Tag: Arnold Cassola
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db Group’s tower expansion sparks outrage
The db Group’s fresh application to add seven more storeys to its already controversial development in St George’s Bay has reignited fierce opposition from political parties, civil society and planning watchdogs. The latest proposal (PA/03218/25) seeks to increase the height of its two residential towers from 17 and 18 storeys to 23 and 25 storeys,…
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Momentum slams unanimous parliamentary vote to hand over public land in Luqa
Momentum has voiced serious concern following Parliament’s unanimous approval of the transfer of 529 square metres of public land in Luqa to Polidano Properties Ltd – owned by controversial developer Charles Polidano, known as “Ic-Caqnu.” In a strongly worded statement, Momentum Chairperson Arnold Cassola criticised both major political parties for backing the deal without public…
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Gozo Business Chamber rejects electoral district merger; Momentum Party proposes alternative reform
The Gozo Business Chamber has strongly opposed a proposed electoral reform that would merge Gozo’s electoral district with those of Mellieħa and Mġarr. The proposal, contained in the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise, and Industry’s document Electoral Reform: A New Approach to Malta’s Elections, has raised concerns about preserving Gozo’s distinct political identity and representation.…
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Building momentum for the Malta we all deserve
On the 17th January we celebrated the launch of Momentum, a new political party. As General Secretary, my role is to keep the party leadership on track, ensure the smooth functioning of our organisation, and foster collaboration across our various teams. I chose to help create this Party because I believe that the current system…
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A moratorium on high-rise towers would raise property prices
Another major problem with Arnold Cassola’s party is that its policies don’t make sense. Another point that was made during Jon Mallia’s show called Il-Kazin, was the uncontrolled construction frenzy. Both ADPD and Arnold Cassola’s Momentum seem to agree that a moratorium on the construction of high-rises is a good solution. I don’t know from…
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Crashing your political party debut with misogyny
Arnold Cassola’s party debut is going exactly as I thought it would. Last year, I interviewed Arnold Cassola and challenged him for failing to work with the same party he founded, ADPD. Arnold Cassola has a reputation among Green Party activists of being very uncompromising, vane, and extremely arrogant. Arnold Cassola always brought the excuse…
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Uproar over PM’s proposed legal reforms shielding officials from accountability
Prime Minister Robert Abela’s proposal to grant public officials immunity from personal liability in corruption cases has been sharply criticised by the opposition, civil society groups, and independent voices alike, claiming it will undermine the rule of law and foster impunity for misconduct. The Nationalist Party (PN) immediately denounced the reforms as “irresponsible and dangerous,”…
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Simon Busuttil’s thoughts on his 2017 PN-Third-Party-Coalition
Yesterday, I’ve managed to get the comments of previous Nationalist Party Leader Simon Busuttil about his coalition with Marlene Farrugia’s Parit Demokratiku in 2017. Today Simon Busuttil occupies the role of Secretary-General of the European People’s Party. This is what he said about the coalition that he lead as the Nationalist Party leader, with Marlene…
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A third-party which actually got elected to Parliament
Further to my opinion piece about the formation of new third parties, I’d like to add a reference to Marlene Farrugia’s success in getting Partit Demokratiku elected to Parliament in 2017. Both Marlene Farrugia and Godfrey Farrugia were elected on the list of the Nationalist Party, but Marlene and Godfrey Farrugia remained outside of the…
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Labour’s dip keeps dipping: so what’s coming next?
The Labour Party’s performance at the polls keeps declining according to internal polls conducted by the Labour Party, adding to the frustration of the Prime Minister, his cabinet Ministers and MPs who all feel deadlocked in a situation that will only keep getting worse. The Prime Minister will not change the political course the party…
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Malta hosts OSCE Ministerial Council as local businesses face major losses – Arnold Cassola
Malta is preparing to host the OSCE Ministerial Council on 5th & 6th December in Ta’ Qali – the largest ministerial conference ever held on the island. State delegations from 57 nations will take part in a discussion about a range of important global concerns, including conflict resolution and human rights. However, in a statement…
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“Ministers who breach ethics should get no compensation” – Arnold Cassola
Following revelations against Clayton Bartolo, his wife, and Clint Camilleri, there are increased calls for the Prime Minister Robert Abela to take immediate action to ensure that ministers who resign in disgrace are not given terminal benefits. In a statement this morning, Arnold Cassola insists that such benefits should be given only to those who…