Tim Diacono

Malta

News Strategist at Lovin Malta

News Strategist at @LovinMalta

Featured in: Favicon

lovinmalta.com Favicon

maltatoday.com.mt Favicon

cityfarmer.info

Articles

Opinion: This Could Be The Death Knell For Repubblika

5 days ago | lovinmalta.com | Tim Diacono

Without getting into the merits of Robert Aquilina’s case, his resignation from Repubblika undeniably risks plunging the NGO into crisis. Repubblika was set up in late 2018 and shot to national prominence a year later when it played a leading role in the street protests in the midst of the 2019 political crisis. The resignation of the seemingly indomitable Joseph Muscat proved to be a feather in their cap, and Repubblika was able to pitch itself as an NGO that gives results.
Labour MP Says Manoel Island Bonds Are Private Risk, Not Public Responsibility

5 days ago | lovinmalta.com | Tim Diacono

Labour MP Edward Zammit Lewis said the government shouldn’t get involved in issues related to the 5,000 or so Manoel Island bond holders. Prime Minister Robert Abela has used these individual bond holders as an argument in favour of the project, but Zammit Lewis said the government shouldn’t be getting involved in private investments.
Justin Haber Resigns From Floriana Local Council

5 days ago | lovinmalta.com | Tim Diacono

Justin Haber has resigned from the Floriana local council after a court convicted him for sending a threatening message to his sister. “After a meeting with PL deputy leader Alex Agius Saliba, I have decided to resign from the Floriana local council,” Haber announced.
Robert Aquilina: I Would Sooner Face Jail Than Expose My Pilatus Sources

5 days ago | lovinmalta.com | Tim Diacono

Former Repubblika activist Robert Aquilina said he would sooner face prison time than tell the police who leaked the findings of the Pilatus Bank magisterial inquiry to him. After Aquilina announced that the police will interrogate him under caution over the leaks tomorrow, Lovin Malta asked the activist whether he believes he could sent to prison. He said he isn’t excluding anything other than that he won’t reveal his sources come what may.
Jason Micallef Slams PN MPs' 'Hypocrisy' On Manoel Island Project

5 days ago | lovinmalta.com | Tim Diacono

Jason Micallef has accused Nationalist MPs who have urged the government to reclaim Manoel Island of hypocrisy. Micallef pointed out that Manoel Island was leased to MIDI, along with Fort Tigne, on a 99-year concession under a PN government back in 2000. “Hypocrisy will soon become a national holiday for some people,” he said.
Robert Aquilina Summoned To Police Depot Over Pilatus Book Leaks

5 days ago | lovinmalta.com | Tim Diacono

Former Repubblika activist Robert Aquilina said he has been summoned to the police depot tomorrow for an interrogation about his book Pilatus, in which he had published the findings of a magisterial inquiry into the former bank. “I have just received a phonecall from the police’s CID section, summoning me to an interrogation at the depot tomorrow about what I revealed two years ago in the Pilatus book,” Aquilina said.
Bernard Grech Changes Tone On Manoel Island Project

5 days ago | lovinmalta.com | Tim Diacono

Opposition Leader Bernard Grech has changed his tone on the Manoel Island project and is now openly calling on the government to analyse whether any conditions in MIDI’s concession were breached. Grech had initially taken a diplomatic stance, telling The Times that while the idea of turning Manoel Island into a national park was a “beautiful dream”, the contract must be honoured for the sake of the rule of law.
Watch: Abela - Manoel Island Should Be A Template For High-Quality Development

6 days ago | lovinmalta.com | Tim Diacono

Prime Minister Robert Abela said the proposed Manoel Island project should serve as a “template” for how development should be carried out in Malta. Interviewed on ONE, Abela reiterated his pledge not to scrap the government’s longstanding contract with MIDI, pointing out that the project has attracted 5,000 local bondholders.
Watch: MDA Head Expresses ‘Serious Concern’ At High Property Prices

6 days ago | lovinmalta.com | Tim Diacono

Malta Development Association President Michael Stivala has expressed “serious concern” at expensive property prices and urged the government to cut unnecessary red tape. In a recent discussion organised by the Malta Institute of Management, Stivala said that the MDA is concerned at the findings of a recent KPMG study which found that 95% of properties on the market are out of reach for young, single people earning an average income.
Robert Aquilina Resigns From Repubblika

6 days ago | lovinmalta.com | Tim Diacono

Robert Aquilina has announced his immediate resignation from Repubblika after it emerged that the police are investigating him over an alleged domestic violence incident. Aquilina denied doing anything wrong, but said he is resigning as a Repubblika member and as its honorary president to safeguard his family’s privacy and not allow people to use his case to target the NGO. He has also suspended his involvement in Fondazione Falcone.