The Public Contracts Review Board (PCRB) recently dismissed an appeal filed by Vassallo Builders, challenging Wasteserv's decision to award a €4.6 million contract to Bonnici Brothers. The project aims to transform a former waste treatment facility in Marsaskala into a public park. The PCRB’s ruling has sparked discussions about fairness and transparency in Malta’s public procurement system, emphasizing the need for thorough oversight and accountability....
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NEWS Malta
January 13, 2025
Gozo Court Stops Abela’s Boutique Hotel Renovation
A recent ruling from the Gozo court has captured significant attention as it temporarily halts all construction activities on the farmhouse of Malta's Prime Minister, Robert Abela, and his wife,...
NEWS Malta
January 13, 2025
The Misuse of Government Funds by MUMN
A recent audit by the National Audit Office (NAO) has cast a glaring spotlight on the financial mismanagement by officials and members of the Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses...
NEWS Malta
January 13, 2025
Recruitment ethics under scrutiny in Malta politics
Recent revelations surrounding the recruitment practices in Malta’s public administration have ignited public debate on ethics, transparency, and accountability. At the center of the controversy are Michael Buhagiar, the chief...
NEWS Malta
January 13, 2025
Allegations of Evidence Concealment in Malta Scandal
A fresh controversy has emerged in Malta’s ongoing investigation into the privatization of public hospitals, as lawyer Jason Azzopardi accuses a government entity of deliberately withholding crucial evidence. This allegation...
NEWS Malta
January 11, 2025
Fort Ricasoli Leasing Agreements Raise Questions
The Malta Film Commission (MFC), under the leadership of Johann Grech, has recently come under scrutiny due to several unresolved lease agreements with international filmmakers. The most notable concern is...
NEWS Malta
January 11, 2025
Legal Appeal Filed Against Mellieħa Heights Plan
In an escalating dispute over urban development in Malta, the Mellieħa Local Council has officially filed an appeal against the approval of the Mellieħa Heights project, a contentious proposal for...
NEWS Malta
January 11, 2025
MDA calls for reforms to magisterial inquiries
The Malta Developers Association (MDA) has voiced strong concerns about the current practices surrounding magisterial inquiries, particularly those initiated through third-party requests. These processes, the MDA warns, often result in...
NEWS Malta
January 10, 2025
Oliver Magro’s role shift in Maltese governance
The reappointment of Oliver Magro as a policy adviser to the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has reignited discussions about governance, transparency, and political influence in Malta. Once the...
NEWS Malta
January 10, 2025
Joseph Muscat Claims Human Rights Breach in Vitals Inquiry
In a detailed and contentious testimony delivered on Thursday, Joseph Muscat, Malta's former Prime Minister, presented his case in Constitutional proceedings, arguing that his fundamental human rights were violated in...
Finance News, NEWS Malta
January 9, 2025
Malta Property Sector Surpasses €5 Billion in 2024
For Malta's real estate market, 2024 has seen record-breaking growth that demonstrates the continued strength of the sector. The Malta Developers Association (MDA) has confirmed that the total value of...
NEWS Malta
January 9, 2025
ADPD calls for inquiry into Planning Authority CEO reappointment
The reappointment of Johann Buttigieg as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Malta’s Planning Authority (PA) has sparked a heated debate about transparency and ethics in public office. ADPD—The Green Party—has...
Finance News, NEWS Malta
January 9, 2025
Maltese Registered Companies Targeted by Fraudulent Clones
The financial services sector in Malta is under threat as fraudulent schemes involving cloned companies continue to proliferate. These scams jeopardize the integrity of legitimate businesses and put the public...
NEWS Malta
January 8, 2025
The Ongoing Saga of Transport Malta’s RHIBs
Transport Malta, the national authority responsible for maritime and land transport in Malta, has been at the center of a series of controversies, particularly involving its Maritime Unit and its...
NEWS Malta
January 8, 2025
Controversy over Malta PM’s luxury Paris hotel stay
Revelations surrounding the extravagant use of public funds during Prime Minister Robert Abela’s official trip to Paris for the Summer Olympics have reignited debate about the responsible use of taxpayer...
NEWS Malta
January 7, 2025
Mismanagement and Failures of Project Green
Project Green was introduced with much fanfare as a government-backed initiative to combat Malta’s environmental challenges. Backed by an ambitious budget of €2.5 million, the project was marketed as a...
NEWS Malta
January 7, 2025
Controversy grows over Justyne Caruana’s Four Jobs
Former Gozo Minister Justyne Caruana has found herself at the center of controversy once again, holding four concurrent government positions that collectively provide her with an income of €15,000 per...
NEWS Malta
January 6, 2025
Malta’s legal reforms under scrutiny amid scandals
Prime Minister Robert Abela of Malta has found himself at the center of a political storm following his announcement of proposed reforms to the country’s legal framework regarding magistrates’ inquiries....
NEWS Malta
January 6, 2025
Prime Minister urges release of 17 Black inquiry report
Prime Minister Robert Abela has voiced his strong support for the immediate release of the 17 Black magisterial inquiry report. During an appearance on ONE TV’s Paperscan, Abela emphasized the...
NEWS Malta
January 4, 2025
Malta Faces Political Storm Over 17 Black Inquiry
The political landscape in Malta has become increasingly heated, with the Nationalist Party (PN) making a bold declaration of opposition against what it perceives as political interference in the ongoing...
NEWS Malta
January 4, 2025
Government Contracts and Public Relations in Malta
In recent months, questions have been raised about the allocation of public funds and the influence of private companies within Malta’s political landscape. A small public relations company, Striped Sox...
NEWS Malta
January 4, 2025
Repubblika Defends Citizens’ Right to Justice
The Maltese advocacy group Repubblika has strongly cautioned Prime Minister Robert Abela, vowing to oppose any efforts that would revoke citizens' right to initiate magisterial inquiries into suspected cases of...
NEWS Malta
January 4, 2025
Malta officials face charges in 17 Black corruption case
In a significant development in Malta's ongoing efforts to combat corruption, former Minister Konrad Mizzi and Keith Schembri, the ex-chief of staff to the former Prime Minister, are poised to...
NEWS Malta, Taxation
January 3, 2025
New Taxes Strain Malta’s Financial Sector
On Christmas Eve, the Maltese government quietly introduced a series of new taxes targeting the financial services industry. Published through legal notices in the Government Gazette, these measures aim to...
NEWS Malta
January 3, 2025
Government accused of misusing public funds on officials
As Malta ushers in the year 2025, the Labour Party’s controversial pension reform has ignited a heated public and political debate. The Nationalist Party (PN) has accused the government of...
NEWS Malta
January 2, 2025
Kirsten Cutajar Miller controversy unfolds
The Malta Employers Association (MEA), widely recognized as a key advocate for business interests in Malta, is grappling with an internal controversy that has raised serious concerns about its integrity...
NEWS Malta
January 2, 2025
CJEU Ruling on Buy Now Pay Later Schemes in EU
On October 17, 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued an important ruling in the case of Riverty GmbH v MI (Case C-409/23), which centered around...