Libel proceedings against the Times of Malta

Today, Minister Konrad Mizzi is filing libel proceedings against the Times of Malta with regard to its front page story “Investor in Mizzi firm linked to corruption”. The story in question is riddled with lies and outright fabrications. The only shareholders of Hearnville Inc. are Orion Trust (New Zealand) Limited as trustees of the Rotorua Trust. There are no other shareholders, and definitely no investors in the company, which as confirmed has no funds or bank accounts.

The Labour Party deputy leader said “Contrary to the statements made in this article, the revelations made by ICIJ and the documentation published concerning the matter have completely vindicated the facts as freely and willingly divulged by me, and I am satisfied with the rigour and honesty that they have treated the information disclosed. It is unfortunate that the Times has not acted with the same rigour and honesty.”