From birth, society confines our behaviour within rigid gender lines: children are taught which colours, toys, games and books are for boys and which are for girls. The choices about what they play...

In the field of economy, we always come across the concept of demand and supply. On the one hand we picture what the consumers need and demand to have, while on the other, we have to consider what can...

This week, a couple of developments threw much light on the current discussions of embryo freezing. Dr Etienne Grech, a Labour MP and medical doctor, wrote an article in a local paper containing...

Yesterday, for the second time in this pre-budget week, the Prime Minister hinted that the country’s transport woes will be addressed in some way, shape or form in tomorrow’s budget. The...

I am totally convinced that this government, and Joe Mizzi in particular, is just as totally committed to resolve our traffic problem which only a few months ago was a mere perception. With...

The great difference between the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition can be seen in just a few words. When Dr Joseph Muscat was Leader of the Opposition, whenever he spoke about what...

The first World Day of Prayer for the preservation of the environment was recently celebrated at Ta’ Qali National Park. It will be about as effective as Pope John Paul’s prayers...

There is an oasis in Tanzania that offers refuge to many. Every morning many people from remote areas flow into this oasis to avail themselves of its services. This oasis is called Makiungu Hospital...

A few weeks ago, I saw Safi local council workers marking out parking spaces in Triq L-Ibrag, Safi. I noticed that they were going to reserve a parking space in front of the gate of a field, which was...

Have you ever wondered why you were brought up in your particular religion, whichever that might be? In all probability the particular society in which you grew up adheres to the same faith and has...