A race to the final hurdle
Like all other elections, the individual voter will be swayed by a wide variety of concerns... not just the concerns the two parties necessarily want them to...
Like all other elections, the individual voter will be...
Gozo, the final frontier
It may yet be too close to call in Gozo, and much may hinge on the 13th district count
It may yet be too close to call in Gozo, and much may hinge...
The spectre of inquiries and investigations
Magisterial inquiries are not there to serve a political purpose; they...
Magisterial inquiries are not there to serve a political...
Back in the trenches
Both Simon Busuttil and Joseph Muscat need reminding that their public role comes with the highest levels of political responsibility
Both Simon Busuttil and Joseph Muscat need reminding that...
What next Saturday is all about
This has not been a very respectable campaign. As the campaign progressed, it appeared that the two sides had entrenched themselves and engaged in an...
This has not been a very respectable campaign. As the...
Balanced broadcasting
Concrete reforms at the Broadcasting Authority should see the inclusion of members from civil society and all political parties.
Concrete reforms at the Broadcasting Authority should see...
Our role as journalists
This country is being held ransom by both political blocs making it impossible to even entertain any form of intelligent questioning
This country is being held ransom by both political blocs...
Patients before profits
Our health system is in need of innovation but transparent, robust public funding and a better use of resources are the answer and not privatisation
Our health system is in need of innovation but transparent,...
Bannister, the Malta files and tax avoidance
It cannot be denied that in the wider sense of equal benefits for all...
It cannot be denied that in the wider sense of equal...
The rush for the gay vote
The gay lobby is considered to be an important dynamic of the electorate that can make a difference on who wins the next election
The gay lobby is considered to be an important dynamic of...
The old whistleblower test
In the battle of perceptions that both political leaders are waging, it can only be the independence of the magisterial inquiry that will guarantee a sane...
In the battle of perceptions that both political leaders...
Transparency, integrity and fairness
Transparency, integrity and fairness in the decision-making process are crucial to safeguard public interest
Transparency, integrity and fairness in the decision-making...
Accusations of money laundering
It was inevitable that the activities and successes of Keith Schembri's business past would be used as fodder to bring him down - a businessman in the...
It was inevitable that the activities and successes of...
Race to the bottom
The solution is a fair tax system which guarantees a fair distribution of wealth and not a race to the bottom between parties trying to win the election by...
The solution is a fair tax system which guarantees a fair...
Governance as seen through the employers
It is good to know that there are skilled people keen on entering politics, which is a ruthless arena as the current situation proves
It is good to know that there are skilled people keen on...
The venerated lobbies
The argument remains that the two perceptions are facing each other as if they were two principles: a vibrant economy against a corrupt government
The argument remains that the two perceptions are facing...
A battle for the switchers
Expect the next weeks to be tense, intense and heated. The parties will ponder whether to unleash pure hell through a negative campaign, or whether there are...
Expect the next weeks to be tense, intense and heated. The...
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