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 relation to messaging shared by Chris Bonett, the country’s Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works....
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March 20, 2026
BBT Group drives Malta development surge with €25M bond plan
Malta is once again approaching a new phase of intensive development, as a coalition of established construction and property interests consolidates its position through a structured partnership aimed at accelerating...
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
December 5, 2025
Malta transport ministry FOI delay on promenade project
The handling of a recent Freedom of Information request concerning the €18 million promenade regeneration initiative in Marsaskala has placed the transport ministry under heightened scrutiny. The situation has prompted...
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 14, 2025
Scrapyard fire exposes Trihills Group site history
A devastating fire that engulfed a scrapyard along Tal-Barrani Road on Wednesday has drawn renewed attention to the site’s controversial history. The massive blaze, which raged for nearly 16 hours...
NEWS Malta
November 7, 2025
DB Group towers face fresh delay in Pembroke
The long-running saga surrounding DB Group’s controversial towers project in Pembroke has once again been delayed, following yet another deferral by the Planning Authority (PA). The Authority was expected to...
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 12, 2025
Infrastructure Malta’s €110,000 Finance Role Controversy
Senior officials at Infrastructure Malta (IM), the government’s central roads agency, have expressed deep concern following a controversial recruitment process for one of the organisation’s most senior roles. The position...
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
June 14, 2025
Historic British stone marker vanishes near Fort Campbell
Amid renewed concerns over Malta’s vulnerable cultural heritage system, a historic stone marker dating back to the British era has mysteriously vanished from its longstanding location near Fort Campbell in...
NEWS Malta
May 22, 2025
Fabian Demicoli awarded new state consultancy contract
Fabian Demicoli, once a leading figure in the media arm of Malta’s Nationalist Party (PN), has been awarded a public relations consultancy contract with Infrastructure Malta, a government agency responsible...
NEWS Malta
May 9, 2025
Miriam Dalli under fire for Enemalta board appointment
Energy Minister Miriam Dalli is facing significant public and political criticism after appointing Andrew Saliba, a legal partner of her sister, to the role of board secretary at Enemalta, the...
NEWS Malta
April 24, 2025
Grand Harbour Quay Plan Ends in Controversy
The Maltese government is facing increased public pressure for its continued lack of transparency surrounding a failed €55 million EU-funded project. Intended to enhance the Grand Harbour with a new...
NEWS Malta
April 5, 2025
Political loyalty trumps merit in Malta
The recent appointment of Neil Portelli, a former associate of the disgraced ex-chairman of the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), Joseph Cuschieri, to a senior role at Infrastructure Malta has...
NEWS Malta
March 25, 2025
Controversy Over Steve Ellul’s Consultancy Appointments
Concerns have been raised over one of the first consultancy contracts awarded by Steve Ellul after his appointment as CEO of Infrastructure Malta. Reports indicate that the contract was granted...
NEWS Malta
March 20, 2025
Controversy Grows Over Malta’s Costly Green Wall
A recent announcement by Infrastructure Malta regarding the revival of a €500,000 green wall along the Marsa-Ħamrun Bypass has reignited public outcry, with accusations of mismanagement, wastage of taxpayer money,...
NEWS Malta
March 19, 2025
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...
NEWS Malta
March 17, 2025
Malta Green Wall Project Left Abandoned and Neglected
The "Green Wall" project along the Marsa-Ħamrun Bypass was initially introduced as a pioneering environmental initiative aimed at mitigating air pollution and enhancing the urban landscape. Launched in 2020 by...
NEWS Malta
March 10, 2025
Bugibba Square Project Costs Spark Controversy
The Maltese government, particularly Transport Minister Chris Bonett and Infrastructure Malta, is facing significant criticism over the sharp increase in the costs associated with the Bugibba main square regeneration project....
NEWS Malta
February 22, 2025
Controversy Over Bugibba Square Redevelopment Costs
The long-anticipated redevelopment of Bugibba Square, a highly frequented public space in Malta, has sparked significant debate due to a dramatic increase in project costs. Initially set at €1.7 million,...
NEWS Malta
February 21, 2025
Architect Facing Charges Still Gets Government Contracts
A Maltese architect currently facing serious criminal charges, including involuntary homicide, has continued to secure public contracts despite being suspended from her state employment. This revelation has sparked outrage, raising...
NEWS Malta
November 1, 2024
Protecting Malta’s Historic Bighi Fortifications
The historic fortifications at the Bighi Peninsula in Malta are under a proposed plan for extensive restoration and protection, led by Infrastructure Malta and Heritage Malta. Following significant structural damage...