Tag: Marsaskala
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War of words between politicians ensues as government avoids environmental impact assessment over the Marsascala ferry-moor
The Environmental and Resources Authority have approved a request by the government to avoid an Environmental Impact Assessment over its new ferry-moor project in Marsascala. The project, which has been strongly pushed by the Minister for Transport as part of his campaign to add alternative public transport services, has been opposed by residents over environmental…
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The Labour Party continues to sell out our country to China
There is currently an ongoing and escalating process of Labour Party politicians being involved in initiatives with the Chinese government on the most ridiculous and inane pretenses possible. The Local Council of Marsascala has paid for a 20-person delegation to China to the city of Duijiangyan. The visit is part of a campaign by the…
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Animal rights activists opposing planning application to sanction illegal lions’ enclosure next to children’s playground
An owner of a “farm,” Joshua Grima, has applied to the Planning Authority to sanction his illegal lions’ enclosure, which was supposed to be a sheep pen. The structure and its surroundings have been modified to accommodate the lions, and the owner is now seeking regularisation. You can find more details about the case here.…
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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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Entry to Qaliet Street re-opens with a single lane but Marsascala-Żonqor coast road still mostly closed
The Marsaskala Local Council has issued a statement earlier this morning announcing that Qaliet Street has re-opened from the central coastal area with a single-lane. An accident also occurred involving concrete bollards. Most of Marsascala’s coast road was closed down for clearing and repairs yesterday due to the damage caused by Storm Harry. Other roads…
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Storm Harry moves to the east of the Mediterranean as Malta calculates the damage
Storm Harry, which caused devastation in some coastal areas in Malta, has now moved to the east of the Mediterranean Sea with the weather in Malta moderating considerably. The weather is still cloudy with a gust of wind and some rain but the extreme conditions have now ended. Devastation was mostly recorded in coastal towns…
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Storm Harry leaves trail of devastation in Marsaskala and surrounding areas
Several images and videos sent to The Maltese Herald by our readers indicate the level of destruction wreaked by Storm Harry overnight. The seaside town of Marsaskala was particularly hard hit with the area around the Parish Church and the seafront totally impassable due to seawater flooding and debris. No major incidents were reported however.…
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Authorities urge public to stay indoors as severe storm hits the islands: school is not obligatory tomorrow
Public authorities have urged citizens to remain indoors over the coming hours unless absolutely necessary, as severe weather conditions continue to affect the Maltese Islands, Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri warned on Monday. Addressing an emergency press conference, the Minister of Home Home Affairs Byron Camilleri outlined a series of precautionary measures being implemented in…
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Marsaskala residents protest the demolition of coastal arches
The Marsaskala Residents Network have protested against the demolition of the coastal arches right before where the new ferry-moor is being planned. The demolition is also part of an ongoing reconstruction of Marsaskala’s promenade. The arches are indeed dangerous and in a state of collapse. The whole stretch of the Marsascala promenade is afflicted with…
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Momentum files FOI request over lack of transparency on Marsaskala regeneration and fast ferry plans
Momentum has filed a Freedom of Information (FOI) request with the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works, citing growing concern over the government’s lack of transparency on the proposed Marsaskala regeneration project. Momentum says that despite being promoted as a simple “promenade upgrade,” the project in fact involves the development of a fast ferry…
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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…
