Arnold Cassola called out the deputy prime minister for not knowing about the Fortina scandal when Cassola requested an investigation by the National Audit Officer into the irregularities of the Fortina deal over four years ago. On Tuesday, Ian Borg, who was then-minister responsible for lands, told Times of Malta that he did not know of a hidden valuation
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg emphasised the critical role of media and digital literacy in democratic societies when he was opening the High-Level Conference on Building Democratic Resilience to Disinformation, in Kalkara, on Wednesday. The conference was organised by the Council of Europe and the Ministry
Education Minister Clifton Grima launched the pre-public consultation process that will lead to a new strategy on inclusion within the education system, a government statement said. Grima said that everything done in the education system must be built on consultation, and on this basis, government is able to make a difference in children's lives. "In
The Public Appointments Committee has unanimously approved the appointment of Nancy Caruana as Chairperson of the Regulator for Energy and Water Services (REWS), the government said Wednesday. The Regulator reaffirms its commitment to delivering fair, transparent, and high-quality services under Nancy Caruana's leadership. Beginning her public service
Prime Minister Robert Abela said Wednesday that thanks to the country's strong financial and economic performance, Malta will once again see a Budget focused on long-term initiatives that foster sustainable economic success. At Auberge de Castille, during a consultation meeting with representatives of the Chamber of Commerce, the Prime Minister noted
International shipping which is crucial for global trade, is responsible for about 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In the context of tackling the harmful effects of climate change, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has recently taken very bold steps to arrive at net zero emissions in
The proposed planning reforms "clearly make a mockery of Vision 2050 values", Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar (FAA) Coordinator Astrid Vella stated in FAA's feedback on the Malta Vision 2050 document. Vella said that while FAA welcomes Malta Vision 2050's intentions, all of the document's intentions will be swept away by the new laws "that will sanction
With his all-American good looks, Robert Redford, who died on Tuesday aged 89 was the eternal Sundance Kid , a US screen legend both in front of and behind the camera. The tousled-haired heartthrob made his breakthrough alongside Paul Newman as the affable outlaw in the Western Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid in 1969. After 20 years as one of Hollywood’s
After years of political wrangling, missed deadlines, and ballooning costs, the new Sports and Aquatic Pavilion in Victoria, Gozo, finally opened its doors. Prime Minister Robert Abela hailed the complex as a transformative investment, positioning Gozo to host international sporting events while enriching the community fabric of the island. With its
The Nationalist Party, together with AŻAD, launched another edition of the Future Leaders training and formation programme for young people, with the aim of preparing a new group of aspiring young politicians seeking a career in politics within the Partit Nazzjonalista. The launch took place during a meeting for members of the PN Youth sections, Moviment