A forlorn promise?
Sunday, 23 April 2023, 07:53
Last update: about 4 years ago
Mark Said
In more than one local media outlet last year, it was aptly pointed out that the constitutional reform the presidency has been spearheading for some time does not seem to be heading anywhere or, even...
The power of ChatGPT
Sunday, 23 April 2023, 06:56
Last update: about 4 years ago
Philip Micallef
The potential of the new AI tool demands a study on its undesirable effects. Artificial intelligence has invaded the public conversation justifiably: the potential that the ChatGPT tool (a kind...
Books and blogs aren’t a game, Mr Prime Minister
Sunday, 23 April 2023, 06:55
Last update: about 4 years ago
In an attempt to sound in control, Prime Minister Robert Abela managed to offend an entire industry this week, belittling the hard work of scores of people, even betraying a sense of ineptitude on his...
TMID Editorial: A bit of good news
Saturday, 22 April 2023, 11:52
Last update: about 4 years ago
It was announced this week that Palazzina Vincenti in St Julian’s will not be demolished after the Planning Authority (PA) declared the property as a Grade 2 building. The Authority...
TMID Editorial: Agreement with nurses, midwives
Friday, 21 April 2023, 12:12
Last update: about 4 years ago
Nurses and midwives sent a clear message to government this week, when they voted to reject the government’s sectoral agreement proposal. The ball is now in the government’s court....
TMID Editorial: PBS and that book
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 08:28
Last update: about 4 years ago
PBS, the national broadcasting station, was in the news for the wrong reasons again a few days ago. Already under fire for the way it covers the political arena, with the Opposition getting the...
TMID Editorial: Abela’s pressure on the courts
Wednesday, 19 April 2023, 12:22
Last update: about 4 years ago
For the second time this year, Prime Minister Robert Abela is exerting pressure on the judiciary. In a democracy, the executive and the judiciary are two different branches which perform distinct...
TMID Editorial: Ethical breaches
Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 10:52
Last update: about 4 years ago
Last week, the Standards Commissioner found that Finance Minister Clyde Caruana breached the code of ethics regarding an advert, which came in the form of a sponsored post on the Finance...
TMID Editorial: Construction and safety
Monday, 17 April 2023, 11:46
Last update: about 4 years ago
The licensing of contractors, while a positive step, will fail to reach its objective unless followed by proper enforcement of safety practices in the construction industry, President of the Malta...