Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg said on Sunday that he could no longer trust Prime Minister Robert Abela after he 'lied' about him having proposed Justice Consuelo Scerri Herrera as chief justice. Speaking during a party event in Mosta, Borg firmly denied claims by Abela that he had initially suggested Scerri Herrera for the post. “I will say it
The prime minister insisted on Sunday that he will not “give up an inch” to those who want to choose a chief justice based on malice. Robert Abela was addressing the Labour Party faithful in Vittoriosa after a week of controversy which saw the government and the opposition split on the nomination of a new chief justice. The incumbent reached retirement
Opposition leader Alex Borg expressed his disappointment on Sunday that the appointment of a new Chief Justice, in recent days, has turned into a political game thanks to the actions of the Prime Minister of Malta, Robert Abela. "It is a pity that in recent weeks, this important role has turned into a political game; not because of [the Nationalist
On the evening of 6th February, Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition Leader Alex Borg held a meeting at Castille to discuss the appointment of Malta’s next Chief Justice. Both leaders later characterised the discussion as positive and constructive, with plans to continue the dialogue. During brief remarks to journalists after the meeting, Abela
Opposition leader Alex Borg has arrived at Castille on Friday evening for a meeting with Prime Minister Robert Abela on the appointment of the next Chief Justice. Borg was seen entering the office of the prime minister at 6.30pm accompanied by Shadow Justice Minister Joe Giglio. The meeting is being held after both Abela and Borg were summoned separately
Opposition Leader Alex Borg arrived at Castille on Friday evening for talks with Prime Minister Robert Abela on the appointment of the next Chief Justice. Borg was seen entering the Office of the Prime Minister at around 6.30pm, accompanied by Shadow Justice Minister Joe Giglio. The meeting follows separate summons issued on Thursday evening by President
The President of Malta, Myriam Spiteri Debono, held separate meetings on Thursday evening with Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition Leader Alex Borg as discussions continue over the appointment of a new Chief Justice. During her meeting with the Prime Minister, who was accompanied by Justice Minister Jonathan Attard, Abela reaffirmed his commitment