The start of the average plenary session in Parliament is heralded by a 30-minute timeslot dedicated to Parliamentary Questions (PQs). During this half-hour, government ministers are put on the spot...

The recently published Gozo Business Sentiment (GBS) survey by the Gozo Regional Development Authority and the Gozo Business Chamber provides a promising snapshot of business confidence on the island....

The recent violent altercation inside a Maltese courtroom - where a man assaulted another during an ongoing sitting - serves as a stark and disturbing reminder of a long-standing issue that can no...

There is very clearly an illegal drug trade in Malta. The authorities, especially the police, have been cracking down, making a number of arrests and seizures of illegal drugs in the country in...

The collapse of a building in Paceville last week shocked the country. It was a major tragedy that was, quite literally, narrowly avoided as people were evacuated hours prior. Tragedy was avoided...

Malta stands at a critical juncture. In spite of scandals continuing to tarnish the Labour government and trust in institutions steadily eroding, the Labour Party remains the country's dominant...

Bernard Grech's time as Nationalist Party leader has come to an end. It was a surprise when he announced his resignation on Tuesday at midday, even if there were rumours that Grech was to step down...

Malta's social fabric is increasingly stretched by a growing divide between the rich and the poor ­- a global trend that finds deep resonance on the island. This widening gap poses a significant...

Prime Minister Robert Abela has been found to have used groundless accusations for political gain, tarnishing the reputation of his opponents without the backing of evidence. The recent decision by...

It will be another long, hot summer for the Nationalist Party. For the third time in less than a decade, it will spend it finding a new leader to take it through to the next election. Last...