The world, as we know it has been turned upside down in just a few months. Many are talking of a “new normal”. But will it be a “better normal” or are we sliding back, past the...

The search for power leads to abuse and injustice. A sense of citizenship is formed in politics where the citizen feels that he or she can move forward, not thanks to his or her favourite...

In times of vulnerability, we seem to take on a more thoughtful approach to our way of living. We tend to become more reflective about what is really important; with family needs immediately taking...

While the world is still focused on the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sustainable Finance front offers some good news.  Over the past few months, considerable progress has been made...

‘Sorrow looks back, worry looks around, faith looks up’ − Ralph Waldo Emerson   The WHO defines mental health as "a state of well-being in which an individual realizes...

I have always been a firm believer in policies which are informed by research-based evidence and professionals in the field. Any policy otherwise created often ends up in a waste of time and resources...

The smallest EU member state, Malta has shown itself to be one of the Union’s most vibrant communities: a cosmopolitan society, an economy with a remarkable degree of diversification in spite of...

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a challenge unprecedented in modern history for its scale and economic severity. It has been a learning experience as well, with a level of government involvement...

Beginning with a cluster of cases of pneumonia of unknown cause in Wuhan, China, this novel coronavirus has spread with alarming speed, shaking the foundations of health systems, economies, and...

I must excuse myself to the readers and staff of this newspaper, for having stopped writing for such a long time. The reason is simple − I was overwhelmed by events. On the health front, it...