Valletta heritage status: PL finds government reaction 'unacceptable'

charles zammit

Aug 12th 2009, 19:07

if the pl has valid proposals or not there is only one way that this could be verified. off with this super minority government and let the movement with new ideas get to the helm of the country and not on this case only. now on a personal note. i have just passed by the mnajdra temples. i could not fathom what the monstrous building before one gets near the temples is standing there for.. these are the things that are degrading our historic sites david vella.

DVella

Aug 12th 2009, 13:56

. . . and WHAT, EXACTLY IS THE LABOUR PARTY PROPOSING TO DO . . . . does it have any options or proposals of its own or is it content to just sit and point the finger and whinge and whine endlessly as it always doeS???!!!!!

Nicky Bernard

Aug 12th 2009, 13:21

Alan Cassar,

To the contrary PL has already issued proposal after proposal of how to tackle the economic problems, even though these are not aired on the partisan communications media that you follow.

If Valletta loses its world heritage site status, the impact will not only be one exclusively on national pride, but will have economic upshots too (less tourists due to less visibility, for instance).

With comments like yours, the only pathetic person around is you.

Ray Bondin

Aug 12th 2009, 12:51

Would just like to clarify two points:
In its statement ICOMOS Malta mentioned that local Members of ICOMOS would not take part in any evaluation or reporting that concerns a site in Malta. ICOMOS code of ethics precludes locals from participating so that no Members of ICOMOS Malta had a say in what has been decided upon.
Secondly this discussion predates the Piano proposals. Government is bound to inform UNESCO of all major projects in a world heritage site.

Anthony Magri

Aug 12th 2009, 12:35

Alan Bugeja complains against the L.P. that after 25 yearsin opposition it did nothing to improve Malta situation;either financially or enviromentally.
Why don't you condem the L.P. for the mess the P.N. government is causing to the finances, and environment. In a few words for all the evils of the P.N. government.
And if we don't laugh after reading Alan Bugeja writings what could make us laugh. Clowns. There are alot within the P.N.

B Zammit

Aug 12th 2009, 12:00

I agree it would be a big shame if Valletta lost its Unesco status.

Some areas of Valletta are is a sorry state. Luckily other areas have improved and there are ambitious plans .. but as always more can be done. How about PL lending a hand in improving the bastions Macina style, just lovely;)

Alan Bugeja

Aug 12th 2009, 11:58

What a waste of time... The PL will do better to wake up and propose a strategy for the economy of the country. we are in a recession and the only thing the PL does is commenting about the state of Valletta. How pathetic can they be?? Still more of the same.... especially for a party in opposition for 25 years and aspires to be in government soon... who knows...