The chairman of the Malta Maritime Authority, Marc Bonello, yesterday filed a libel suit against Labour MP José Herrera.

Mr Bonello claimed that at a political activity on Thursday, Dr Herrera said that Mr Bonello's architectural firm had won two contracts to construct the Gozo ferry terminals in Ċirkewwa and Mġarr and that this was a conflict of interest due to his position.

Mr Bonello felt that these comments were defamatory and were made to damage his reputation.

Lawyer Ivan Gatt signed the suit.

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