Indeed Labour will have big problems once Joseph Muscat decides it's time to pack up and leave. Much of Labour's present compactness is due to his strong leadership, by which I do not mean good...

The government appears to have got itself into something of a twist in its replies to that damning rule of law report drawn up by the European Parliament. The government, in its lengthy replies...

This editorial is a direct sequel to another editorial published last November. In that editorial we had criticized the Office of the Prime Minister and the leadership of the Malta Philharmonic...

Earlier this week, the International Monetary Fund issued its 2017 Article IV Consultation Report on Malta. The Report not only offers a descriptive element with in-depth analysis of the Maltese...

In another twist from cuckoo land, a place where having the national orchestra playing the Supreme Leader’s favourite songs is considered as normal behavior by many, a member of cabinet...

The government was ecstatic when the latest IMF country report on Malta was published earlier this week, and there was good reason to celebrate.  In short, the report said Malta’s economic...

Objection 1: It seems that the country should legalise abortion for it is a human right and so should be recognised by society as a civil right. Objection 2: Every human being is the master of...

When the local councils were set up, they were supposed to take over the maintenance and repair of the roads. A look around shows they have failed magnificently – cracks, potholes,...

Two years ago, following the sudden and unexpected removal of Health Minister Godfrey Farrugia, it was announced that a “Global Health company” called Vitals would be taking over 3...

There seems to be no let-up to the rush of development in Malta. The prime minister himself yesterday rebutted appeals made to him 'to put a hand-brake on'. His message was clear: there must be more...