FAA criticises Muscat over Seabank praise

An environmental NGO has criticised Labour leader Joseph Muscat for applauding the Seabank Hotel in Għadira that was given a permit to build an extension on agricultural land.

Speaking during a visit to the hotel, Dr Muscat had described the extension project as “an example of a Maltese company which obtains results”.

Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar said: “If ‘results’ are to be obtained by twisting regulations for the powerful few and if Dr Muscat considers that financial return for some individuals excuses abusive practices (referring to the permit granted to the hotel for an extension on agricultural land), then FAA would have little reason to hope that a change in the administration of the country would bring about enhanced control of the environment and respect for what still remains of our national heritage.”