Pullicino Orlando to hold Mistra party

Michael Grech

May 26th 2009, 16:06

Paul zammit, what is more annoying to people who have the environment or indeed political decency at heart - Labourites chanting or being fooled by Gonzi and JPO for the umpteen time?

paul zammit

May 25th 2009, 23:54

VIVA LABOUR VIVA LABOUR....for all the NATIONALIST that will not go voting..do not forget that SUNDAY 7 th june all the labour supporters will be on the street annoying u and shouting VIVA IL LABOUR VIVA IL LABOUR.... do u want to hear that...MELA make sure u vote on the 6 th of june to the party THAT U AND ME VOTED FOR EUROPE...vote PN....and no thanks to viva il labour.....

Alexander Azzopardi

May 25th 2009, 22:22

This is the truth what Alfred sant said befor the general electiones: that jpo had intentions to turn the site in a club if i remember well it had to be called "Spin valley "

Ok so till the general elections JPO declared that he had nothing to do with all this, and he fully understands that this is an ecological site and that its under the Mepa Natura2000 .

lets belive it !
But what happend now ?!? the site isn't listed in Natura 2000 anymore ? what more its no more an ecological site ??

Theres nothing wrong to make a party in a field you personaly own
but Its Totaly WRONG to hold a party even once! in Mistra

If he wanted to make partys In fields is sur Jpo the green of the year 07/08!!! missu ra fejn ha jixtri .much more and more when he was runing for elections last year and probably he would have been the minister of agriculture ...

Come on GONZ mela hsibtna Boloh !!!!!

L Aquilina

May 25th 2009, 21:50

Am I the only one who thinks that this is rather insensitive of JPO?? The timing is not exactly opportune, but then of course, we do not have to attend!! Thanks but no thanks Jeff!!

M Callus

May 25th 2009, 20:46

Between Rabat and Zebbug there is also a particular nightclub that operates and is surrounded by fields. So much for double standards!!!

c camilleri

May 25th 2009, 20:43

@'TVella' so it's ok that, every year, parties are held, legally, on public property including beaches but jeffrey cannot hold a party on his ploughed fields (not especially ecologically sensitive, unlike a beach!!!) . lighten up!!!

btw- JOE SALIBA HIMSELF STATED THAT JEFFREY WON US THE ELECTIONS ! get your facts right.

i cannot understand why a person would call another person obnoxious simply because he's organising a party on his land. I feel it is OBNOXIOUS to do so! grow up. get a life. find a hobby,

i.cilia

May 25th 2009, 20:27

Party name should be

Its my party and I cry if I want to!!!!!! :) :)

Let JPO be... if he wants to organise a party in his own fields why not as long as within the parameters of the law...

and to all prude and environmentalists about killing stuff in the soil because of the steamrolling get a life please... I think we are taking this a bit too far... noise pollution... pah the animal life will get a bit of a sleepless night or else have a short night...

environmentalists did not comment in the negative about earth garden... which though a great show did exactly the same thing.... two days of noise, lots of people, disturbance of animal life in the ta qali area... but it was an environmental show so that can be done...

i think that people should grow up and stop picking on every single thing....

I rest my case... and I might actually attend the party myself... thanks JPO

T Vella

May 25th 2009, 19:00

Also, If JPO wants to hold a party on personal property, why doesn't he hold it at his residence? If he is expecting a lot of people, then in a football ground.The party does not have to be in the middle of fields. I suggest he puts the fields to better use by planting qargha baghli.

By holding a party at Mistra he is reminding everyone of his impish behaviour before the election - we nearly lost it because of him.

T Vella

May 25th 2009, 18:40

Holding a party in your own premises is not the point ....... the point is that JPO had spoken in defence of environmental issues. I honestly thought he cared about the environment, about losing land in its natural state to buildings These fields in Mistra have lost their flora and fauna because of the steamrollers, more damage will occur by the trampling of party-goers, not to mention noise pollution and after-party rubbish , but what would he care? I cannot vote PN again because of him. To me, JPO is Just Politcally Obnoxious.

Anthony Scerri

May 25th 2009, 14:22

I just received the advertising brochure today in my letterbox.

It stated (not exact quote):

* Party hosted by Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando -- at Mistra -- introducing your MEP candidate Alex Perici Calascione *

Considering both persons and locality chosen had been quite controversial... sure the brochure made me smile....

