Marijuana use is becoming increasingly prevalent around the world, with many individuals using it for medicinal or recreational purposes. While there are potential health benefits associated with...

In 1995, the Government of Malta commissioned Mr G. Murray Reid, an apiculture expert from New Zealand, to review the state of beekeeping activities in Malta at the time. The author makes it clear...

It is often used as a battle cry within the realm of the Planning Authority, within the Judiciary, the legal profession, in various roles and functions of the central administration, and,...

This was one of those weeks that leaves its mark. Sadly, not for the good reasons.  I followed the Jean Paul Sofia debate closely, and like the rest of the country, I was immensely disappointed...

The circular economy has been given a renewed push at EU level through various legislative initiatives over the last few months. A key proposal within this framework has been the Right to Repair...

Gozo’s connectivity to Malta has always been a topic of discussion, especially for people who live on the smaller island who work or study in Malta. They must have quick and easy transport...

The matter of construction and development spreads far and wide when it comes to Gozo. A significant number of construction projects of some scale in a number of localities such as Marsalforn, Xlendi,...

A report by the National Audit Office showed that in the past years, the pre-obesity, obesity and overweight indicators for children, adolescents and adults registered increasing trends. The...

It’s not a surprise that 87 per cent of the Maltese think that corruption is rampant. The surprise is that there is a 13% which does not believe so.  Corruption has existed since time...

Unions who spoke to The Malta Independent on Sunday said that the social partners have as yet to start discussions on a possible revision of the Cost of Living Adjustment mechanism. We are fast...