Developments within Malta’s cultural administration have drawn renewed public attention following reports that Albert Marshall, former Executive Chairman of Arts Council Malta, received a series of consultancy contracts from the Valletta Cultural Agency while serving in a senior publicly funded leadership role....
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February 11, 2026
PBS transparency dispute raises accountability questions in Malta
Culture Minister Owen Bonnici has in recent weeks faced renewed scrutiny over his public statements concerning the legal status of Public Broadcasting Services Ltd and its obligations to disclose information...
NEWS Malta
December 4, 2025
Owen Bonnici retains employee involved in benefits case
The role and responsibilities of a minister’s private secretariat carry significant expectations of integrity, transparency and public accountability. When an individual employed within such an office becomes linked to a...
NEWS Malta
November 8, 2025
Marsa cultural hub project faces new legal setback
Plans for the long-promised cultural and arts hub in Marsa, first announced in 2013, remain at a standstill. The ambitious project — initially designed to serve as a dedicated space...
NEWS Malta
October 24, 2025
Matthew Doyle consultancy sparks Malta scrutiny
Matthew Doyle, a well-known former communications adviser to UK Labour leaders Tony Blair and Keir Starmer, has come under public and political scrutiny in Malta following revelations that he has...
NEWS Malta
October 20, 2025
Hidden role of Lawrence Renes as Malta ambassador
For more than four years, Dutch-Maltese conductor Lawrence Renes has discreetly represented Malta as its Ambassador for Culture, a position that—unlike similar appointments—has attracted little public attention or official disclosure....
NEWS Malta
September 8, 2025
Frank Psaila’s Arts Council consultancy raises questions
Frank Psaila has been a recognizable figure in Maltese politics for more than a decade. Once an active member of the Nationalist Party (PN), Psaila served as a spokesman for...
NEWS Malta
September 4, 2025
Luke Dalli’s €102,000 Arts Council Role Raises Questions
The appointment of Luke Dalli, son of former European Commissioner and Labour Minister Helena Dalli, to the top post at the Arts Council has reignited debates over governance, political favoritism,...
NEWS Malta
August 26, 2025
Government transparency questioned over FOI delays in Malta
The Maltese government’s handling of transparency and accountability has once again come under scrutiny, as political party Momentum expressed serious concern regarding the ongoing disregard for the Freedom of Information...
NEWS Malta
August 21, 2025
Heritage Malta spending on Biennale and direct orders questioned
Heritage Malta, the national agency entrusted with safeguarding and promoting the country’s cultural heritage, has once again attracted public scrutiny following revelations about its procurement practices. Documents show that in...
NEWS Malta
August 13, 2025
Omar Farrugia denies misuse of public funds in Zurrieq works
Omar Farrugia, the youngest Labour MP and current Parliamentary Secretary for Public Works, has firmly denied allegations that he used state resources to enhance his personal profile within his constituency....
NEWS Malta
August 6, 2025
Magistrate Monica Vella Faces Suspension Over Delays
Magistrate Monica Vella is anticipated to face formal suspension from her judicial responsibilities in the near future, representing a historic first within Malta’s judicial system. The decision follows disciplinary proceedings...
NEWS Malta
July 28, 2025
St John’s museum project faces major delays and rising costs
Over a decade since its launch and seven years past the originally scheduled opening, the museum extension project of St John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta remains unfinished, with no clear indication...
NEWS Malta
July 26, 2025
Maltese film Sound Stage plans stall amid secrecy
Despite repeated announcements and widespread promotion since 2020, Malta’s proposed national film sound stage has yet to materialise. Initially billed as a cornerstone development to modernise the island’s screen production...
NEWS Malta
July 21, 2025
Żurrieq councillors resist land takeover to protect farmers
Local representatives in the southern Maltese locality of Żurrieq have united in their efforts to prevent the displacement of farmers from agricultural land that has been cultivated for generations. The...
NEWS Malta
July 8, 2025
Minister denies role in controversial reinstatement
The controversial reinstatement of a government official accused in the fatal collapse of an illegally built factory has ignited public backlash in Malta, particularly from the family of the young...
NEWS Malta
July 5, 2025
Developer facing charges reinstated to government job
Kurt Buhagiar, who is among those currently facing charges of involuntary manslaughter in relation to the death of 20-year-old Jean Paul Sofia, has been returned to his previous position within...
NEWS Malta
July 3, 2025
Malta film festival cost secrecy sparks public concern
Malta’s Ministry for Culture is once again facing mounting scrutiny following revelations that Film Commissioner Johann Grech brought back British television personality David Walliams to host the Mediterrane Film Festival...
NEWS Malta
June 20, 2025
Public backlash over Luke Dalli’s new arts position
Luke Dalli’s selection as Chairperson of Arts Council Malta has drawn widespread criticism from various figures within the country’s cultural and creative industries. Dalli, the son of former Labour Minister...
NEWS Malta
June 17, 2025
Malta Arts Council CEO role questioned legally
Luke Dalli’s elevation to the dual roles of Executive Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Malta Arts Council has sparked widespread criticism and debate, especially within Malta’s legal...
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
June 3, 2025
Robert Abela shifts Lands Authority responsibilities
In what was perceived by many as a quiet yet politically significant reshuffle, Prime Minister Robert Abela transferred the Lands Authority portfolio from Minister Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi to Minister Owen...
NEWS Malta
May 28, 2025
Malta cabinet reshuffle expected as Camilleri seeks new role
Prime Minister Robert Abela is reportedly contemplating a significant reshuffle of his cabinet following Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri's renewed request to be relieved of his current ministerial duties. The...
NEWS Malta
May 10, 2025
Victor Bonello wins fight against political corruption
For over ten years, Victor Bonello waged a tireless, often lonely battle to expose entrenched corruption within Malta’s political system. His target: Jimmy Magro, the former Secretary General of the...
NEWS Malta
April 22, 2025
Owen Bonnici and the fall of public accountability
In a country where citizens long for leadership grounded in integrity, accountability, and courage, Owen Bonnici stands as a stark example of how failure can lead not to consequences but...
NEWS Malta
March 1, 2025
Francis Sultana Removed from MICAS Board Amid Scandal
In an unexpected and controversial move, Francis Sultana, Malta’s Ambassador for Culture, has been removed from his position as a board member of the Malta International Contemporary Arts Space (MICAS)....
NEWS Malta
February 17, 2025
Nepotism Allegations Surround Festivals Malta CEO
Recent allegations of nepotism have stirred significant controversy within Festivals Malta, the government agency tasked with organizing national celebrations and festivals. Culture Minister Owen Bonnici and Festivals Malta Chairman Aaron...