Bertie O'Cassey

May 25th 2009, 14:10

wait a moment, what business is it of anyone if i have a field and I decide (legally) to steam roller it? grow up guys

C Buttigieg

May 25th 2009, 12:07

I cannot understand some of the comments written by some people on this article. Since when is it illegal to hold a prty on your own premises? What we should be looking at is that no laws and regulations are broken. If they stick to these, then we have no right to stop anyone from enjoying himself on his own property, otherwise, where will it lead to? Will we have to have our children's birthday parties in rented premises? Having it in your private garden would be the same no??

joe falzon

May 25th 2009, 11:33

Let us all leave the EP candidates celebrate as much as they want at the Mistra party. May also there be other parties organized by other people on the same date and at the same time. Everybody has the right to party and not just the privileged few. However, I am sure that common citizens' greatest party is going to be on the 6th June 2009 for they will rest at home and refrain from voting.

Furthermore, is the EP campaing a Beauty contest flavoured with artificial smiles whilst concealing their antogonism between candidates within the same parties? Money is the play of the game no matter what benefits they are talking about as part of their long-term advertising campaign.

Long live the CNI for they are exposing the whole truth and nothing else but the truth.

Ian Bugeja

May 25th 2009, 11:03

What's wrong is holding a party in a field?

If it's wrong then I should ask many Maltese people who have fields but don't care to grow crops in them that during the summer they can't carry out any more BBQs there.

CONRAD VELLA

May 25th 2009, 07:07

So Jeffrey decides to hold a party in his PERSONAL and barren field, and the Times raises a spectacular scenario in which heavy machinery is brought in to flatten the field,,,,,with the obvious intent of giving a wrong impression of what is to happen.

The day after the party is held in Mistra, a party is being held at Paradise bay, on PUBLIC LAND. That means that no one not in possession of a ticket will be allowed on the Public beach. Having thousands of people on the beach will certainly damage the beach.........but for the Times only Mistra seems to be the problem.

Sop making mountains out of mole hills and start reporting matters without fabricating sensational stories,,,,,,as The Times used to do in the past.

oliver mallia

May 24th 2009, 23:58

Fields next to the ex-trade fair grounds Naxxar had been flatted down for parking for many times. After the field is used, it will be brushed again with a tractor. I will be looking forward for this party keep it up Dr JPO

j. falzon

May 24th 2009, 18:40

tajba din! mela jeffrey xi second class citizen! min minkom ma jorganizzax party go hwejgu? l-aqwa ma jamilx hsara. halluh bi kwietu. allahares ma kienx ghalih li beda jitkellem fuq l-immigranti ghax kulhadd kien qisu rieqed!

Anthony A. Mifsud

May 24th 2009, 11:55

If MEPA and Malta Police issue this permit I will never vote PN agian

Toni

R.Gauci

May 24th 2009, 10:31

Now do it complete Onor.JPO and invite Alkazar to sing live "Crying @the Discoteque" and
Joe Demicoli to sing live "Banana Republic" !!

GiovDeMartino

May 24th 2009, 09:58

Only in Malta AND in the British Labour Party.

lgalea

May 24th 2009, 09:46

GiovDeMartino
Dawn l-affarijiet mhux suppost isiru fejn hemm l-ambjent imhares u qabad u ghaffeg l-art bir-romblu.
Ma niskantax ghax il-Gvern Nazzjonaolista wieghed jghaddi romblu minn fuq kulhadd barra minn fuq l-immigranti illegali u l-barranin li maghhom huwa bla sinsla.

GiovDeMartino

May 24th 2009, 09:25

Issa ahjar! Anqas fi hwejgek ma tista' taghmel party. Ara meta rebah il-LE fir-referendum tal-lejber setghu jaghlqu t-toroq kollha tal-Marsa u jaghmlu meeting bla permess.

Antoine Grima

May 24th 2009, 02:52

Thanks for the reminder.Your arrogance will be your downfall

Tim Said

May 24th 2009, 01:22

Only In Malta! Do we have to Vote for these people again? Party due in a week.....no permit issued what whatsoever.......the green area land was flattened by a steamroller which I believe need another permit too ??!!! what a farse......In Malta if you got the money , you can sure go above the law.

