On the altar of greed not everyone’s belly and pockets are full

Angele Deguara

Economic growth is a major goal of this government but who is actually benefiting from this growth? And how does our economy grow?

Sounding the death knell for small businesses

Josanne Cassar

For some mysterious reason, everyone and their brother seems to think that the best business venture at the moment is to open a supermarket

The statement ‘my friend Joseph’, uttered at the start of January, could come back to haunt the Prime Minister if circumstances change and the...

The statement ‘my friend Joseph’, uttered at...

Graduate education and mountain climbing | Nicole Falzon

As I gird myself for this adventure, I cannot help but draw parallels between...

As I gird myself for this adventure, I cannot help but draw...

Michael Falzon

Regulators cannot investigate anyone and then proceed to formulate an accusation that is decided upon by the same regulator who then proceeds with a...

Regulators cannot investigate anyone and then proceed to...

The ‘Wild West’ was actually quite tame, compared to Malta…

Raphael Vassallo

Almost makes you wonder, doesn’t it, which is actually the...

Almost makes you wonder, doesn’t it, which is...

Maltese and European women deserve better | Claudette Abela Baldacchino

I am committed to working further towards a future where gender equality is a given, rather than a debate

I am committed to working further towards a future where...

Downsizing the construction industry big time

Saviour Balzan

Beyond lax safety and enforcement, the greed and obsession to cement Malta is...

Beyond lax safety and enforcement, the greed and obsession...

The status of women is the status of democracy | Constance J. Milstein, US ambassador

Malta is a trusted partner in our efforts to promote shared values and to advance peace and stability... Malta’s leadership at both the UNSC and...

Malta is a trusted partner in our efforts to promote shared...

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Democracy and the tragic tale of two lost laptops

The justice system has had to deal with its fair share of credibility issues...

The justice system has had to deal with its fair share of...

Mark Said

The education administration is slack, possibly corrupt, and rather helpless against the student community. There are no proper checks on the functioning of...

The education administration is slack, possibly corrupt,...

Rent law amendment: Socialist PR but exploitative reality | Matthew Attard

The minister, likely after much lobbying from the MDA, has decided to remove all rent-calming measures that were in law. The most impactful was the extension...

The minister, likely after much lobbying from the MDA, has...

Family businesses - the bedrock of sustainable growth | Steve Ellul

Whether it's the quaint corner grocer, the sleek office headquarters, or...

Whether it's the quaint corner grocer, the sleek office...

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El Hiblu 3: The trial that should have never started

We believe it is not too late for the State to do the right thing even at this...

We believe it is not too late for the State to do the right...

Eurovision is supposed to be a song contest… not a ‘declaration of principles’

Raphael Vassallo

At the moment, they’re all about whether Israel should be allowed to even compete in this year’s ESC: when that country stands accused, by large...

At the moment, they’re all about whether Israel...

Michael Falzon

In the case of the mess made by Malta Enterprise and INDIS Malta, Minister Silvio Schembri is politically responsible. Up to the time of writing, he did not...

In the case of the mess made by Malta Enterprise and INDIS...

So many want the perks of a top job… but not the accountability

Josanne Cassar

Are we surprised there are so many construction site accidents when those who...

Are we surprised there are so many construction site...

Saviour Balzan

From 16-year-old candidates to irate ministers and resignations Saviour Balzan looks back at this tumultuous week in Maltese politics

From 16-year-old candidates to irate ministers and...

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea