Wanted: a quantum leap forward
Raphael Vassallo
A public protest? Against corruption? Organised by the Nationalist Party? You may as well expect us to attend an anti-racism rally organised by the Ku Klux Klan. 
Good governance cannot be an empty pledge
A warning shot has been fired across the bows of Prime Minister Joseph Muscat’s ship of government. It is not a warning he can afford to ignore. 
Cartoon: 14 October 2015

Traffic problems? No problem, let's have a lesson inside the school bus

Traffic problems? No problem, let's have a lesson...

Growing economy, lowering standards – we must keep our eyes open
James Debono

Economic growth accompanied by a deregulation in standards can make for...

Economic growth accompanied by a deregulation in standards...

Court allows stay of proceedings in EU trademark case
Malcolm Mifsud

The plaintiff company held that it developed and markets the famous game Candy...

The plaintiff company held that it developed and markets...

Traffic needs a radical rethink

Despite all this attention and the announcement of several new measures, it remains unclear how the proposals in this year’s Budget will help improve the...

Despite all this attention and the announcement of several...

How about a tunnel to Mars while we’re at it?
Raphael Vassallo

If doable, a tunnel to Gozo may cost roughly the same as your average manned...

If doable, a tunnel to Gozo may cost roughly the same as...

On transport, heads should roll
Frank Psaila

Mizzi micromanages and is unable to look at the bigger picture. He’s alarmingly short of substance and unable to think outside the box

Mizzi micromanages and is unable to look at the bigger...

Revitalising apprenticeships
Evarist Bartolo

There seems to be a mismatch between the number of apprenticeships on offer and the actual labour market needs

There seems to be a mismatch between the number of...

A question of responsibility

It would be even more tragic if the country did not pause to take stock of the implications of Saturday’s mishap; and, where necessary, embark on a...

It would be even more tragic if the country did not pause...

Cartoon: 13 October 2016

Budget Day... of all the days to have one's birthday

Budget Day... of all the days to have one's birthday

The writing on the wallpaper
Michael Falzon

As is normal in the political scene in this small island of ours, a government in mid term reaches a low level in popularity

As is normal in the political scene in this small island of...

Another referendum? Bring it on…
Raphael Vassallo

Here we are again, faced with another lobby-group deluded enough to believe it actually speaks on behalf of some moral majority

Here we are again, faced with another lobby-group deluded...

Letters: 11 October 2015
Stay home please, Dr Gonzi. Stay home
Saviour Balzan

For Gonzi to share the same podium with the River of Love’s self-appointed pastor Gordon John Manche – a questionable figure by any stretch...

For Gonzi to share the same podium with the River of...

We need a proper discussion to address people’s fears
Josanne Cassar

I have no problem with people of other lands or religions coming to live here...

I have no problem with people of other lands or religions...

Appeals from Arbitrations should be limited to point of law
Malcolm Mifsud

The Court of Appeal held that the grounds of appeal following an...

The Court of Appeal held that the grounds of appeal...

Upholding freedom of expression

Magistrate Francesco Depasquale’s judgment also serves to clear the air on a number of misconceptions surrounding the principle of freedom of...

Magistrate Francesco Depasquale’s judgment also...

Not everyone is ‘wise after the event’…
Raphael Vassallo

Listen to the reactions today, and you’d think ‘car-crashes’...

Listen to the reactions today, and you’d think...

Will voters trust Muscat again?

By Claudette Buttigieg

By Claudette Buttigieg