In defence of judges and magistrates
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 07:36
Last update: about 9 months ago
Mark Said
Public opinion would protect the judiciary from executive and partisan media overreach. What has been happening over the past year suggests otherwise. We've seen Labour exponents and hardliners...
Once there was Swieqi – now only the name remains!
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 07:33
Last update: about 9 months ago
Emmanuel J. Galea
There was a time when Swieqi represented something quietly distinctive in the Maltese landscape, a place defined by modest buildings, restrained development, and residents who valued stability more...
Two-thirds
Monday, 9 February 2026, 08:00
Last update: about 8 months ago
Alfred Sant
As was to be expected, the "reform" by which appointment to certain top state functions was made dependent on a favourable vote in Parliament with a majority of two thirds at least, is turning out to...
Selecting a Chief Justice
Sunday, 8 February 2026, 13:08
Last update: about 9 months ago
Carmel Cacopardo
The process leading to the appointment of a Chief Justice could have been handled with more care than it has been so far. Unfortunately, it has been dealt with as another political football. The...
The impending appointment of a Chief Justice
Sunday, 8 February 2026, 07:56
Last update: about 9 months ago
Kevin Aquilina
On 4 February 2026, the term of office of Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti came to an end after he attained the constitutionally imposed retirement age of 68 years. He will remain in office pending the...
We talk too much about leaders and too little about leadership
Sunday, 8 February 2026, 07:53
Last update: about 9 months ago
Katya De Giovanni
In the wake of the publication of ministerial survey results, much of the public conversation has once again centred on personalities: who is popular, who is trusted, who appears decisive. Such...
Was Bishop Teuma right and wrong?
Sunday, 8 February 2026, 07:50
Last update: about 9 months ago
Frans Camilleri
Bishop Anton Teuma's condemnation of attendance by children aged less than two years at childcare centres a couple of weeks ago raised an outcry. The cleric was clearly wrong to say that parents...
Gozo’s business mood improves – but the cracks are showing
Sunday, 8 February 2026, 07:47
Last update: about 9 months ago
Emmanuel J. Galea
Gozo's business community ended 2025 in a more confident mood than it began the year. Surveys published by the Gozo Regional Development Authority (GRDA) and Gozo Business Chamber (GBC) reveal a...
Midnight express
Sunday, 8 February 2026, 07:44
Last update: about 9 months ago
Kevin Cassar
A police constable pushed a 19-year-old tourist to the ground causing her to lose consciousness. Instead of providing medical assistance the police arrested her and falsely charged her with...
Damning decisions
Sunday, 8 February 2026, 07:41
Last update: about 9 months ago
Valerie Visanich
Nikkundanna. Għax it-tarbija oġġett, u jien għandi x'naghmel... nitfgħuhom fiċ-child care. Materjaliżmu biex nixtru l-kamra tas-sodda. Ma nieqafx...