Carrying capacity studies are pivotal
Mark Said
Generally, these studies aim to determine what infrastructure investment is necessary in each locality to ensure sustainable development and to maintain the quality of life that...
From the ground up
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
Film Commission is a one-man band
Michael Falzon

Moving to high end tourism is a good idea but this would take years in the current circumstances

Moving to high end tourism is a good idea but this would...

Sanity versus insanity
Saviour Balzan

When the Amanda Muscat story hit the headlines a few days ago, we all had our opinion as to how this would impact a political survey. 

When the Amanda Muscat story hit the headlines a few days...

Muzzling educators | Daniel Xerri

Just like Said’s intellectuals, their role 'is not to consolidate authority, but to understand, interpret, and question it'

Just like Said’s intellectuals, their role 'is...

Is Europe losing the AI arms race?
Alexiei Dingli

AI is not just a race to the top in terms of innovation—it’s also about who sets the rules of the game. In this sense, Europe may not need to...

AI is not just a race to the top in terms of...

Our path to climate leadership
Miriam Dalli

At its heart, climate action is about the future. The future we leave our children and grandchildren depends on the decisions we make today

At its heart, climate action is about the future. The...

Trump’s victory
Michael Falzon

Trump’s victory also means Europe can no longer – or at least much less – rely on the US for its defence and security

Trump’s victory also means Europe can no longer...

The week that was
Saviour Balzan

In all its wisdom, the heavily greased Democrat electoral machine, seems to have misread the people’s concerns

In all its wisdom, the heavily greased Democrat electoral...

An administration with its heart in the right place
Lydia Abela

Budget 2024 is testament that this administration has its heart in the right...

Budget 2024 is testament that this administration has its...

Abortion: a new legal perspective
Mark Said

Developing human life is sacred even before it conquers the status of personhood, and it is imperative to consider the objective value of human life from its...

Developing human life is sacred even before it conquers the...

Malta's Vision 2050: A future of high-value economic niches and quality of life | Silvio Schembri

Together, we can build a future that reflects our ambitions – one where Malta is not just an island in the Mediterranean, but a global leader in...

Together, we can build a future that reflects our ambitions...

A visionless budget
Michael Falzon

This surely takes the cake in the annals of corruption in Malta and Gozo!

This surely takes the cake in the annals of corruption in...

Trump or Harris, does it really matter?
Saviour Balzan

If Trump does win, it will mean that insane and fanatical politicians backed by extremely stupid, limited, and uncultured voters can get re-elected even when...

If Trump does win, it will mean that insane and fanatical...

Our vision for digitisation of Malta’s energy system | Ryan Callus

Malta is uniquely positioned to be a testbed for new energy technologies, given...

Malta is uniquely positioned to be a testbed for new energy...

Embracing AI: Preparing students for the future | Cassandra Sturgeon Delia

As an educator specialising in technology-enhanced learning, I encourage students, parents, and fellow educators to explore AI’s benefits while keeping...

As an educator specialising in technology-enhanced...

Msida Creek: Enhancing connectivity and community spaces | Steve Ellul

The Msida Creek Project is a powerful example of this commitment, and we eagerly anticipate its transformation from plan to reality

The Msida Creek Project is a powerful example of this...

The way ahead
Julia Farrugia

The reality of our work is that there is never a point of conclusion. Society evolves and our targets and pledges evolve with it, as we remain steadfast in our...

The reality of our work is that there is never a point of...

Obligatory trade union membership
Michael Falzon

However, the right of Maltese citizens to opt out of trade union membership should never be touched

However, the right of Maltese citizens to opt out of trade...

Facts vs fiction | George Pullicino

Less than 10% of the requests were accepted and today I am therefore more than ever convinced that we did well to finalise the process as we did

Less than 10% of the requests were accepted and today I am...