Tag: Robert Abela
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Premier Robert Abela is disconnected from reality – Opposition Leader Alex Borg
Opposition Leader Alex Borg has finally come out of his long break to do some opposition to the government, and this time he is right on point. The Nationalist Party leader has accused Prime Minister Robert Abela of being disconnected from reality after he told Times of Malta journalist Mark Laurence Żammit that the Maltese people…
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Oceans apart and how people change
Having watched the remarkably ingratiating interview conducted by Times of Malta journalist Mark Laurence Żammit, I was reminded how people can change when career prospects come into play, just as politicians change once they acquire power and grow comfortable with the authority it brings. The Prime Minister clearly enjoys giving interviews when he knows he…
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Watch the difference in wealth between Christian Borg and Żeppi l-Ħafi
Sometimes it’s better to shut up and say nothing, but Labour government Ministers are as dumb as they come. While some of them are bringing up the ghost of Żeppi l-Ħafi to defend Minister Glenn Bedingfield over his enormous gaffe, they are conveniently forgetting that Police Commissioner Angelo Gafa covered up for one of Malta’s…
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On the Arctic Metagaz following yesterday’s Parliamentary questions
Yesterday in Parliament, an Opposition MP asked the Maltese government on updates about the Arctic Metagaz. The Prime Minister replied by saying that he won’t be divulging information since this is not in his interest. The Arctic Metagaz was towed to Benghazi, Libya and may very well be handed back to the Russians, although technically…
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Prime Minister says that the government secured gas purchase deal with BP – provides no details
Prime Minister Robert Abela announced today that the government has signed an LNG purchase deal with BP. He announced this on the Labour Party’s radio station and not through official channels. He did not give any details about the deal. The Energy Minister also said that the deal was chosen among seven offers. The gas…
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Opposition Leader makes statement in support of Vanessa Frazier: Prime Minister remains muted
Opposition Leader Alex Borg has issued a statement in support of UN diplomat Vanessa Frazier following her dispute with Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon at a UN hearing over a sexual-violence report. The statement by the Opposition Leader did not condemn Israel or the Israeli diplomat, but was restricted solely to supporting Vanessa Frazier and her…
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Prime Minister buys Malita Investments stock
Shareholders of the wrecked and convoluted public real-estate vehicle of Malita Investments (MLT) have a new silver lining in the story about their investment. Prime Minister Robert Abela seems to have purchased Malita Investments stocks since the last time his declaration of assets was published in 2023. Amphora Media has published a searchable database of…
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Same old, same old
Prime Minister Robert Abela has formed his new cabinet, and there is little that is new about it compared to how the previous one was arranged to deliver government policy. Essentially, the Prime Minister has retained the previous core set-up of his cabinet, albeit with some small changes. Firstly, there are some misconceptions about the…
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Prime Minister Robert Abela announces new Cabinet appointments
In a press release, the Department of Information announced that Prime Minister Robert Abela appointed a team of Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries with the experience, competence, and commitment required to continue leading the country forward. Several Ministers retained portfolios held during the previous legislature while assuming additional responsibilities. Others, including several former Parliamentary Secretaries, have…
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Party Leaders vote in uneventful election
Party leaders have voted in what is considered one of the most uneventful general elections in recent Maltese history. Prime Minister Robert Abela called a snap election riding a wave of high-trust ratings with the aim to consolidate power. Robert Abela voted in Żejtun while Alex Borg voted in Munxar (Gozo). Sandra Gauci voted in…
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No serious debate on the public broadcaster as party leaders recite their manifestos and propaganda
Prime Minister Robert Abela has got away with avoiding a serious and challenging debate involving hard questions from journalists, as the final debate between political party leaders organised by the Broadcasting Authority was rtestricted mainly to party leaders presenting their manifestos and propaganda. The Prime Minister avoided a debate between Opposition Leader Alex Borg that…
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Survey predicts Labour victory with 18,000-vote lead over PN
The Labour Party is projected to maintain a comfortable lead over the Nationalist Party ahead of polling day, according to MaltaToday’s second and final election survey. The survey places Labour approximately 18,000 votes ahead of the PN, although the projected gap could range between 12,600 and 28,800 votes depending on the statistical model applied. While…
