I’m writing “Maltese” on purpose. Though the reverend Mario Grech hails from Gozo, his profile reflected the mood of the country as a whole. I was very pleased to learn about his new...

Pope Francis recently said that same-sex couples should be allowed to enter into civil unions. Presumably, this led to a myriad of reactions both within the Catholic Church in particular and the...

On Monday, the leader of the opposition Bernard Grech opened his budget speech with a statement of solidarity with our frontliners. An obvious natural thing you would say. The only striking aspect in...

The outcome from the UNICEF report “World of Influence: Understanding what shapes child well-being in rich countries” in relation to our children were shocking. I discussed this with...

The Covid 19 pandemic has reached a stage at which people have become increasingly wearied by its effects, while at the same time increasingly coming to the realization that it is more serious than...

With Joseph Muscat’s departure from Parliament and ostensibly the circles of power, many expected closure and a return to peace and prosperity. Instead, war rages on. Robert Abela’s...

We cannot adequately protect the environment in the absence of good governance. Good governance is an essential prerequisite for environment protection. This is why, earlier this week, I submitted...

A few days back Minister Edward Scicluna regaled us with his latest budget. It is always a day of momentous doings when the high and mighty map out our life for the coming year. When the mighty...

Tomorrow the Leader of the Opposition will rise to deliver the views of the Opposition on the Budget that was presented last week. It is a traditional parliamentary occasion with a ritual of its...

I am beginning to wonder whether I am actually a Maltese citizen and really questioning what that means.  My Malta is becoming more and more foreign to me and it would be appear to have been...