The Ministry for Gozo has once again come under public and institutional scrutiny following the award of a direct order to the Federation of Hunters and Trappers to provide bird ringing services for scientific research carried out on behalf of the Wild Birds Regulation Unit. The decision forms part of a wider pattern of procurement practices within the ministry that have raised ongoing concerns about transparency, governance standards and adherence to public procurement rules....
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Former Planning Authority official awarded public consultancy role
A controversy has emerged in Malta’s public planning sector after a former senior official of the Planning Authority returned to the payroll of the same government agency through a direct...
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Abela’s Inner Circle Wins Millions in Public Contracts
A 36-year-old contractor with well-established ties to the Labour Party has secured approximately €1.4 million in contracts from Infrastructure Malta, largely through direct orders, within the last six months of...
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February 27, 2025
Malta Ministry Under Scrutiny for Direct Orders Spending
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February 22, 2025
ARMS Ltd Spending on Outsourcing Raises Transparency Issues
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Malta Film Commission Under Investigation for Missing Funds
The Malta Film Commission (MFC) has come under intense scrutiny as questions arise regarding significant financial irregularities. Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is demanding concrete evidence and documentation detailing how...
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Controversy Over OSCE Summit Costs in Malta
In December, Malta played host to a two-day Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Ministerial Summit, a high-profile diplomatic gathering. The event, spearheaded by Deputy Prime Minister Ian...
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January 20, 2025
MICAS opening event sparks controversy over high costs
The Malta International Contemporary Art Centre (MICAS) held its grand opening event in Floriana last October, an event intended to highlight the significance of Malta’s cultural achievements. The occasion, celebrated...