They call it ‘horse-trading’, but… why is only the EPP benefitting from the deal?
Raphael Vassallo
It’s not as though the EPP has simply ‘beaten all other parties’ to those positions, fair-and-square, in a democratic contest… it’s just that the...
Job terminations: Delivering the bad news transparently
Mark Camilleri Gambin
As an HR manager or business owner, it is most wise to keep a close eye on retention rates, termination frequency and all the associated reasons
Enough already!
Claudine Cassar

Clearly, the Booted eagle massacre was not a case of one crazed loon breaking the law – but a number of them, all over the island

Clearly, the Booted eagle massacre was not a case of one...

‘If it flies, it dies’
Raphael Vassallo

...to which I am sorely tempted to reply: "And if you hunt, you're a c***."

...to which I am sorely tempted to reply: "And if you hunt,...

Some budgetary priorities for 2014
Michael Briguglio

Labour should propose a budget which gives priority to social and environmental policies whilst ensuring Malta’s relative economic stability.

Labour should propose a budget which gives priority to...

The sanitised debate on civil unions
James Debono

While the introduction of civil unions is a welcome step towards greater social inclusion, it has exposed the lack of a real organic debate within political...

While the introduction of civil unions is a welcome step...

Hysterics will get us nowhere
Jurgen Balzan

Muscat and Busuttil are calling for Europe to intervene and prevent boats reaching our shores by instituting a European pushback policy. I find this disturbing.

Muscat and Busuttil are calling for Europe to intervene and...

Fighting in the Colosseum
Saviour Balzan

Entering the political arena at 50 is not a priority, more so when I see that I can achieve more in journalism

Entering the political arena at 50 is not a priority, more...

The LGBT historic leap forward
Michael Briguglio

The historic leap forward in the LGBT debate should not make us forget other challenges ahead in family policy.

The historic leap forward in the LGBT debate should not...

The vacant property myth
Michael Falzon

Those who generalise about developers being a greedy lot also believe that they are stupid enough to invest without any chance of recouping their investment,...

Those who generalise about developers being a greedy lot...

Mr Justice and Dr Hyde
Raphael Vassallo

It seems that, in the Maltese jurisdiction, all it takes for a ‘petty’ crime to become ‘serious’ is for it to have been committed by a ‘guest’ in a...

It seems that, in the Maltese jurisdiction, all it takes...

I announce the true winner – Malala!
Claudine Cassar

I am in awe of Malala Yousafzai. It is hard to believe that a 16-year-old girl from a remote valley in Pakistan had the power to shake the conservative...

I am in awe of Malala Yousafzai. It is hard to believe that...

Challenges ahead
Evarist Bartolo

Research has shown time and time again that the early childhood years may be the most influential period for a child’s personal development, especially when...

Research has shown time and time again that the early...

Content Management System
Conrad Bugeja

A Content Management System, more commonly referred to as a CMS or backend, is an interface which only you, as the administrator, will have access to where...

A Content Management System, more commonly referred to as a...

Revoking an unnecessary pardon
Saviour Balzan

Why was a pardon issued for George Farrugia in the first instance, when there had been admissions to the police well before the pardon was granted?

Why was a pardon issued for George Farrugia in the first...

Selling the family silver? Selling the entire family, more like it
Raphael Vassallo

Unlike ordinary commodities, Maltese citizenship cannot be acquired by any old...

Unlike ordinary commodities, Maltese citizenship cannot be...

Appointees of convenience?
Claudine Cassar

The appointment system by its very nature is excluding women – because, let’s face it, how many women were in the Class of 1995 at St Edward’s or St...

The appointment system by its very nature is excluding...

Never giving up. Ever
Evarist Bartolo

Our countries need change, but we must make sure that we re-boot a country and not try to shut it down and restart afresh

Our countries need change, but we must make sure that we...

Simon Busuttil’s stupid sliding tackle
James Debono

Busuttil is wrong to question the government’s decision to bring in migrants from Syria. Malta was in no position to bicker with Italy while people where...

Busuttil is wrong to question the government’s decision...

Online Brand Monitoring
Daniel Coleiro Kingswell

Word of mouth has always been one of the most important factors that can make or break a business. With blogs, online articles and social media, the word of...

Word of mouth has always been one of the most important...