Lessons from the magisterial inquiry into Stephen Mangion’s death
While MAM has every right to defend its members, obstructionism for the simple sake of being difficult is not on and simply makes patients’ lives more miserable
Drop the hypocrisy and practice transparency
Beyond Roberta Metsola's indiscretions, there is a much wider argument to be made on the hypocrisy of Nationalist and Labour politicians
Disagreeing to agree
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...

Chronicle of a tragedy foretold

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 Untruth Game

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...

What happened to the Whistleblower’s Act?

The prime minister may wish to explain exactly what went wrong with his plans...

The prime minister may wish to explain exactly what went...

Wanted: a battle of ideas

The nomination of former deputy prime minister Tonio Borg to the post of EU Commissioner has created an unexpected opportunity for the Nationalist Party.

The nomination of former deputy prime minister Tonio Borg...

If it’s true, go. But if not…

The OLAF report containing allegations against John Dalli should be made public immediately.

The OLAF report containing allegations against John Dalli...