Kiosks have rent terminated because of City Gate project

Paul Mangion

Jan 14th 2011, 15:10

Do you realise the mess at Valletta city gate. Im not at all against the kiosks but its time to make this area look better, better organised. Te news said they will be relocated so why all the fuss. Don't you realise how ugly and dirty all this area looks and what about the smells. U ejja dak li hu tajjeb nghidu li hu tajjeb f'gieh kemm hemm.
Meta nara t-turisti d'dawl l-inhawi kwazi nisthi nghid li jien Malti ghax veru tal-biki.

Shelaine Cassar

Jan 14th 2011, 11:34

This is not a question about Mlp pr Pn . It's a question that 80,000,000 million euros were spent on this project which were entirely funded by our government . Kiosk have been there for ages they are almost part of our daily routine to go and grab a snack from them . From the other hand the project can't be stopped because of these kiosk . So why don't they have a space when the project is finished ?

K Vella

Jan 14th 2011, 08:23

I do hope that once the kiosks if re alloctaed they will set proper standards and perimeters.

It was a nonsense seeing such a state of disorganisation and free for all in that of public pavement and items placed on that same pavement.

I must say that uniform proper design should be issued for all kiosks and MEPA should approve the signage for the news ones erected.

At long last the Main Gate eyesores are being abolished.....WELL DONE

smifsud

Jan 13th 2011, 22:56

what is going on ???,,this is such a tragedy ,,wake up all Maltese people and tourists that love Malta the way it was in the past ...this Gonzi Government and his cronies have ruined this island charm ..first the old busses are gone then the PIANO disaster for Valletta and now the kiosks that have been there since the 50's ...Tal Halib is one of my fav kiosk since i was young child my mother always stopped in before we went home for Banana milk ...and the Imqaret kiosk is the best and all the other kiosks i like aswell ..what a shame ..shame on you gonzi ,,,cant wait till elections because as they say in baseball ...YOUR OUT!!!!!!....in football u would get the RED CARD over and over again RED CARD to you GONZI!!!

Carmel Cilia

Jan 13th 2011, 18:12

@Giov.Demartino. Ma sarux progetti taht il-labour. Mela dawk l-entitajiet kollha li bieh dan il-gvern min ghamilhom habib. Semmili imqar wahda li bieh li ghamilla gvern Nazznonalist. Ma hemm wahda habib imma dawk kienu iz zminijiet tal ahleb Guz Ahleb. Illum GonziP.N. wkoll qieghed jahleb lili u lilek u lil kull Malti li hawn li ghandu Euro fil But. Il-Projetti li ghamel dan il-gvern tarhom bil kbir perezempju ghadni gej mic-cirkewwa u rajt hofra (Le mhix dik li semma Alfred Sant) li suppost kella tkun it Terminal il Gdid. Sahha Hbieb.

GiovDeMartino

Jan 13th 2011, 17:27

Possibbli haw min jippretendi li jitwaqqaf progett kbir imhabba dawn il-ftit hwienet? U zgur li msieken is-sidien, imma allura nwaqqfu l-progett? Malli l-lejber rebhu l-elezzjoni tal-71 l-ewwel haga li ghamli mhux ghalqu l-kjosks, imma tefghu TMIEN MITT HADDIEM 'il barra. U ma saru ebda progetti!

Carmel Cilia

Jan 13th 2011, 16:49

Then along comes the prime minister and he says he is doing his utmost to create employment. Miskin taf, hu ma kienx qieghed jghaddi bil paga li kellu . Mhux zgur jaf li hemm kiosks li jifthu 16 il siegha kuljum li jhadmu erba familji fihom. X'jimpurtah mil hobz ta dawn il nies.Qallhom li ghal barra xi erba gimghat qabel il- milied biex imbghad ghax tkelmu tal-linja li ma kellhomx minn fejn jahdmu rega geddilhom 6 xhur ohra. Xi trid taghmel hekk taghllem fl-azzjoni kattolika.
Min jaf kieku kienu it tfal taghhom kinux jitrattawhom hekk. Dawn ghax qeghdin ftit ma sabux hajt tal kenn. Il- gustizzja f'dan il pajjis ghanda ghajneja miftuhin u zgur ma hix colour blind.

o.maliia

Jan 13th 2011, 16:12

Nela ta min huma the 8 other kiosks? ? Xi kumpens qawwi ihor gej?

M Mealclaff

Jan 13th 2011, 11:57

It's very sad that I hear that the Kiosks around the entrance to Valletta are to go.( Government Orders).
These Kiosks are part of the Maltese heritage.
They create a good atmosphere when one arrives at Valletta..As well as Newspapers, Pizza and Milk shakes..One can often see a stall selling Cheap Under pants.

Whenever I go to town I always finish off my tour by Finding one of these Kiosks selling Inexpensive coffee and sit down and sometimes shoot the breeze with some very interesting
men often bare chested and sporting Tattooed Necks.

Rather than get rid..I think we should encourage this atmosphere..We could turn it like the Square in Marrakesh ..complete with Snake Charmers, story Tellers. Food and music.

This is the True Mediterranean, North African Style..Not some Sterile Piano type Thingo.

Maria Borg

Jan 13th 2011, 11:44

Such a shame, I am going to miss the diesel flavoured pasties.

PHILIP PACE

Jan 13th 2011, 11:30

Can anyone give me a clear definition or meaning of what is a kiosk?
I am trying to understand which 'kiosks' the articile is referring to.
Can someone help me?

r curmi

Jan 13th 2011, 11:27

Tal Halib :,( has always been there all my life. It tieni daqqa ta harta fdan il progett. L ewwel teatru bhal dak bla saqaf u bla sens bhal min progettah u issa tal halib bye bye.

