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Trust is a rare quality in today’s politics
During a general election we all go to the polling station to put a tick against the name of our preferred candidate within the political party. It is an…
Politics is there to serve
I believe that there are three reasons why a person should enter politics, notwithstanding the inclination of some to keep their distance. In every country there are a number…
The impact of Coronavirus is being felt … even in Malta
The number of cases of Coronavirus is growing around the world, with the last figures, as I write this article, have reached more than 200,000 cases of which more than 80,000…
Demographic changes have an impact on social development
An analysis of the population of Malta reveals that it increased by 82,000 people between 2008 and 2018. When one looks at the increase in population by locality one finds that localities such as Żurrieq, Żebbuġ, Fgura and Birkirkara increased…
The psychological effects of the Coronavirus arrived in Malta before the virus itself
The Coronavirus has long been with us … in our minds. This virus has created such a sensation around the world (even in Malta) thanks to the media that we have blown…
Striving for a better future
In the past there may have been those who thought that the 21st Century was remote. Ideas were developed into projects, initiatives and policies in the political, economic, environmental and social…
We need an anti-cyberbullying legal framework
We need to have a legal framework to combat cyberbullying as this is a growing phenomenon that is hurting our society. A national strategy to address this form of bullying…
Addressing inequalities in Malta
In spite of the fact that this country has made great progress in many sectors there are still examples of inequality to be found. One of the inequalities is the…
We need to rebuild Malta’s reputation
Malta’s reputation is at a low ebb. The impact of the uncertainty that characterised the last few weeks is still putting our economy and jobs at risk. It will not be easy…
The Prime Minister must give dignity to the worker
During the campaign to choose a new leader of the Labour Party and, automatically, the new Prime Minister of Malta, we often heard Dr. Robert Abela say that he has workers at heart and he believes that workers…