The Prime Minister cannot be giving his Minister of the Interior enough to do. Tonio Borg seems to be very taken up with some personal initiatives, like writing to The Times to ...

The word “democracy” is derived from the Greek demos, which means “people”, and kratos which means “power”. The concept implies government by the people for the people....

No, I am not referring to the Charles Dickens classic. I am referring to what happened in Malta (Valletta, if you want the city) and New York where two pieces of market-moving financial news last weekend made it ...

After two years of debate in the European Parliament, the Services Directive finally came to a successful first reading when it was adopted at last week’s Strasbourg session by 391 votes in favour and 213 against, with 34 abstentions....

A subject called life skills was introduced into the school curriculum some years ago. It covers topics like common sense, decision-making skills, and how to get along with others. Now I see the need for a new ...

The announcement made by Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi during a public dialogue meeting in Birkirkara last Wednesday is extremely significant....

Last week was a true case of “open season” between Nationalist ministers and MPs in at least three different instances, as can be confirmed by the proceedings in the House of Representatives....

Listening to Labour leader Alfred Sant delivering his speech to supporters in Hamrun last Sunday gives one the impression that the general election is only two weeks away, and not two years away....

The editorial on child bullying (TMID, 10 February), made interesting reading....

The Winter Olympic Games do not have as great a following in Malta as there is for the summer games. ...