The reappointment of Joanna Galdes to the board of WasteServ Malta has attracted renewed public attention, particularly in the context of recent political developments involving her husband, former housing minister Roderick Galdes. The decision has prompted discussion around governance standards, ethical frameworks and the broader practices surrounding public appointments in Malta....
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NEWS Malta
March 3, 2026
Malta waste-to-energy plant delayed again as budget omits funds
Malta’s long-planned waste-to-energy facility at Magħtab has encountered another significant setback after the Government confirmed that no funds have been allocated for its construction in the 2026 national budget. The...
NEWS Malta
February 20, 2026
Malta waste management crisis deepens amid EU target failures
Recent official data published by the National Statistics Office confirms a troubling trend in Malta’s waste management performance. Instead of reducing overall waste generation and strengthening recycling outcomes, the country...
NEWS Malta
February 18, 2026
Is-Siċċa project revival raises questions before Malta elections
Energy Minister Miriam Dalli has once again turned attention to the long-discussed €40 million is-Siċċa project in Birżebbuġa, revisiting the former industrial site amid mounting public speculation that Malta may...
NEWS Malta
December 23, 2025
Minister Miriam Dalli faces criticism over Attard green space launch
A public announcement by Energy and Environment Minister Miriam Dalli concerning the inauguration of a new garden and “green space” in Attard has sparked sustained criticism from residents commentators and...
NEWS Malta
December 18, 2025
Direct orders for Project Green offices raise scrutiny concerns
Environment Minister Miriam Dalli has approved two direct orders with a combined value exceeding €450,000 for the leasing of office space for Project Green and the Climate Action Authority. The...
NEWS Malta
November 29, 2025
Miriam Dalli resists disclosure on Enemalta’s €60M gap
A significant financial shortfall linked to a major carbon-trading transaction has placed renewed scrutiny on public accountability within Malta’s energy sector. The situation, which involves an estimated €60 million in...
NEWS Malta
November 21, 2025
Malta public parks review reveals limited green space
The public presentation of Malta’s environmental landscape often gives the impression of an island nation rich with well-designed and generously sized public parks. Through online campaigns, ministerial statements, and an...
NEWS Malta
November 10, 2025
Enemalta struggles after €60M Carbon Trading Loss
Energy Minister Miriam Dalli is facing growing public and political scrutiny after it emerged that Enemalta plc, Malta’s state-owned energy provider, has incurred losses reportedly exceeding €60 million in a...
NEWS Malta
October 30, 2025
Labour events firms clash over state Christmas contract
A dispute has erupted between two long-standing event contractors closely linked to Malta’s Labour Party over the awarding of a government-funded Christmas event contract. The controversy, centering on the Environment...
NEWS Malta
October 24, 2025
Malta faces rising pressure over slow climate action
As the world’s climate crisis intensifies, new global data has made one thing painfully clear — humanity is dangerously behind schedule in implementing the changes needed to avoid catastrophic warming....
NEWS Malta
October 20, 2025
Bormla garden project delayed amid €11m tender controversy
Environment Minister Miriam Dalli, who oversees the state agency Project Green, recently announced that the agency has finally launched a public tender to find contractors for a long-promised regeneration project...
NEWS Malta
September 12, 2025
James Camenzuli gains new government role despite criminal charges
The recent appointment of James Camenzuli as Chairman of Petromal Co Ltd has drawn significant attention and raised questions about governance, public sector ethics, and potential conflicts of interest. Camenzuli,...
NEWS Malta
September 10, 2025
WSC recruitment tender postponed amid controversy
The Water Services Corporation (WSC) recently faced a last-minute postponement of its planned recruitment of approximately 100 new employees through a private third-party contractor. This development has attracted public attention...
NEWS Malta
August 29, 2025
Questions on governance after Zammit promotion at BCA
Senior government officials have privately expressed concern over developments at the Building and Construction Agency (BCA), following the promotion of former Lands Authority official Matthew Zammit to a senior managerial...
NEWS Malta
August 4, 2025
Controversial Qajjenza Development by Paul Attard Nears Approval
A major development project led by Paul Attard, secretary general of the Malta Developers Association (MDA) and a central figure in the local construction industry, is expected to secure planning...
NEWS Malta
June 12, 2025
Veronique Dalli faces scrutiny over state contracts
Veronique Dalli, a senior legal professional and sister to Malta’s Minister for Energy, Miriam Dalli, continues to receive government consultancy contracts, sparking renewed scrutiny over public procurement practices and ethical...
NEWS Malta
June 10, 2025
WSC faces scrutiny over HR outsourcing move
The Water Services Corporation (WSC), a government-controlled entity operating under the political responsibility of Minister Miriam Dalli, has initiated a significant policy change that is attracting scrutiny from observers of...
NEWS Malta
June 6, 2025
XYZ Architecture given €350K deal without competition
Project Green’s recent awarding of a €350,000 contract to XYZ Architecture and Design, partly owned by former Labour Party Deputy Leader Daniel Micallef, has renewed concerns regarding openness and responsibility...
NEWS Malta
June 2, 2025
Joseph Cuschieri returns to government in advisory role
Joseph Cuschieri, who previously served as CEO of the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), has returned to public service in a different role. In late 2023, he was appointed as...
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 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 22, 2025
Labour MP’s New Role Sparks Political Criticism
Former Labour MP Anthony Agius Decelis has been appointed chairman of Automated Revenue Management Services (ARMS Ltd), the government-owned entity responsible for managing Malta’s water and electricity billing system. This...
NEWS Malta
February 5, 2025
Minister Miriam Dalli Blocks Controversial Land Transfer
Malta’s land development policies have often been a topic of debate, with various projects sparking controversy over the years. One such case recently unfolded in Qajjenza, where a major land...
NEWS Malta
December 3, 2024
Sustainable Development Plans for Malta’s Future
In a recent speech delivered in Parliament, Environment Minister Miriam Dalli addressed an ongoing debate surrounding the expansion of development areas in Malta. Minister Dalli stressed the importance of taking...