Consequences of overdevelopment
The fast growth in the economy is being encouraged without much thought being given to the consequences of...
Integrity in public life
Those serving in public life, whether as politicians or as officials in the public service, know that they are in...
‘Friends of friends’ networks
When Alfred Sant used to criticise the Nationalists in administration so heavily over their ‘friends of...
Army promotions debacle
The parliamentary Ombudsman has just tabled in the House of Representatives his final opinion, together with all...
The decline of public education
An effective public education system is the most effective tool to promote social mobility. A shortage of...
Where is ‘My Journey’ going?
In 2016 the government announced a new reform, ‘My Journey’, that would reformulate the way state...
Fishing in troubled waters
Rising demand and diminishing fish stocks are leading to increasing corruption in the fishing industry that is...
Banking on operational resilience
The commercial bank’s dependence on information technology and communications systems makes them vulnerable...
Country must think long term
Is it not hugely ironic that, while the economy is doing so well, the national minimum wage is below the European...
An open line of dialogue
The Times of Malta may have lost its case before the Commissioner for Standards in Public Life accusing Tourism...
Outlook for financial regulation
The financial crisis of just over a decade ago led to a root and branch reform of financial regulation. A banking...
Sharing costs of parental benefits
The modern family faces immense challenges to achieve a work-life balance that supports family life. With birth...
The urbanisation of Gozo
Today Gozo is still a more rural, quiet and green place than its sister island Malta. This gives the smaller...
Careful choices for Europe
Ahead of the European Parliament election in May, the Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry is calling for...
A six-star Product Malta
A ‘six-star’ hotel, as the Corinthia Group defines a property it plans to build at St George’s...
The failing education system
There is a growing gap between the government’s economic vision and the way that young people are being...
Obstacles to consumer rights
The protection of consumer rights is one of the most fundamental objectives of the EU. Both the European...
Corruption slide persists
Unless the government takes urgent action to start dismantling the growing perception of corruption and...
The expats’ verdict matters
The Expat Insider publishes a quality of life index every year recording the views of expatriates living in 68...
Collusion in public procurement
In a genuinely democratic system, when the government refuses to give sensible explanations for alleged irregular...
