On 21 September, we celebrated 62 years of independence - an extraordinary achievement. Malta achieved independence through political struggle and negotiation rather than armed conflict, thanks, in no small measure, to the political astuteness and vision of George Borg Olivier.

At a time when citizens are questioning institutions and losing faith in those entrusted to protect them, Malta needs a voice capable of speaking to the nation’s conscience, writes Albert Buttigieg. This crisis is not sustainable and can no longer be ignored.

Dan kien wieħed mill-aktar ġurijiet storiċi fl-istorja ta’ pajjiżna, mhux biss minħabba l-gravità tal-qtil ta’ Daphne Caruana Galizia, iżda wkoll minħabba l-mistoqsijiet li fetaħ dwar l-istat tal-istituzzjonijiet tagħna u r-relazzjoni bejn il-poter politiku, in-negozju u l-infurzar tal-liġi.