The country’s watchdogs must be allowed to promote transparency, integrity and trust in the government
The initiative by a group of parents at San Anton School not to allow smartphones before age 15 and social media before age 16 deserves support at the national level
What happened is a serious breach of security right outside our shores
Why is it so difficult to coordinate with other public entities like Enemalta to avoid road works during peak tourist season?
Robert Abela’s claim that Times of Malta’s story about ‘corrupt deals’ fuelled by major energy contracts is ‘recycled news’ is clearly unacceptable
The Education Ministry’s directive on how teachers can speak to the media is too rigid and should be reviewed
The outpouring of tributes to Francis Zammit Dimech was a testament to a political style increasingly rare: one based on dialogue, decency, and humility
The much-publicised 2023 road map needs to be revised to promote better local and foreign investment
There comes a point when a destination becomes so loved it starts to break
Even if the government does revoke Malta’s passport scheme because of the recent ECJ ruling, will we ever be able to regain the respect – and trust – of our neighbours?
The numbers of those at risk of poverty will continue to grow unless people change their saving behaviour
A bid by RS2 raises new concerns for policymakers and regulators
The Public Domain Act has been totally ignored
Finance Minister Clyde Caruana is optimistic that 2025 will also be “more positive than expected”
One of the few remaining global moral authorities
Laws and regulations will not make construction safer unless they are enforced
Will implementing inquiry recommendations be enough to fix court exhibit problems?
The country needs a clear strategy to tackle obesity head-on
The government is finally recognising that a thriving economy doesn’t necessarily mean a thriving population
The next conclave must recognise that Francis’s approach was not about following secular trends but about recovering the essential Christian message of love, mercy, and radical inclusion
Despite politicians’ declared intentions to invest more in financial and human capital, there is still a deficit of concrete plans
Whoever is selected to own HSBC Malta must have an impeccable reputation, clout, and experience to add value to the shareholders, clients, and community the bank serves
The gender-quota may have been introduced with the best intentions, but it has had unintended consequences
Water security is also an economic imperative, especially for a small country that depends on expensive processes to produce fresh water
Malta deserves to have a detailed database of all its historic sites, indicating their current state and whether they are in a precarious state or not
We are seeing too many instances where justice seems to be working against the public interest
Incidence of skin cancer is steadily increasing
What matters most is genuine and determined readiness and commitment by the political forces to form a common front, not political rhetoric
24/7 CCTV cameras in Paceville must be accompanied by strict law enforcement
A study found that most drug users admitted to Mount Carmel Hospital were seeking help for social issues such as homelessness and unemployment. Clearly, such gaps in Malta’s social services system must be addressed
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