Mark Piscopo

May 23rd 2009, 22:15

Unbelievable!!!Only in Malta these things happen

Conrad Vella

May 23rd 2009, 20:31

So Jeffrey is organising a party on his own land........Big Deal. Doesn't he have the right to do so? If i own a field, am i not allowed to hold a party/bbq? All permits are being requested and if granted everything will be above board.

The sensationalism of the article certainly makes one wonder what the real scope of the article is. Comments like ''On Thursday, the two fields belonging to Dr Pullicino Orlando were flattened by a steamroller' ' only imply that illegal works were carried out, but the photo of the fields show that the fields are kept in pristine condition. Maybe the journalist does not know in what state fields in malta are at this time of year. Also does the same journalist intend to go round all the fields and land held by memebers of parliament to check whether they are being maintained or not? or is Jeffrey the only victim?

Come on Times of Malta, tell us what the real scope of the article is........whose interests are you covering? You didn't manage to break Jeffrey down last year, and now intend to keep on throwing mud and insinuations with alleged sensational stories?

Karl Consiglio

May 23rd 2009, 19:24

I think he is being a bit silly lately, a bit of a show off too, has he not got over this issue yet? Why is he still playing the sore loser? All this sticking the knife further in, is it supposed to be any wise? Don't they know well enough that he was one of the main reasons the P.N won by just a tiny percentage in the last election, and that it was on an issue to do with this particular location? Ok, thank you for reminding me about all that, I had forgotten how angry I was at the P.N, thank you for reminding me of one very good reason not to vote P.N. They have the cheek.

Joe Morana

May 23rd 2009, 19:21

This activity may be perfectly legal but hardly opportune. The same I beleive will be the Prime Minister's presence at this activity. Mistra for many 'stinks" !!.

Zep Agius

May 23rd 2009, 19:14

I would go to the party but only if I would be sure to see our Prim Gonzi and Mr JPO dancing and singing to the 80's hit from The Cure 'Boys Don't Cry'.

Alfred Farrugia

May 23rd 2009, 19:11

Would it not be better if all those who like the countryside and the evening breeze accept Dr. Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando’s invitation and enjoy the party, if and when the necessary permits are issued?

Is there anything better than an open air party in pleasant surroundings? I guess that since JPO does not own a part of the beach, where the party might have been even better, he has no option but to promote this free event on his own land. Why cannot some people be merry? May I suggest that Dr. Pullicino Orlando invites Dr. Alfred Sant as well and have a drink together? Why should politics spoil personal relationships?

Vincent Buttigieg

May 23rd 2009, 19:01

So in the case of Pullicino Orlando (just because he belongs to one side of political spectrum) we have half of Malta protesting and the other half approving! Only this week another developer was applying to build a highrise monstrosity in the same area which, if you please is double the size allowed by regulations.

Can somebody please illuminate me as to whether MIstra is a sensitive area or not? If steamrolling a piece of land to hold a 'party' is wrong then the application for the highrise building in thew same area is even worse! BOTH SHOULD BE PROHIBITED! And this is not a metter of politics! It is a matter of common sense!

Alfred Cassar

May 23rd 2009, 18:59

I don't know but some people here just put their comments before even considering anything. Some just comment politically as they are politically blind. Others just comment as a result of their envy for other people.
Mind you I condemn all that JPO done last year and do not agree with his proposed disco at Mistra Bay. But I think everybody can throw a party in his own open-air property if a permit is given by the police. Have you ever been to a village feasts, there are parties, sometimes even discos in the streets, street bars, and all kind of entertainment.
On Sunday afternoons I also see whole families in a family field organising a picnic for all the family. What's wrong in that?. The important thing is that they do not make a permanent structure and this applies also to JPO's fields. Nothing should be built permanently there as the area is outside development zone.

arthur ellul

May 23rd 2009, 18:46

Please remind me, wasn't this land declared a natura 2000 natural reserve last year, meaning that nobody, not even its owner could disturb its natural habitat.

If this means that JPO infringed the law, then I am seeking the Comminisioner of Police to initiate proceedings agains JPO, who flattened the land without any permits, apparently breaching all rules of law.

Malta Police force, action please, nobody is above the law. infringments remain infringments, irrespective who commit them.

