Tag: Corruption
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The Gozo Sports Complex: A deep dive into corruption, overspending, and unchecked power
When the ambitious plan for an Olympic-sized swimming pool and revamped sports complex in Gozo was announced, it promised to be a transformative project for the island. Today, the project lies incomplete, burdened with soaring costs, missed deadlines, and allegations of corruption, illegalities, and favouritism. The Gozo Ministry, its contractors, and a web of financial…
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ADPD slams Labour for ignoring corruption and undermining good governance
ADPD-The Green Party believes that Malta’s governance is under serious strain due to rampant corruption and lack of accountability undermining the country’s institutions. In a press conference held this morning outside the Office of the Prime Minister, Deputy Chairperson Carmel Cacopardo attacked the Labour government for its complete disregard for scandals involving misappropriation of social…
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Opposition Leader Bernard Grech calls for broader action; Minister Ian Borg to replace Bartolo
Opposition Leader Bernard Grech has sharply criticised the Maltese government following the resignation of Clayton Bartolo as Tourism Minister, describing the decision as “late and half-baked.” Bartolo stepped down earlier today after weeks of mounting public pressure over allegations of abuse of power. During a press conference held earlier today on Net tv, Grech accused…
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Protestors gather outside Parliament to oppose corruption and misuse of public funds
On Monday evening a significant crowd gathered outside Parliament, to voice their frustration with what they perceive as misuse of public funds by government ministers. The protest, led by Opposition Leader Bernard Grech, was directed towards Prime Minister Robert Abela and his administration, accusing them of treating taxpayer money as personal resources. During the national…
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Repubblika vows to keep fighting corruption and inequality
Civil society group Repubblika has reaffirmed its commitment to holding those in power accountable, regardless of political affiliation. At Saturday’s Vigil for Truth and Justice, held at the Great Siege Square in Valletta, Repubblika President, Vicki Ann Cremona addressed the crowd. Responding to recent scandals, she highlighted Repubblika’s role in exposing corruption, defending the rule of…
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Opposition leader Bernard Grech urges public to join protest against government corruption
Opposition leader Bernard Grech took to Facebook to voice strong criticism of the government, highlighting what he described as ongoing scandals and widespread corruption that place an undue financial burden on taxpayers. Grech accused the Prime Minister Robert Abela of inaction and making excuses instead of tackling these issues head-on. In his post, Bernard Grech…
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Malta scores higher than the UAE in order and security but scores low on justice and corruption according to the World Justice Report
According to the recently released World Justice Report on Rule of Law, Malta scored very high on order and security but low on corruption and justice. Malta ranked 10th in order and security, with the report noting that Maltese citizens generally do not settle grievances through violence. Malta even outperformed the United Arab Emirates in…
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Malta inaugurates first international office of Fondazione Falcone in a step towards justice and accountability
At the opening of the Fondazione Falcone’s Malta office in Siġġiewi on Sunday, Maria Falcone spoke candidly about the impact of her brother Giovanni Falcone’s assassination, saying it profoundly changed her life “both as a sister and an Italian citizen.” “I could have chosen to keep my grief as a sister private,” she shared. “But…
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Phantom Government job for throwing a match in Gozo
Would you like a government job where you don’t have to turn up for work in exchange for throwing a match in Gozo? That’s basically what was offered to a Nadur Youngsters player by an intermediary acting on behalf of Qala Saints, the current league leaders in the Gozo First Division according to court charges.…
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The Qala Saints Corruption Case – no sign of charges in court yet
Two players, one from Qala Saints FC and another from Żebbuġ Rovers have been charged with corruption by the Malta Football Association Integrity Unit. So far, we only know that police are pressing charges under the Manipulation of Sport Law but there has been no date set yet for these to be formally presented in…
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Jimmy “Swindling” Magro wants public land for his olive trees
Readers of this website may remember Jimmy “Swindling” Magro, the ex-secretary general of the Labour Party charged in Court over corruption in relation to EU funds, who then transformed himself into an olive-oil producer also thanks to EU funds. He is head and founder of an organisation called “Kooperattiva Produttir taz-Zebbug Ltd” (Olive Growers Cooperative).…
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Fraud first: creative accounting later – Steward Health Care
The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project has released an interesting story with a cache of emails showing how up to €7 million were funneled by Steward Health Care to the Swiss company Accutor which distributed bribes to a month others, Shaukat Ali and Joseph Muscat himself. Finance executives at Steward Health Care seem to…
