Mark Anthony Sammut

I was in the process of writing an article on the historical distortions and hogwash arguments being brought up by the campaign advocating for the removal of the George Cross from the Maltese Flag. Luckily, someone has done it before me and explained it perfectly. Here's the link to Reuben Sciberras' article in the Malta Independent on Sunday:  http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2013-09-29/opinions/cross-eyed-flag-bearers-2746843143/ I highlight the most relevant parts below: "When a national flag is changed (either completely or partially) the motivation is usually because the element being removed is something that brings shame to that nation." "I am no anglophile, but claiming that the George Cross is just a medal is reductionist in nature and insulting in substance. Assertions that the medal has no value as it was awarded by a foreign power (whatever that may mean) are complete hogwash. No amount of fact twisting and distorting the historical

Today in court during the case against Silvio Zammit, who stands accused of trading in influence to bring about changes in the EU's Tobacco Directive, the former Police Commissioner John Rizzo made a shocking revelation . Mr Rizzo said that, "together with his investigative team, it was decided that there was enough evidence to arraign Mr Dalli. The case was presented to the Attorney General, who was of the same view." At this point questions need to be asked, and fast. How did the new Commissioner - the one who signed all Labour candidates' declarations of election expenses, the one who broke the law to cover up for the Minister who appointed him, the one who refuses to answer legitimate questions by the press - decide on his appointment that " there is not enough proof for a criminal case against former Health Commissioner John Dalli " when his predecessor had all the evidence lined up to arraign him in court? Keep in mind that this came after D

A new challenge coming up: from next Saturday I will be hosting "Il-Fatti Kollha" at 10.30am on Radio 101, where together with my guests I'll be going into matters of politics and current affairs. Thanks goes to Trevor De Giorgio who has been hosting the programme for the past five years and who will now be co-hosting Newsdesk. Tune in on Saturdays at 10.30am and do not hesitate to send your feedback.