Spectacles, pleasure and tribalism | Immanuel Mifsud
It’s not every day that author Immanuel Mifsud is asked to share his thoughts about the Malta that he portrays in his exceptional fictional and semi-fictional works.
‘It is up to the electorate to judge me’ | Lawrence Gonzi
Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi admits that mistakes may have been made during his term of office, but insists that he did not renege on his promise of ‘a new way of doing...
Malta’s leap in the dark | Peter Apap Bologna

Not all tears shed on Independence Day in 1964 were tears of joy at Malta’s...

Not all tears shed on Independence Day in 1964 were tears...

I am an action man | Claudio Grech

Claudio Grech emerges from the shadow of Austin Gatt, proclaiming to be somebody with a vision and not just a yes man.

Claudio Grech emerges from the shadow of Austin Gatt,...

The proof of the pudding… | Joseph Muscat

Joseph Muscat is brimming with confidence ahead of an election which cannot be...

Joseph Muscat is brimming with confidence ahead of an...

In the footsteps of Austin? | Emanuel Delia

From student leader to the face of transport reform: Austin Gatt’s right-hand...

From student leader to the face of transport reform: Austin...

Eurovision was only the beginning | Ira Losco

Malta’s former Eurovision hopeful (and near-winner) Ira Losco takes a break...

Malta’s former Eurovision hopeful (and near-winner) Ira...

The great debate: cigarette packaging

Following Australia’s High Court ruling on cigarette packaging, Charles Saliba, general manager, British American Tobacco Ltd, on the court’s decision and...

Following Australia’s High Court ruling on cigarette...

Closing Uncle Dom’s books | Wenzu Mintoff

Wenzu Mintoff attributes his uncle's reluctance to stand up against criminal...

Wenzu Mintoff attributes his uncle's reluctance to stand up...

A different Church | Rene Camilleri

Rev Prof. Rene Camilleri lectures theology at the University of Malta. He is also perceived as a ringleader in an apparent ‘priest’s revolt’ – a...

Rev Prof. Rene Camilleri lectures theology at the...

The persuasion of politics | Mario de Marco

Despite the long shadow cast by his late father, Mario de Marco was dubbed as a...

Despite the long shadow cast by his late father, Mario de...

The cost of irreverence | Joe Falzon

Joe Falzon always believed that “if you stand up to politicians, they take notice and they back off” and his advice to his successor David Pace is to abide...

Joe Falzon always believed that “if you stand up to...

From union to party man | Gejtu Vella

Former UHM secretary general Gejtu Vella insists that the PN is closest to workers’ needs and aspirations, and that is why he chose to stand as its candidate.

Former UHM secretary general Gejtu Vella insists that the...

Crisis? What crisis? | Beppe Fenech Adami

The three rebel MPs have been barred from contesting with the PN, and the...

The three rebel MPs have been barred from contesting with...

Turning it around | Louis Farrugia

Air Malta’s chairman Louis Farrugia believes the airline must not only reduce costs and enhance its income to survive, but the airline must also improve its...

Air Malta’s chairman Louis Farrugia believes the airline...

The rise of the Phoenix | David Agius

Nationalist Party whip David Agius is confident that the party will rise from its own ashes, stating that it has already emerged stronger after banning three...

Nationalist Party whip David Agius is confident that the...

Human rights vs populism | Katrine Camilleri

In the aftermath of Mamadou Kamara’s death, human rights lawyer Katrine...

In the aftermath of Mamadou Kamara’s death, human rights...

Actions and consequences | Francis Zammit Dimech

Loyal backbencher and former minister Francis Zammit Dimech warns that rebel...

Loyal backbencher and former minister Francis Zammit Dimech...

The dark side of the sun | Lawrence Scerri

Don’t get too close to the sun, dermatologist Dr Lawrence Scerri warns...

Don’t get too close to the sun, dermatologist Dr Lawrence...

Will the real PN please stand up? | Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando

In yet another ‘bolt from the blue’ the MP who introduced divorce has now...

In yet another ‘bolt from the blue’ the MP who...