In the last three years, government, opposition and civil society activists have ridden on the 'rule of law' wagon. Only a few days ago, the new Prime Minister, Robert Abela, has pledged to strengthen...

The state bodies which as a category, are set up under constitutional rules that require the Prime Minister to first consult the Leader of the Opposition before they are carried forward, again came...

"Muscat's sarcasm and cynicism had of late become nauseating. At least now, the sarcasm and forced smiles have evaporated. The country has breathed a sigh of relief. There's still a lot to be done,...

Left-of-centre-inclined people instinctively feel uncomfortable when the Establishment shows as much zeal as it has over what the new Prime Minister has already done and achieved in his first two...

Transparency is the indispensable foundation of good governance. In contrast, bad governance is generally wrapped in secrecy through the withholding of information that should be in the public...

The changes, the falls from grace, the comeuppance, the smugness turned into scowls, rather resemble a funfair with roller-coaster rides all the way. If it weren’t so tragic – and...

Ideally, a new Prime Minister ought to come to the office with at least a general idea of what he wants to do, at least a core team around him and a couple of heavies to watch his back when the going...

The idea of having a two-thirds majority in Parliament is portrayed as the perfect idea, but according to lawyer Roberto Montalto such a vote has never worked in Malta. On 17 January, Lawrence...

In a recent speech addressing a crowd of followers, newly installed Prime Minister Robert Abela had a fine time, enthusing with the audience about how their quality of life has so greatly improved...

The educational journey is in itself an exciting journey. As all other journeys it deals with the expectancy of reaching a destination in the future but with the unique opportunity of building in...