A problem that has become increasingly obvious over the years is that the regulatory and executive institutions of this country have remained weak. One government after the other allowed them to get...

A couple of weeks ago, the most PN-loving newspaper in Malta, Malta Today, ran an editorial calling on the PN to adopt a more socially-liberal agenda. Needless to say, it is MaltaToday that would like...

The validity of the planning permit in respect of the dB project at Pembroke has been contested on the basis of 18 different reasons, ranging from conflict of interest to misinterpretation and/or...

There was once a political party, the glorious PN of old. It conquered, triumphed and set the pace of a nation. It sped us up to join the modern, vibrant world. Today it’s a party in tatters, a...

This must have been the worst week in the long history of the Nationalist Party which, coming from two consecutive historic defeats, is imploding. Its leader is under siege by his own backbenchers...

As the hot summer came in with a bang and many headed to the beach, elsewhere quite a few pots were boiling on the stove and there was one kitchen which you would not really want to be in.  There...

In last May’s elections for the local councils, out of the 464 elected, 191 of them were elected for the first time, and 63 out of the 191 are women. This can be seen as leap forward, when one...

The leaders of the EU’s Mediterranean states did well during their Malta meeting to focus on the minimum wage in Europe. Their discussion showed that they consider it as a powerful tool to at...

What Erin Tanti was accused and found guilty of is despicable on so many levels.   He had an improper and deplorable relationship with a minor.  He abused of his power when every...

Ian Borg is the minister with the most influential portfolio when it comes to the shaping of Malta's built environment, being responsible for transport, infrastructure and capital projects. This...