The case for a judiciary ombudsman
Mark Said
Yes, there is a dire need for an Office of the Judiciary Ombudsman with four unique characteristics: neutrality, confidentiality, independence and sufficient authority to...
Our commitment to a greener tomorrow | Steve Ellul
Project Green provides for a holistic vision that considers the needs of today's and tomorrow's society, firmly believing that open spaces are not merely areas but...
Conflicts of interest: How many truly have nothing to declare?
Josanne Cassar

It always makes me wonder whether some people have actually lost the ability to...

It always makes me wonder whether some people have actually...

Government is not Malta
Ralph Cassar

There is this plainly stupid idea of ‘working in favour of Malta’ – where the government of the day and its minions define whatever that means

There is this plainly stupid idea of ‘working in...

Employers don’t just want the ‘A’ grade
Evarist Bartolo

Success in school does not guarantee success in life. Social skills, and...

Success in school does not guarantee success in life....

In a world of post-truth politics
Michael Falzon

As truth becomes irrelevant and people believe what they want to believe, the politicians – even here – are having a field day with it 

As truth becomes irrelevant and people believe what they...

The EU doesn’t know what it just threw away…
Raphael Vassallo

We have been roundly dismissed as a naiton of crooks and swindlers, which...

We have been roundly dismissed as a naiton of crooks and...

PN: You have a problem with your PR
Josanne Cassar

While many first-time Labour voters have vowed never to vote for the party again, I doubt that their disenchantment is going to lead them to switch their...

While many first-time Labour voters have vowed never...

The Sliema Strand has become a cowboy’s paradise
Michael Briguglio

Transport Malta’s decision to keep traffic lights permanently flashing on...

Transport Malta’s decision to keep traffic lights...

Panama was an albatross around Leo Brincat’s neck
James Debono

It is Joseph Muscat’s refusal to sack Konrad Mizzi which ultimately...

It is Joseph Muscat’s refusal to sack Konrad Mizzi...

Could you live on €728 a month? Or are you blinded by Malta’s newfound glitz?
Josanne Cassar

As the debate on the minimum wage continues, don't let the flashy cars and upmarket clothes blind you to the other side of Malta. Those who are struggling...

As the debate on the minimum wage continues, don't let...

Labour/EU: the Ultimate Romantic Comedy…
Raphael Vassallo

No sooner did Muscat warble his serenade under the EU’s balcony, than out...

No sooner did Muscat warble his serenade under the...

No to boycotts, yes to Burkinis
Frank Psaila

Calls for boycotts, as is equating big business with corruption and greed, are wrong. At the receiving end of boycotts are hundreds of employees.

Calls for boycotts, as is equating big business with...

The best football shoes do not a Messi make
Evarist Bartolo

It is very important to have the right equipment, the right buildings and the...

It is very important to have the right equipment, the right...

Grilled Brincat with honesty sauce
Raphael Vassallo

Brussels – for whatever unearthly reason – is actually good for local politicians... once they step off that plane, all the accumulated layers of...

Brussels – for whatever unearthly reason – is...

Our parties’ only vision is winning the next election
Michael Falzon

Muscat speaks of Malta being the best in Europe, Busuttil speaks of a...

Muscat speaks of Malta being the best in Europe, Busuttil...

My big bang theory: Try considering others
Josanne Cassar

At what point does your right to enjoy your festa intrude on my right to well,...

At what point does your right to enjoy your festa intrude...

A record for good governance
Saviour Balzan

A public official, who is a political appointee, with an €85,000 salary and responsible for multi-million contracts in land, maritime and aviation...

A public official, who is a political appointee, with an...

A Republic for the few
Ralph Cassar

A serious country would not have closed its eyes for 11 whole years: it would have seen the extra cages removed and slapped multi-million euro fines...

A serious country would not have closed its eyes for...

A lesson on how to deal with bad publicity
Josanne Cassar

The beauty of study purely for the love of it does not look at going to...

The beauty of study purely for the love of it does not look...