Malta’s Minister for Transport, Chris Bonett, has drawn renewed scrutiny following his decision to appoint Jesmond Abela, known by his nickname il-Haċċ, to the board of Transport Malta, the country’s national transport regulator. The appointment has reportedly sparked unease within the authority and has once again placed the government’s politically driven appointment practices under the spotlight....
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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
August 22, 2025
Public funds used for clubs in Galdes districts spark concern
In recent developments, approximately €240,000 from Malta's Housing Development Fund (HDF), managed by the Housing Authority, has been allocated to football and band clubs within the constituencies of Housing Minister...
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
May 14, 2025
Labour veteran Hamilton named ambassador to Monaco
As speculation mounts over a potential snap general election, Malta’s Prime Minister Robert Abela appears to be recalibrating his political strategy to solidify his support base within the Labour Party....
Laws
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Malta’s Transparency Laws and Their Limitations
Malta has long been at the center of discussions regarding its transparency laws, which are often overlooked and inadequately enforced. Despite lawmakers' intentions, systemic issues such as political patronage, inadequate...
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 27, 2025
Malta Political Appointments Under Investigation
The former Maltese Minister for Tourism, Clayton Bartolo, who was dismissed from his position in November 2024, hired multiple consultants during his tenure. Among these were Aaron Farrugia, the former...
NEWS Malta
January 4, 2025
Government Contracts and Public Relations in Malta
In recent months, questions have been raised about the allocation of public funds and the influence of private companies within Malta’s political landscape. A small public relations company, Striped Sox...