A vision of one’s own
We do not know much else about the new Democratic Party, besides its leadership
Feeling the Bern, anyone?
Raphael Vassallo
The rest of the world finally gets to know who will be running the race against Donald Trump
A serious test for Joseph Muscat

Falzon’s resignation was crucial also because the issue exposed an endemic governance problem in Malta: the unhealthy proximity of business and politics.

Falzon’s resignation was crucial also because the...

The Great Pork Sandwich Intifada
Raphael Vassallo

It takes a certain flair, I must admit, to organise a barbecue where other countries might take to the streets armed with scythes and pitchforks, and...

It takes a certain flair, I must admit, to organise a...

‘Muscat has no alternative but to move forward with a good governance agenda’
Saviour Balzan

In his latest videoblog, managing editor Saviour Balzan talks about the Gaffarena expropriation, Joseph Muscat’s actions, Simon Busuttil’s...

In his latest videoblog, managing editor Saviour Balzan...

Cartoon: 23 January 2016

Another government minister gets sent to the Cabinet closet...

Another government minister gets sent to the Cabinet...

The limits of Muscat’s political theatre
James Debono

Muscat pledges good governance while paying homage to the unrepentant Michael...

Muscat pledges good governance while paying homage to the...

Letters: 24 January 2016
Signor Mastro Lindo
Saviour Balzan

Gaffarena was not created by any political party, but evolved as a direct result of the way the political parties do politics

Gaffarena was not created by any political party, but...

When adoration turns to nastiness
Josanne Cassar

Ira was in one of those Catch-22 situations, that no matter how she reacted she would have been criticized. Screaming with excitement would have looked...

Ira was in one of those Catch-22 situations, that no matter...

Needed changes in mindset
Leo Brincat

With the post-COP21 and the circular economy understandably high on the priority list of the Netherlands EU Presidency, what can make the whole processes...

With the post-COP21 and the circular economy understandably...

More than words

The most recent example of Busuttil’s reformist agenda – an environmental convention – was certainly a step in the right direction.

The most recent example of Busuttil’s reformist...

Taxpayer may prove prima facie that Tax Department assessment is excessive
Malcolm Mifsud

The taxpayer contested tax assessments issued by the Commissioner for the years between 2000 and 2004 and asked the Tribunal to cancel them.

The taxpayer contested tax assessments issued by the...

Requiem for a party’s Fascist roots
Raphael Vassallo

This week, the secretary general of the Nationalist Party told us that the “PN needs to rediscover its centre-left roots” if it is to win the...

This week, the secretary general of the Nationalist...

Cartoon: 20 January 2016

Patiots' leader Alex Pisani inside his animal farm

Patiots' leader Alex Pisani inside his animal farm

Malta must resist tax harmonisation
Roberta Metsola

Not being able to control the level of taxation for companies based in Malta would make us lose our competitive edge

Not being able to control the level of taxation for...

A new form of inequality?

Sue Rossi, member of Save the Embryo Protection Act: 'People are to be treated and received as gifts. They are never a right.'

Sue Rossi, member of Save the Embryo Protection Act:...

Confusing employability with employment
Evarist Bartolo

Employability and obtaining skills in your skills portfolio are complementary but not necessarily the same thing.

Employability and obtaining skills in your skills portfolio...

The Archbishop speaks freely, as he should
Michael Falzon

Bedingfield’s comment was more than simply stupid, considering that when...

Bedingfield’s comment was more than simply stupid,...

It’s about respect, not rights

Freedom of expression, as enshrined in the Universal Charter of Human Rights, implies that it is unlawful to restrict free speech through legislation but...

Freedom of expression, as enshrined in the Universal...