An uncanny parallel
Michael Falzon
The majority of Opposition MPs - not so surprisingly - shied away from taking sides. Yet, the claim that the majority do not support Adrian Delia is no capricious allegation made...
Act 1, Scene 2 at Pietà
Saviour Balzan
I can see the leadership taking shape: Delia flanked by the lacklustre Clyde Puli and David Agius, and ambitious Pierre Portelli pulling the strings from behind
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,...

A matter of public interest

The independence of the press, so cherished by my aunt, has been severely compromised by this 'takeover' of the Strickland Foundation

The independence of the press, so cherished by my aunt, has...

Why I am contesting for AD

AD candidate Pascal Aloisio writes: While we understand that not everything can be preserved, we’ve reached a tipping point

AD candidate Pascal Aloisio writes: While we...

A vote for prosperity

Labour MP Charles Mangion writes: The electorate is once again at an important crossroad. We either choose to make our society a more prosperous and...

Labour MP Charles Mangion writes: The electorate is...

Politics is there to ‘heal’ unaddressed issues

PN candidate Errol Cutajar writes: Forza Nazzjonali is there to ensure...

PN candidate Errol Cutajar writes: Forza Nazzjonali is...

This is a soap opera, not an election
Josanne Cassar

When it comes to reporting, or journalism of any kind, the wording is extremely important, one word placed in the wrong sequence can completely change the...

When it comes to reporting, or journalism of any kind, the...

Our role as journalists

This country is being held ransom by both political blocs making it impossible to even entertain any form of intelligent questioning

This country is being held ransom by both political blocs...

Different parties, same stinking fiscal system
Raphael Vassallo

Make sure you fully enjoy voting for a choice of identical two parties, that...

Make sure you fully enjoy voting for a choice of identical...

Patients before profits

Our health system is in need of innovation but transparent, robust public funding and a better use of resources are the answer and not privatisation

Our health system is in need of innovation but transparent,...