Malta’s wage problem is structural and education is the only way out

JP Fabri

The uncomfortable truth is that Malta cannot legislate its way to higher wages. It cannot import its way out either. The only sustainable path is to build an economy where higher...

Cartoon: 22 February 2026

Person who paid for loan to refurbish partner’s residence must be refunded

Malcolm Mifsud

If a person in a relationship proves that they paid for works in their partner’s property, they should be refunded

If a person in a relationship proves that they paid for...

Deterrence, stigma and Maltese society: One pill too far? | Karen Mamo

A renaissance in drug policy reform is possible; we just need to remove the shackles of the present ancien régime and replace deterrence and...

A renaissance in drug policy reform is possible; we just...

We hope that the plans, the ideas and the glossy brochures will, in the short term, translate into beautiful, sustainable concrete projects that benefit the...

We hope that the plans, the ideas and the glossy brochures...

The constitutional cost of political intransigence | Deborah Schembri

One can only hope that reason prevails over political brinkmanship, and that...

One can only hope that reason prevails over political...

The dating game: It’s a jungle out there

Josanne Cassar

I often read questions by single people asking, 'where do you go to...

I often read questions by single people asking, 'where...

If you want to do politics, you must know how to do it

Saviour Balzan

If ever this happens and a third party does succeed in electing a person to...

If ever this happens and a third party does succeed in...

Density as destiny. Population, growth & urbanism

JP Fabri

IMF staff calculations place Malta’s population density at close to 1,800...

IMF staff calculations place Malta’s population...

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Indeed, the student’s question ‘why is my performing arts school without a hall?’ requires an honest answer from the authorities

Indeed, the student’s question ‘why is my...

When a ‘return and resell’ deal triggers payment

Malcolm Mifsud

The Court of Appeal presided by Mr Justice Lawrence Mintoff dismissed the...

The Court of Appeal presided by Mr Justice Lawrence Mintoff...

How Servizzi Ewropej helps Malta make the most of EU Membership | Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi

The agency’s work stands as proof that even in a small island state, well-targeted assistance can turn EU policy into real-world progress

The agency’s work stands as proof that even in a...

Compassion, stones, and the curious case of making wrong things legal | Mariana Debono

Compassion does not mean refusing to throw the first stone. It means refusing to pretend there is no stone at all

Compassion does not mean refusing to throw the first...

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Improving the care of older persons | Malcolm Paul Agius Galea

The success of this pilot project meant that the IC unit at SVP has now...

The success of this pilot project meant that the IC unit at...

Mark Said

In a republic, anyone who respects the rule of law can be elected as the ruler, and everyone lives as free as the ruler

In a republic, anyone who respects the rule of law can be...

Combatting racism and xenophobia is a must. But while doing so, the concerns of ordinary people, who are neither racist nor xenophobic, must not be ignored

Combatting racism and xenophobia is a must. But while doing...

Desperately seeking leaders with integrity

Josanne Cassar

The country (and the world) is desperately seeking integrity in its leaders,...

The country (and the world) is desperately seeking...

A new chapter for family justice in Malta

Jonathan Attard

This reform places children first, respects both parents equally, and builds a...

This reform places children first, respects both parents...

Saviour Balzan

The IMF’s general conclusions were that Malta was doing great but the steroids it was taking were going to run short. And the primary two considerations...

The IMF’s general conclusions were that Malta was...