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 by Transport Minister Chris Bonett, has been criticised internally as ineffective, poorly designed and a misuse of public funds....
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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 28, 2025
Momentum highlights gaps in Malta’s budget plan
Malta’s political party Momentum has expressed both approval and disappointment following the presentation of the national budget, welcoming family and student-focused measures while strongly criticising the government for what it...
NEWS Malta
October 16, 2025
Gozo Channel subsidies raise EU compliance concerns
The Maltese government spent an average of €400 in public funds for every Gozo Channel trip between Malta and Gozo in 2023, according to an analysis of the company’s latest...