Every five years-give or take a calculated few months-Malta performs its democratic ritual. Yet one question quietly undermines the integrity of that process: who decides when the people vote? The...

Today, discussions around equality in the workplace are more prominent than ever. Yet, one underlying model continues to shape expectations in subtle but powerful ways: the concept of the "ideal...

In discussions about the future of Maltese tourism, we frequently hear about the need to stress quality rather than quantity. Debate about that has always been on the agenda, at least since the...

Never have we needed moral heroes than we need them now. But what is a moral hero?  Let's start with who certainly isn't a moral hero - Donald Trump.  And Ian Borg, who out of his servile...

No, it is not the Pink Panther that strikes again this time but the Constitutional Court. Though there are indeed similarities. The former is a thief - essentially he steals jewels. In the case of the...

Malta's society is becoming increasingly secular.  One occasionally comes across claims that this is the result of economic development.  It's Mammon that rules, many say.  But the...

Accountability in public life is a cornerstone of democratic governance and ethical leadership. It refers to the obligation of individuals who hold public office - whether elected officials, civil...

While crossing to Gozo on the ferry, I overheard two elderly Maltese passengers quietly discussing the island's past and present. Their conversation turned to the years when Anton Tabone served as...

My previous blog described a childcare system built for labour force participation, not for children. It identified the gap between standards on paper and the daily conditions children actually...

Earlier this week, government, through the Minister for Justice, tabled in Parliament its proposals to amend the First and the Second Schedules attached to the Standards in Public Life Act. These...