Marsalforn still expecting the breakwater
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:12
Last update: about 3 years ago
Emmanuel J. Galea
Rough seas severely damaged the breakwater at Marsalforn, a popular seaside resort on in Gozo during a northeast Grigal storm in 2009. This breakwater was crucial for protecting the bay and the...
The Draghi report: a preliminary peek
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 09:32
Last update: about 3 years ago
Carmel Cacopardo
Earlier this week Mario Draghi, former President of the European Central Bank, and former Italian Prime Minister, submitted a report looking into the challenges faced by industry and the corporate...
Labour’s Stockholm syndrome
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 08:57
Last update: about 3 years ago
Kevin Cassar
In August 1973 Jan-Erik Olsson put on a woman's wig and oversized sunglasses, stormed into Stockholm's Credit Banken and fired his machine gun into the ceiling. He ordered the cashiers to...
Dishonesty in Maltese politics
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 08:37
Last update: about 3 years ago
Mark Said
What is honesty or dishonesty in a politician? Is it possible for a politician to be honest at all? The question goes to the heart of democracy. When Maltese voters write off politicians as dishonest,...
Dear Karl
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 08:36
Last update: about 3 years ago
Darren Carabott
Last we spoke, you told me about your intention to throw your hat in the ring for the post of Secretary General of the Nationalist Party. As I promised you my support, I couldn't feel happier - both...
Karl Gouder’s legacy
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 08:35
Last update: about 3 years ago
Noel Grima
The huge outpouring of public grief at the untimely death of Karl Gouder was mainly by those who got to know him in the various mansions of the Nationalist Party, but included also people from the...
A force of change driving the future
Friday, 13 September 2024, 12:51
Last update: about 3 years ago
Owen Bonnici
It will get busy at Mile End Road this weekend. The Labour Party convenes its general conference to elect two new deputy leaders and a new administration. Future is the most important...
Stability
Thursday, 12 September 2024, 08:28
Last update: about 3 years ago
Alfred Sant
The arguments advanced by the Chamber of Commerce that Stabbiltà, the government's flagship programme to rein in price rises was ineffectual are unconvincing. True, if one considers how...
Getting our infrastructure and vision right
Sunday, 8 September 2024, 08:07
Last update: about 3 years ago
Mark Said
A failing, critical infrastructure is hampering economic progress and exposing businesses and communities to significant risks. Existing physical and digital infrastructure is under stress from...
The Leader seeks my destruction
Sunday, 8 September 2024, 07:50
Last update: about 3 years ago
Kevin Cassar
There were two contestants for the leadership. But everybody knew who the successor would be. The more experienced man with a record of strong leadership was bound to win. Even he assumed he'd...