Juanita Agius Galea, the wife of Parliamentary Secretary for Active Ageing Malcolm Agius Galea, has become the latest spouse of a sitting government official to be appointed to a public position within Malta’s state governance framework. Her appointment has drawn renewed attention to a pattern that has been repeatedly observed in recent years, namely the placement of close relatives of ministers and parliamentary secretaries in public boards, authorities and state owned entities....
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NEWS Malta
September 17, 2025
Keith Schembri linked firms still secure government tenders
Keith Schembri, once the powerful chief of staff to former prime minister Joseph Muscat, remains a figure of public attention and controversy in Malta. Although he has faced extensive legal...
NEWS Malta
September 10, 2025
WSC recruitment tender postponed amid controversy
The Water Services Corporation (WSC) recently faced a last-minute postponement of its planned recruitment of approximately 100 new employees through a private third-party contractor. This development has attracted public attention...
NEWS Malta
June 10, 2025
WSC faces scrutiny over HR outsourcing move
The Water Services Corporation (WSC), a government-controlled entity operating under the political responsibility of Minister Miriam Dalli, has initiated a significant policy change that is attracting scrutiny from observers of...
NEWS Malta
September 3, 2024
Malta’s Tap Water Safe: WSC CEO Confirms
Karl Cilia, the Chief Executive Officer of the Water Services Corporation (WSC), has assured the public that Malta’s tap water is both safe to drink and subject to ongoing improvements....
Finance News, NEWS Malta
January 16, 2024
Investment in Malta’s Water Infrastructure
The Water Services Corporation has recently unveiled an ambitious national investment plan, allocating a substantial €310 million for execution over the next decade. This strategic initiative aims to address multifaceted...