Tag: Vicki Ann Cremona
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NGOs commemorate Daphne Caruana Galizia with monthly vigil
Yesterday in Valletta, NGO Repubblika held its monthly vigil to commemorate slain journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The vigil marked her murder after 8 years and six months with full justice for her murder still pending. In her speech, Repubblika President Vicki Ann Cremona said that the government is intentionally refusing to consult with NGOs and…
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Repubblika holds vigil in front of US Embassy despite condemnation by the Prime Minister
NGO Repubblika has held a vigil in front of the US Embassy in Ta’ Qali despite condemnations by the Prime Minister in Parliament on Monday. NGO president Vicky Ann Cremona said that developments unfolding in the United States were deeply worrying because of their global repercussions, particularly given the country’s influence on international politics and…
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Repubblika unveils bold ‘Democratic Vision 2050’: Calls for end to party-owned media
Civil society NGO Repubblika has launched Democratic Vision 2050, an extensive roadmap for the reconstruction of Malta’s democratic institutions, with recommendations for institutional reforms, improved checks and balances, and a citizen-led overhaul of the Constitution. The proposal is in sharp contrast with the government’s Vision 2050 plan, which Repubblika says focuses too much on economic…
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Activists condemn proposed law on inquiries: Warn of threat to democracy
Civil society groups gathered in Valletta today to protest against the government’s draft bill restricting the people’s right to request magisterial inquiries into corruption and misuse of public funds. Addressing the crowds, activists accused Prime Minister Robert Abela of attempting to shield officials from accountability and undermining judicial independence. Vicki Ann Cremona, President of Repubblika,…
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Calls for justice and democracy in fight against corruption
This evening’s vigil for truth and justice commemorating 87 months since Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination, was accompanied by a protest against what is seen as threats to democracy. Repubblika’s President, Vicki Ann Cremona, attacked the changes to the law allowing citizens to request a magisterial inquiry brought by Prime Minister Robert Abela and insisted such…
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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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Jason Azzopardi explains Repubblika’s criminal request to investigate ministers over a fraudulent contract involving a minister’s wife
Yesterday, civil-society lawyer Jason Azzopardi gave a detailed explanation on NGO Repubblika’s request to the police to conduct a criminal investigation on the fraudulent contract awarded to the wife of the Minister of Tourism, Amanda Muscat. The request to the police was filed last week with the Prime Minister calling it vexatious. Jason Azzopardi gave…