We all know, or expected to know, the separation of powers in a democracy and the importance of such division.  The clear demarcation lines of power in a democracy are to prevent abuse of power...

As someone who resided for a number of years in Senglea, I find the recent controversy about the Palumbo Dockyard extremely interesting. In the past twenty years or so, a sort of a love-hate...

The velvety flowers come in all the arresting shades of pink , red, and burnt orange you can possibly imagine, apart from the popular milky white , of course. As for...

We should not run away with the idea that the last European Council has happily closed the controversy regarding whether the UK should stay in the EU or leave. Many European governments are at...

You have to wonder whether those campaigning for Britain to leave the European Union – who now, apparently, include six ministers in David Cameron’s government – need to have their...

Three years ago, Joseph Muscat created the largest Cabinet in Maltese political history. Coming after the biggest election victory in Maltese politics, it was perceived as due recognition to those who...

It is a pleasure to see most of the Three Cities area undergoing a gradual transformation as it develops into what many of us have always insisted it should be – a major tourist attraction on...

The camel's nose is a metaphor for a situation where the permitting of a small, seemingly innocuous act will open the door for larger, clearly undesirable actions.  The story goes that one...

A little incident happened last Wednesday in Parliament during question time. My colleague, Marthese Portelli, posed a supplementary question. Joseph Muscat, the most feminist prime minister in...

Anglu Farrugia’s daughter continues to be in the news and this is happening simply because of her father’s position and political affiliations. Anglu Farrugia has belatedly denied...