Bondholders in Mediterranean Maritime Hub, widely known as MMH, continue to face uncertainty regarding the recovery of their €15 million investment linked to a 2016 bond issue. The future of the investment remains dependent on ongoing negotiations with potential investors who have expressed interest in acquiring stakes in the company that holds the Marsa Shipyards concession. Retail investors have been waiting for clarity for several years and the latest developments have created a mixture of cautious optimism and concern....
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NEWS Malta
December 11, 2025
Arts Council Malta leadership change and contract concerns
A recent leadership change within Arts Council Malta has prompted significant discussion about public administration, governance standards and the financial responsibilities associated with senior public contracts. The circumstances surrounding the...
NEWS Malta
December 10, 2025
St Vincent De Paul tender review and Kasco challenge
A rare and notable development has emerged within Malta’s public procurement landscape, as St Vincent De Paul, the state-run long-term care facility for the elderly, formally acknowledged a procedural mistake...
NEWS Malta
December 10, 2025
Bormla social housing delays leave families still waiting
The stalled completion of 68 social housing apartments in Bormla has become a prolonged and distressing issue for several families who were informed shortly before the 2022 general election that...
NEWS Malta
December 9, 2025
Marsa polo pitch progress worries club members
A growing dispute has emerged between members of the Malta Polo Club and the private concessionaire responsible for redeveloping the historic Marsa racetrack, with concerns focused on promised investment works...
NEWS Malta
December 9, 2025
Żabbar council challenges elderly home project approval
The long-running dispute surrounding a proposed five-storey elderly home in Żabbar’s historic square has intensified, with the Labour-led local council reaffirming its firm opposition to the development. The project, approved...
NEWS Malta
December 8, 2025
Transport Ministry spending on direct orders under scrutiny
Malta’s Transport Ministry, led by Chris Bonett and Parliamentary Secretary Omar Farrugia, has come under renewed public scrutiny following the publication of detailed records outlining hundreds of thousands of euros...
NEWS Malta
December 8, 2025
Malta engineering board roles raise governance questions
Concerns regarding regulatory impartiality often emerge when individuals who hold oversight responsibilities simultaneously occupy influential roles in government entities, cultural institutions, or commercial structures. Situations where board members carry multiple...
NEWS Malta
December 6, 2025
Malita Investments seeks funding as housing projects stall
Malta’s state-backed property investment vehicle, Malita Investments plc, is facing an unprecedented financial and governance setback. The publicly listed company, which has traditionally been tasked with supporting major national development...
NEWS Malta
December 5, 2025
Malta transport ministry FOI delay on promenade project
The handling of a recent Freedom of Information request concerning the €18 million promenade regeneration initiative in Marsaskala has placed the transport ministry under heightened scrutiny. The situation has prompted...
NEWS Malta
December 5, 2025
Gozitan developer Joseph Portelli Xlendi tower approval
The Planning Authority has formally approved a redevelopment proposal submitted by Gozitan developer Joseph Portelli, authorising a substantial transformation of the former hotel site in Xlendi. The decision follows a...
NEWS Malta
December 4, 2025
Roderick Galdes under scrutiny for property disclosures
The conduct of Social Housing Minister Roderick Galdes is under renewed and intensifying examination following the emergence of detailed information about a discounted penthouse he acquired from contractors linked to...
NEWS Malta
December 4, 2025
Owen Bonnici retains employee involved in benefits case
The role and responsibilities of a minister’s private secretariat carry significant expectations of integrity, transparency and public accountability. When an individual employed within such an office becomes linked to a...
NEWS Malta
December 3, 2025
Merkanti Bank prepares to close after a decade in Malta
A decade after establishing its presence in Malta, Merkanti Bank, a small but specialised non-retail lender ultimately controlled by United States-based investors, is preparing to close its operations in the...
NEWS Malta
December 3, 2025
Social Housing Controversy Deepens Around Minister Galdes
Embattled Minister Roderick Galdes is once again under intense public and political scrutiny after the Housing Authority declined to release details of multi-million-euro leasing agreements signed with developer Joseph Portelli...
NEWS Malta
December 2, 2025
Fortina land valuation review moves forward amid scrutiny
A parliamentary process intended to reassess the fee paid for a 2017 change-of-use permit on land owned by Fortina remains at a standstill, as the Lands Authority continues to seek...
NEWS Malta
December 2, 2025
Obstacle Academy under review for permit and safety issues
Obstacle Course Academy faces ongoing scrutiny over permits, safety standards and regulatory compliance as investigations continue.
NEWS Malta
December 1, 2025
Xlendi ridge project moves forward amid concern
A major residential project proposed for the ridge above Xlendi Bay is poised to receive approval from the Planning Authority, even though it has been the subject of significant public...
NEWS Malta
December 1, 2025
Heritage Malta governance concerns and employment issues
Heritage Malta, the national cultural agency responsible for conserving and managing many of Malta’s most significant historical sites, has recently been the subject of internal criticism and public debate. Several...
NEWS Malta
December 1, 2025
Curia secures long term income from Apap Institute lease
The long-term lease of the former Apap Institute in Santa Venera has drawn considerable attention within Malta’s ecclesiastical, social care, and property sectors. The agreement, signed by the Archbishop’s Curia...
NEWS Malta
November 29, 2025
Miriam Dalli resists disclosure on Enemalta’s €60M gap
A significant financial shortfall linked to a major carbon-trading transaction has placed renewed scrutiny on public accountability within Malta’s energy sector. The situation, which involves an estimated €60 million in...
NEWS Malta
November 28, 2025
KM Malta Airlines wins more time for financial results
KM Malta Airlines, Malta’s newly established national carrier, has obtained regulatory approval to postpone the publication of its first audited financial results. This marks a significant administrative development for the...
NEWS Malta
November 27, 2025
Malta waste-to-energy project meets new uncertainty
Malta’s long-delayed waste-to-energy initiative, a project regarded for years as a cornerstone of the country’s waste management strategy, has entered a new phase of uncertainty. The consortium previously selected as...
NEWS Malta
November 26, 2025
Debate grows over revived Msida Creek bridge plan
Transport Minister Chris Bonett has once again found himself navigating public and political scrutiny after presenting a revised element of the Msida Creek infrastructure project as a new policy development....
NEWS Malta
November 26, 2025
Malita Investments faces leadership turmoil
Malita Investments plc, a publicly listed vehicle primarily tasked with developing and managing major public housing and infrastructural projects, is facing a widening governance concern following reports that its recently...
NEWS Malta
November 25, 2025
Għasri holiday homes plan moves toward approval
A recent planning proposal involving the sanctioning of previous alterations and the redevelopment of two residential houses into licensed holiday accommodation in Għasri has moved closer to approval following a...
NEWS Malta
November 25, 2025
Malita social housing payment dispute escalates
The ongoing dispute over delayed payments linked to the multi-million-euro social housing development in Luqa has become one of the most prominent public-sector construction controversies in recent years. The situation...