Tag: Local Council
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Saint Paul’s Bay Mayor highlights critical infrastructural issues in his locality
The Saint Paul’s Bay Mayor, ÄŠensu Galea, has highlighted several critical infrastructure issues in his locality. One issue involves the walls of St Martin’s Street, which are collapsing (featured image), while another issue concerns Simar Street, which is collapsing as a consequence of ongoing road works (video below). Saint Paul’s Bay is a highly touristic…
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The pedestrian bridge in Msida is for cars and not pedestrians
NGOs and the Msida local council are opposing a PA-greenlight pedestrian bridge in Msida, right at the infamous Junior College bus-stop. The pedestrian bridge is not being built for pedestrians, but for cars and to allow the free-flow of vehicles without any traffic-light stops. The zebra crossing and the traffic lights will be replaced with…
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Marsaskala Mayor holds Chinese culture show in Saint Joachim’s Primary School
The Mayor of the Local Council of Marsascala hosted the Chinese Ambassador Zhang Zuo in Saint Joachim’s Primary School for a Chinese-themed traditional-dance show. The show was organised by the Malta-China Friendship Association and the Chinese Centre for Culture in Malta. The Malta China Friendship Association is composed of Labour Party members and has ties…
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A breakwater for Marsascala? Residents seem to agree
Marsascala residents voicing their opinions on the Facebook Page of the Local Council and several local councilors such as Celine Camilleri are urging the council and the authorities to move ahead with the construction of a break-water for the town. Marsascala has historically experienced regular flooding during pervasive bouts of rainy and storm weather. A…
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Marsaskala residents and PN Councilors demand Environmental Impact Assessment over new ferry terminal
The Labour Party-led Marsaskala local council has voted against resolutions proposed by the Nationalist Party Councilors demanding the publication of the Environmental and Archeological Impact Assessment about the ferry terminal which will be built in the town. The resolutions relate to planning applications PA/06645/25 and PA/06646/25 The new ferry terminal in Marsakala is being opposed…
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Anton Refalo is burning public funds for feasts and parties to boost political support for him and his friends
Recently, the Agriculture Minister Anton Refalo sponsored a public event in which he offered free meals to his constituents during a public feast in Gozo. He sponsored the event with the Ministry’s funds not his own and the scandal has also been reported to the Standards Commissioner by Arnold Cassola. The occurrence doesn’t seem to…
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PN leader calls for new local election in Għargħur, accuses PM Abela of undermining democracy
Opposition leader Bernard Grech has called on the Labour government to hold fresh local elections in Għargħur, claiming the results of the recent council election clearly demand a renewed vote to give residents their rightful say. PN Mayor Helen Gauci was forced to give up her post as Mayor of Għargħur after a firebrand PN…
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The Labour Party takes over Għargħur’s local council despite a 38% minority
In a very unusual situation, the Labour Party has ended up controlling the Għargħur Local Council following Francesca Attard’s rebellion against the Nationalist Party mayor. The mayor, Helen Gauci, has been replaced with a Labour Party councilor following a vote of no confidence against her with Francesca Attard also voting against her. The new Għargħur…
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Here’s a statement by the Naxxar Local Council on table-covers in public spaces
The Naxxar Local Council has been battling the Malta Tourism Authority and local businesses over their push to cover public spaces in Naxxar with table-covers for their catering establishments. Michael Zammit Tabona admitted here that he applied for table-covers for one of his establishments some years ago. His application was opposed by the Local Council,…
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Maltese philosopher and translator Kevin Saliba has been honoured by his hometown, Fgura
The Maltese philosopher and translator Kevin Saliba has been awarded an honorary award by his hometown’s Local Council of Fgura. Kevin Saliba was a professional Maltese translator who worked with European Union institutions before embarking on a freelance journey that led him to translate major French literary and philosophical works into Maltese, including those by…
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The rapid infantilisation of Maltese politics
The saga of the mayor (or the lack of them) of the Birkirkara Local Council is an excellent representation of the rapid infantlisation of Maltese politics. Basically, the councilors can’t get to agree on who gets to become mayor and the local council is now dysfunctional with a petty village war between them. To make…
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State of the Labour Government: Total Circus
This press conference inaugurating a public latrine pretty much sums up the state of the government: a total circus of propaganda, with ministers spending their whole day acting and fooling around. The Marsaxlokk Local Council has even produced a video about it. We don’t need satire when the government writes its own, and I am…
