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How much did the hospitals deal cost us?
The recently-published report by the Auditor General regarding the agreement for the privatization of three public hospitals (St Luke’s, Karin Grech and Gozo) showed that this agreement cost €416 million…
€268 million down the drain, probably
An investigation into the hospitals’ concession agreement by the National Audit Office has concluded that at least €268 million were probably thrown down the drain, as this huge sum could…
12% rise in food prices since 2022
A list of essential grocery items for a family of four has increased by almost €16 since the turn of last year with items like minced beef, sugar and toilet…
Transport Malta employees left in limbo over collective agreement
Employees of the transport regulator are up in arms after having been left in limbo over a new collective agreement for over two years. This “unacceptable delay” which is affecting…
COLA and NI should not be taxed
The increase for the cost of living (COLA) should be given in full and should no longer be taxed as at present a chunk of this compensation is going back…
Public procurement: NAO flags its concerns
Weak measures to safeguard government’s own interests and inadequate planning were the two most common shortcomings flagged by the National Audit Office in an analysis on public procurement. The exercise…
Close to 5,000 voltage fluctuation complaints since 2022
Enemalta says 50% have been ‘solved’ Close to 5,000 complains have been lodged on voltage fluctuations across the Maltese islands since the start of last year of which only half…
Close to 900 traffic tickets issues daily in 2021
Close to 900 traffic-related contraventions were issued daily in 2021, mostly for parking-related offences, contravening carriageway markings and illegal use of priority lanes. The figure, which is a significant increase…
Narrowing of Għadira Bay Road fuels controversy
Infrastructure Malta says ‘road ’ was necessary to make it safe for pedestrians Gozo ferry users, boathouse owners and beachgoers are up in arms over the Għadira Bay project as…
Traffic gridlock. What can be done?
Recently, some experts insisted that the only way forward to address Malta's traffic congestion is taxation, higher fuel prices and parking fees. However, UHM Voice of the Workers believes that…