Two high-ranking Maltese health officials are currently facing disciplinary action that may result in their dismissal over a series of serious misconduct allegations tied to the refurbishment of two health centres during the tenure of former Health Minister Chris Fearne. The ongoing inquiry highlights grave concerns of mismanagement, procurement irregularities, and significant cost inflation that has triggered outrage within the public health sector and scrutiny from the government....
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Prime Minister Robert Abela has once again come under public and institutional scrutiny for his disregard of the very structures designed to uphold democratic accountability. The latest controversy surrounds a...
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Health ministry quiet on internal investigation findings
An internal investigation by Malta’s Health Ministry has uncovered serious procurement irregularities in refurbishment projects at the Qormi and Birkirkara health centres. However, the conclusions of the probe—marked by allegations...
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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,...
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Controversy Grows Over GWU Utility Bill Settlement
The General Workers Union (GWU), Malta’s most prominent and politically influential trade union, has found itself at the center of controversy following revelations of its irregular financial transactions. Reports indicate...
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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)....
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Malta MPs Stop Investigation Into Free Match Tickets
A controversy has erupted in Malta after four government MPs, led by Cleansing Parliamentary Secretary Glenn Bedingfield, obstructed an inquiry by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) into the allocation of...
NEWS Malta
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Gozo Land Expropriation Raises Serious Concerns
A recent investigation into a controversial land expropriation in Gozo has sparked significant concerns over potential conflicts of interest involving Gozo and Planning Minister Clint Camilleri. The €1 million land...
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Mismanagement and Failures of Project Green
Project Green was introduced with much fanfare as a government-backed initiative to combat Malta’s environmental challenges. Backed by an ambitious budget of €2.5 million, the project was marketed as a...