Archive for Editorial
The power of responsibility
Being accountable for your actions is a sign of moral maturity. A sense of responsibility is one of the main pillars of a strong character. Many people, particularly some politicians and people in executive positions, are trying to avoid…
Pensioners should be given a just and adequate pension
Talk to the pensioners out there and many of them will tell you that they are not making ends meet on their pensions. While the price of services and…
Jobs for the Gozitans: where are we heading?
The number of Gozitan workers employed in the private sector in Gozo is rapidly diminishing. The reality is that Gozitan workers are preferring to work in Malta or abroad…
If we have to change our physical environment let us do it in a sensible way
The construction sector has become a sacred cow in this country. Development permits are being issued one after the other at an ever increasing pace and the more permits…
Taking better care of our elderly
Statistics show that the Maltese population is getting older. The longer people live, the greater the need for specialised services particularly care services. The demand for care services for…
This is not the real deal but an experiment which failed
The agreement that the Government signed with Vitals is not a real deal because Vitals neither showed up nor met its expectations. It is crystal clear that this…
Safeguarding democracy
The fundamental pillars of democracy, particularly regular and clean elections, freedom of the media, the rule of law and minority rights are under attack the world over. A report…
Why is it important for Government to be transparent?
Transparency within government is one of the fundamental principles of democracy. In fact, a number of political commentators, journalists and citizens of good faith are calling for more transparency…
We need to promote culture: now more than ever
Valletta 2018 was launched last Saturday – the event marks the culmination of long years of preparation going back to 2008 and 2012 when our capital city was declared…
You will be more productive at work after a good sleep
Sleep affects every aspect of our lives, including the time we spend at work. The number of hours we sleep and how we sleep has a significant impact on…