Imma l aqwa perit barrani ax malta ma andiex periti kapaci

Arthur Ellul

Jan 13th 2011, 10:18

The newspapers kiosk is still there near the old opera house city gate project or not Tal misthija dal gvern

isabelle luca borg

Jan 13th 2011, 10:02

I'm going to miss having a glass of cold milkshake from the gabbana :(

C.Zammit

Jan 13th 2011, 09:37

Skuzani Mr.Rizzo. Tiggenerallizax jekk joghgbok u jekk nigu f'dan ma hemmx ghalfejn tmur hdejn il-gabbani biex tisma nies jitkellmu hazin ! Sfortunatament tmur fejn tmur issib lill xi hadd pastaz !

John F. GALEA - SAN GWANN

Jan 13th 2011, 09:35

It is nigh high time that these kiosks be given the order of the boot. They have been an eyesore for quite a number of years with hardly any space for pedestrians, especuially on the Sliema buses side. I drew the attention of the authorities year in and year out with hardly any action being taken. Merchandise, boxes, crates, trays, adverts, tent stands and what not do occupy the pavement. Besides the hygiene of the food selling outlets leaves much to be desired.
These are a downright disgrace at the entrance of the city and should have been removed long ago or at least from the very start of this new year. Hoping that no extension periods be authorised and that the area be cleaned up once and for all.

E.Hughes

Jan 13th 2011, 09:30

there is always a means and a way how to do things. there is the easy way or the hard way. the easy way out is to tell everyone to close down during works. the hard way is to plan properly and find a way how the works can carry on without disrupting other entities. i guess the government chose the easy way out!

GIOVANNI RIZZO

Jan 13th 2011, 03:49

WITH THE TERMINATION OF THE KIOSKS GOES THE FOUL LANGUAGE

louis scicluna

Jan 13th 2011, 00:21

A prominent Figurehead , amongst us , local living souls on this Island, is regularly being heard saying adnauseam "My governments' priority is to create jobs and safeguard employment." And??? But??? So???

Timothy Guntrip

Jan 12th 2011, 22:35

Will these people be offered an alternative? It seems unfair to kick out people who are trying to earn a living like the rest of us and not offer them somewhere else.

I often buy a newspaper or cigarettes there on my way to or from my workplace and find it most convenient. Could they not instead make the kiosks slightly more attractive to fit in with the new scheme?

Antonio Muscat

Jan 12th 2011, 22:13

dan ifisser 30 persuna ohra bla xoghol... 30 familja ohra bla flus f lidejn...

pero jekk tara min naha tajba taha tghid ahjar bla Kiosks ghax il vera ma kienux mal post....

Pacifico Galea

Jan 12th 2011, 21:26

hawn tlieta li kumentaw favur it tnehija tal gabani. Kieku kontu intom flokom li dan huwa il mezz ta ghixien taghkom u tal familja taghkom kontu tiehdu gost li tajarkom min hemm dan il GVERN. jista jkun iva ghax ghajnekom blu u bdan il mond tistaw takwistaw xi haga ahjar. Imma Dan il gvern li jghid li jhenn ghal haddiem jara kif jeqred liz zghir u zghir biss biex jigi pajjiz tas sinjur biss.

Edward Grech

Jan 12th 2011, 21:25

At Putirjal, one may find:
• The famous “tal-imqaret” (dates kiosk), home of the famous Maltese maqrut (deep-fried date cake). Delicious.
• From the kiosk in front of tal-imqaret, one can buy an icy-cold ruġġata (an artificial yet delicious refreshing orange squash)
• From “tal-ħalib” (the milk kiosk) one can drink a glass of milk at the counter.
• “Tal-cassettes”, a landmark for many.

I enjoy going to all of these places, and I am always so proud to introduce them to people visiting from abroad. I don't expect these places to last forever; nothing does, but it isn’t nice that they are killed so capriciously.

For the past few years, I constantly feel myself in a hurry to do things and to go to places before they drop them down, close them down, or whatever. Quite sad actually.

It’s a pity that who’s in charge has no respect for Maltese urban culture.

F Mallia

Jan 12th 2011, 21:22

He said that there are eight other kiosks which are not rented from the Lands Department. Are thes kiosks licenced?. If in the affirmative to whom do they pay the relevant rents? I believe rents on Government land should be paid to the Government Property Division. Director of Land please note and take necessary action.

Carmel Portelli

Jan 12th 2011, 20:45

Best news this year,at last we are getting rid of all those ugly,smelly and unhygeinic kiosks which were a disgrace to Valletta.

Steve Sant

Jan 12th 2011, 20:42

Amazing, is it justified for the Government (that is supposed to be sympathetic with tenants) to simply kick out tenants and doing the dirty with them. Whilst on the other hand allowing an unfair rent law crucify the private sector, and letting it drown in taxes just to add insult to injury. Remove this unfair rent law, abolish it once and for all. One law for some, and another law for others .

Martin Pace

Jan 12th 2011, 20:41

so to whom the other kiosks belong to

Simon B

Jan 12th 2011, 20:41

Eyesore....good to remove....maybe the govt can please intervene to remove same eye-sores in Bugibba/Qawra + Sliema pls!
...I'm going to miss the mqaret!

Oscar Cassar

Jan 12th 2011, 20:36

Maaaaaaaaa tal-imqaret ser jitlaq ? :(

D.Zammit

Jan 12th 2011, 20:27

at last. thanks God. hurry up get rid of the last eight other kiosks.

C Cassar

Jan 12th 2011, 20:18

Great news. These kiosks have been an unhygeinic eysore for many years. I hope the vacant plots are used to install some nice benches/seating areas and lots of new trees..