What if it was the other JC?
Raphael Vassallo
We’re not just talking smutty tabloids with a predilection for tits, asses and wildly exaggerated headlines. Last I looked, The Telegraph in particular had positioned itself...
Populism on oil prices doesn’t help
Busuttil’s demands today immediately contrast with his immediate predecessor’s insistence on higher energy prices
Spring hunting | Let’s talk about rights and democracy
Ylenia Rosso

Generalized judgments lead to malicious sentiments; on a deep public scale this...

Generalized judgments lead to malicious sentiments; on a...

I mean, honestly…
Raphael Vassallo

This is the same Chris Said who was last seen explaining that, in his view, offering private construction work to a constituent for free, at the...

This is the same Chris Said who was last seen explaining...

The sky’s the limit

There are other objections to high-rise in Malta which are not based on irrational fears alone

There are other objections to high-rise in Malta which are...

Don’t give in to burnout
Kevin-James Fenech

Many professionals, managers, leaders, business owners, etc, have at some time or another experienced burnout. It is a dangerous state to get yourself in and...

Many professionals, managers, leaders, business owners,...

Cartoon: 8 April 2015

Jalal Husni Bey of the HB Group tells the Maltese not fear high-rise buildings as he embarks on the Metropolis tower project in Gzira

Jalal Husni Bey of the HB Group tells the Maltese not fear...

Crisis in Libya exposes failed EU
Frank Psaila

Truth be told, as far as foreign policy is concerned, Libya is not the EU’s top priority. The EU has failed Libya and its people; but it has failed its...

Truth be told, as far as foreign policy is concerned, Libya...

Implosion and the risk of insularity
Leo Brincat

Israel's new PM has already rowed back over his one state single option by seeming to change tack on rejection of Palestinian statehood.

Israel's new PM has already rowed back over his...

Imparting fundamental values to young people
Evarist Bartolo

The primary purpose of education is not only to develop knowledge, skills,...

The primary purpose of education is not only to develop...

It’s not just about birds

It is difficult to imagine a more direct challenge to the principles of democracy, than a threat to overturn a referendum result.

It is difficult to imagine a more direct challenge to the...

The call of the wild
Raphael Vassallo

I sincerely believe that spring hunting is a perversion of the natural order which has caused untold damage to Malta’s wildlife over the years. 

I sincerely believe that spring hunting is a perversion of...

Letters: 5 April 2015
Last call, Vote NO!
Saviour Balzan

Most of us will rejoice at this victory, but really and truly it will be a message for all those who consider environmentalism as second division to rethink...

Most of us will rejoice at this victory, but really and...

Being ‘bad’ on Good Friday
Josanne Cassar

Have you found a measure of equilibrium in your own life, without having to thump your chest in self-righteousness and judge others for their choices?

Have you found a measure of equilibrium in your own life,...

Cartoon: 5 April 2015

Life of the birds, as explained by chief hunting lobbyist Joe Perici Calascione

Life of the birds, as explained by chief hunting lobbyist...

A European election without Europe

All along, both parties have successfully projected the image that they are cut off from the realities affecting the daily life of citizens. This is all a...

All along, both parties have successfully projected the...

Holder of bills of exchange may take legal action
Malcolm Mifsud

The First Hall of the Civil Court ruled that the holder of bills of exchange is...

The First Hall of the Civil Court ruled that the holder of...

A culture of responsibility-shirking

Both political parties seem to be locked in a permanent tit-for-tat mentality, which ignores the more pressing concerns

Both political parties seem to be locked in a permanent...

No, the balance is not right
Raphael Vassallo

The ‘right balance’ in this equation is actually best represented by a ‘No’ vote in the referendum, not by a ‘Yes’. 

The ‘right balance’ in this equation is...