Local councils need a new lease of life
The relationship between councils and government should be premised on increased autonomy for local governments
At least, Americans have a choice
Raphael Vassallo
There is a word, you know, to describe precisely this sort of political system. I’ll give you a hint: it starts with a ‘D'
Reining in inflation
Michael Falzon

The parallelism between what has happened in Ireland and what is happening in Malta is glaring

The parallelism between what has happened in Ireland and...

‘Why vote for others to be cheated? Vote for us instead!’
Raphael Vassallo

Elsewhere, both the Socialists and Liberals are equally keen to appease...

Elsewhere, both the Socialists and Liberals are equally...

What the latest statistics tell us about a changing Malta
Josanne Cassar

The fact that the previous barriers which used to divide Malta into two...

The fact that the previous barriers which used to divide...

When Mark Camilleri asked me for a €100,000 interest-free loan
Saviour Balzan

To purposely take one set of privileged chats, intentionally leaving all the...

To purposely take one set of privileged chats,...

Cartoon: 21 January 2024

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Tribunal must decide on all grounds of appeal
Malcolm Mifsud

The Financial Services Tribunal was asked to decide on two grounds of appeal...

The Financial Services Tribunal was asked to decide on two...

It’s also about peace of mind

Malta's primary inflation drivers have been services and food. If energy and fuel are taken out of the equation, inflation in Malta would be higher than...

Malta's primary inflation drivers have been services...

Virginity testing law: pre-empting legal loopholes
Mark Said

Admittedly, a law that bans virginity testing strengthens the physician’s...

Admittedly, a law that bans virginity testing strengthens...

Maltese court has jurisdiction of vessels found in Malta’s territorial waters
Malcolm Mifsud

The jurisdiction of the courts is generally applicable when the matter relates to property that is situated in Malta

The jurisdiction of the courts is generally applicable when...

The secret weapon to boost employee performance | Alexiei Dingli

Unlike the ‘one-size-fits-all’ model, AI-driven platforms analyse...

Unlike the ‘one-size-fits-all’ model, AI-driven...

Disincentivising whistleblowing
Mark Said

Our legislation has not always been matched with effective measures for the management of whistleblowing or adequate measures to protect individuals who decide...

Our legislation has not always been matched with effective...

‘Exempt’ to pollute? No thanks
Ralph Cassar

Spreading misinformation and outright lies is irresponsible and dangerous. It would mean that our ports become a magnet for the dirtiest, most polluting ships...

Spreading misinformation and outright lies is irresponsible...

Alienating middle of the road voters

Irrespective of his denial, the Prime Minister is lowering the bar to placate pockets of anger among the party’s grassroots

Irrespective of his denial, the Prime Minister is lowering...

Staying vibrant and relevant for the next five years | Charles Deguara

The NAO’s strategic goals are structured around the need to strengthen its institutional capacity, enhancing audit impact, improving stakeholder...

The NAO’s strategic goals are structured around the...

Ten green bottles
Michael Falzon

So, the mystery behind Farrugia’s dismissal will not be easily solved

So, the mystery behind Farrugia’s dismissal will not...

What's really happening in the education sector?
Josanne Cassar

Devaluating and diminishing the role of teachers will only have a domino effect...

Devaluating and diminishing the role of teachers will only...

Lifting a middle finger to Steward
Saviour Balzan

Then and now MaltaToday was highly critical of the deal with Steward and before that Vitals, where Ernst also had the role of CEO

Then and now MaltaToday was highly critical of the deal...

Cartoon: 14 January

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea