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On Tuesday morning, when I saw The Times’ front page story,  I stubbornly clung to a fleeting hope that the headline Judge (and former Labour MP) Wenzu Mintoff had written to Cabinet lobbying in favour of his appointment to Chief Justice was some sort of elaborate hack. A spoof. Or maybe a dastardly deed perpetrated by someone who wished to see Mintoff

A 15% increase in student stipends came into effect on Wednesday, with around 16,600 students set to receive higher payments, the government said. Speaking during a visit at MCAST, Prime Minister Robert Abela said the rise reflects the country's economic performance and continued investment in education. The increase, first announced in the 2026 Budget,

Works are well underway on one of Enemalta’s most significant infrastructure investments in recent years – a new 132-kilovolt underground cable link connecting the Maghtab Interconnector Terminal to the Mosta Distribution Centre, the Energy Ministry said in a statement. The project forms a critical part in consolidating and strengthening the principal

The Ministry for Health has launched an insulin pump service in Gozo for the first time, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela announced that the service is available at Gozo General Hospital. This marks a decentralisation of specialised diabetes care beyond Malta, as Gozo patients previously depended more heavily

Are you developing a breakthrough technology, prototype, or business model with the potential to disrupt markets or solve global challenges? Malta’s innovators now have a tailored opportunity to enhance their success in Europe’s most competitive innovation funding programme through the European Innovation Council Support Scheme. The European Innovation

Finance Minister Clyde Caruana declined to answer questions in Parliament about the controversy surrounding allegations made by Judge Wenzu Mintoff, repeatedly stating he had "no comment" on the matter. Caruana was pressed separately by Opposition MPs Adrian Delia and Eve Borg Bonello for his reaction to the judge's letter, which accuses Prime Minister

Partit Momentum noted "with grave concern" the latest revelations involving Judge Lawrence Mintoff and Prime Minister Robert Abela. It is alleged, Momentum said in a statement Tuesday, that the appointment of the country's highest judicial office may be influenced by partisan calculations of Prime Minister Robert Abela, personal grievances and political

ADPD - The Green Party Deputy Chairperson Carmel Cacopardo has submitted two Freedom of Information requests to the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry for Justice seeking detailed records of communications between government officials and members of the judiciary. The requests ask for copies of any form of correspondence exchanged with members

The ticketing system introduced to control access to Comino did not work, tourism anthropologist Professor Marie Avellino told The Malta Independent newsroom recently, arguing that overcrowding has persisted and enforcement has remained weak. Overcrowding in Comino has been an issue for a number of years. The government took some action to try and

The behaviour of football supporters in Malta reflects the island's strong sense of community, identity, and rivalry. Although our country  is small in size there is passion for the local game especially in the Malta Premier League. The football games in Malta is deeply rooted in tradition. Maltese supporters are generally very loyal to their clubs