
Large scale public infrastructure projects are frequently presented as visible signs of development and investment. Roads, bridges and utilities often become symbols of progress particularly in small jurisdictions where public spending has a direct impact on communities. At the same time such projects carry significant responsibility for public authorities tasked with safeguarding taxpayers’ funds and ensuring that procurement rules are respected....
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NEWS Malta
November 15, 2025
New Gozo contractor bid prompts eligibility questions
A newly established company linked to Gozitan property developer Joseph Portelli and his long-time business associate Mark Agius has emerged as the apparent frontrunner for a substantial public works contract...
NEWS Malta
April 18, 2025
Lands Authority refuses FOI on €1M Gozo land deal
A request filed by The Shift under Malta’s Freedom of Information (FOI) Act has been denied by the Lands Authority, blocking the release of critical details concerning a €1 million...
NEWS Malta
December 20, 2024
Minister defends contract secrecy amid road scandal
The reconstruction of Triq l-Imġarr in Nadur, Gozo, has become a focal point of public scrutiny, with costs doubling from the initial budget and allegations of impropriety swirling around its...
















