Archive for Editorial
The perils of a high speed U-turn
Anybody who follows politics, knows perfectly well that even the best leaders at times have no other option but perform a U-turn. After all, we are humans and prone to…
Getting our House in order
Leading by example is the best way to bring about any reform and uphold standards. Unfortunately when it comes to our political class it seems this mantra is light years…
First steps to change economic direction
European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights Nicolas Schmidt during his recent visit to Malta called for more investment in skills to boost wages and prevent a brain drain. “To…
Self-created problems
The San Blas Therapeutic Community run by Caritas was recently in the news as it marked the graduation of 14 residents who successfully completed a drug rehabilitation programme. While, days…
An integration policy and beyond
Malta’s demography has undergone a radical change in the last 25 years as a result of illegal migration in the Mediterranean and subsequently the influx of thousands of third country…
Poverty – the real picture
Despite measures to fight poverty the number of those at risk in Malta have remained practically at the same level, at which is a marginal drop of over the previous…
Quo vadiz Gozo?
In recent years Gozo has undergone a significant transformation in terms of its demography, environment as well as the social and economic aspects. Arguably, a major concern is the environmental…
An economic vision that fosters skills
2023 has been designated by the European Commission as the European Year of Skills with the clear objective of empowering people to successfully navigate the labour market changes ahead. This…
Of leadership and continuity
Prior to the 2013 general election Joseph Muscat frequently used to remark that corruption is a socially unjust tax which is levied across the board. In the case of the…
The long and winding road – to safety
Road safety in the Maltese Islands has become an issue not just for motorists but also for pedestrians. The issue is not just one of roadside impunity, but also of…