Throwing money at private health
Both Joseph Muscat and Simon Busuttil should refrain from promising that taxpayers’ money should be siphoned to the private medical sector to address a...
Both Joseph Muscat and Simon Busuttil should refrain from...
Defending the indefensible
By disseminating private, compromising photos with a view to damaging the victim’s reputation – possibly even getting him fired – Cyrus...
By disseminating private, compromising photos with a view...
The future of employment
Opposition leader Simon Busuttil has already declared that he is opposed to an increase in NI contributions to finance maternity leave; but while this may...
Opposition leader Simon Busuttil has already declared that...
Mostly positive on the economic front
The really good news is that the economic growth projected in the EC forecast should give the government the protective financial cushion...
The really good news is that the economic growth...
A PR disaster for Malta
On huntintg, it is inconceivable that the Opposition party has so far failed to take a clear stand on an issue where political opposition is very sorely needed.
On huntintg, it is inconceivable that the Opposition party...
Stop politicizing the environment
The Maltese government, under both Nationalist and labour administrations, has consistently championed the cause of spring hunting ever since the early 1990s,...
The Maltese government, under both Nationalist and labour...
Shop till you drop
We should be mindful of the social consequences of a free-for-all in all sectors. There is more at stake to the issue than merely meeting the demands of shop...
We should be mindful of the social consequences of a...
Making (and missing) history
By abstaining in Monday’s vote, the PN projected the image of a static party which is simply too afraid to take a step in either direction
By abstaining in Monday’s vote, the PN projected the...
A question of prudence
The Tanti-Zahra case has unfortunately provoked both these reactions, and as such has placed its finger upon the very borderline between what is prudent and...
The Tanti-Zahra case has unfortunately provoked both these...
To stream or not to stream
If recent history has taught us anything at all about the education sector, it is that it does not take too kindly to sudden jolts.
If recent history has taught us anything at all about the...
More than words
More work needs to be done to achieve a truly inclusive society. But Joseph Muscat's verbal commitment must be translated into action, if his...
More work needs to be done to achieve a truly inclusive...
Higher penalties are not enough
As government forges ahead with its intention to open a spring hunting season this year, there are numerous indications that we are about to witness another...
As government forges ahead with its intention to open a...
Sanctioning government policy
If MEPA is to retain credibility as an environment and planning authority, it must convince the public that its decisions are indeed guided by the best...
If MEPA is to retain credibility as an environment and...
A test of EU leadership
If Europe wants to be taken seriously on the international stage it must show some leadership over Russia's annexation of Crima
If Europe wants to be taken seriously on the international...
Parties need to update their message
Instead of substance, viewers were treated to a near-constant exchange of barbs and digs in the last Xarabank debate between the two leaders
Instead of substance, viewers were treated to a...
Too big to fail?
From all angles, the Café Premier settlement only makes sense when viewed as the government bail-out of an ailing private enterprise
From all angles, the Café Premier settlement only...
Undermining the Presidency
The appointment of President-designate Marie Louise Coleiro Preca, though arguably well-intentioned, may have unwittingly opened a can of worms.
The appointment of President-designate Marie Louise Coleiro...
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