Taking corruption seriously
So far, reactions to a series of articles about alleged corruptionin the procurement of fuel by Enemalta, suggest that the authorities in this country can...
So far, reactions to a series of articles about alleged...
Too little, too late
At a glance, the Frans Sammut case appears to answer many of the questions raised by Malta’s highly dubious energy situation.
At a glance, the Frans Sammut case appears to answer many...
The Attorney General owes us an explanation
There are political considerations that can only raise serious questions about...
There are political considerations that can only raise...
Energising an electoral campaign
Energy has now taken centre-stage; and this in itself marks a positive development, in a country which has no natural resources such as gas, oil or even coal...
Energy has now taken centre-stage; and this in itself marks...
Can this man be our next Prime Minister?
When, five years ago, the Labour Party faced another electoral defeat, leadership change was not up for question.
When, five years ago, the Labour Party faced another...
The survivor
If this year promised to be a minefield for politicians, the next eight weeks are definitely going to be explosive in comparison.
If this year promised to be a minefield for politicians,...
Year of resignations
Looked back on in future, 2012 may well prove to be the year in which a long overdue ‘culture of resignation’ was finally entrenched in the national psyche.
Looked back on in future, 2012 may well prove to be the...
The rot sets in at the top
Clearly, the time has come to reform the entire system, if needs be from scratch… starting with the role of the Commission for the Administration of Justice,...
Clearly, the time has come to reform the entire system, if...
When the foundations are shaken
Anything less than a complete systemic reform will not satisfy a now palpable thirst for more seriousness at all levels of the country’s administration.
Anything less than a complete systemic reform will not...
Gonzi’s ‘no regrets’
At the end of the day, neither Lawrence Gonzi nor any other politician can expect to be taken seriously when they claim to be infallible, or indeed...
At the end of the day, neither Lawrence Gonzi nor any other...
Call an election
Today’s vote in parliament will decide the fate of the government.
Today’s vote in parliament will decide the fate of the...
More Europe is the way forward
The political agenda is dominated by two recurring questions, namely: will Franco Debono give his consent to the approval of the budget? And depending on the...
The political agenda is dominated by two recurring...
Now for the beef
Simon Busuttil has won a resounding victory, beyond expectations, against the wishes of most Cabinet members, surpassing an unprecedented two-thirds threshold...
Simon Busuttil has won a resounding victory, beyond...
Will the whistleblower be heeded?
Philip Rizzo’s revelations about Schembri have been in the public domain for well over a week now, and his identity as the whistleblower has been known for...
Philip Rizzo’s revelations about Schembri have been in...
Evolution of a controversy
In an age of globalised communications networks, we can no longer conveniently change mask between Brussels and Malta, and imagine that nobody will tell the...
In an age of globalised communications networks, we can no...
Malta’s double life
The thorough investigation of the John Dalli affair is highly commendable, but it stands in sharp contrast with the attitude by the same authorities with...
The thorough investigation of the John Dalli affair is...
If you can beat them, join them
With government’s rebels now apparently supporting the IVF bill, the Opposition seems to have suddenly lost its appetite for opposing.
With government’s rebels now apparently supporting the...