The recent appointments made by Alicia Bugeja Said, the Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Animal Welfare in Malta, have become a focal point of public scrutiny. Her decision to enlist two consultants with controversial backgrounds has raised significant concerns about governance, transparency, and the ethical implications of political appointments. These individuals include a former deputy to Keith Schembri, the disgraced ex-chief of staff who is currently facing criminal charges, and a former Labour MP previously convicted for violating hunting and trapping laws. Such appointments have led to widespread debate over whether political......

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