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It won’t hurt you to bite your tongue

Josanne Cassar

I’m not going to go into any more details because there are inconsolable, grieving families out there, still coming to terms with their unbearable loss. But I am going to...

The right to a healthy environment | Mark M. Scerri

In reality, the motion is extremely simple; so basic, that one would think it hard to oppose! Who, in their right mind, wouldn’t want such a right enshrined?

Ethical foundations: Environment, social justice, good governance

Alex Borg

Social policy should not be about handouts or pity. It should be about giving...

Social policy should not be about handouts or pity. It...

The EU should be built around its people

Thomas Bajada

I have said this many times before in the European Parliament, even at the risk of sounding dissonant when defence spending dominated the agenda—I do not...

I have said this many times before in the European...

Heatwaves and the elderly: A silent threat we can prevent | Alexander Attard

Relatives of older persons should ensure their loved ones maintain adequate hydration and should regularly check in on their status during heat waves

Relatives of older persons should ensure their loved ones...

Patrick Calleja

In an interview to the press last week, Abela admitted that the amended legislation has been long in the making but will be announced imminently. What reforms...

In an interview to the press last week, Abela admitted that...

The crucial message being conveyed by young athletes about mental health

Josanne Cassar

I am fascinated and absorbed by these stories of athletes who have crushing setbacks in their career, but recognise they have a problem which will not go away...

I am fascinated and absorbed by these stories of athletes...

The power of a political comeback: Why Adrian Delia’s return could revitalise the PN | Andre Grech

And Delia wouldn’t be alone. History is filled with political figures who seemed finished, only to return and write their most defining chapters

And Delia wouldn’t be alone. History is filled with...

The PN my generation has never known, but is ready to build | Eve Borg Bonello

A political party exists to convert aspirations into reality. Parties that don’t change die

A political party exists to convert aspirations into...

Saviour Balzan

Last week, Robert Abela’s administration decided to absolve Ċaqnu of all his sins at Montekristo Estate in return for the paltry fine of €1.8...

Last week, Robert Abela’s administration decided to...

Rethinking assessment: A fairer and in-depth method through school-based assessment | Jude Zammit

The school-based assessment system is a planned and well-thought-out change that will improve the quality of learning by putting it in the real classroom...

The school-based assessment system is a planned and...

Turning the tide: Anchoring Malta’s future in marine research | Keith Azzopardi Tanti

This administration recognises that Malta must not only keep pace with Europe’s green and blue transitions, but must also lead them

This administration recognises that Malta must not only...

Maritime transport: A granular solution | Chris Bonett

A continued focus on improving our sea transport would also go hand in hand...

A continued focus on improving our sea transport would also...

Mark Said

Successfully realised with no overtones of corruption suspicions or bad governance, the project has the potential to turn out to be a game-changer for...

Successfully realised with no overtones of corruption...

MFSA’s rigorous approach to MiCA licensing | Kenneth Farrugia

The MFSA’s authorisation process was not a rapid exercise but rather the...

The MFSA’s authorisation process was not a rapid...

The myths, the fallacies and the kernels of truth about the TCN workforce

Josanne Cassar

When these types of stories about TCNs are shared, it is always patently obvious when certain people have not read it

When these types of stories about TCNs are shared, it is...

Residents frequently endure piecemeal digging and repatching by various contractors, often without any visible sign of coordination

Residents frequently endure piecemeal digging and...

It’s time to weed out the rogue recruiters giving Malta a bad name | Fabio Muscat

Only by rooting out the cowboys can we ensure Malta is a destination of fairness, dignity, and lawful opportunity.

Only by rooting out the cowboys can we ensure Malta is a...

Alex Borg

We need a leadership that understands both the boardroom and the household budget. The Nationalist Party has always been at its best when it made growth work...

We need a leadership that understands both the boardroom...

Miriam Dalli

With the latest call now open, eligible groups can apply for up to €27,000 to help fund upgrades that cut emissions and operational costs. The high level...

With the latest call now open, eligible groups can apply...