I got to know Josette Dalli back in that terrible month of July 1990, when news came of the accident involving her nephew, Matthew Micallef St John. In those terrible days, hope alternated with...

Earlier this week, the management of Malta’s International Airport announced a €78 million investment programme, aimed at enlarging the terminal buildings, improving and upgrading existing...

The parliamentary secretary Ian Borg has issued what sounds like a triumphant statement in the wake of the findings by the Permanent Commission Against Corruption that “there is an insufficient...

Some days ago, I had the opportunity to meet representatives of students from Gozo, as well as of business concerns and tourism entrepreneurs in Gozo. Most discussions related to the future of...

A key symbol at this time of the year is unquestionably the Christmas tree.  In most, if not all homes, offices and public places the centre of attraction remains this icon.  Whilst...

During the past months I have penned my opinion on various subjects. I have vented my views on issues which directly or indirectly affected the quality of life of workers and their dependants. I have...

On 5th December, I had the opportunity to attend the presentation of the Italian film “Biagio”. It is the true story about one, Biagio Conte, from Palermo, Sicily. Biagio, who is of my...

The news that seven TVM journalists have taken Public Broadcasting Services before an industrial tribunal over claims of salary discrimination is a new low for the station that is financed by...

I haven't written to you for a while. That is because I have been too busy preparing people's smiles for the Christmas season, in between bringing smiles to people's faces by whatever contribution...

In Brussels during the past weeks, there was a noticeable decrease in commercial activity. Shops had less customers than I remember is usual when end of the year festivities are approaching. There...