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Enabling the politics of bullying?
US President Donald Trump is a bully who threatens world peace and global stability, and the world must stand up to him. Using Trump’s logic, Putin was justified in invading Ukraine. Credit: History in HD / Unsplash Acting like a bully in a schoolyard is something most of us can sadly recall from experience. When a bully is not challenged but excused or ignored, the abuse does not stop. On the contrary, the bully grows bolder, targets more people and pushes boundaries further. Regrettably, US...
25/01/26
The importance of peace builders
We too often take our democratic stability, the rule of law, social justice and social cohesion, long considered pillars of lasting peace, for granted. Sadly, discourse on social media has grown increasingly harsh, normalising insults, resentment and misinformation. Credit: Shutterstock.com At the start of 2026, peace feels more urgent, and more fragile, than ever. From the devastating scenes in Ukraine to the genocide in Gaza, to conflicts in Sudan and numerous others that failed to make the...
15/01/26
Nuqqas ta’ investiment mill-Gvern Laburista f’San Ġiljan
Kemm San Ġiljan u kemm Paceville huma marbuta sew mat-turiżmu. Dan għaliex San Ġiljan u Paceville huma meqjusa mhux biss bħala l-mekka tad-divertiment għal diversi żgħażagħ lokali u turisti li jiġu fostna, imma wkoll għaliex din hija l-lokalità fejn hawn l-aktar ammont ta’ lukandi ta’ l-għola kwalità.
12/01/26
PROPOSALS
The following are my personal proposals, which with the support of my colleagues, will seek to follow.
01
Setting up of an aesthetics board to monitor and evaluate development proposals.
02
Protection of all ODZ areas and valleys. No ifs or buts.
03
Safeguarding Urban Conservation Areas: The waiver that exempts St Julian’s / Sliema area from such protection will be removed.
04
Protection of front and back gardens.
05
Solar rights: Residents have a right to receive sunlight within their homes.
06
Pavements to remain accessible. Local Councils to have the final say on outdoor tables, chairs and platforms.
07
The creation of open family parks, such as Manoel Island.
08
Enforcing ‘one apartment, one garage’ policy and all developments must have a garbage room/area.
09
Identifying public land/pathway. Public pathways are to be safeguarded and accessible to all.
10
Subsidizing double-glazed windows.
If entrusted with your vote, I intend to be an assertive voice for our environment, our common home.