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Water is life

Thomas Bajada

Water is more than a resource; it is the foundation of life itself. We cannot afford to treat it as infinite anymore

And… in other news

Josanne Cassar

What is clear is that BCRS need to do better when it comes to their whole business model

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...

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...

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...

Gender equality: An imperative for societal progress | Steve Ellul

As we stand on the precipice of a new era, the importance of promoting gender...

As we stand on the precipice of a new era, the importance...

Mark Said

Many out there might be one massage away from endangering their physical wellbeing and health. The preservation of health is easier than the cure of the disease

Many out there might be one massage away from endangering...

Putting social justice on the global agenda | Josef Bugeja

Our Maltese experience through the ages has taught us how leveraging the power...

Our Maltese experience through the ages has taught us how...

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'

There is a word, you know, to describe precisely this sort...

Michael Falzon

Only a leader with a very strong personality can overcome this

Only a leader with a very strong personality can overcome...

Encouraging steps forward for a better environment

Miriam Dalli

In February, the country continued to implement our shared vision for a...

In February, the country continued to implement our...

Let’s “do something” … by picking on long-time residents

Josanne Cassar

I am still trying to wrap my head around how the state can sanction this type...

I am still trying to wrap my head around how the state can...

Is ChatGPT a Labourite or a Nationalist?

Alexiei Dingli

While it may seem absurd to attribute political leanings to an AI like ChatGPT, the underlying biases in these technologies have real and significant...

While it may seem absurd to attribute political leanings to...

Robert’s ounce of cruelty to appease the far right

James Debono

What the country needs is not an ounce of cruelty to appease rabid racist...

What the country needs is not an ounce of cruelty to...