Good governance and constitutional reform
Sunday, 13 March 2022, 06:57
Last update: about 5 years ago
Mark Said
Over these last two years, we have heard and read about Constitutional Reform, Public Consultation on related proposed reforms, its Committee Foundation and a promised Constitutional Convention. So...
The manner of dialogue
Sunday, 13 March 2022, 06:56
Last update: about 5 years ago
Constructive dialogue is the spirit of a true and thriving democracy. The Holy Quran explains this by stating: “And those who hearken to their Lord, and observe prayer, and whose affairs...
A country run by politicians and public servants
Friday, 11 March 2022, 09:44
Last update: about 5 years ago
Mark Said
This pandemic has impacted me, my family, and everyone else in our world. After seeing how our country is reacting to warnings resulting in the consequences we now face, from greylisting, corruption...
Giving Labour a run for their money
Friday, 11 March 2022, 08:32
Last update: about 5 years ago
Labour have been in power for close to a decade. But being in power and governing are two different things. Joseph Muscat was elected in the perfect storm for the Nationalist Party. The economy was...
A solution is overdue
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 11:24
Last update: about 5 years ago
The past legislature has made me cross paths with numerous pensioners who are reasonably disgruntled from suffering years of injustice. These people are carrying such a weight which makes them...
Not all lives matter
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 11:20
Last update: about 5 years ago
I suppose that it is just a cultural fear of the unknown. The unknown in this case are refugees from North Africa and the Middle East. Otherwise, how can one explain the difference in the...
International Women’s Day and invisible women
Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 12:09
Last update: about 5 years ago
The UN celebrated its first official International Women's Day on 8th March during International Women’s Year in 1975. This day is an occasion to celebrate the progress made towards achieving...
Climate Change: No time and luxury to wait
Monday, 7 March 2022, 14:34
Last update: about 5 years ago
“While raising awareness remains important, we do not have the time and luxury to wait. Climate change is a real, immediate threat and we need to act now.” Konrad Pirotta, Biology Head of...
COVID-19 and the environment
Sunday, 6 March 2022, 08:00
Last update: about 5 years ago
Just two years ago, we were all faced with an unprecedented situation, to which we all had to react very quickly. Undoubtedly, this did not come about without any teething problems and adjustments,...
Investing in people - Delivering on quality of life
Sunday, 6 March 2022, 08:00
Last update: about 5 years ago
The pandemic brought about an unprecedented degree of financial strain across industries and economies throughout the globe. To further exacerbate these economic difficulties, worldwide economies were...