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Bridge by bridge

Sunday, 24 February 2019, 09:28 Last update: about 8 years ago Timothy Alden

I have often written about the troubles that tribalism brings with it, but now I would like to elaborate on my vision for the alternative.  First of all, tribalism goes beyond the way one votes...

Solid facts and recycled innuendos

Sunday, 24 February 2019, 09:24 Last update: about 8 years ago Justyne Caruana

I often wonder if some people on the other side of the political divide are living in a different reality or else feel too allergic to the country’s progress. Whatever the  case, it is...

What I expect from the synod on abuse

Sunday, 24 February 2019, 08:59 Last update: about 8 years ago Michael Asciak

The Catholic Church is holding a synod to be able to truly deal with crises of sexual abuse that has plagued it for several years. This synod is a landmark, but not because sexual abuse will stop....

The enterprise of the future: Five key success factors

Sunday, 24 February 2019, 08:56 Last update: about 8 years ago Philip Micallef

Today’s CEOs and executives have enough worries dealing with difficult situations ranging from the global complex political context to the new disruptive technologies. But enterprises cannot...

Journalism is not a crime

Sunday, 24 February 2019, 07:58 Last update: about 8 years ago David Casa

After Daphne Caruana Galizia was assassinated, I vowed I would not sit back when journalists are subjected to appalling treatment just for doing their work. I have been vociferous in my support for EU...

HIV: enough scaremongering!

Friday, 22 February 2019, 11:32 Last update: about 8 years ago Mark Josef Rapa

Hon. Edwin Vassallo's 'apology' is short sighted and does not meet what is expected from him as a Member of Parliament. Last week, on his personal profile, Hon. Vassallo shared a fake news post...

Citizenship sale puts our freedoms at risk

Wednesday, 20 February 2019, 08:17 Last update: about 8 years ago Peter Agius

My parents have taught me that nothing worthy in life comes for free. There is always a price to pay. The present government would sell it that there is no opportunity cost in selling our citizenship....

Fattening our tuna, pockets and politicians

Sunday, 17 February 2019, 10:30 Last update: about 8 years ago Timothy Alden

This week's latest scandal in the tuna industry is nothing new, and is one of many in a long series of corruption fiascos. However, what sets this latest slimy drama apart from the rest is that we...

Blockchain: Facing the future

Sunday, 17 February 2019, 10:14 Last update: about 8 years ago Roberta Metsola

It is difficult as a lawmaker not to be interested by the potential that Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology offer in general.  I got into politics because the status quo was never...

Paving the way for a cancer-free future

Sunday, 17 February 2019, 09:56 Last update: about 8 years ago Francis Zammit Dimech

Another World Cancer Day has come and gone, yet so many patients and relatives continue their fight against cancer. February 4th is not only a day for raising cancer awareness, prevention and cure, it...

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