‘Tis the season of grifting | Haris Barounis
The edifice of respectable realpolitik is unequivocally challenged and on the verge of collapsing. Politicians, intellectuals and public figures of Malta need to consider what...
A new dawn for our construction industry?
Mark Said
With the construction sector experiencing a resurgence in growth, it is bound to have a detrimental impact on the environment
Will anything change for them?
Saviour Balzan

I still believe that the biggest mistake in 2016, was the Prime Minister’s decision not to ask at once for Konrad Mizzi and Keith Schembri’s...

I still believe that the biggest mistake in 2016, was the...

It’s getting harder to know what’s real or fake
Josanne Cassar

We have come to a point where even things happening in real time have become...

We have come to a point where even things happening in real...

What I loved about Carrie Fisher
Josanne Cassar

‘Princess Leia’ had an ironic twinkle in her eye –the hallmark of those who know that all the fuss made about ‘stars’ was...

‘Princess Leia’ had an ironic twinkle in her...

Goodbye, cruel year
Raphael Vassallo

Let’s not be too hard on poor old 2016. You never know: it might still have one or two surprises up its sleeve

Let’s not be too hard on poor old 2016. You never...

Meeting real persons, not books
Evarist Bartolo

The attitude and behaviour of students and young adults are vital. Social contact is the best way to tackle issues of prejudice, discrimination and stigma

The attitude and behaviour of students and young adults are...

Two sides of the same coin
Michael Falzon

Politicians and political parties need donors and financial support for their campaigns from businessmen who then expect to be rewarded for their efforts...

Politicians and political parties need donors and financial...

Such Christmas spirit. So jolly...
Raphael Vassallo

‘Making Malta Hate’ is going to be our motto for when we take over the European Presidency next week

‘Making Malta Hate’ is going to be our...

Looking back
Saviour Balzan

If this has been a crazy year it will be worse next year

If this has been a crazy year it will be worse next year

Don’t sweat the small stuff
Josanne Cassar

In the grand scheme of things, life really is too short to live in a perpetual state of rage and anger

In the grand scheme of things, life really is too short to...

’Tis the season to go shopping
Josanne Cassar

Four ways by which retail business can face off some tough competition

Four ways by which retail business can face off some tough...

A very Maltese ‘presepju’...
Raphael Vassallo

Just take out all the fancy backdrops, and stick in a few walls of grey concrete and some steel shaft-like structures and there you have it - the Maltese...

Just take out all the fancy backdrops, and stick in a few...

Making things happen
Evarist Bartolo

Through Education Plus entrepreneurship programmes, we’re removing the rigidity of the system to offer something different to those who see the world...

Through Education Plus entrepreneurship programmes,...

To trust or not to trust
Anthony Buttigieg

We need to change the law and limit appointments of positions of trust to those directly in contact with a minister

We need to change the law and limit appointments of...

Another one bites the dust
Frank Psaila

Quite often, EU legislators are keener on regulating peoples’ lives than bettering them

Quite often, EU legislators are keener on regulating...

The nation’s conscience
Michael Falzon

Malta needed someone to say what the President said… acting as the nation’s conscience was a wise and bold decision

Malta needed someone to say what the President said…...

What do you mean ‘Does Santa exist?’
Raphael Vassallo

Those born into earlier, more fortunate generations have no such frivolous doubts and qualms

Those born into earlier, more fortunate generations have no...

We are the Beothuks
Saviour Balzan

Perhaps the Institute of Maltese Journalists, instead of the Department of Information, could serve as a registration body for recognising people who are...

Perhaps the Institute of Maltese Journalists, instead of...

The best thing about the President’s speech
Josanne Cassar

The President’s speech was a much-needed wake up call. Let’s just...

The President’s speech was a much-needed wake up...