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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NEWS Malta
December 23, 2025
Gozo Ministry overspends cultural sponsorship budget by €10.6m
The Ministry for Gozo and Planning has come under renewed scrutiny following findings by the National Audit Office which show that more than €10.6 million was spent on cultural sponsorships...
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
October 22, 2025
Gozo road project uses illegal concrete from unlicensed plant
A major road reconstruction project in Gozo — the route connecting Victoria to Marsalforn — has come under scrutiny amid allegations that illegally produced concrete is being used in breach...
NEWS Malta
October 16, 2025
Gozo Channel subsidies raise EU compliance concerns
The Maltese government spent an average of €400 in public funds for every Gozo Channel trip between Malta and Gozo in 2023, according to an analysis of the company’s latest...
NEWS Malta
October 9, 2025
John Borg returns to Ministry for Gozo after retirement
John Borg, the former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for Gozo, has been reappointed to the public payroll as a politically appointed "person of trust" shortly after reaching the statutory...
NEWS Malta
September 30, 2025
Gozo Ministry Ordered to Release Architect Contracts Since 2017
The Gozo Ministry has been ordered to disclose all contracts awarded since 2017 to Architect Godwin Agius, a professional who is widely known to be a close associate of Minister...
NEWS Malta
September 2, 2025
John Borg Rehired at Gozo Ministry Amid Controversy
The re-employment of John Borg, the former permanent secretary of the Gozo Ministry, has sparked significant attention and debate in local administrative and political circles. John Borg, who concluded his...
NEWS Malta
June 16, 2025
Gozo Elderly Care Tender Raises Transparency Concerns
A Gozitan entrepreneur appears poised to secure a substantial public sector contract valued at approximately €63 million, raising concerns among observers about potential conflicts of interest and the integrity of...
NEWS Malta
June 14, 2025
Concerns raised over Minister Camilleri’s PA appointments
In 2024, Minister Clint Camilleri, already serving as Minister for Gozo, assumed additional responsibility for Malta’s Planning Authority. Since then, a series of appointments to the Authority have drawn scrutiny,...
NEWS Malta
May 20, 2025
Gozo Ministry under fire for €700K direct order refusal
The Gozo Ministry continues to ignore a binding legal directive issued by Malta’s Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC) demanding the publication of documentation relating to a controversial €700,000 direct...
NEWS Malta
April 15, 2025
Illegal kiosks return to Comino despite protection laws
Despite Comino’s status as a designated Natura 2000 site—part of the EU's network of protected natural areas—illegal kiosks will once again be allowed to operate on the island in the...
NEWS Malta
March 27, 2025
NGOs Secure Major Concessions in Gozo Road Project
A persistent five-year campaign led by environmental organisations has successfully pressured the Gozo Ministry to scale back its ambitious plans for a road expansion project between Marsalforn and Victoria. Originally...
NEWS Malta
February 24, 2025
Minister Clint Camilleri Under Scrutiny Over Contracts
Recent investigations have unveiled a direct link between Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri and architect Godwin Agius, raising serious concerns over a lucrative €722,000 direct order awarded by the Gozo Ministry....
NEWS Malta
February 13, 2025
Millions Spent on Gozo Projects Still Unfinished
Infrastructure projects undertaken by the Gozo Ministry have increasingly come under scrutiny due to substantial delays and budgetary excesses. What started as ambitious initiatives intended to improve facilities for residents...
NEWS Malta
January 13, 2025
Recruitment ethics under scrutiny in Malta politics
Recent revelations surrounding the recruitment practices in Malta’s public administration have ignited public debate on ethics, transparency, and accountability. At the center of the controversy are Michael Buhagiar, the chief...
NEWS Malta
September 23, 2024
Enhancing Gozo’s Future with Projects Gozo Ltd
In a significant development for Gozo, the government is set to launch Projects Gozo Ltd, a new entity tasked with overseeing capital projects across the islands. This initiative aims to...