It is natural that in a parliamentary democracy, whoever is in Opposition will find that the glass is half empty, if not totally. Whoever is in government will see it the other way...

I wonder if the notorious song ‘Another brick in the wall (Part 2: Education)’ by the legendary Pink Floyd still resonates in our current student cohort eardrums the way it did back in the...

For those like me with a soft spot for the peaceful duties of military forces, the Malta Armed Forces’ parade on Independence Day was a bonus.  The guard of honour in front of St...

Ilbieraħ wara nofsinhar morna naraw il-Musical tal-Bronk Productions, jismu 'l-Perit.' Kienet produzzjoni mqanqla ħafna bħall-karattru tal-protagonist Dom Mintoff, imma fl-istess waqt...

There is no doubt that the PN is finally making headway in local politics. While until recently, the party in government could literally ignore the Opposition and advocate policies that were not only...

That the US company Crane which specializes in the printing of paper money and related products is setting up shop in Malta was indeed very good news. It’s been a long time since we heard that...

Alfred Grixti, the man Muscat’s government put in charge of the Foundation for Social Welfare Services, has made the news – and not just in Malta – for screaming on Facebook that...

In an event marking European Mobility Week, Transport Minister Joe Mizzi announced various initiatives which, if properly implemented would contribute to a reduction in the amount of congestion on our...

Many people find comfort in believing that lies and deception, corruption and greed are the normal circumstance of the human nature for it would take great effort and courage to believe the opposite...

In his second video blog (vlog) for The Malta Independent portal, Salvu Mallia speaks about the reasons why he is seeking to contest the next election on the Nationalist Party ticket.  He says he...