In Malta, as in many other countries, early childhood education and care (ECEC) is increasingly recognised as a critical developmental and social investment rather than a purely custodial service....

A few weeks ago I was struck by a story in Malta Today which talked about a carpenter named Joe Borg, known in Rabat as "Tal-Arlekkin," who has been making furniture in his workshop for over 50...

Government now speaks fluently about "returning land to the public" and presents Manoel Island, Fort Tigné, and Fort Campbell as evidence of a moral shift. It's a recent acknowledgement that...

The proposal for the regeneration of the Grand Harbour is welcome news. Various worthwhile initiatives have been undertaken to revive the Grand Harbour in the past 40 years. Unfortunately, these...

What happened in my hometown Santa Venera last Sunday was a stark reminder that we cannot remain reactive in the face of geological uncertainty. We need to put our best foot forward and take all...

All of my public writing in The Malta Independent on Sunday so far has focused on matters relating to the governing framework for an Automatic Enrolment pensions system.  For the time being I am...

The exploitation of children is a real and present problem, one that has only worsened. Children are roped into forced labour; they are trafficked for sex; they are coerced into the production of...

After the clashes, in Parliament and on the Web, of the previous days, with storms of all sorts dominating, a sort of silence has enveloped the country. It may even be a good thing as the country...

This weekend and up until the 17th of February, Valletta, our capital city, will be buzzing with activity for Carnival weekend. Carnival in Malta has become a household name within the European...

In an authoritarian society or one that is moving in that direction, a crucial factor becomes how artistic and cultural expression gets positioned in favour of or against the regime that is being or...