The positive tourism figures for Gozo, publicised by Culture and Arts Minister Owen Bonnici - Good news for Malta-Impressive numbers (TMI, Jan. 10th), are an incomplete portrayal of the situation....

Now that the horse has bolted, in a bid to regain control of the situation, as well as of his political fate, Robert Abela is desperate to appear to be doing something about the increasingly alarming...

When we speak of red tape, we are generally referring to unnecessary rules and procedures which delay decision taking as well as the implementation of decisions. Some may be disappointed to note that...

On Monday at Auschwitz in Poland 53 top delegations led by the kings of Britain, Spain, Holland, and Denmark, the presidents of France, Italy and Malta, and both the President and the Chancellor of...

Theoretically, our democratic system is dependent on regular elections and citizens' legitimacy beliefs. A voter's reaction to an electoral outcome is crucial for the functioning, stability, and very...

The Malta Labour Migration Policy has been well received by employers, stakeholders, and the public at large. It is the result of a government that not only listens to peoples' concerns but...

The initiative to reform the system by which third country nationals are recruited to work in Malta is being well run. The same cannot always be said about national changes or other "reforms" that get...

One of the salient recommendations of the Daphne Caruana Galizia inquiry's report was that "abuse of office" be included in the criminal code as a crime. This ensures that public officials are...

Clearly international relations have entered a zone of huge instability. When the threat of nuclear war between the Superpowers increased during the 1960's and 1970's, a formula was eventually...

"What a comeback!", Jason Micallef exclaimed in jubilation.  The convicted felon Donald Trump had won the American presidential election.  Jason Micallef couldn't contain his delirious...