Cartoon: 29 March 2015
The refeferendum on the future of spring hunting will determine the fate of breeding birds during migration
Judge dismisses challenge
Malcolm Mifsud
The First Hall of the Civil Court on 13 March, 2015 dismissed a plea that challenged the judge presiding the case Martin Cassano v Alessandro sive Sandro Cassano.
The real threat to democracy
Raphael Vassallo

For the brainwashed party supporters the important thing is that ‘their’ party maintains power at all costs. So if it becomes necessary...

For the brainwashed party supporters the important thing is...

Energy: Time for full parliamentary scrutiny
James Debono

I do not expect the PM to resign over a misguided pre electoral PR move, which...

I do not expect the PM to resign over a misguided pre...

Cartoon: 12 October 2014

Chris Fearne announces tax rebates for private healthcare insurance: driving private sector growth or draining public funds for the wrong reasons?

Chris Fearne announces tax rebates for private healthcare...

Letters: 12 October 2014
Last man standing
Saviour Balzan

Dalli was not exactly Mr Darling, and in many ways his deportment does not help his plight... Nonetheless I cannot say that in this Island of ours there are...

Dalli was not exactly Mr Darling, and in many ways his...

Dissecting a relationship
Josanne Cassar

'Gone Girl' has so many twists and turns that revealing anything more will just serve as spoilers: there is an accurate depiction of the expectations...

'Gone Girl' has so many twists and turns that...

Courts may hear disputes, irrespective of arbitration clause
Malcolm Mifsud

The courts may hear and decide upon disputes between parties of an agreement...

The courts may hear and decide upon disputes between...

Leaving no escape route for ISIS
Alon Ben-Meir

The battle against ISIS cannot be carried out incrementally; it must be overwhelming from the ground, sea and air, forcing them to be on the run and preventing...

The battle against ISIS cannot be carried out...

A new definition of ‘compromise’

Democratic exercises such as elections and referendums are not subject to the whims and fancies of the prime minister of the time.

Democratic exercises such as elections and referendums are...

Hong Kong Phooey
Raphael Vassallo

Busuttil is in no position to complain, seeing as how his own precious Nationalist Party – the only real guarantor of democracy, if its leader is to be...

Busuttil is in no position to complain, seeing as how his...

Cartoon: 8 October 2014
Providing employment opportunities for persons with disabilities
Evarist Bartolo

Providing opportunities of recruitment and career advancement for persons with...

Providing opportunities of recruitment and career...

The growth of Spanish and the ‘Lionel Messi effect’
Carmel Vassallo

The presence of Spanish in Maltese state schools has increased more than...

The presence of Spanish in Maltese state schools has...

If Vella’s charm offensive fails, Juncker will get the blame
Frank Psaila

In his new role as EU Commissioner, Vella would do well to put his charm to...

In his new role as EU Commissioner, Vella would do well to...

Libel as intimidation

The message, this time emanating from the police and law courts as much as from the hunters themselves, is that anyone who tries to stand up to the practice of...

The message, this time emanating from the police and law...

The massive neutrality debate is back
Michael Falzon

Will this archaic attitude drag Joseph Muscat and George Vella down and hinder the needed change in the wording of Malta’s neutrality clause when there...

Will this archaic attitude drag Joseph Muscat and George...

How many MPs does it take to change a law?
Raphael Vassallo

This week two court rulings have again blatantly exposed that Malta’s...

This week two court rulings have again blatantly exposed...

Letters: 5 October 2014