Tag: petition
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Momentum launches petition demanding action on tourism chaos in residential areas
Momentum, the political party led by Arnold Cassola, has launched a national petition calling on Parliament to urgently address the growing disruption caused by unmanaged tourism in residential areas. Citing sleepless nights, overflowing trash, and deteriorating quality of life, Momentum says neighbourhoods like Swieqi, St. Julian’s, Sliema, Buġibba, and Valletta are becoming “unlivable.” The petition…
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Graffitti welcomes Manoel Island U-Turn; Calls for public park led by environmental entities
Moviment Graffitti has welcomed the government’s shift on Manoel Island, following new agreement being pursued with developers MIDI to return the site to public use, calling it a major win for public interest and the result of sustained civic pressure. The turnaround comes after the government this week launched legal proceedings to challenge the original…
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ADPD condemns PL and PN on decades of complicity in Manoel Island deal
The Green Party accused both major parties of decades-long complicity with speculators over Manoel Island. During a press conference, Chairperson Sandra Gauci and Secretary General Ralph Cassar said PL and PN continue ignoring 29,000 petitioners’ demands to turn the island into a public park. Gauci criticised both Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition Leader Bernard…
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Luca Arrigo calls for realistic solution on Manoel Island amid public outcry
Independent politician and entrepreneur Luca Arrigo has weighed in on the Manoel Island controversy, expressing support for the public petition while urging a realistic, law-abiding path forward. Arrigo, who signed the petition calling for the entire island to become a public park, acknowledged the legal complexities tied to the 1990s concession agreement with developer MIDI:…
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Momentum slams Opposition Leader for siding with developers on Manoel Island
Momentum has expressed disappointment with Opposition Leader Bernard Grech’s recent comments on the petition to turn Manoel Island into a national park, accusing him of siding with the Prime Minister and prioritising developers over the public. Chairperson Arnold Cassola criticised Grech for insisting the concession with MIDI must be honoured, despite the developer’s failure to…
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“Prime Minister, Manoel Island belongs to the people, not developers” – Graffitti
Moviment Graffitti has criticised Prime Minister Robert Abela’s response to the growing call for Manoel Island to be turned into a public park, saying it echoes developer MIDI’s arguments while ignoring legal obligations and public sentiment. With over 29,000 people backing the petition, the group said Abela’s remarks lacked the public-minded leadership expected of a…
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Over 29,000 Maltese citizens demand Manoel Island be turned into National Heritage Park
A nationwide petition urging the transformation of Manoel Island into a national heritage park has officially closed with more than 29,000 signatures – representing over 5% of Malta’s population. Organisers are calling this outcome a powerful and undeniable mandate for action. The petition, submitted to Parliament on Sunday, was launched as part of the “Manoel…
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Momentum calls for Manoel Island to be reclaimed as public green space in powerful new campaign video
Momentum has stepped up its support for the Manoel Island: Post Għalina campaign with the release of a compelling video urging the Maltese government to reclaim the island for the public. The video, released via Momentum’s Facebook page, argues against private development plans and advocates for Manoel Island to be transformed into a green space…
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Over 10,000 sign petition to turn Manoel Island into national heritage park
More than 10,000 people have signed a parliamentary petition calling for Manoel Island to be transformed into a national heritage park, just six weeks after its launch. With two weeks remaining before the signature window closes, the campaign continues to gain momentum. The petition is spearheaded by the Manoel Island: Post Għalina campaign, led by…
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Animal Guardians Malta call for urgent 24/7 animal hospital in new petition
A new petition by NGO Animal Guardians Malta is demanding the immediate establishment of a 24/7 animal hospital, claiming there is a severe lack of emergency veterinary care available during nights, weekends, and on public holidays. The petition lays out the harrowing scenario to which owners of pets and carers of stray animals are exposed…
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Momentum calls for Ombudsman investigation into petition system failures
Momentum has asked the Ombudsman to investigate the continuing technical issues that have barred citizens from successfully signing petitions submitted to Parliament. The issue has received further scrutiny following Momentum’s petition against proposed amendments to legislation concerning magisterial inquiries. Momentum Committee Member Natasha Azzopardi stated that, due to system errors, many people just cannot process…
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Petition calls for public monument to honour Monsignor Victor Grech’s lifelong service
A new petition is gaining momentum, urging the Government to recognise the outstanding work and life of Monsignor Victor Grech to the Maltese community with a public monument. Monsignor Grech is a pillar of faith, compassion, and humanitarianism who lived his life in service to those in need and inspired an innumerable number of people…
