Taking a stand requires a spine

Josanne Cassar

But, of course, rather than doing the right thing and taking a stand (which would require a bit of spine), Malta will go ahead and take part

Not enough to say you want to win

Saviour Balzan

This one is going to be a hard nut to crack since despite all his freshness and adrenaline, Borg is surrounded with very few capable parliamentarians, who can offer a decent...

Miriam Dalli

All of these projects are part of a long-term strategic vision; one that isn’t driven by crisis, but by careful planning and anticipation of future needs

All of these projects are part of a long-term strategic...

Young minds, bold visions: Malta’s future in focus | Miriam Teuma

Young people are telling us that if we want Malta to thrive in 2050, we need to...

Young people are telling us that if we want Malta to thrive...

Are patients benefitting from parallel importation of medicines? | Anthony Raphael Gatt

The confluence of Malta’s high-priced, import-dependent market and a regulatory framework that lacks explicit restrictions on corporate pharmacy...

The confluence of Malta’s high-priced,...

Loved and hated: On being a vet | Andrew Agius

Start by making sure to avoid unnecessary problems in the first place. For the...

Start by making sure to avoid unnecessary problems in the...

Another deal, another scandal but where is Labour’s outrage, remorse?

The least we expected from government in the circumstances was an expression of remorse accompanied by outrage at the deceit, the lies, the vitiated process,...

The least we expected from government in the circumstances...

We need dignity and substance in politics, not PR stunts

Josanne Cassar

The curse of social media is that it has glorified superficiality and looks,...

The curse of social media is that it has glorified...

Malta’s land wealth and the missing bridge to innovation

JP Fabri

Safeguards matter. Property linked instruments must be conservative on loan to...

Safeguards matter. Property linked instruments must be...

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Nobody deserves to die for their beliefs

While it may be possible for some not feel any sympathy towards him because of his polarising views, arguing that he deserved to be killed is a complete...

While it may be possible for some not feel any sympathy...

Political violence is wrong but we are under no obligation to mourn Kirk

James Debono

Violence is never justified, yet mourning Kirk is not a duty. The real gall lies in far-right forces using his death to posture as defenders of free...

Violence is never justified, yet mourning Kirk is not a...

Good faith gone wrong: Considering the elements of money laundering

Matthew Xuereb / Thomas Sciberras Herrera

The court concluded that the defendant had provided 'a plausible rebuttal...

The court concluded that the defendant had provided 'a...

The Ta’ Qali ‘ramel fin u gravel apposta’ saga

Arnold Cassola

This saga brings up two important national issues: The first regarding the...

This saga brings up two important national issues: The...

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Josanne Cassar

Retail chain pharmacies: A threat to patients’ primary interests? | Anthony Raphael Gatt

In certain Maltese villages, only chain pharmacies operate, which may limit the local elderly population’s access to product choice and undermines their...

In certain Maltese villages, only chain pharmacies operate,...

Alex Borg has a plan but must be allowed to implement it

What he definitely needs is the time and space to put in motion his plans. The...

What he definitely needs is the time and space to put in...

Growth, stability and the questions that follow

JP Fabri

While Malta’s public finances remain in relatively good health, they...

While Malta’s public finances remain in relatively...

Josanne Cassar

The crux of the matter is the role of politically appointed officials and their relationship with the public, especially when the latter “dare” to...

The crux of the matter is the role of politically appointed...

Saviour Balzan

The PN has been unable to reinvent itself since 2008 and more so elect leaders who take the party to new levels and pastures.

The PN has been unable to reinvent itself since 2008 and...

Ta’ Qali: A storm in a dust bowl and arrogance

Many people have become wary of public institutions, more so when those leading...

Many people have become wary of public institutions, more...