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...

Malta has spent years talking about quality tourism. Every tourism strategy, conference and policy document has echoed the same ambition: attract visitors who stay longer, spend more and contribute...

Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg finally unveiled his shadow Cabinet. The announcement brought to an end days of speculation about who would be entrusted with which responsibilities. It also marked...

The seizure of 166 kilogrammes of cocaine, more than 2,000 ecstasy tablets and 19 kilogrammes of khat in just the first six months of this year is undoubtedly significant. Every kilogramme intercepted...

The government's decision to establish a structured mechanism to implement and monitor its electoral programme deserves praise. Too often, electoral manifestos are treated as campaign documents that...