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Equality and Civil Rights Minister Rosianne Cutajar confirmed that former minister Edward Zammit Lewis has rejoined the government payroll shortly after stepping back from frontline politics and declining to run in May's election.
Hundreds of politically appointed chairpersons and board members across Maltese government entities are set to receive substantial increases in their annual remuneration under a new Cabinet Office framework.
Anthony 'Tony' Debono, a veteran Labour government insider who previously threatened an Opposition MP, has reportedly been quietly recruited as a government consultant.
The Maltese government's handling of the Victoria Park project in Gozo is under scrutiny as geological and ground investigations are still pending, despite a €13 million construction contract already being awarded.
The Maltese government reportedly removed EU funding from a controversial €120 million direct order for the Mater Dei hospital project, awarded to a joint venture led by Bonnici Brothers, a move sources suggest was intended to bypass Brussels' scrutiny.
The Labour government in Malta has introduced and expanded several grant schemes for former workers and pensioners, framed as addressing "past injustices," as the country approaches an election.
The Maltese government is reportedly weakening its own legal position to justify an unprecedented €120 million direct order awarded to a consortium led by Bonnici Brothers for the Mater Dei hospital.
The Maltese government is combating obesity among young people by offering free gym memberships, though locals suggest a complete lifestyle change and reform of culinary traditions are also needed.
The Maltese government faced a significant setback as the Public Contracts Review Board (PCRB) canceled the award of the lucrative Evans Building concession in Valletta to a consortium involving the Decesare family and hotelier Mark Weingard.
The National Audit Office reports that Malta's Building and Construction Authority has failed to implement nearly all recommendations regarding weaknesses in the enforcement of mandatory Energy Performance Certificates.
The Maltese government has approved a 33% increase in the maximum price quarry owners, who are also developers, can charge for accepting construction waste, following pressure from the powerful construction lobby.
An article criticizes the Maltese government's Human Rights Commission Bill, anticipating that critics will be labeled as anti-human rights.
Ray Pellicano, the government-appointed chief operations officer of the Malta Investment and Economic Advisory Agency (MIEA), is reportedly working on Prime Minister Robert Abela’s private boutique hotel project in Gozo during taxpayer-funded work hours.
The Maltese government has announced at least nine separate projects to renovate churches, parish centers, and religious heritage sites, primarily clustered in Labour's electoral strongholds, raising questions about political patronage.
The Maltese government is reportedly refusing to address the status of a caravan village that has illegally occupied coastline for decades, even as a national park project is planned nearby.
The Maltese Labour government's "strong economy" narrative is being used to justify the allocation of public funds for a Christ the King statue in a district. Critics argue this is another instance of questionable public spending.
Standards Commissioner Joseph Azzopardi has voiced strong opposition to the Maltese government's proposed changes to ministerial ethics rules, warning that they would undermine transparency and accountability.
The Maltese government is offering a €25,000 bonus to young residents who voluntarily surrender their driving licenses, a measure aimed at reducing traffic congestion and addressing the island's lack of living space.
The Maltese government has created a new Consulate-General post in Sicily and appointed former Speaker of the House Anġlu Farrugia as its first head, a move reportedly aimed at appeasing the veteran politician.
The son of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia testified that his mother was investigating suspected corruption involving businessman Yorgen Fenech and Maltese government members when she was killed.
The case of Simon Schembri, a police officer, is highlighted as an example revealing the Maltese government's priorities under Robert Abela, particularly concerning funding for the judiciary versus other projects.
While Malta experienced a period of public shock, fear, and uncertainty, the government, led by Prime Minister Robert Abela, appeared to be focused on celebrations.
The Maltese government is directly implicated in a controversial planning application to privatize part of the Sliema/Gżira promenade and seabed for a new large-scale lido and entertainment complex, involving Rosianne Cutajar's partner.
The Maltese government's assertion that it has fulfilled 82% of its 2022 electoral manifesto is being scrutinized, with critics questioning the precision and credibility of such a claim without transparent data.
More details are emerging about the costs taxpayers are shouldering for the Maltese government’s deal to reclaim Manoel Island from MIDI plc, with a confidential report revealing expenses for PR, branding, consultants, and travel.
The Maltese government, led by Prime Minister Abela, has formally proposed amendments to the MPs’ Code of Ethics that would eliminate the requirement for separate ministerial asset declarations, thereby reducing transparency for Cabinet members.