Times of Malta, 26th September 2008 – Editorial News confirming that Malta is by far the most crowded country in the European Union adds to the frustration of those prone to feeling claustrophobic living in such restricted land space. This may explain why more and more people are travelling abroad nowadays. One consolation perhaps is that the island is very close...
Press Release – 26 September 2008 After viewing the latest proposals for the extension of the existing hotel at Ta’ Cenc, Gozo, the NGOs Din l-Art Helwa and Nature Trust (Malta) are of the opinion that the present proposal is a significant improvement on the original plans. Din l-Art Helwa and Nature Trust are conscious that the developer has made a significant...
Press Release – 26 September 2008 After viewing the latest proposals for the extension of the existing hotel at Ta’ Cenc, Gozo, the NGOs Din l-Art Helwa and Nature Trust (Malta) are of the opinion that the present proposal is a significant improvement on the original plans. Din l-Art Helwa and Nature Trust are conscious that the developer has made a significant...
Maltatoday, 14th September 2008, by Matthew Vella and David Darmanin – Fresh new plans on the controversial Ta’ Cenc Hotel expansion have been described by NGOs as an ‘improvement’ over the previous plans for development at Ta’ Cenc cliffs. Conservationist groups Din l-Art Helwa, Wirt Ghawdex, and BirdLife Malta all held separate meetings with Ta’ Cenc Hotel owner Victor Borg on the...
Times of Malta, 27 August 2008 – The issues surrounding the proposals to develop exhibition space at St John’s Co-Cathedral have touched a raw nerve. This, I suppose, can be expected. All Maltese and many others feel protective over this national monument, steeped as it is in our history and so precious in its architectural and cultural value. Everyone has its interests...
Times of Malta, 27th August 2008 – Eight environmental NGOs have called on Mepa to publish online the fresh plans submitted for the extension of the Ta’ Ċenċ Hotel in Gozo. BirdLife Malta, Din l-Art Ħelwa, Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar, Friends of the Earth Malta, the Gaia Foundation, Light Pollution Awareness Group, Nature Trust and the Ramblers Association called on the authority...
Times of Malta, 21st August 2008 – George Debono in his Talking Point, Surcharge Cap Promotes Waste (August 16) argued for the removal of the surcharge capping. As one who is involved in both the environmental and business lobby I can see where he is coming from. However, there are some relevant points which need to be made. Productivity is based on...
Sunday Times of Malta, 10 August 2008 – The recent controversy on the proposed extension to the museum of St John’s Co-Cathedral raises a number of issues on the conduct of non-governmental organisations (NGOs). There is no doubt that the idea behind the proposal is genuine. Anyone in Valletta on any morning, especially when there is a cruise liner or two...
Sunday Times of Malta, 10 August 2008 Alternattiva Demokratika has welcomed the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage’s suggestion to schedule the entire Ta’ Ċenċ area but insisted that talks need to be backed up by targeted funding. AD Gozo spokesman Victor Galea said: “The government should put the money where it is needed: a general clean-up of these yet undiscovered archaeological sites...