The discovery of seven cases of Blue Badge misuse during a single inspection at Mater Dei Hospital should serve as a reminder that rules designed to protect the most vulnerable members of society are...

For years, residents in Swieqi have complained that their locality has become increasingly difficult to live in. Noise at all hours of the night, drunken behaviour, vandalism, littering and a complete...

For years, the unfairness of Malta's early retirement rules has been pointed out by employer bodies, trade unions, civil society, affected workers and, more recently, by Opposition MP Ivan Bartolo....

The face of crime has changed.  The modern digital age has brought with it much good, but - as with anything - there are negative consequences as well. One of those is a change in the type...

A new legislature always brings with it a degree of optimism. Fresh faces, renewed promises and a willingness to improve institutions often create the expectation that lessons from the past will...

We are no stranger to debate about Comino during the summer months.  Indeed, just a couple of weeks ago, there was controversy after an official from the Malta Tourism Authority's...

For years, society has urged people struggling with their mental health to seek help before they reach crisis point. That message should apply to everyone, including those who recognise dangerous...

As summer has now really ramped up, localities which are situated in known touristic hotspots are facing the usual litany of well-known problems associated to low quality tourism. Localities such...

Every summer, Malta proudly markets itself as an island paradise. Crystal-clear waters, hidden coves and picturesque bays feature in tourism campaigns, postcards and social media feeds. They are...

Attendance is one of the most basic expectations in any profession. It is therefore not unreasonable for citizens to expect the same standard from the people they elect to represent them in...