How sick?
Josanne Cassar
The problem with the arbitrary list given by the MEA on what it deems as “self-inflicted” is that it is just that: arbitrary.
Agency uses wrong procedure to collect a refund
Malcolm Mifsud
The First Hall of the Civil Court ruled that Article 466 of the Code of Organisation and Civil Procedure should not have been used for a government agency to collect a refund of...
To the Christians who run the Chamber, try living off €149 a week
Saviour Balzan

There’s quite a lot of hogwash in the air when it comes to interpreting the...

There’s quite a lot of hogwash in the air when it comes...

Of sick leave and other matters
Claudine Cassar

It is parents who decide to bring children into the world and they should be the ones who cover their expenses, not their hapless employer

It is parents who decide to bring children into the world...

The national interest strikes back
James Debono

While moral conservatism has come back to haunt the PN, Labour is increasingly appealing to an intolerant brand of nationalism to shoot down critics of the...

While moral conservatism has come back to haunt the PN,...

Who are the Eurosceptics now?
Raphael Vassallo

Something seems to have happened to both parties since the 2003 EU referendum – and looked at again, it is not at all clear whose side either party is...

Something seems to have happened to both parties since the...

Accent on education for employability
Evarist Bartolo

About 51,000 people fall within the 15-24 age bracket, of whom 6,000 are neither in employment nor furthering their education. To me, this is unacceptable.

About 51,000 people fall within the 15-24 age bracket, of...

Poor arguments for a poverty debate

By vehemently opposing what is as yet only a possibility, the Chamber of Commerce betrays an impulse to shoot down the discussion before it even gets off the...

By vehemently opposing what is as yet only a possibility,...

Cartoon 12 January 2014

Cartoon by Mark Scicluna

Cartoon by Mark Scicluna

Social Media Sharing in the World

Social media refers to interaction among people in which they build, share, and/or discuss information and ideas in virtual communities and networks.

Social media refers to interaction among people in which...

The wrong arm of the law
Raphael Vassallo

It is time to enact the promised justice reform, before there is simply no more justice left at all.

It is time to enact the promised justice reform, before...

Echoes of a political crisis

The ongoing discussion on same-sex unions, and in particular on the adoption of children by same-sex couples, seems to be taking an inauspicious turn.

The ongoing discussion on same-sex unions, and in...

Due to conflict of evidence DJ gets a free dance

The First Hall of the Civil Court held in a judgement delivered on 20 December...

The First Hall of the Civil Court held in a judgement...

Marketing Trends for 2014
Daniel Coleiro Kingswell

Now that 2014 has started, it is important to anticipate marketing trends and try to incorporate these trends into your marketing plans.

Now that 2014 has started, it is important to anticipate...

When a promise of sale may not be honoured

Mr Justice Lino Farrugia Sacco on 16 December 2013 decided in the lawsuit...

Mr Justice Lino Farrugia Sacco on 16 December 2013 decided...

Company directors and their wives ordered to pay the bank

Mr Justice Gino Camilleri on 20 December 2013 ordered the former directors of...

Mr Justice Gino Camilleri on 20 December 2013 ordered the...

A prosaic start to 2014
Saviour Balzan

Change can only happen if the people who embrace change make it happen.

Change can only happen if the people who embrace change...

The 'taghna lkoll' buses
James Debono

Giving priority to public transport over private cars is the only way to ensure the success of the reform of this sector.

Giving priority to public transport over private cars is...

What happens in Malta does not stay in Malta
Raphael Vassallo

Many of Pope Francis’ fans may be unaware that he had previously described...

Many of Pope Francis’ fans may be unaware that he had...

Not just a language
Evarist Bartolo

The traditional fluency of the English language among Maltese is something that spreads through all industries and sectors.

The traditional fluency of the English language among...