Shame of GONZi or any PN activist who will attend this party, a real shame to Malta.

a.dalli

May 23rd 2009, 18:19

Qte
On Thursday, the two fields belonging to Dr Pullicino Orlando were flattened by a steamroller in preparation for the big event. Unqte

I thought that one requires MEPA's permits to even flatten green belted areas - or is this not the case for JPO. Micky micky mouse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!MEPA MEPA MERRY GO ROUND

g.cassar

May 23rd 2009, 17:51

My Oh My...................where are all those PNGonzi bloggers?????

Have you lost your tongue or better still lost your fingers! What a teaser, I love this guy, he surly knows how to make Gonzi blush. Keep up the good work JPO, your the STING from within!!!!!

victor caruana

May 23rd 2009, 16:15

I do not blame JPO for his behaviour. PN are afraid to challenge him and the PL are soft and allowed him and even participated in allowing him to wriggle out of his problem. Let us hope PL just shut up now that the bird has escaped!!!!

good luck now, JPO.

Alfred Grima

May 23rd 2009, 14:18

Tghid ma ghaddejniex mil-bieb se nipruvaw nghaddu mit-tieqa! Iz-zmien jghattina parir

martin borg

May 23rd 2009, 13:01

Will Dr. Gonzi actually attend, instigating the rehabillitation of Jeffrey Pulicino Orland.?
If yes then we will know who really has "Par Idejn Sodi" and what they are gripping.

Silvan Cutajar

May 23rd 2009, 12:59

This is actually funny. This party is more useful to the PL than the PN. As it reminds people of the issue. Particular environmentalists. So perhaps its even useful for AD.

albert leone ganado

May 23rd 2009, 12:41

It would be interesting to see how Mepa , the Commissioner of Police, the Prime Minister and leader of the opposition will react to this announced scandalous political behaviour and barefaced challenge to authority, unless of course they lack what it takes to bring a maverick to boot.

Ernest Vella

May 23rd 2009, 12:32

if entrance is free lets go altogether and have a pleasant time near the sea...what's about all this controversry. If he owns that land and did not harm the enviroment why so much noise...maybe to side with someone...just a question obviously. For sure he is not nothing wrong or the police or mepa would have stopped him...

maybe for PN a landslide is clear like crystal on the 6th of June but for sure this does not go for PL merits but because of the arrogance of some members of the goverment...PN will learn from all this and will take care truly of every one...this will end in another major win in the General Elections in 4 years time

C Cilia

May 23rd 2009, 12:27

Thanks for reminding us about the Mistra case and which party said the truth! SHAME ON YOU PN SHAME ON YOU ORLANDO AND SHAME ON YOU GONZI basta par idejn sodi! sodi u nofs

daniel farrugia

May 23rd 2009, 12:09

prosit ee! komplu sejrin hekk!
This shows the arrogance of this government and the love for the enviornment, good luck for the party :P

M.Caruana

May 23rd 2009, 11:50

Peress li din l-art kienet suggett ta kontroversja enormi s-sena l-ohra nhoss li JPO qieghed jkun insensittive hafna billi jorganizza dan il-party hemm. Nahseb jien ahjar xa hadd jiftahlu ghajnejh.

Randolph De Battista

May 23rd 2009, 11:48

Nothing but THE JOKE OF THE YEAR! It seems like some people enjoy being the subject of headlines every now and then. Viva l-politika ta' Malta!

ivan scicluna

May 23rd 2009, 11:43

Some people never learn! And they persist. As if he wants everyone to remember the tears that were shed before the last election. Or is it a case of shooting at one's foot on the eve of another election? And adding insult to injury, inviting the Prime Minister to attend a party on that virgin land, now gracefully streamrolled in preparation for the Perici Calascione Election Party!! What a cheek!

Chris Finch

May 23rd 2009, 11:24

How can you organise and advertise a party when the permits have not yet been issued then claim you are doing everything as it should be? Or is JPO so arrogant to assume that the permits will be issued automatically because its him?
It seems that this is a tester to see if anyone objects - then if it goes ahead I wil bet that the original nightclub suddenly appears on the scene.
Also entrance might be free but are the drinks? Does he have a license to sell alcohol on the land?
So many questions. HE will be laughing all the way to the bank. Makes a change from crocodile tears I suppose.

Eugenio Taliana

May 23rd 2009, 11:19

It is good for him to remind us what the PN did for the environment!