When I was growing up, the press did not reflect the reality of life in Malta. You got more news through the bushfire telegraph than you did through the newspapers. And it goes without saying that you...

Slowly, glacier-like, things do change in this minuscule republic.  We all remember the undeveloped yet substantial democracy we inherited from the British when we became independent. Since then,...

Remember when Dr Lawrence Gonzi prophetically stated that under Labour you are embarrassed to say you are Maltese and under the Nationalist Party you are proud to be Maltese?  Well, we are sorry...

Is it a coincidence that Konrad Mizzi is the only Minister who actually works from Castille, under the watchful eye of the Prime Minister, who is also the Lands Minister? The two are very close....

Konrad Mizzi is one of the most successful politicians in recent history. He was presented as a super candidate and was elected on his first attempt. He did not need to campaign. Perhaps, he tried to...

Konrad Mizzi is not the typical Labour Party man. For one thing, he struggles to string a full sentence in Maltese, often resorting to English in mid-sentence and using expressions which are not very easily...

In the European Union, efforts to ensure transparent and “free” competition give great importance to the consideration of state aids. In the US, the major emphasis is placed on reviewing...

It is true that there are a number of positive indicators that point to a country that is moving forward on a number of fronts. In fact Malta has sturdy economic growth that is outpacing the Eurozone...

During this legislature, many expected that it would be plain sailing. The promised bearings were clearly identified and abundantly endorsed by a captivated electorate, prepared to break free from...

A few weeks ago, I wrote a very strong article against the choice of Simone Vella Lenicker, the daughter of the incumbent MEPA chairman, to lead the PN’s Environment Convention. I received all...