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PM’s former business partner wins Pixkerija concession appeal despite offering a lower financial bid
By The Shift Team

A company led by Prime Minister Robert Abela’s former business partner, Gilbert Bonnici, has successfully overturned the government’s award of the lucrative Old Fish Market (Pixkerija) concession, despite offering around €350,000 less per year than the winning bidder. Bonnici Bros Ltd had offered annual concession payments of €242,435, while rival bidder Carmelo Stivala Group, headed … Continued