Blaming the interconnector is not good enough
It is Labour’s failure to deliver that is now the issue
Against the Cardona garnishee. But always in favour of the truth
Matthew Vella
Journalism’s first obligation is towards the truth. Those who cannot stick by that rule are taking us down the wrong kind of ‘democracy’
The casual sprawl of moneyed entitlement
Josanne Cassar

No one likes arrogance. And there is something particularly unpleasant about those who have been born into privilege who go swanning around as if they own the...

No one likes arrogance. And there is something particularly...

More jobs, higher skills
Evarist Bartolo

A strong economy also means that our young people who are in education or training know they have opportunities

A strong economy also means that our young people who are...

Wealth disparity can’t be ignored
Frank Psaila

Despite a booming economy in many sectors, it’s a fact that wealth generated is not being enjoyed by all

Despite a booming economy in many sectors, it’s a...

Back to school, back to traffic

Back to school also means back to high traffic congestion at particular peak times in a number of localities

Back to school also means back to high traffic congestion...

[WATCH] Saviour Balzan’s videoblog
Saviour Balzan

How far could 16-year-olds be interested in politics? Should they be given the right to vote in the general election?

How far could 16-year-olds be interested in politics?...

Simon Busuttil and his honesty card
Michael Falzon

Independence Day was a transparent ploy by Muscat to steal the headlines… in public relations, Muscat is miles ahead of the PN

Independence Day was a transparent ploy by Muscat to steal...

A ‘coalition against corruption’ should be made of sterner stuff
Raphael Vassallo

The PN sends out totally incompatible messages about the tuna industry…...

The PN sends out totally incompatible messages about the...

Blame it on ourselves
Saviour Balzan

Coupled with the impossibility of having our children walk to their school because their school is several kilometres away, we are dependent on our cars

Coupled with the impossibility of having our children walk...

#YOLO has a lot to answer for
Josanne Cassar

Adults are behaving with the same temperament as spoiled little brats… it’s no wonder so many children and teenagers are uncontrollable

Adults are behaving with the same temperament as spoiled...

Back to school, back to traffic

Only a truly innovative transport system which takes cars off the road – without replacing them with buses or minivans – can alleviate...

Only a truly innovative transport system which takes cars...

Mother Teresa’s dubious ‘miracles’

Just as in the Dark Ages, the Church is always prompt to fill gaps in knowledge with superstitious beliefs

Just as in the Dark Ages, the Church is always prompt to...

Amber lights at Sliema’s Strand

Traffic lights set to ‘flashing amber’ still provide a safe pedestrian crossing

Traffic lights set to ‘flashing amber’ still...

Cartoon: 25 September 2016

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Civil procedures cannot be used to block criminal proceedings
Malcolm Mifsud

This order was made to protect the interests of the applicant company, since it...

This order was made to protect the interests of the...

Questions about Malta’s Independence, 52 years later

In most areas of identity, the questions remain wide open

In most areas of identity, the questions remain wide open

When the last square inch has been developed…
Raphael Vassallo

It is as though we are all eagerly anticipating the day when what little we...

It is as though we are all eagerly anticipating the day...

Conflicts of interest: How many truly have nothing to declare?
Josanne Cassar

It always makes me wonder whether some people have actually lost the ability to...

It always makes me wonder whether some people have actually...

Cartoon: 21 September 2016

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea