This week the news was, focused on the stories of meritocracy and sharing out public funds with close partners working in tourism.  You know this sort of behaviour may have been acceptable if the...

The Minister for Tourism Clayton Bartolo is frequently in the news, alas always for the wrong reasons. Last week he, together with his buddy Clint Camilleri, made headlines again because of his...

The choir of angels came out singing early this year, yet it wasn't the birth of our Saviour that they announced in unison, rather it was a rehearsed and coordinated response to the outcry following...

Amidst the azure waters of the Mediterranean, Malta is emerging as an unexpected beacon in the world of technology-a burgeoning hub for start-ups and innovation. With its unique blend of geographical...

Do you recall the famous buzz words like 'taghna lkoll', 'meritokrazija', 'accountability', 'trasparenza', 'Malta l-ewwel u qabel kollox' ? As you will undoubtedly know they have all been used and...

The budget for 2025 aspires to advance our country and translate the economic achievements of the previous eleven years into a leap forward towards greater quality of life and welfare for the Maltese...

Malta does have its variety of novels, myths and fables. One can mention Wenzu u Rozi, Fra Mudest and Kuncett u Marinton amongst others. And of course there's Ġaħan u ħrejjef oħra....

During the past two weeks a lot has been said about the 2025 Budget. On one hand the Opposition accused the government of not providing quality, while on the other hand, the government's narrative...

Malta's 2025 Budget, with its strong emphasis on social support and redistribution, is geared towards increasing disposable income through tax cuts and targeted handouts for vulnerable groups. This...

As I have previously expressed, Budget 2025 continues to push economic growth mainly through stimulating domestic demand (consumption). However, the most interesting stuff is beyond the immediate...