Updated: Evictions from Fort St Elmo start

Isabella Peresso Fiorentino

Dec 12th 2008, 20:41

Mr Farrugia - I agree with you . But please don't put the animals in the picture. Quote: " We don't care about the dogs". These are innocent. They never asked to be put at St Elmo for whatever reason.

A.VELLA

Dec 12th 2008, 17:30

Dear Hon J. Azzopardi , when is itthe time for Armier and Gnejna?????
After the next General Election? You re not getting the big fish!

J Farrugia

Dec 12th 2008, 15:39

@ Elizabetta Peresso Fiorentino. the we represents the silent majority who pay their due taxes and who abide by the law and who do not steal other people's property. That's the we and the we are fed up of these abuses.

John Borg

Dec 12th 2008, 10:07

May I remind that these people were offered land at Ta Qali and refused it.
They wanted to destroy one of our heritage building to build a carnival village.

isabella Peresso Fiorentino

Dec 11th 2008, 21:58

Mr J farrugia - Please refrain from writing in the plural. Who exactly do you represent?

Tessie Orsini

Dec 11th 2008, 19:14

Re my comments, I was referring to Dr Jason Azzopardi and not to Jason Micallef. Any inconvenience caused is regretted.

Tessie Orsini

Dec 11th 2008, 16:58

I am sure that a place for the Carnival Floats will be found, but what about the dogs. Has their welfare been considered? I hope the life of these innocent creatures is not at risk. Dr Jason Micallef you are doing a good job, but please the dogs are innocent.

I Zerafa

Dec 11th 2008, 15:46

i believe the "we" stated in J.F'S comment refers to "selfish people".. please correct me if im wrong!

John F Borg

Dec 11th 2008, 15:12

I am still trying to figure out what the "we" expressed J.F. represents. Surely from the comments so far, Farrugia must realise that a number of the writers who have Malta's heritage at heart, are also concerned about the dogs' fate.

Well done to the PS for reclaiming back public property from squatters, and hope that this exercise is continued. Unfortunatley many people think that they have a right to claim public land as their own, be it to build boathouses, retreats in the countrysice and to practice some so called hobbies.

St Elmo is in dire need of restoration. I sincerely hope that a breath of new life is breathed onto this historic world monument, so that it is retored to its full glory.

Joseph R Aquilina

Dec 11th 2008, 11:14

Finally, visionary and effective Statecraft !

Tony Bonello

Dec 11th 2008, 09:03

I hope you will give us Carnival enthusiasts the Carnival village we deserve The group I used to be with where also evacuated from near ADT and all they gave us was a small place divided by 3 Canival Enthusiasts.Carnival village has been promised from 1989 but till today nothing has happened.Please Dr.Jason Azzopardi keep your promise or I will have to believe that the cluture of carnival will be stopped

K.M. Fiorentino

Dec 11th 2008, 07:16

... and the Turks spent endless days and nights fighting their heads off to occupy the Fort!
Let's have this gem of a Fort back to its glorious state and yet another national monument to be proud of. This is our rich history and culture which is the envy of most european nations.

s.bugeja

Dec 10th 2008, 18:51

J Farrugia who are the 'we' you allude to in your heartless comment about the dogs? you may be surprised to learn that there are actually some people who care both for our heritage and also for dogs in particular and animals in general. Hon. Jason Azzopardi a lot of people are behind you in your quest. Please help the innocent animals caught in this mess and you will be remembered for your humanity.

deb bugeja

Dec 10th 2008, 15:10

I hope the dogs will not be put down.

victor vella

Dec 10th 2008, 14:36

Tony Caruana, Those who live by the sword die by the sword. these people broke the law and moved into St Elmo,without permission so you move them out without permission, besides a court order would take years to get .What I would like to see is that the real carnival float builders get a decent place where they can continue to work.

Tony Caruana

Dec 10th 2008, 13:04

While i appreciate the work that is going on i would like to raise a point. Is not a court order required to evict somebody ?

If Some one squats on my land or property can I just Forcibly leave remove him ? Or do i need to follow certain procedures ?

Mario Gauci

Dec 10th 2008, 12:54

It is such a nice thing to read good news in the papers sometimes. Keep on doing your duty Mr Jason Azzopardi. You deserve the title Hon.

albert leone ganado

Dec 10th 2008, 12:15

Well done JA. Let us get rid of all squatters on public property.
However there is still a way to go at other sites.

H. Camilleri

Dec 10th 2008, 11:23

I'm asking my self WHAT will happen of the carnival companies the day after 2009 carnival.
It is said that they will not be permitted to return, once the float is used..... will an alternative venue/stores be supplied for these creative and artistic people be provided? IN TIME?

I do agree that St Elmo be given that new life, but the people who live for carnival should given a GOOD replacement for their stores

a sultana

Dec 10th 2008, 10:59

Well done to JA

E.Vella

Dec 10th 2008, 10:59

The funniest thing is that an AFM guard will be posted to ensure they do not move back in. Ohhh common, is this the country of Mickey Mouse again....our armed forces used as watch dogs instead of guarding our shores

Charles Micallef

Dec 10th 2008, 10:41

@D, Mangion

My sentiments exactly.........................

D.MANGION

Dec 10th 2008, 10:33

I don't know what you think, but nowadays, when the phrase "par idejn sodi" pops up, I only manage to think about Dr. Jason Azzopardi.

Keep persevering Dr. Azzopardi.....and never ever bend to pressure.

Adrian Cachia

Dec 10th 2008, 10:17

What was the reason given to the journalists / photographers to leave the area?

J Farrugia

Dec 10th 2008, 10:10

we dont care what happens to the dogs, at least St Elmo wont go to the dogs as it is. As for the sarcastic remarks remember that JA has no mandate to do that. His only mandate is to take backpublic land from those who usurped ot and give it back to the general public.

Mark Randon

Dec 10th 2008, 09:59

Dr Jason Azzopardi is taking corrective measures on occupied Government land. It would however be nice to see justice go both ways and that Dr Azzopardi gives land unjustly occupied by the Government back to the rightful private owners.

Joe Morana

Dec 10th 2008, 09:47

Well done PS Dr Jason Azzopardi. You have achieved tangible results in a few months where others failed miserably for years and years. I am confident that you have gained the support of all Maltese of good will. Keep up the good work.

mario mifsud

Dec 10th 2008, 09:43

"Authorised carnival enthusiasts are to continue to use the fort until other premises are made available to them"
Wow I am really surprised. Wasn't a carnival village promised by the party in power a long time ago? What happened to it?
No wonder carnival enthusiasts protested loudly
BUT I agree that the fort is not a place for such things. the fault lies with the govt for failing to supply adequate places

a sultana

Dec 10th 2008, 08:49

we all know what will happen to the dogs