A recent internal promotions exercise at Transport Malta has prompted renewed debate over governance standards within public institutions, particularly as the country approaches a general election. The initiative, introduced through internal communications attributed to Transport Minister Chris Bonett and Chief Executive Officer Kurt Farrugia, outlines the opening of approximately 50 new roles across several directorates....
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NEWS Malta
April 8, 2026
Transport Malta consultancy appointment draws renewed scrutiny
A recent consultancy appointment within Transport Malta has prompted renewed public interest due to the professional history of the individual involved. The engagement concerns Jesmond Muscat, a former government official...
NEWS Malta
March 9, 2026
Chris Bonett under pressure over Gudja airport ride-hailing rule
A recent communication linked to Transport Minister Chris Bonett has sparked debate within Malta’s transport sector after a restriction affecting ride-hailing drivers was reportedly introduced through a political letter sent...
NEWS Malta
March 5, 2026
Malta public transport oversight concerns raised by NAO audit
Five years after the initial warning by the National Audit Office, concerns remain over the level of oversight exercised by Transport Malta in relation to the country’s public transport concession.
NEWS Malta
February 18, 2026
American University of Malta faces waterfront scrutiny debate
The debate surrounding berthing facilities linked to the American University of Malta has intensified in recent weeks, with political party Momentum calling for the full publication of the agreement regulating...
NEWS Malta
February 3, 2026
Transport Malta moped driving age study delay raises concern
Nearly two years after it was first announced, a study commissioned by Transport Malta to assess whether the minimum driving age for mopeds and small motorcycles should be lowered remains...
NEWS Malta
January 13, 2026
Malta transport rules lapse after Gozo Pride exemption
A temporary change to Malta’s transport regulations that was introduced under political direction to accommodate a single tourism operator in Gozo has now quietly expired, closing an episode that has...
NEWS Malta
January 7, 2026
Transport Malta licence buyback scheme draws internal criticism
Senior officials within Transport Malta have expressed deep internal frustration over a government-backed initiative that offers financial incentives to motorists willing to surrender their driving licences. The scheme, strongly promoted...
NEWS Malta
December 29, 2025
Gozo Channel oversight under scrutiny amid limited inspections
Transport Malta’s regulatory oversight of the Gozo Channel ferry service has come under renewed scrutiny following findings published by the National Audit Office, which highlighted significant shortcomings in inspection frequency...
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 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
November 1, 2025
Concerns rise over Transport Malta appointment
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...
NEWS Malta
October 20, 2025
Pera Labs Malta vanishes after €800k grant
The Malta branch of a fertility technology company, Pera Labs, has seemingly disappeared from the island after benefiting from an €800,000 grant from the government agency Malta Enterprise. Once presented...
NEWS Malta
September 29, 2025
Planning Authority tackles Ta’ Xbiex permit seafront dispute
The Planning Authority (PA) is once again at the center of controversy following an attempt to revive a waterfront development project in Ta’ Xbiex that had already been struck down...
NEWS Malta
September 26, 2025
Malta boat rentals face safety and regulation gaps
Over the past decade, Malta and Gozo have experienced a surge in motorboat and jet ski rental operators. The rapid expansion of the industry has been closely tied to the...
NEWS Malta
September 20, 2025
Malta ferry concession dispute over Comino services
The tranquil island of Comino, famed for its crystal-clear waters and the iconic Blue Lagoon, has once again become the center of controversy. What was meant to be a regulated...
NEWS Malta
September 15, 2025
Blue Lagoon Malta faces new chaos despite visitor cap
For many years, the Blue Lagoon at Comino stood as one of Malta’s most treasured natural attractions, renowned for its turquoise waters and tranquil setting. Families, both local and foreign,...
NEWS Malta
September 5, 2025
Malta aviation credibility questioned after Belgian pilot case
Malta’s efforts to establish itself as a trusted aviation center in Europe are once more coming under serious scrutiny. This follows revelations that a Belgian helicopter pilot, recently convicted of...
NEWS Malta
August 30, 2025
Controversy grows over Transport Malta car hire rules
Transport Malta, the national authority responsible for the regulation of transport in Malta, is once again at the center of controversy concerning its oversight of the car hire industry. Sources...
NEWS Malta
August 20, 2025
Transport Malta issues traffic plan for SiGMA conference
Transport Malta (TM) has announced its comprehensive traffic and mobility management plan for the upcoming SiGMA conference, which will take place on the first three days of September at the...
NEWS Malta
July 9, 2025
Transport Minister brings back former public executive
Keith Fenech, the former chief executive of two prominent Maltese government entities, has quietly re-entered the public sector less than a year after transitioning to private industry. Fenech has been...
NEWS Malta
July 2, 2025
Malta Shelves Controversial Cash for Licence Traffic Scheme
Malta's ambitious and highly publicised plan to pay residents €25,000 for surrendering their driving licence and vehicle registration plate has been officially placed on hold, confirming previous reporting by The...
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
May 30, 2025
Transport Malta Faces Criticism Over €500K RHIBs Deal
Just weeks after Transport Malta (TM) announced it would lease dinghies at a daily cost of approximately €1,500 to patrol the country’s coastlines during the busy summer season, the agency...
NEWS Malta
May 20, 2025
Questions rise over Transport Malta staff growth
Transport Malta, the national agency tasked with overseeing all modes of transportation in the Maltese Islands, has experienced a significant increase in its workforce since the Labour Party came into...
NEWS Malta
May 19, 2025
Failed RHIBs deal forces Malta to lease patrol boats
Transport Malta is preparing to lease three rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIBs) at a daily rate of €1,500 over the summer months. This move is a temporary fix aimed at addressing...
NEWS Malta
April 25, 2025
Ta’ Xbiex marina project defies court ruling
In a controversial move raising concerns about the rule of law and political favoritism, the Maltese government is reportedly advancing planning amendments to retroactively legalize a half-built Capitainerie in Ta’...