A third political party winner? | Mark Said
Building a major new party in Malta is not impossible. Indeed, if we stand back far enough, we see that it did happen in the past
Maybe Jesus should just get himself another ‘parrot’...
Raphael Vassallo
But, oh well. All it really means, ultimately, is that Gordon John manche isn’t exactly doing a very brilliant job, in his self-proclaimed role as ‘Jesus...
What happens in Malta does not stay in Malta
Raphael Vassallo

Many of Pope Francis’ fans may be unaware that he had previously described...

Many of Pope Francis’ fans may be unaware that he had...

Not just a language
Evarist Bartolo

The traditional fluency of the English language among Maltese is something that spreads through all industries and sectors.

The traditional fluency of the English language among...

Revising the lexicon
Claudine Cassar

It’s sad that our bishops are so out of touch with the realities of modern life that they felt it necessary to insult and hurt all those who do not agree...

It’s sad that our bishops are so out of touch with the...

I won't be a bystander on abusive 'blogging'
Matthew Vella

Reporting suicide is one of the most delicate matters in news media. Abusing of...

Reporting suicide is one of the most delicate matters in...

No country for old punks
Raphael Vassallo

Vince Fabri gets all the opprobrium for daring to pen an alternative version of the National Anthem... watch the sparks fly.

Vince Fabri gets all the opprobrium for daring to pen an...

The victor and the vanquished
Saviour Balzan

Democratic elections, like cup finals, crown the victors not the vanquished.

Democratic elections, like cup finals, crown the victors...

The year Big Brother was indecently exposed
Michael Falzon

While a lot has been said about Pope Francis being chosen as Time’s Person of...

While a lot has been said about Pope Francis being chosen...

The year Big Brother was indecently exposed
Michael Falzon

While a lot has been said about Pope Francis being chosen as Time’s Person of...

While a lot has been said about Pope Francis being chosen...

Growing a sustainable environment from our schools
Evarist Bartolo

We often talk about the legacy we will leave our children and our grandchildren.

We often talk about the legacy we will leave our children...

Tra la la la la!
Claudine Cassar

Tis the season to be jolly and most of us are indulging in a spot of R&R, along with an orgy of eating and gift giving and receiving.

Tis the season to be jolly and most of us are indulging in...

The ultimate disaster movie
Raphael Vassallo

It’s official. Government is not holding talks with Paramount regarding the fate of the bus service after January 14: when its current operators Arriva will...

It’s official. Government is not holding talks with...

Children of a Lesser (Indian) God
Claudine Cassar

Devyani Khobragade, India’s deputy consul general in New York, was arrested this week on charges of Visa fraud.

Devyani Khobragade, India’s deputy consul general in New...

Lifelong education is a must
Evarist Bartolo

It is a well-known fact that the levels and standards of education have increased across generations. However, the question is whether the general trend has...

It is a well-known fact that the levels and standards of...

Shoot the messenger, not the message
Saviour Balzan

The invoice which proved that Frank Sammut, a consultant to Enemalta, was being paid for the sale of a particular sale of fuel to Enemalta, was lifted not from...

The invoice which proved that Frank Sammut, a consultant to...

Still stuck for a NYE bash?
Raphael Vassallo

I don’t normally use this space for subliminal advertising, but sometimes – as a certain magistrate will no doubt confirm – you have to bend the rules.

I don’t normally use this space for subliminal...

Repatriating failed asylum seekers
James Debono

Failed asylum seekers have no right to stay in Malta – but we must weigh the humanitarian nature of each case before repatriating them.

Failed asylum seekers have no right to stay in Malta –...

Spring hunting is not a right
Raphael Vassallo

Evidently, there is a hunger among the wider population for its own voice to be heard above the cacophony of gunfire

Evidently, there is a hunger among the wider population for...

Of pushbacks and one thousand days of hell
Claudine Cassar

When news of the Kristallnacht pogroms reached the ears of European and...

When news of the Kristallnacht pogroms reached the ears of...