There are political considerations that can only raise serious questions about...

There are political considerations that can only raise...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Today’s vote in parliament will decide the fate of the government.

Today’s vote in parliament will decide the fate of the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

It seems little short of astounding that all the authorities concerned would obstinately look the other way, despite having been warned so explicitly about a...

It seems little short of astounding that all the...

The impression one gets when watching State TV is that the persons responsible for its output are so far behind the times, and so very far-removed from the...

The impression one gets when watching State TV is that the...