Tag: Prime Minister
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Hiding behind the Standards Commissioner (again)
Political party Momentum and NGO Repubblika have requested the Standards Commissioner to investigate the allegations made by Judge Lawrence Mintoff including those about the Paqpaqli case. The focus should be on the Prime Minister’s irregular meetings with the Judiciary – anything else is just a distraction and diversion. Under no normal circumstances should the Prime…
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Judge Lawrence Mintoff up in arms against the Prime Minister: details still emerging
Several media outlets are have published details about a letter that was allegedly sent from Judge Lawrence Mintoff’s email to the government cabinet in protest against the Prime Minister. According to recent reports, the letter criticises the Prime Minister for exerting pressure on the judiciary and objects to his opposition to Mintoff’s appointment as Chief…
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Prime Minister says President of the Republic does not want to be involved in Chief Justice discussions
In comments he gave to the press following discussions with President Myriam Spiteri Debono, Prime Minister Robert Abela said that the President does not want to be involved in the discussions on Parliament’s nomination for Chief Justice. Earlier today, Opposition Leader Alex Borg said that he wants the President of the Republic to be involved…
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Alex Borg calls for the President of the Republic to be present during meetings on Chief Justice nomination
Opposition Leader Alex Borg has requested the President of the Republic Myriam Spiteri Debono to be present during meetings between him and the Prime Minister about the nomination of the Chief Justice. The Opposition and Nationalist Party Leader added that he requested the same procedure for discussions on the appointment of the Auditor-General. Opposition Leader…
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Opposition revives government-motion of Chief Justice nomination and votes it down
In another twist to the ongoing process of the nomination for Chief Justice, the Opposition in Parliament requested a vote over the government-motion presented yesterday nominating Judge Consuelo Scerri Herrera for Chief Justice. The motion was shot down by the Speaker yesterday, but the Opposition requested a vote to debate the motion. The motion was…
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Civil society and Chamber of Commerce insist that illegal businesses should not be compensated over Storm Harry damages
The Chamber of Commerce has condemned the Prime Minister’s proposal to compensate illegal businesses over damages they suffered during Storm Harry. Some illegal business, notably in Għar Lapsi and other coastal areas struck by Storm Harry are seeking compensation over damages caused by the storm. Many other illegal structures such as boathouses were also destroyed…
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Marketing crew accused of faking prize give-away are the same crew promoting the Prime Minister
The marketing team called BulletProof, that is currently being accused of faking a prize give-away, are the major private promoters of the Prime Minister’s free gym-membership initiative for teenagers. The group is being accused by customers of faking a €10,000 prize give-away. BulletProof (founded by Adam Sullivan, Scott Schembri, and Andrew Mercieca) have been promoting the Prime…
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Also on the Prime Minister’s Advisory Board
Thomas Sciberras Herrera, whom we confirmed to be Jose Herrera’s nephew (ex-Labour Minister), seen here at the buscade is not just a Labour Party delegate. He is also on the advisory board of the Prime Minister. This is how I have learnt that there’s something called the Prime Minister’s Youth Advisory Forum. It’s obviously a…
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New French Prime Minister sworn in while protests take place
Previous Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu has been appointed Prime Minister after his predecessor, Francois Bayrou lost a vote of confidence. Francois Bayrou failed to pass a budget with up to €44 billion in cuts and the task will now be handed over to the new Prime Minister. However, the far-right opposition has made it clear…
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The latest crisis for the Prime Minister
The Labour government wrongfully assumed that as the Nationalist Party would be busy with a leadership race, there would be less opposition to its sweeping construction and planning reforms. The problem with this assumption is that the Nationalist Party hasn’t even been leading in the opposition to the government’s policies and actions with regard to…
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Controversial planning reforms spark backlash from ADPD and Momentum
Major concerns have been raised by ADPD and Momentum in reaction to two proposed planning law reforms set to be discussed in Parliament. Both parties claim the legislative changes, tabled by the government shortly before the summer recess, undermine public participation, weaken environmental safeguards, and give unprecedented leeway to powerful developers. Deputy Chairperson of ADPD,…
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ADPD welcomes Buġibba Ferry Terminal: Urges broader shift toward sustainable transport
As the government unveiled a €14 million maritime infrastructure project in BuÄ¡ibba on Wednesday evening, ADPD – The Green Party welcomed the initiative but reiterated its long-standing call for a more comprehensive shift away from car-centric transport policy. The project, which includes a 180-metre breakwater, a secondary protective arm, and a new ferry terminal, aims…
