Malta’s latest national transport proposal, branded as “Malta in Motion,” has once again pushed the country’s long-standing traffic crisis into the center of public discussion. Presented by Transport Minister Chris Bonett as a major strategic shift in how Malta could address chronic congestion, the proposal introduces a light rail system estimated by engineering consultancy ARUP to cost approximately €2.8 billion. Government officials have described the project as a central pillar, or “backbone,” of a broader multi-modal transport network intended to modernize movement across Malta and Gozo....
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NEWS Malta
April 23, 2026
Malta roadworks and politics debate around Chris Bonett actions
Public infrastructure projects often sit at the intersection of governance, communication and political perception. In Malta, recent attention has focused on how roadworks are presented to the public, particularly in...
NEWS Malta
April 6, 2026
Chris Bonett and Good Causes Fund spark debate on public spending use
The narrative of economic strength promoted by the current administration continues to shape public discourse, with officials frequently linking national financial performance to visible, community-level initiatives. In recent developments, Chris...
NEWS Malta
March 9, 2026
Chris Bonett under pressure over Gudja airport ride-hailing rule
A recent communication linked to Transport Minister Chris Bonett has sparked debate within Malta’s transport sector after a restriction affecting ride-hailing drivers was reportedly introduced through a political letter sent...
NEWS Malta
March 6, 2026
Infrastructure Malta direct orders spark questions over procurement
Public procurement practices within Infrastructure Malta have once again drawn attention following the publication of a new list of direct orders in the Government Gazette. The figures suggest that a...
NEWS Malta
February 20, 2026
Sliema Buġibba Gozo high speed ferry €32m bid moves forward
The operators behind Malta’s existing fast ferry link to Gozo have emerged as the only bidders for a new multi million euro public tender to operate a high speed scheduled...
NEWS Malta
January 7, 2026
Transport Malta licence buyback scheme draws internal criticism
Senior officials within Transport Malta have expressed deep internal frustration over a government-backed initiative that offers financial incentives to motorists willing to surrender their driving licences. The scheme, strongly promoted...
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
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 1, 2025
Concerns rise over Transport Malta appointment
Malta’s Minister for Transport, Chris Bonett, has drawn renewed scrutiny following his decision to appoint Jesmond Abela, known by his nickname il-Haċċ, to the board of Transport Malta, the country’s...
NEWS Malta
October 25, 2025
Marsaskala Bay €18M regeneration triggers dispute
In less than half a year, the coastal town of Marsaskala in Malta has become the focal point of a heated debate over the future of its beloved bay. What...
NEWS Malta
September 27, 2025
Karen Schembri shifts role in Infrastructure Malta
The recent resignation of Karen Schembri, a Labour Party activist and until recently a politically appointed member of the Infrastructure Malta board of directors, has stirred renewed debate on political...
NEWS Malta
September 13, 2025
Government prepares €25,000 licence surrender scheme
The Maltese government is preparing to roll out a new traffic-reduction initiative that will pay drivers up to €25,000 to surrender their driving licence for a period of five years....
NEWS Malta
August 21, 2025
Infrastructure Malta under scrutiny for direct orders
Malta’s roads agency, Infrastructure Malta (IM), has once again come under public scrutiny after it emerged that millions of euros in direct orders were awarded without adhering to standard procurement...
NEWS Malta
August 13, 2025
Malta issues €11 million in direct orders for quay project
Infrastructure Malta, the Maltese government agency responsible for the country’s roads and maritime infrastructure, has come under scrutiny after issuing a series of direct orders exceeding €11 million, bypassing the...
NEWS Malta
August 6, 2025
Infrastructure Malta Faces Scrutiny Over €22.5M Direct Orders
In the first half of 2025, Infrastructure Malta—the government agency responsible for developing and maintaining Malta’s road infrastructure—approved over €22.5 million in direct orders, equivalent to nearly half of its...
NEWS Malta
July 24, 2025
Ivan Falzon Appointed GRDA CEO After €142K State Exit
Ivan Falzon, a former chief executive officer of Infrastructure Malta, has returned to a top public sector role less than a year after receiving a substantial severance package valued at...
NEWS Malta
July 22, 2025
Fast ferry plan from Sliema to Gozo faces legal roadblock
A recently announced fast ferry service connecting Sliema to Gozo via Bugibba, introduced by Transport and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bonett, has encountered a serious legal challenge that may derail its...
NEWS Malta
July 9, 2025
Transport Minister brings back former public executive
Keith Fenech, the former chief executive of two prominent Maltese government entities, has quietly re-entered the public sector less than a year after transitioning to private industry. Fenech has been...
NEWS Malta
July 2, 2025
Malta Shelves Controversial Cash for Licence Traffic Scheme
Malta's ambitious and highly publicised plan to pay residents €25,000 for surrendering their driving licence and vehicle registration plate has been officially placed on hold, confirming previous reporting by The...
NEWS Malta
June 30, 2025
Traffic Investigation Bureau Nears Launch in Malta
The establishment of a dedicated Traffic Investigation Bureau in Malta is reaching its final stages, marking a significant shift in how the country will approach the analysis of road collisions...
NEWS Malta
June 19, 2025
Transport Ministry under scrutiny for direct orders
In the latter half of 2024, Malta’s Transport Ministry, led by Minister Chris Bonett and his Parliamentary Secretary Omar Farrugia, issued approximately 30 direct orders using public funds. These actions...
NEWS Malta
May 30, 2025
Transport Malta Faces Criticism Over €500K RHIBs Deal
Just weeks after Transport Malta (TM) announced it would lease dinghies at a daily cost of approximately €1,500 to patrol the country’s coastlines during the busy summer season, the agency...
NEWS Malta
May 19, 2025
Failed RHIBs deal forces Malta to lease patrol boats
Transport Malta is preparing to lease three rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIBs) at a daily rate of €1,500 over the summer months. This move is a temporary fix aimed at addressing...
NEWS Malta
April 21, 2025
Malta’s €15 million traffic plan faces growing doubts
Newly presented statistics in Malta’s parliament have raised serious concerns about the viability of a €15 million scheme aimed at tackling the island’s persistent traffic congestion. Transport Minister Chris Bonett...
NEWS Malta
April 21, 2025
Ethics Complaint Filed Against Minister Chris Bonett
A new promotional video celebrating Malta’s expanded public transport initiative has sparked controversy, leading independent politician and Momentum Chairperson Arnold Cassola to formally request an ethics investigation into Transport Minister...
NEWS Malta
April 15, 2025
Road safety bureau still missing after two years
More than two years have passed since Malta’s Transport Ministry pledged to establish a Road Safety Bureau aimed at addressing the country’s escalating road safety challenges. Despite the initial commitment...








































