In today's digital age, with the rise of deepfake technology, maybe we need to reconsider the implications of April Fool's Day. Proposition: Yes, it’s a tradition and adds fun to media. April Fool’s Day, as a long-standing tradition, is rooted in the art of mischief and playfulness. It’s a day where humour is meant to take centre stage, offering a lighthearted break from the...

As the voting hour approaches at 7pm, Nationalist MPs plan to protest by leaving the chamber, ensuring no vote is cast against a Government’s motion. The Nationalist Parliamentary Group has a despicable strategy for tonight’s parliamentary sitting, where a Government’s motion will be discussed. The motion, presented by Government Whip Naomi Cachia, expresses solidarity with the Speaker and condemns Nationalist MP...

The fact that the PN says that the country needs a change in direction, does not mean that they can lead the way. Today, the Nationalist Party held a protest attended only by its most dedicated activists and some loyal supporters, marking 12 years of uninterrupted opposition with an event that can only be described as an elaborate display of frustration. The gathering, which took...

Rebecca Buttigieg opens up on the fact that 24% of Maltese people think women sharing their opinions on social media should accept sexist, demeaning, or abusive replies. Written by Rebecca Buttigieg, Parliamentary Secretary for Reforms and Equality  Every year, in the run-up to the 8th of March, I’m asked the same question. Do we still need to celebrate Women’s Day? What else do you women need? Comments I’m sure many of you here have...

A sign of progress The number of female employees at the Cleansing and Maintenance Division (CMD) increased by 20% over the past year. Parliamentary Secretary for Public Cleanliness Glenn Bedingfield said that “this is not just a statistic, it is a sign of progress” when addressing an...

"My journey has been a constant negotiation between what others expected of me and what I knew I could achieve." An article by Christine-Ann Deasey Growing up, I was acutely aware of the expectations placed on me—not just as a woman but as a disabled woman. The world seemed to have already decided what I could and couldn’t do before I had the chance to prove otherwise. The...

Neutrality remains an unshakeable principle of our nation’s stance on international affairs. The Maltese Government has firmly reaffirmed its commitment to the country’s neutrality, emphasising that it remains an unshakeable principle of the nation’s stance on international affairs. Prime Minister Robert Abela made this declaration during an extraordinary...

Malta is proud to host the headquarters of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, an organisation dedicated to promoting dialogue and cooperation between nations. The International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace (IPTP) convened for its 12th plenary session in Geneva over the last couple of days, bringing together delegates from more than 40 countries across the globe. The meeting, chaired by H.E. Djangarang Epainete, a...

Karol Aquilna's is not just an attack on Robert Abela, but it’s an attack on the legal profession itself. Where is the Chamber of Advocates in all of this? Karol Aquilina’s accusations against the Prime Minister, that he is associated to criminals for having provided legal services to people who than have been accused in a criminal court, are not just politically irresponsible, but dishonest and dangerously misleading to...

The public deserves transparency and justice, not a system where so-called experts enrich themselves while evading responsibility. Jeremy Harbinson, the so-called court expert in the Vitals inquiry, is refusing to testify after pocketing a staggering €11 million. His refusal is not just an insult to justice but a clear indication of the rampant abuse of public funds under the guise of...

Maintaining and expanding a tradition like Carnival requires more than just enthusiasm. It takes support, investment, and a commitment to preserving cultural identity for future generations. It is here that the Labour Government has stepped in, showing its dedication to sustaining Malta’s rich artistic heritage. ‘Tis the season to let go of the merriment and enter into a more sober period for all the faithful: the Lent period. But up until yesterday, the Maltese Carnival manifested in a celebration of creativity, tradition, and community spirit that has evolved over the...

Roberta Metsola's interventions not only create confusion, but also weaken the EU’s diplomatic coherence. Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament, has increasingly inserted herself into global affairs, despite the fact that the EU already has a designated foreign policy chief, Kaia Kallas. Her interventions not only create confusion but also weaken the...