Abandon cheap provincial politics, go Green
Ralph Cassar
Roberta Metsola’s political group, the EPP, led by its President Manfred Weber and his right-hand man, and the political group’s secretary general Simon Busuttil are...
Corrupt profits over patients
Peter Agius
CGMs should be given to all diabetics in Malta free of charge, and this would be a pivotal step towards modernising diabetes care, improving patient outcomes, and reducing the...
Sexual harassment at work: a tough row to hoe | Renée Laiviera

In order to control such challenging behaviour all employers and...

In order to control such challenging behaviour all...

Pollution control measures: vague, cowardly and business as usual
Ralph Cassar

It is crystal clear that either ERA or their political masters are not ready to...

It is crystal clear that either ERA or their political...

‘The Prime Minister’s prerogative’ is precisely the problem
Raphael Vassallo

Can a new prime minister bring about any truly meaningful change? Oh yes,...

Can a new prime minister bring about any truly meaningful...

Konrad’s box of tricks
Michael Falzon

Just withdrawing the contract is not enough. Did Konrad Mizzi approach MTA offering his services, or was it MTA who sought them?

Just withdrawing the contract is not enough. Did Konrad...

The bigger picture
Saviour Balzan

In a normal country, the Opposition would blossom and hit the roof. The opposite has happened, and the problem is clearly Adrian Delia

In a normal country, the Opposition would blossom and hit...

Is it really possible to judge the best?
Josanne Cassar

Of course, when it comes to judging what is ‘the best’ in any art form, whether it is film, music or books, there is obviously always an element of...

Of course, when it comes to judging what is ‘the...

A new dawn for Europe as sun sets on the United Kingdom’s EU membership

By EP President David Sassoli, European Council President Charles Michel, and EC President Ursula von der Leyen

By EP President David Sassoli, European Council President...

Fired from your job? Here, let us give you a better one!
Josanne Cassar

I’m sure there are many ordinary people reading this who have lost their...

I’m sure there are many ordinary people reading this...

‘Continuity’ and ‘change’ can’t both happen at the same time…
Raphael Vassallo

One thing, however, is certain: ‘continuity’ and ‘change’ cannot realistically co-exist for very long. Sooner or later… and my...

One thing, however, is certain: ‘continuity’...

On the environment, we can no longer leave anything to chance
Aaron Farrugia

Construction is important for the Maltese economy… but for the sake of...

Construction is important for the Maltese economy…...

At last: a Jurassic Park film, set in a Jurassic location…
Raphael Vassallo

The screening process would be geared towards identifying a candidate that is...

The screening process would be geared towards identifying a...

Choosing the top cop
Michael Falzon

I agree that subjecting the police commissioner’s appointment to a qualified majority in Parliament would be a better way of doing it – but it is...

I agree that subjecting the police commissioner’s...

Free speech for learners
Saviour Balzan

'Prostitute' is a retrograde slur employed by men (and women) to undermine women in positions of influence or who take a stand, or simply when men...

'Prostitute' is a retrograde slur employed by...

Mater Dei: A living example of how different nationalities can work together
Josanne Cassar

As long as we are going to continue encouraging a foreign workforce, there is clearly a dire need for some long-term planning in the form of more health...

As long as we are going to continue encouraging a foreign...

When cinema explores universal social issues
Josanne Cassar

The concept of the class divide between ‘us’ and ‘them’...

The concept of the class divide between ‘us’...

How to abort a national discussion
Raphael Vassallo

In the end, then, Muscat’s endorsement of this discussion may well end up inadvertently aborting it instead

In the end, then, Muscat’s endorsement of this...

Robert Abela has a tall order on good governance, but the economy beckons too
Saviour Balzan

Saviour Balzan on Robert Abela • The new prime minister appears to be pressing the right buttons, but he also faces the challenge of keeping purchasing...

Saviour Balzan on Robert Abela • The new prime...

Labour’s choice
Michael Falzon

Whether Muscat will ever regret having helped Abela to succeed him is for the future to decide – but the possibility is certainly there

Whether Muscat will ever regret having helped Abela to...