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No wonder Bernard Grech is doing so badly in the polls

The last three surveys published in recent weeks by independent newspapers show that the gap between Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition Leader Bernard Grech is still getting wider. Of the three surveys, the one conducted by statistician Dr Vince Marmara shows...

Randolph De Battista | 02/09/2021

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Editorial: Silence is the breeding ground for racism & bigotry

The graphic scenes recounted by an eyewitness in Gozo last weekend should serve as a wake-up call to us all. The alleged severe beating of a Somali man by a gang of people in front of a cheering crowd can never be excused. Yet, one Facebook comment after another...

Randolph De Battista | 23/07/2021

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Let’s have a serious debate

Labour’s soul-searching, “100 Ideas” exercise published on Monday was an important step, especially coming from the party in government. But it should not stop at that. While having an inward look at one’s self and holding internal discussions are important, it is now...

Randolph De Battista | 10/07/2021

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Not everything is a game of football

The Euro competition is a timely reminder of how much football fanaticism is engrained in our society. From hanging foreign national flags outside balconies, to standing up and singing with great passion the national anthem of a foreign country, and expressing hateful...

Randolph De Battista | 26/06/2021

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A step too far

The Leader of the Opposition’s letter to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was an ill-advised decision, a mistake, and a step too far. Next week will be crucial for Malta. The FATF Plenary is expected to meet on Wednesday to decide on whether to put Malta on the...

Randolph De Battista | 18/06/2021

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Should the number of new cases still be our benchmark?

Malta’s vaccination campaign has been hailed by everyone. From the World Health Organisation to the European Commission. Official figures show that the overall average coverage among the different age groups is at 76% for the first dose and 57% for the second dose....

Randolph De Battista | 12/06/2021

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4 years but not done yet

Rule number one for passing judgment is to look at the whole picture. The positives and the negatives. That’s what people do in the comfort of their homes when reflecting on a government’s performance. Facebook presents us with two extremes – a somewhat...

Randolph De Battista | 03/06/2021

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MONEYVAL: Let it be a lesson

News that Malta passed the MONEYVAL test is a victory for the whole nation. This was one of the biggest challenges Government had to face. Ignoring it was not an option. A challenge taken with utmost seriousness since the negative repercussions of failure would have...

Randolph De Battista | 29/05/2021

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Would you refuse gay blood?

It took only a few years for Malta to move up in the rankings on LGBTIQ rights and clinch the top spot in the ILGA-Europe Rainbow map classification. A country that moved from zero to hero and proudly flies the rainbow flag on prominent buildings to mark its...

Randolph De Battista | 16/05/2021

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Why?

It’s never an easy task to walk up to a podium, tap on the mic and address a crowd. It’s more difficult knowing that your audience isn’t only the few hundreds sitting in front of you, but a much bigger crowd watching from home. Ultimately, it’s a matter of choice, one...

Randolph De Battista | 01/05/2021

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No wonder Bernard Grech is doing so badly in the polls

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