Archive for Editorial
Fair employment conditions and the rule of law
Government lawyers play a pivotal role in upholding the rule of law and ensuring that public policies are implemented justly and efficiently. Whether serving in the Attorney General’s Office or…
Getting the basics first, is also important
In recent days, the transport minister has introduced a series of proposals aimed at encouraging motorists to relinquish their cars temporarily in exchange for financial incentives. This initiative underscores the…
Safeguarding our precious green spaces
Malta's ambitious initiative to introduce green walls across urban landscapes has encountered significant challenges, raising questions about the efficacy and sustainability of such projects. The decision to dismantle three prominent…
€400 million betrayal – 10 years on
In 2015, the Times of Malta front page carried a bold proclamation: then Prime Minister Joseph Muscat heralded a €200 million investment in Malta’s healthcare system. The deal, entrusted to…
Valletta’s ‘coke den’ and the national drug dilemma
The streets of Valletta, once synonymous with cultural heritage and vibrant nightlife, are now marred by an alarming transformation. A recent investigation paints a stark picture of a city where…
Malta’s neutrality – It’s relevance right now
The recent tumultuous meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House has sent ripples through the international community, prompting nations to reassess their foreign…
A stab in the back in the fight against drug trafficking
A breach of trust has shaken Malta’s security apparatus to its core. In a stunning episode that reads like a plot from a heist film, 200 kilograms of cannabis resin—valued…
Have we learnt our lesson or not?
Malta’s latest performance in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index is not just a statistic—it is a warning shot across our nation’s bow. Scoring a mere 46 out of 100, Malta…
The vanishing Maltese worker in the private sector: a workforce at a crossroads
Two recent trips to the UK and Italy starkly highlighted the growing disparities between Malta’s labour market and those abroad. As a tourist, it was impossible not to notice how…
Fair and consistent traffic enforcement: a call for justice on Malta’s roads
Traffic regulations exist to ensure safety, efficiency, and order on our roads. However, in Malta, enforcement appears to fall disproportionately on minor infractions while more serious and disruptive violations often…