Letters: 13th July 2014
Beyond the delicious Peking duck
Saviour Balzan
To criticise this relationship simply because it appears easy to hit out at a former communist giant would, I believe, be puerile.
Casualties of war
Raphael Vassallo

Why is it perfectly OK for the runner-up of an international song contest to receive this award.. but not a winner, albeit in the junior category?

Why is it perfectly OK for the runner-up of an...

A President for all

Following a spate of controversial political appointments, Muscat’s choice of president will inevitably be interpreted as the litmus test of his commitment...

Following a spate of controversial political appointments,...

Rent law breached fundamental human rights

The pivotal case Dr Cedric Mifsud et. vs. the Attorney General et brought about...

The pivotal case Dr Cedric Mifsud et. vs. the Attorney...

Fishing expeditions my foot
Saviour Balzan

Though I have reservations about the fairness of our courts, I still believe that somehow, whether in the Maltese or pan-European judicial system, justice will...

Though I have reservations about the fairness of our...

Polidano’s misdemeanours: all about timing?

Many extensive illegalities have been sanctioned, and this has allowed the big...

Many extensive illegalities have been sanctioned, and this...

Is Technology Leveling the Playing Field for Independent Hotels

Despite their lack of branding power, independent hotels are very much in the...

Despite their lack of branding power, independent hotels...

Caqnu enforcement? Pull the other…
James Debono

On the eve of an environmental protest, a well-choreographed action on Charles ‘Caqnu’ Polidano seems to send the message that government has no strings...

On the eve of an environmental protest, a...

No need for a director to represent a company

In a judgement delivered by Magistrate Dr Gabriella Vella on the 18 November...

In a judgement delivered by Magistrate Dr Gabriella Vella...

The march of the environmentalist
Michael Briguglio

The most important message of the referendum is that history can be made through resilience and broad alliance-building

The most important message of the referendum is that...

Online Buying Process & Google Analytics
Daniel Coleiro Kingswell

Attracting users to your website and reaching the key point of converting is a process that can be understood very easily by using Google Analytics. This...

Attracting users to your website and reaching the key point...

Come on boys, come on girls
Saviour Balzan

If Joseph Muscat chickens out of denying 34,000 signatures the right to vote in conjunction with the European parliamentary election, then I will be the first...

If Joseph Muscat chickens out of denying 34,000 signatures...

Turning the page
Evarist Bartolo

Investment by government can offer access to books and culture but there is a core problem that cannot be addressed by government alone.

Investment by government can offer access to books and...

At arm’s length

John Dalli’s comments raise the question: should the maxim of blocking political interference be extended to other equally important spheres?

John Dalli’s comments raise the question: should the...

Cartoon 24 November 2013

Cartoon by Mark Scicluna

Cartoon by Mark Scicluna

Selling citizenship to plug a revenue hole
James Debono

It was the political decision to slash the top rate of income tax from 35% to...

It was the political decision to slash the top rate of...

A tragedy for the environment

The Portomaso decision is not only scandalous, but indicative of the political mindset.

The Portomaso decision is not only scandalous, but...

Cartoon 20 November 2013

Cartoon by Mark Scicluna

Cartoon by Mark Scicluna

Court orders couple to pay contractor reduced fee for finishes

On 30 September 2013, Mr Justice Joseph Zammit McKeon ordered Mario and Theresa...

On 30 September 2013, Mr Justice Joseph Zammit McKeon...