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 their priorities
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?
Governing by listening… and by failing on spin
John Baldacchino

There are examples where Muscat decided to move beyond his preoccupation with...

There are examples where Muscat decided to move beyond his...

One campus for Gozo MCAST
Evarist Bartolo

MCAST training programmes delivered in Gozo will fulfil the same quality assurance standards that are applicable to the same programmes delivered at the MCAST...

MCAST training programmes delivered in Gozo will fulfil the...

Once upon a time...

By Brian Scicluna

By Brian Scicluna

Health reforms must be transparent

Concern has been expressed that the shift from public to private healthcare will be partly financed by taxpayers’ money

Concern has been expressed that the shift from public to...

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...