates that we are...

Trump’s triumph comes with a silver lining. It...

[WATCH] Saviour Balzan's video blog
Saviour Balzan

Saviour Balzan returns with his weekly video blog: this week's Il-Punt takes a look at corruption allegations surrounding the Foundation for Tomorrow's...

Saviour Balzan returns with his weekly video blog: this...

The importance of reading fiction

The easiest way to make sure that we raise literate children, is by showing them that reading is a pleasurable activity

The easiest way to make sure that we raise literate...

Tenant is legally bound to take care of his premises as though it were his own
Malcolm Mifsud

The First Hall of the Civil Court held that the tenant of any rented property has a legal obligation to take care of that property

The First Hall of the Civil Court held that the tenant of...

Beyond Good and Evil

All we’ve heard so far is nonsense about good versus evil, and the explosive diatribes of Salvu Mallia

All we’ve heard so far is nonsense about good...

A party, divided
Josanne Cassar

For Mario De Marco, a usually reserved man, to go into such personal details for the benefit of his party role means something is afoot within the party.

For Mario De Marco, a usually reserved man, to go into such...

Jesus, St John and Mahatma Gandhi need YOU
Raphael Vassallo

The Universe is depending on YOU – and you alone – to ensure...

The Universe is depending on YOU – and you alone...

2018 is make-or-break for the environment. Hibernation is not an option
James Debono

The 2018 election is the prelude to new development boundaries. Environmentalists must set partisan grudges aside and engage with the political class in this...

The 2018 election is the prelude to new development...

The Equality Act, Church schools and employers
Ingram Bondin

This Act will bring real improvements to the lives of common people, and this...

This Act will bring real improvements to the lives of...

Treat the cause, not the symptom
Evarist Bartolo

Instead of pontificating against populism it is better to understand why people are turning to parties that offer them simplistic ‘solutions’

Instead of pontificating against populism it is better to...

Keeping within one’s remit

Sovereignty works both ways - just as the European Commission must desist from wading into political frays, political parties must keep within their...

Sovereignty works both ways - just as the European...

Rom-Com 2: The Spurned Lover Strikes Back
Raphael Vassallo

Unlike Muscat, whose romance with the EU fizzled into an entirely ordinary...

Unlike Muscat, whose romance with the EU fizzled into an...

Simon’s broad church
Michael Falzon

The so-called ‘colourful language’ of the maverick PN candidate Salvu Mallia has thrown the problem of the tension within Simon Busuttil’s...

The so-called ‘colourful language’ of the...

The EU: Not an à la carte menu
Josanne Cassar

"Even the concept of being a full member of the EU is alien to some. People talk about “the EU” as a separate entity, when in fact, we ARE the...

"Even the concept of being a full member of the EU is...

That funny feeling
Saviour Balzan

"If the common denominator for any political party is based on how much of an asshole Muscat or Busuttil is, then really it is only a question of time...

"If the common denominator for any political party is...

Cartoon: 15 January 2017

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea