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Monday, May 28, 2012, 16:44

88 more migrants rescued

One of the migrants comes ashore this evening. Picture - Darrin Zammit Lupi.

A group of 88 migrants was rescued by the AFM today and brought to Malta this evening on a patrol boat.

That raises to 276 the number of migrant arrivals in two days, with two groups having arrived yesterday. Most of the migrants are Somali.

Today's group was on a dinghy which was reported to the authorities by a French vessel. The dinghy was 65 miles off Malta. Those on board include 25 women, of whom three are pregnant.

76 migrants also arrived today on a fishing boat in Ragusa Italy, They claimed to be Egyptian.

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Joe Xuereb

May 31st 2012, 00:35

@FRANK MERCIECA (30th May 10:09). Mr. Mercieca, if you prefer to see the British situation in terms of it being the 4th successful economy in global terms, that is up to you. If money floats your boat, that is up to you. If money blinds you to anything else unconcerned with monetary gain/status, that is up to you. It is true that small businesses abound but I am not so sure about fresh ideas being the result of input by different cultures. Some fresh ideas are a natural extension of ideas that were British to start with. Other fresh ideas are certainly not welcome and these have escaped you it seems. Here is a link that highlights an outrageous idea that will never benefit and enhance the British way of doing things. You will note - I imagine even you are aware of this incident but chose not to recall it, never mind mention it - that the organisers of this protest reassured the town in question that the protest would be peaceful. Whether peaceful or not is an irrelevance. The gesture was insensitive in the extreme and very provocative given the circumstances and the location.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/jan/03/islam-march-angers-wootton-bassett

Joe Xuereb

May 30th 2012, 14:32

@FRANK MERCIECA (30th May 10:09). First off. I have lived in Central London this last half a century. but now deservedly retired and free to engage with the real world. I worked full time in the caring profession the first three years in Malta as it once was, and the next forty years here in London. The ideal immigrant I would say, recognising and respecting 'king and country' thanks to my - and yours too - colonial past. With this background I have also been the perennial street-kid, which is where I get my temperature. Pounds shillings and pence does not prop up my brain cells. My approach to to life is essentially different to someone who see life in terms of business acumen and financial success. I feel incredibly enriched but not, of course, in monetary terms. That I leave to people with $$ eyes.

A Muslim female (surnamed WARSI) here in UK, a Councillor or MP I cannot remember which, nor do I care, recently visited the Pope and presented him with a copy of the Koran. Nice move Warsi! The problem is, Mercieca, that this week in the British Press it is reported that she is being investigated for embezzlement of her expenses.

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/panewsfeeds/warsi-under-pressure-over-expenses-7791410.html

You are so right Mercieca! The markets here are third world souks, with the occasional british - note the intentional small 'b' - customer.
This week I had a soft drink at an Egyptian cafe` at said souk. Absent-mindedly, I walked away without paying my 75p. I turned round to settle the bill when I remembered my failing. I was met by the owner - you didn't pay! you didn't pay he admonished (he's usually friendly when I point out the commonality between my language and his). I explained I was returning to pay but he gave me a shifty look as if to say, I don't believe you. I guess he would have my hand on a platter, given choice. It is only a question of time. But by then there won't be any of us which is when they can get on with it among themselves. Except they will have to deal with the Sikhs and Hindus and Buddhists before that happens. Not a happy thought.

Last week I accepted an invitation for school all-female children to come and decorate (paper-chains, bunting, and so on) a Centre for Senior Citizens - a project for them and a bonus for us. Unsurprisingly, of a whole class there was only ONE English girl. The problem is these women see their role as baby-factories whereas Western women do not. Now I am not suggesting that we should have more children. But I am suggesting that non-Wester women should have fewer children and stay in their own countries where they can practice what they like to their hearts's content. She looked so lost and out of place. The rest were veiled school kids. So much for integration. I noticed that many of them were drawing, and colouring, fashion faces of how they would like to look, their fantasy models. In future these young girls will be in conflict with their families at least. And if they disobey, they will be punished. or executed within their own family (current case in Court). This is why Muslim MPs and Councillors are on the rise. This is why they are already clamouring for a separate Parliament that introduces Sharia Law. So much for integration. Mercieca, are you by any chance looking at the situation solely through £.s. and d? You may have a point. The Shard(building - a Renzo Piano project no less) in London was built with Qatari money (inauguration on 5th July). With the proviso that outlets there must not have any connection to the selling of alcohol or gambling. A success story?! Only up to a point. And there are other instances too numerous to mention here.

Joe Xuereb

May 30th 2012, 12:25

@ahmed mohammed (28th May 19:32). Mr. Mohammed, you chose to come to Malta. I would have thought that as a Muslim (or a good christian for that matter), a country like rich Saudi Arabia
would have been a better choice. What I mean is, in Malta, women are free to dress or undress how they like. Everywhere you look, there is female flesh on show. Do you not find this in conflict with your dignity Mr. Mohammed. May I remind you that hypocrisy is so undignified. Or are you hoping that, when your numbers increase sufficiently, you will be able to dictate to our women what to wear, amongst other things you find distasteful. Don't forget now. Hypocrisy is so undignified.

William Caligari

May 30th 2012, 09:32

@ Colin Stanley yesterday 10:08
"jigifieri don't mention the Chistain card any more"
So what? I was born Chistain, and I hope I will die Christain, tghid x'tghid int Sur Colin.If you don't
believe anymore its up to you.

Joe Xuereb

May 30th 2012, 05:03

Moderator, I should be grateful if you would kindly deem this comment fit for publication. Thank you.

@Claude Marsh (28th May 17:56). No comment other than......if you want to go to Heaven be His guest. I prefer to deal with the here and now, and give a toss for this country and its future.
Malta must not become - it already is - a place of transit stretching forever into the future (seeing that rich Africa is a big place and its populations, commensurate) as this would affect the Maltese people's already fragile morale.*

Of course the stance of the people who govern us is annoying. But I find comments like Mr. Marsh's fascinating. Abysmally ignorant but fascinating nevertheless. Keep 'em comin' Mr. Claude.

*I meet and talk to people at street level here in London. They eulogise Malta having been through it but decided that London was a better destination. The problem is they don't work here so I do not know how they live. And the odd Somali bus-driver who barely speaks English and when he does, it is to give orders especially when it manifests itself as racism in reverse. He is in uniform, you see, so he thinks he's made it. Or the young guy from the back of beyond, who speaks English of a sort, who gives lip to the bus-driver and refuses to pay his far. He had the 'good' sense - nobody is entirely bad. Or good, for that matter -to get off the bus but not before giving an interesting account of himself by foul language, foul body-language, and foul hatred in the eyes. And nobody said a word because it would not be politically-correct. Fascinating!
Welcome to a planet where people who decide they are hard-done by (often by their own) have decided not to respect frontiers. What a joke!

@Mario Micallef (29th May 07:22). You are so right. Talking of integration is easy. The reality is rather different.

@Cari A. M (29th May 00:14). Ms. Cari, it sounds like your Nigerian husband was lucky. He married you and presumably, that gave him the right to stay in Malta. Good luck to both of you..
(I know that Nigeria is crime-ridden but is otherwise a safe country. So refugees from there are a bit dubious at least).

@William Caligari (28th May 19:22). Int bis-serjeta? Jew forsi qieghed tiċċajta? Mela ma tafx li aħna suppost pajjiż demokratiku, pajjiż fejn il-poplu tgħidlu dak li qiegħed isir. Hekk jonqos ukoll, jidħlu ħafna klandestini li lanqas biss il-Gvern ma jaf bihom, u ma nkunu nafu xejn, la l-Gvern u wisq anqas aħna. Hekk trid sur Caligari? U dan biex ma jitlax fil-wiċċ ir-razziżmu fost il-Maltin? Dan mhux razziżmu, dan qtugħ in-nifs biex insalvaw aħna, uliedna, u l-kultura tagħna. Mur u rabbi l-għaqal!

@ahmed mohammed (28th May 19:32). Mr. Mohammed, you have a job because you accept exploitative payment. Your choice. If the pay was normal then you would have to compete with Maltese workers who would come forward. I reckon you would then be unemployed. Think about it. In any case, are you sure you are in Malta legally. Or, to put it another way, is the country (homeland) you left really that unsafe?! Just asking.
Another point Ahmed, an important one. As Charles Grixti (29th May 01:07) says, why would a Muslim like you prefer to come to a country like ours? As Grixti says, would you not be more comfortable - even financially - in a country like .......well, you are spoilt for choice, Ahmed.

@John Paul Cauchi (28th May 21:53). Good for you. You have been to Africa to feed the hungry. How many more mouths have you still to satisfy before you are guaranteed your seat in Heaven? Myself, I am a bit - quite a lot in fact - more pragmatic. Africa is a big continent, making up many countries. And yet, ALL African countries do not issue passports? Are you sure?

@charles bone (28th May 18:39). I have not heard about Marseille being entirely Muslim but I have no doubt that the percentage is high. This is a point that many on these pages seem unable to grasp. I am talking, of course, of shifting demographics, the changing balance between one group and another one. When one group naturally produces more(children), especially if it is their secret intent to take over (as I have been told face to face here in London), one group getting larger is obviously going to have an effect on the diminishing, lesser group. People could at least appreciate this and deal with it, at least at a personal level. And Bone, your last dig at the Turkish flag is both cheap and childish. And also distasteful. Which probably means you won't understand a word I have said. Your loss!

@James Dewar (28th May 23:00). Your point about tourists being put off is taken. You may have missed Muslims praying on the seafront, with permission and protection, when a praying place they used in a block of flats was closed as irregular in a residential block by the authorities.

@Jonathan Vella (28th May 18:42). Quote: to Louise Vella. 'You're a silly girl. No one in their right mind takes joy from the misfortunes of others'. Which others are you thinking of, Jonathan? The would-be invaders or the unfortunate Maltese? Speak up man and forever hold your tongue.
I see that many below share my sentiments. Shame on your ignorance Jonathan. You obviously cannot help it. Is it congenital dear?

Valerie Calleja

May 29th 2012, 22:46

Mr Mercieca ,obviously lives in never never land.Multiculturalism does not work.Immigration most certainly does not bring prosperity,on the contrary it impoverishes rich countries as immigrants are a drain on the system ,and any money they make leaves the host country and is send to their country of birth.Millions of pounds leave the UK and are sent round the world by people legal and illegal who manage to work there.The same thing,in a small way happens in Malta.Immigrants, legal or illegal,use hospitals, schools and all the welfare benefits that we have ploughed our hard earned taxes into building.I want to weep whenever I have friends from the UK who tell me that they have to ,move house as their child is the only white child at school, or the only child whose first language is English.We have not reached that stage yet here, but if immigration,is not controlled the future for Malta as we know it is bleak.

FRANK MERCIECA

May 30th 2012, 10:09

@ Valerie You are so wrong my friend. Like the U.S.A. the U.K. is benefiting from various cultures ie. fresh ideas, small ethnic business, import and export from various contacts they bring with them, banking, etc. etc.. I have lived here for 48 years, and I know what I' talking about, I.ve even been a councillor for one term.
The U.K. is the 4th largest economy in the world !!!!! You can't compare Malta to us. We got councils which are bigger than the whole economy of Malta. If your friends did not want to mix, thats there problem !!!!

Charles Grixti

May 31st 2012, 03:52

@Frank Mercieca

So then, you had a cushy job catering for these 'immigrants' who sponge off the system in each country they invade. Seems to me that you are one of those that have a vested interest in bring in more of these users to the West.

And by the way, I too have lived for many years in a Multicultural country and the only benefit that I see goes only to two types - the immigrants/refugees themselves and those that make their money because of them, eg. welfare officers, Police (new recruits and overtime galore to handle the growing crime), Contractors who build social housing, immigration/refugee officers to handle each case, etc. The average citizen gets 'zilch', zero, no, even less then zilch since they have to pay for the extra expenses caused by these 'immigrants".

And for your information, the US who had a "Melting Pot' immigration policy only benefitted from European immgrants who helped build that nation - the more recent immigrants are nothing but a growing social problem, As for the UK, with its 'Asian" and Musllim population, they have been enriching that country by honour killings, demands for halal meats, Sharia laws and of course the occasional curry.

Colin Stanley

May 29th 2012, 15:14

@ F. Mercieca.you are right we have not got, NO GO AREAS yet, but it won't be long before we do.Can you please explain to us , some of this prosperity you are babbling about, seeing that we are ignorant on this matter.

angelo cilia

May 29th 2012, 16:32

Prosperity like Luke Fitzpatrick and his family enjoyed recently.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2147730/Father-56-critical-condition-stabbed-trying-shield-dying-son-frenzied-attack-hoodie-gang-outside-pub.html

John Azzopoardi

May 29th 2012, 17:19

I thought the Marsa open center and safi are no go areas already. Pity Malta.

Colin Stanley

May 29th 2012, 14:02

@ Mr. F. Mercieca.Can you please give us some examples of the prosperity you are mentioning. that came because of multiculturalism.. for instance, Chanting antibritish slogans in some of the cities. is that one of them. please enlighten us with your wisdom.

William Caligari

May 29th 2012, 13:44

@ Kenneth Bonnici 01-39 to-day
Sorry Kenneth ftit late,ara l-Kostituzzjoni ta' Malta chapter 2 u tkun taf x'inhi r-Relegjon ta' Malta.

John Azzopoardi

May 29th 2012, 13:33

Malta does not need illegal immigrants are some are claiming. If we need people to do the job, then there is a way around that and it's called legal migration with papers and all. To get a whole group, and those that are coming are mainly from Somalia, is a threat to our national identity and security. Also, those jobs that illegal migrants perform could be done by our maltese people. We know that some of the business want to hire illegal for cheap labour, but this won't last long. There are laws in Malta and the minimum wage should be adhered to. The time has come to have parlament discuss this issue and stop wasting time on nonsense like the opposition and debono are doing now. All of us Maltese together need to address this issue once and for all before we are overran by these illegal migrants. We are just a little island, and today's Libya seems to be the law of the jungle. So the bottom line is we will be seeing thousands coming to our shores this summer. As a maltese citizen, I ask our elected leaders - who we elect, not Brussels.......what are you going to do to address this issue.

Valerie Calleja

May 29th 2012, 11:41

We have always cleaned our own streets,hospitals,houses. Looked after our old people, and lived quite happily amongst ourselves. We have fought wars to protect this island, and during the last war, after much suffering and pain, together with the British Forces managed to prevent invasion .We do not welcome illegal immigrants. We do not need any more people on this small island. A good example as to where we are heading, is The UK. Some towns are no go areas for the indeginous population, because they have been taken over my immigrants, many of they illegal.Stop the rot Dr Gonzi. You are the one in power.

Graham Holme

May 29th 2012, 11:51

With Malta not the size of most major cities in the UK,,,How long before Malta becomes one big no go area?

FRANK MERCIECA

May 29th 2012, 12:39

WE HAVE NO, NO GO AREAS IN THE UK. ON THE CONTRARY THE RACIAL MIX HAVE BROUGHT A LOT OF PROSPERITY.

Jessica Smith

May 29th 2012, 10:11

Just been on the news that the AFM are shadowing a number of illegal immigrants boats that have just left Libya.
So why does the AFM not inform the Libyan authorities to go out for them?
Why does the AFM not push them back to Libya when everyone knows that their destination is Malta?
Anyone wants to bet that we will shortly be hearing that boatloads of Somalis are being brought to Malta by the AFM ferry service?

FRANK MERCIECA

May 29th 2012, 12:04

HOPE NO LIVES ARE LOST !!!!!!

Mr Stephen Camilleri

May 29th 2012, 12:53

This is all business my friend and you’re paying it from your own pocket. Not all of us can afford to do so but unfortunately we still have to forfeit it.

R. Balzan

May 29th 2012, 10:10

Certifikat wara l-iehor ghall-ministru responsabbli. Pero' l-problema tal-invazjoni tal-emigranti hija hafna akbar minn dawn il-ftit mijiet ta' Afrikani li qed jigu. Hawn hafna u hafna aktar immigranti irregolari bojod. l-aktar mill-Ewropa tal-Lvant. li qed jigu Malta, jdumu kemm iridu, jahdmu bla permess u li HADD ma qed jaghmel xejn dwarhom.

Chris Mifsud

May 29th 2012, 09:38

We need to STOP rescuing them and start turning them BACK, even if they arrive on our door step.

Word will get around pretty quickly and they will stop trying to come to Malta.

Joseph Brincat

May 29th 2012, 09:38

What is Right is Right but this Government ( GONZI PN ) haven't been Right YET,

SO I say put your self together and do not be a coward , and ASK the opposition to join in

and act now in the interest of MALTA for >> MALTA TIGI L- EWWEL QABEL KOLLOX

John Spiteri

May 29th 2012, 09:23

I think they are looking for sympathy when they arrive pregnant or in labour ?

Ian Mamo

May 29th 2012, 08:59

Ghadu qas beda' is sajf l ahwa.... WAQFUHOM ISSA!!!!!!!!!!!!

j brincat

May 29th 2012, 08:53

This is a national matter.

All Maltese should unite irrespective of political colour!

(jb)

Scott Mccloskey

May 29th 2012, 08:42

Why does malta not announce a state of emergency and announce that malta is no longer a safe port to land?
The detention centres must be at breaking point? Mr Mohammed and Lucky Okocha Achebe if malta is so bad you are welcome to return to your country of origin and help solve your own problems? Just food for thought?

Colin Stanley

May 29th 2012, 09:43

I AGREE 100%. WHY DO YOU INSIST ON STAYING?

Scott Mccloskey

May 29th 2012, 10:28

Mr stanley I stay here because i can afford to stay here and like it. I work abroad so i am not taking any maltese jobs all i do is spend my hard earned money and contribute to the maltese society. IS THIS A PROBLEM FOR YOU? And another reason is it is legal for me to stay here being scottish and holding a british passport. Whats your reason?

Lucky Okocha Achebe

May 29th 2012, 10:54

the truth is I have been held hostage by the dublin regulation. If you manage to delete my finger prints I will be very grateful and live happily the same day. i am sure you do understand why i couldn't return back to my beloved country as explosions, and shootings of christians in northen Nigeria is a daily incident. you know this world is not fair...you grant asylum for eritreans where a single bullet has not been heard for a decade, and for people from somaliland and djibouti where as you deport people to a dangerous places like north nigeria.
if you got halfar or marsa open centers you hardly see non somali or eritrean signing for allowance. we are hard working people but still you hate us....you say you live for your christian values..but you are targeting vulnerable christians........as far as JRS or UNHCR is they had nothing to do with the Africans. they favour the 2 nationals.

carlos ellul

May 29th 2012, 11:38

I understand your point Lucky, but please see our point of view too. We're as victims as you are. Look around you. Malta is small. Its got no natural resources and its already overpopulated. Its not the Maltese whose keeping you here against your will but the people up north, the same people who colonized OUR lands. You feel discriminated by the do gooders? So do us. They barely say a good word about us and expect us to keep forking money to an uncontrollable flow of immigrants.

Our only mistake is not pushing the government hard enough to pull the plug out of the RACIST Dublin 2 treaty. However such fault must be shared. Like the locals, the illegal immigrant's community in Malta does nothing to arrange this RACIST deal.

Its time for us to unite. Malta is full up and such phenomenon will damage both you and us. We share the same goals (a bright future) and the same ENEMIES. Lets give each other a hand.

Graham Holme

May 29th 2012, 12:12

Lucky
No one person is against uncontrolled illegal immigration more than me..I have seen first hand the devastating effect it is now having on the U.K. most of Europe.
But,and it is a big but.I have no problem with genuine asylum seekers.
If as you say you are Christian in Northern Nigeria?Then yes,Islam is once again raising its ugly head,killing persecuting non Muslims.
It is the influx,of economic illegal immigrants,freeloaders,that have no intention of intergrating,working,just content to live the life of luxury,courtesy of the European tax payer,,,

ahmed mohammed

May 29th 2012, 13:45

luckey, shame on you! we are not after a better lefe like people from the other african countries. To tell the truth all africans have left for your economical problems except the somalis. the problem in north nigeria started very recently but you came before years so you claims are not relevant. As far as the multi cultural JRS is concerned they have 4 cultural mediators 1 of them is Somali and 3 of them are Eritreans. again shame on you Lucky when you say JRS favores Somalis. Regarding UNHCR we are the biggest immigrant community in Malta but we are the least beneficiary of resettlemnt programs where us eritreans are again the favourt.

Colin Stanley

May 29th 2012, 14:16

You got it wrong , I was not refering to you, but to the guy who said that we don't treat them well over here. (Mr.L.O.Achebe.)aren't there any safe countries in Africa where one can go. does it have to be Europe? what is so special about Europe? I agree with you, if I had to choose, I would prefer you to the others.

Colin Stanley

May 29th 2012, 15:09

you got me wrong, I was not telling you, but Mr.L.O.Achebe

Joseph Cauchi Senior

May 29th 2012, 08:40

I am sure that many Maltese patriots’ main concern these days, is the influx of these uncontrolled illegal immigrants!

When push comes to shove and that is in a few months’ time, i.e. general elections, the Maltese patriots would forget and abandon their ‘old’ political allegiances, whether blue or red and opt to elect those politicians/parties that have a clear stand in controlling these influxes of illegal immigrants!

This is not a question of racism, but a question of survival!

Malta needs the true PATRIOTS and not political-correctness NGOs and politicians (blue and red)!

Malta is sinking and all we do is play the violin!

JC.

Michael Debono

May 29th 2012, 09:06

Joesph

somehow i dont think so,look at the UK,always bleating on about immigration but yet vote for the same old parties year after year.At the end of the day none of the parties want to stop immigration and god knows why

John Spiteri

May 29th 2012, 09:36

The maltese should start having more children. The problem with the modern culture today is that most women are too busy having a career and not a family. Most of the women I work with have never been pregnant or have only been pregnant once. This is why politicians dont want to stop illegal immigration. What they should do is encourage family life!

Louise Vella

May 29th 2012, 08:13

To understand the government’s lack of will in fighting illegal immigration it’s enough to read this item from the NGO Aditus headed by Neil Falzon formerly of UNHCR:

“The European Council on Refugees & Exiles (ECRE) welcomed aditus foundation and JRS Malta as their 2 new members, extending their reach into Southern Europe. “This is excellent news for us, a confirmation of the role we’re playing in supporting asylum-seekers & refugees in Malta. Through our membership with ECRE we’re keen to engage in more active advocacy efforts & to team up with like-minded organisations all over Europe”, says Dr. Neil Falzon (aditus Director). Our membership with ECRE, as well as our participation in its meetings & training events, was made possible thanks to the support from the Malta-EU Steering & Action Committee (MEUSAC).”
(See http://www.aditus.org.mt/aditus/News/Entries/2012/5 18_ECRE_welcomes_aditus_as_one_of_its_new_members.html)

That is the government through MEUSAC is funding Aditus and JRS to continue their campaign of advocacy in favour of illegal immigration into Malta.

j brincat

May 29th 2012, 08:12

What does GonziPN and Dr Carm Mifsud Bonnici have to say about this alarming state of affairs?

AND summer has not yet started.

(jb)

Louise Vella

May 29th 2012, 08:10

Note this comment posted by Mr Lucky Okocha Achebe in www.timesofmalta.com of 29 May 2012:
“... Malta is homeland only for Somalians and Eritreans... That is why some times other nationals refuse to share a boat with Eritreans and Somalians. Because Malta has been dream land for them; as a result they did fought sometimes on a boat when others demand to go to Italy.”

He says that Malta has proved a dreamland for Somalis who sometimes fight to board a boat for Malta when other Africans want to go to Italy. What more do you need to conclude that Somalis and Eritreans are actually targeting Malta because we treat them better than the Italians?

Charles W. Sammut

May 29th 2012, 08:33

They navigate here by GPS. Make no mistake about it. A lot more is being withheld by government on the actual situation.

Debbie Schembri

May 29th 2012, 07:46

ahmed mohammed you are right my friend what you said. If you see most of the trucks of the rubbish collection,there are more refuges because no one of Maltees people want to do that job.

debbie schembri

Jessica Smith

May 29th 2012, 09:22

Debbie Schembri that's a blatant lie and you know what those who lie are called.

Maltese always did those jobs and all jobs but they are being undermined by your African illegal immigrants.

That's why the vast majority of Maltese people do not want illegal immigrants in Malta apart of not knowing anything about them apart from what they themselves tell us and the diseases they have brought and are continuing to bring with them.

Chris Mifsud

May 29th 2012, 09:32

Don't talk rubbish Debbie Schembri!

So before we started being invaded by ILLEGAL immigrants you are saying that nobody (Maltese) used to work on the rubbish trucks ?

Do not be so naive! The fact is that the operators of rubbish trucks found it cheaper to employ illegal immigrants than it is to employ Maltese.

Colin Stanley

May 29th 2012, 09:52

IS THIS WHAT POLITICIANS THRIVE ON HALF TRUTHS.

Mauro debattista

May 29th 2012, 07:30

We have to forget hatred in this issue. This problem should be solved by reason and common sense for the best of everyone.

Jessica Smith

May 29th 2012, 09:24

The common sense is to send all of them back to Libya or to their own countries or buy some old ships, anchor them miles off Malta, put them on the ships and guard them so that no one leaves. Extraordinary circumstances call for extraordinary measures.

Chris Mifsud

May 29th 2012, 09:35

Reason gets you nowhere! Common sense tells me that they should ALL be sent back. This is not about what is best for everyone but needs to be what is best for Malta and the Maltese, first and before anything.

M Borg

May 29th 2012, 07:26

are we expected to leave Malta to make way for them? those who see them as refugees and don't mind if they come here can keep them in their own home!!!

Kenneth Cassar

May 29th 2012, 08:16

"are we expected to leave Malta to make way for them?"

No one is asking you to. In fact, we have to put up with the likes of you.

M Borg

May 29th 2012, 09:53

If the problem is not tackled asap that's what is going to happen we will be the ones leaving Malta in search of a better life...bit by bit they are taking over

Duncan Cassar

May 29th 2012, 07:24

kollox ma kollox u kollox al kollox !!!!! U kulhadd gej awn iddur u jaqad fit toroq jiekol b xejn u inbih xi ornament ta injam u malti ihallas it taxxi viva malta !!!!!!!!

Martin Formosa

May 29th 2012, 08:02

Duncan, When I lived in Italy just 6 months ago, they practically own and sell from the bancarella (monti) without permits. The guardia di finanza (tax police) have given up on them and leave them alone when other Italian business men and women pay the taxes. At the rate we are receiving them in Malta they will start to infiltrate businesses once they have a proper foothold, it is just a matter of time.

Mario Micallef

May 29th 2012, 07:22

Mela l-ewwel il-pajjizi kbar ewropej jaghmlu l-hnizrijiet gol-Afrika u bir-rizultat ta' dan u tal-pupazzi li jhallu fil-gvern, il-problemi nehduhom ahna minhabba l-istat geografiku taghna apparti li jiddettaw fl-ewropa x'jsehh u ma jsehhx! inkredibbli!! dan mhux ta' kemm int nisrani u le, dan hu kaz li tissalvagwardja l-identita nazzjonali...dawn in-nies MHUMIX kulturalment bhalna u din kulhadd irid jifhimha!

Carmel Vella

May 29th 2012, 06:03

And from the Great Spencer on May 27th….France: Muslims stone Christians in church during mass

No one will take much note of this. It is just one story among the thousands that together tell the tale of France’s decline and Islamization. Eurabia Update: Here is my translation of “Carcassonne Des fidèles caillassés pendant la messe à Saint-Joseph,” by Yannick Bonnefoy in Midi Libre, May 27 (thanks to David):

Carcassonne: The faithful stoned during Mass at St. Joseph

Yesterday at 6:20PM, as Fr. Roger Barthes began to celebrate mass, four youths, aged 14 to 18, broke into the Church of St. Joseph, before launching handfuls of pebbles at 150 faithful present at the service. Immediately, men began pursuing the young troublemakers, but in vain. They managed to vanish into thin air, heading towards the city La Conte.
Interrupted by regrettable unexpected event, Mass was finally able to proceed as planned. Although no one was injured and nothing was broken in the church, located along the Avenue Jean Moulin, the parishioners, many of whom are elderly, were greatly shocked by the disrespectful act of the youths of North African origin….

M. Attard

May 29th 2012, 02:44

Maltese authorities have no idea of where people actually are from, not even a clue. And they issue ID cards with wrong nationalities to everyone and while giving them refugee status. How on earth can they do that when they don't even know the real origin of the person, let alone about the troubles the people are facing in the so fictitious country they claim they are coming from. As always ..... stupid maltese authorities.

Mr M. Vella

May 29th 2012, 01:39

I hate to say it, I can only imagine how bad things must have been for them to gamble their lives on a rusty bucket toward an unknown destination, but the more illegal migrants we save from drowning, the more our country keeps sinking
They're an expense to save and keep, they're a risk that we need to cater for ... all that manpower needs to directed to something beneficial to our country. In a non-abusive manner of course, simply make them productive

Jessica Smith

May 29th 2012, 09:30

Mr M. Vella you contradict yourself when you say that they are an expense to save and keep and that we have to cater for them.
NO way. They must be sent back to "Our Friends the Libyans" or to their own countries.
Their manpower must be in their own countries being used to rebuild their countries not inundating us and causing us so much trouble.

Kenneth Galea

May 29th 2012, 00:32

I am wondering where the Government is putting up all these illegals who are coming in huge numbers. If an emergency were to strike in Malta there is no room anywhere on the island for the Government to provide shelter to its own people. But we always said that this Government main interest is to defend the rights of the illegals and destroy the national interest of Malta. I hope that the Maltese electorate think twice when they come to vote at the general election, this out of control immigration was brought upon us due to the incompetence of the current administration. This is not the fault of the PL, I want to see action done by this Government and stop asking stupid questions like 'What is the policy on illegal immigration of the PL' I ask the question to GonziPN because he is in Government and the buck stops with him.

Charlie Zahra

May 29th 2012, 00:26

Wellcome to Malta. Dr.Mario Demarco Are we counting these migrants as tourists, cause if we are we are going to break the record this year. Mind you there are more to come so keep your calculator on.

Joseph Cauchi Senior

May 29th 2012, 00:02

Shouldn’t our Parliament be discussing these influxes by illegal immigrants rather than wasting precious Parliamentary time in discussing motions of personal vendettas?

Malta is sinking and all we do is just watch!

All the 69 politicians are playing the harp, while Malta sinks!

Shame, Shame and Shame on all of you, you unpatriotic 69!

JC.

Ms.D. Galea

May 28th 2012, 23:49

When will the government follow Italy's lead in declaring Malta , like Lampedusa, an unsafe port?

O. Tretyak

May 28th 2012, 23:48

They are here because of Dublin Convention. They are price of Malta being in EU.

All your talk is for nothing. It is either Malta leaves EU now and stops bringing them in, or some time more Malta will leave EU because it will join African Union.

Ms.D. Galea

May 28th 2012, 23:45

NO ONE CAN , THIS TIME ROUND BLAME GADDAFI FOR ORGANIZING MASS HUMAN TRAFFICKING FROM LIBYA .

Reinhard Azzopardi

May 29th 2012, 09:05

Valid point indeed.

Clint sammut

May 28th 2012, 22:10

they should send them back all of them if they dont know where they are from they should send them back from where they left from or else their gonna keep on coming

FRANK MERCIECA

May 28th 2012, 21:50

These people are refugees !!!! They are running away to save their lives from the Libyan people, who are maltreating them. They are being beaten, kicked out of their homes, and even killing them. If I was one of them, I will do the same, take my chance in a dinghy, rather than loose my life. This new Libyan administration has got a lot to answer for.

V Cassar

May 28th 2012, 22:51

Really... and also risk your child's life; you would get pregnant just before leaving and then give birth just as soon as you arrive. Very convenient to bring a genetically 100% Somali child which will then be legally Maltese due to Place of Birth.
There's always that one woman who doesn't manage and gives birth on the patrol boat, I bet that is real coincidence. Don't be so naive as this is a silent invasion. May your eyes open in 20 years time.

For all those who claim to be altruistic and catholic I suggest you look at the present and future needs of this country and not react with a catholic-derived instinct of "Jahasra u msieken". My children will be the jahasra in a future Mediterrenean Somali.

Joe Grech

May 29th 2012, 01:34

@ Frank Mercieca - What proof have you that you are saying the truth?

John Attard

May 29th 2012, 06:19

Is there any Libyan administration? are you real? Truly Libyans needed a dictator like Gaddafi to keep them in place. Now they are in the same state Malta was in 1979.........the future beckons!z

Emmanuel Curmi

May 29th 2012, 07:29

It is not a fact of helping these people or not but does it cross your mind that it is becoming unbearable? Also, if it is Libya the problem, why don't these people go to Dubai for example? Why come to Malta, or to Lampedusa? For Italy, and more for Malta it has become difficult to control this problem and something must be done about it....

Debbie Schembri

May 29th 2012, 07:35

Dear Frank I agree with you 100 per cent but most of Maltese are very very racist. I really hate it when i hear some thing stupid about them because they are human being like us, If I have problem like them here i do the same and i want some body to help me not leave me dieing.

debbie schembri

Emmanuel Curmi

May 29th 2012, 08:01

@ Debbie Schembri...

I do never mind helping these human beings, and try to accommodate their needs. BUT as I stated in my previous comment.....the situation has become unbearable! We can't go on like this since 1.) this is all our taxes' money - which could be spent on something else (selfishly speaking, but it's the truth). 2.) in some areas, like Hal Far, Birzebbuga and Marsa, it has become a no-go zone for the Maltese...try going to Hal Far alone and see if you feel safe!

I know the majority need help. But don't you think that with the difficulties we face each day, this is an extra problem which must be addressed...and this is not something political....it is the truth which whoever is in govt. must face!

M Borg

May 29th 2012, 08:16

well said Mr.Curmi

Jessica Smith

May 29th 2012, 09:33

V Cassar they can never be given Maltese nationality as none of their parents or grandġparents are Maltese. Nonetheless they must be sent back where they came from.

Jessica Smith

May 29th 2012, 09:34

Emmanuel Curmi because in those countries they have to work and here they live like leeches on our taxes while working on the black economy undermining Maltese workers and their families.

Jessica Smith

May 29th 2012, 09:35

Debbie Schembri they went overland to Libya and they can go back to their own countries or to another African country the same way. But then they have to work and not live on other peoples taxes.

Colin Stanley

May 29th 2012, 09:57

DREAM ON. ARE YOU SO NAIVE, OR IS IT YOUR JOB TO FEED US THIS CRAP. I THOUGHT THEY LEFT LIBYA DURING THE WAR.

Lucky Okocha Achebe

May 28th 2012, 21:49

Don't expect more Nigerians, Ganians or other nationals from africa any more. Malta is homeland only for Somalians and Eritreans. Unless encounter imminent risk no other nationals have headed to Malta and will never do so. You have never treated us a human being in 10 years time. we have been telling that to all our brothers not to think of Malta ever. That is why some times other nationls refuse to share a boat with Eritreans and Somalians. Because Malta has been dream land for them as a result they did fought sometimes on aboat when others demand to go to Italy.

Jessica Smith

May 28th 2012, 22:23

Lucky Okocha Achebe wrong. Malta shall be home only for Maltese citizens not for illegal immigrants from whatever country they come.

O. Tretyak

May 28th 2012, 23:54

Why they do not want to go Italy?

angelo cilia

May 28th 2012, 23:54

Why don't you make the continent of Africa your dream home at a luxurious size of 11677239 square miles instead of a barren and over crowded tiny island of 122 square miles that was only made habitable by the sweat and blood of our Maltese forefathers. Do you honestly think we can keep on accommodating all of sub saharan africa's population here in their millions so they can enjoy the good life they never earned or deserve gratis ?

Charles Grixti

May 29th 2012, 00:59

The Somali Muslims are the favoured people of the Jesuits. So of course they have preference over anybody else, especially over any Christians. I had asked this question to a Jesuit acquaintance of mine and he did not deny it but skirted around the question.

Joseph Sammut

May 29th 2012, 05:52

Lucky, that's the way you see things. The way we see things is that you are FORTUNE SEEKERS, imposing yourselves on other countries under the pretext of refugees (therefore covered by international law) and still pretend to be treated as a normal citizen: you are an ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT and would be treated as such. Don't expect more.

carlos ellul

May 29th 2012, 06:13

Thanks for your insight Lucky. So, we are basically being TARGETED by Somalians and Eritreans because some wise guy had made it a dreamland. BTW don't worry to much about us. Its not as if we need more immigrants from Nigeria, Ghana or anywhere else.

Steve Demicoli

May 29th 2012, 06:14

Homeland? I think Malta is HOMEland for the Maltese. 'Guests' have to abide by the rules. Uninvited guests who enter illegally with no respect for country borders will be detained. And yes, economic migrants must be deported

T Attard

May 29th 2012, 06:35

Sorry to hear that.

Daniel Dimech

May 29th 2012, 09:29

Sorry to tell but I hope you can understand the meaning of illegal.........

Colin Stanley

May 29th 2012, 10:01

IT IS TRUE THE NIGERIANS ARE BEING SENT BACK AND WE ARE LEFT WITH ALL THE MUSLIMSTHEY SHOULD ALL BE SENT BACK.

Reinhard Azzopardi

May 29th 2012, 10:08

What cheek! Thanks for your input Lucky. People like you continue to prove my point. You're all so arrogant. I have nothing against your colour but yes I do have something against your attitude. If that makes me racist, so be it. I just don't care. I'm not willing to put up with your arrogance.

Mr Matthew Abela

May 28th 2012, 21:25

Enough is enough, get our army's patrol boats out of the water, say for maintenance, all at the same time, leave the 2 SAR boats(which are not able to go very far from shore, and cannot as far as I know carry 80 people) just enough to rescue a Maltese yacht in distress. Get Malta out of the outdated UN charter and don't forget that not even the Genova convention has the power to seriously penalise Malta. Malta Unite!

Jessica Smith

May 29th 2012, 09:37

Mr Matthew Abela fully agree with you.

Eddy Privitera

May 28th 2012, 21:18

Ippruvaw ghamlu daqsxejn ta' kalkolu, jekk tibqa sejra din il-mewga ta' immigranti illegali, u ma jsir xejn biex titwaqqaf, per ezempju, billi nghidu lil UE li bhal ma hi tordnalna kemm irridu nohorgu miljuni ghal-Grecja, Spanja, Portugall u ma nafx kemm aktar pajjizi, HI TRID TERFA IL-PIZ TAL-IMMIGRAZZJONI ILLEGALI, SKOND KEMM JIFILHU KULL PAJJIZ MEMBRU, Alla biss jaf kemm sa 5 snin jew 10 snin ohra jkollna immigranti mill-Afrika f'pajjizna. 40,000, 60,000 ? MIN jAF ???

D. Xerri

May 28th 2012, 21:04

and Many Thought that by repatriating some groups it was going to be alright
Keep On Dreaming ! The Exodus has just started.

Giovanni Rizzo

May 28th 2012, 21:04

Hazina jew tajba,din l-issue tal-klandestini se tkun mitkellma fil-kampanja Elettorali Generali li jmiss jew se jerga jkun Norman Lowell li jitkellem u mbaghad iz-zewg Partiti l-kbar jinghaqdu u jsibu mezz (U jafu kif) biex jghalqulu halqu???
Forsi l-partiti l-kbar qieghdin jaraw li dawn il-klandestini ghada pitghada jikkontribbwixxu ghal-penzjonijiet futuri ta' pajjizna ghax jaghmlu aktar tfal mill-Maltin hutna.Wara kollox kif diga saru l-kummenti,hafna minn dawn il-klandestini diga ingranaw tajjeb gewwa pajjizna.L-awtoritajiet bhal nghidu ahna l-Unions,il-Knisja u anki l-Gvern aktar ma jghaddi z-zmien aktar qieghdin jaghmlulhom il-wasla taghhom wahda assigurata u pajjizna jtihom dak kollu possibbli biex kemm jista jkun jibqaw hawn ghal dak li diga accennajt ghalih.Lill poplu toqghodux tghidulu kemm qieghdin tibghatu lura,imma ohorgu b'soluzzjoni Nazzjonali wara referendum halli taraw kemm hu kuntent bihom il-poplu Malti.Kulhadd jaf li din il-Gzira zghira taghna diga qabzet il-limitu tal-popolazzjoni u gralna bhal ma jghid il-Malti li "Il-pulizija hadd ma jridha wara biebu".

Joe Spiteri

May 28th 2012, 20:54

Ghalfejn dan il-paniku kollu? Mela ma' tafux li kollox taht kontroll? Tant hu hekk, li l-ghorrief li ghandna jirrapprezentawna (?) fil-parlament, FUQ IZ-ZEWG NAHAT TAL-KAMRA, mitlufin fuq hmerijiet bhal mozzjonijiet ta'sfiducja, ghajtiet ghar rizenji, etc. Dan kollu waqt li pajjizna qieghed jigi invadut bil-mod il- mod min opportunisti imsejha 'refugjati'! Dan ghadu biss il-bidu!

S Azzopardi

May 28th 2012, 20:54

Enough is enough !
Politicians, do something about this!
The nation is in a crisis

Paul Schembri

May 28th 2012, 20:47

Bdispacier nghid li qed nigu invazati b'imigranti illegali xgara wara il waqa ta Gaddafi ghaliex kollox baqa listess jek mhux ghal lghar il Biza ta tijaj u ta hafna Maltin mhu xejn hlief li dawn in nies bilmodil mod qedin jiprovaw jibdulna il Kultura tghana nahseb li enough is enough u ghandom jientbatu lura qabelmaikun tard wisq.

Shaun Anthony Camilleri

May 28th 2012, 20:26

They are not refugees they should have stayed in the closest country to theirs and that is the law. But our governments are useless and the UNHCR expects us with our economic woes and social unrest to accept each one. How many can Europe take? Where will they stay? and Mr. Ahmed Mohammed if you don't like it go home. You do not see us getting onto boats and invading your countries. And the reason you do those jobs you mentioned is because you took them from us!

Alfred John

May 28th 2012, 20:23

Alfred J. McEwen
When is the government going to send them all back to where they came from ???

Stephen Vella

May 28th 2012, 20:21

Fejna il-Frontex ??????????? Li tant tiftahar biha Dr.Simon Busuttil

Neil Falzon

May 28th 2012, 20:21

Jien mandi xejn kontrijhom... imma come on ta jigu fuq mitejn f jumejn u jiehdu xi 20 f sena ! fiex gejjien madoffi

N. Agius

May 28th 2012, 20:17

We are witnessing an unprecedented mass immigration. What kept these illegal immigrants at bay in the 80's and 90's? EU should work seriously undercover on the African continent and bring to justice all those involved for arranging these journeys. The Maltese culture will be wiped out in 100 years or so!!!!

John Azzopoardi

May 28th 2012, 20:17

ahned mohammed, you are taking jobs from the maltese poor. Do you know that.

John Azzopoardi

May 28th 2012, 20:13

If someone tells me he is not concerned about having all these illegal migrants landing and staying on our shores for ever, I don't believe. People should fear for the consequences that may result with such a large number of illegals among us. And mostly Somalis. This is a great cause for concern. What we have is a nation being created within another nation.

Joseph Brincat

May 28th 2012, 20:10

ARE THEY BEING COUNTED AS TOURISTS ??????

j brincat

May 28th 2012, 20:08

@Mr Joe Micallef

"Sleeply Sleepy Muscat! These things are way beyond you!"

Seems more likely that they are beyond GonziPN and Carm Mifsud Bonnici!

A score are repatriated but are immediately replaced by hundreds!

(jb)

j brincat

May 28th 2012, 20:05

Will Carm Mifsud Bonnici put our minds at rest at this alarming state of affair?

Is there an organisation behind all these embankments?

It is not unrealistic to assume that hundreds more will make it to our shores this summer.

Meanwhile Europe looks helplessly on!

(jb)

stephen koludrovic

May 28th 2012, 19:44

It is a great fallacy that just because they call themselves Somali, they should be automatically considered as coming from a so called war zone, and needing desperate help.

Djibouti {ex French Somalia}, Somaliland {ex British Somalia}, and Puntland in the north, are all safe places and with functioning governments.

A. Borg

May 28th 2012, 19:23

Bir-ragun tielgha in-numru tan-nies qeghda u jkompli jitla jekk jibqaw dehlien. Dawn kollha se jiehdu x-xoghol lili u lilhek. Rajt minnhom isuqu l-Arriva ohrajn ma kumpaniji tal-karrozzi ohrajn jahdmu go lukandi Hotels u restoranti u ohrajn fil-kostruzzjoni u tnehhi dawk li jahdmu mall-arriva ihallsuhom inqas mill jhallsu lil maltin sintendi jhadmu lilhom u ahna imorru nirregistraw.

Jonathan Vella

May 28th 2012, 20:22

Ma jahdimx min ma jridx jew min ma hu kapaci ghal xejn.

jeneba caruana

May 28th 2012, 20:36

xi hadd tak xi xoghol bi dritt? ma nahsibx. Kulhadd ghandu dritt jahdem u jghix hajja tajba!

Cari A. M

May 29th 2012, 00:14

Jiddispjecini ta imma jekk qedin jahdmu go restaurants, u postijiet ohra, dawn ikunu qed ihallsu it-taxxi u l-NI daqs kull Malti ghax ikunu irregistrati jew mela sid il-hotel jew ir-restaurant mhux se jhaddimhom ghax ikun jista jiblgha xi kanna ta multa jew jittiehdu passi legali kontrih.

U int fejn taf li uhud minnhom mhumiex nies mizzewga Maltin u qed jiprovaw isostnu il-familja taghhom bhal kif taghmel int?!!

Ir-ragel tieghi Nigerjan u jista jahdem ma l-Arriva jekk irid, go hotel, go restaurant, u mhux se tkun wahda bhalekk li tigi tghid li qed jiehodlok xogholok ghax ghandu kull dritt li jahdem bhal ma taghmel int u jekk forsi hu kapaci iktar minnek haqqu ix-xoghol li ghandu!!

U taf x'inhu igelek tmur tirregistra, z-zmien kollu li kont suppost tkun fil-klassi attenta u ma kontx taghti kass dak li kienet tghid l-ghalliema. Iz-zmien kollu li suppost studjajt u minflokk tajt kass, qadt tpappija.

Issa faccli twehhilha fuq il-barranin li qed jiehdulek xogholok meta probabilment ir-raguni li m'ghandekx xoghol huwa it-tort tieghek u tal-mentalita li ghandek. Jew mela ghax tipretendi li x-xoghol isir wahdu u mhux taghmlu int.

Din l-istess litargija li nisimghu. Tridu tahdmu?!! Morru l-ETC hudu korsijiet, itghallmu aqraw u iktbu, tidghux ghax tkunu baxxi u biddlu l-mentalita li ghandkom u taraw li ssibu xoghol!!

Taf x'jighdu?!! Ghin ruhek biex Alla jghinek

Jessica Smith

May 29th 2012, 09:45

Jonathan Vella, hadd ma jista' jahdem bihom ghax jaccettaw pagi u kundizzjonijiet li l-ebda haddiem Malti ma jista' jaccetta. Huma ghandhom kollox b'xejn, fejn joqghodu, ikel, telephone, internet, flus mit-taxxi taghna, kull servizz socjali inkluz servizzi tas-sahha, u hafna affarijiet ohra li l-ebda haddiem Malti ma ghandu ghax irid ihallas ghalihom jew hallas ghalihom qabel mit-taxxi li jhallas.

jeneba caruana jahdem f'pajjizu mhux f'pajjizna. Hadd hlief xi erba laghaqa ma jridhom gewwa pajjizna.

Cari A. M le, dawn ikunu qeghdin mohbija f'xi kamra jaghmlu x-xoghol fejn ma jidhirx u la jhallsu t-taxxi u xejn. Anki jekk ihallsu t-taxxi u l-bolla dawn xorta wahda qed jiehdu xoghol u hobz il-haddiema Maltin u l-familji taghhom. Ir-ragel tieghek ghandu dritt li jahddem ghax mizzewweg cittadin Malti, imma dan ma ghandhomx dritt. Jekk iridu jmorru lura lejn pajjizhom. Nittama li ma jghaddix iz-zmien u jiddispjacik li jkun halliek b'xi corma tfal u dabbar rasu kif jafu jaghmlu.

William Caligari

May 28th 2012, 19:22

Qeghdin fl-Ewropa u jkollna naccettaw kollox.Tahsbu li hemm xi rimedju.Personalment ghandi kull
qima lejn dawn in-nies.Nixtieq biss li dawn l-ahbarijiet tal-wassla ta' dawn in-nies tibqa mistura,sabiex
b'hekk hadd ma juri xi mibgheda ta' razza,niftakru li suppost ahna nsara.

Kenneth Bonnici

May 29th 2012, 01:39

minn qallek li suppost ahna nsara?

Colin Stanley

May 29th 2012, 10:08

KIEKU AHNA INSARA, MHUX QED NAGHMLU DAL BUZZULOTTI KOLLHA. BHAL DIVORCE, SAME SEX MARRIAGES, ADOPTION BY GAYS, ETC JIGGIFIERI DON'T MENTION THE CHISTAIN CARD ANY MORE .

Pippo De Marco

May 28th 2012, 18:57

Unless these Somalis came by boat via the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, then they must have made their way overland through countries where they could have settled without being persecuted. I submit, therefore, that they are not refugees in need of protection, but they are economic migrants in search of Jobs for the men and free handouts and medical care for the women and children. The only thing that spoiled their plan was ending up here instead of mainland Europe.

If the farcical Human Rights convention prevents these chancers from being repatriated immediately, then they should be housed in prison ships somewhere in the med. and maintained by grants from those people who say they cannot be repatriated.

I never used to think this way, but it seems like I have been giving to African charities for a lifetime and nothing ever seems to improve there. Not only that, but it seems that all Africa ever does is fight and never appears to be doing anything to help itself. So I offer no apologies to the bleeding hearts, because as far as I am concerned, enough is enough. From now on, charity begins at home.

Most of us will contribute for over 40 years in order to receive a pitiful state pension, and I do not want a single cent of my taxes to be spent on people who came here uninvited, have contributed nothing and expect to receive ( for free ) the benefits that we have paid for.

If Apologies are due, then I apologise to our children's generation, for they may never experience the Malta that I knew and loved, and I am sorry that we allowed our politicians, (certain) NGO's and the gravy-train human rights lawyers to create this mess.

ahmed mohammed

May 28th 2012, 19:32

you are very out reach! do you know who is cleaning hotels, restaurants, hospitals, workshops, the streets for cheap? we are doing that! at the same time we are paying taxing as you. but when we lose job..unlike you we don't have benefit. so please don't critisize for doing nothing. We have exploited for years......

Ray Buhagiar

May 28th 2012, 19:35

Well said

Reinhard Azzopardi

May 28th 2012, 19:44

Your behaviour is so typical Mr. Mohammed. You come to our country ILLEGALLY with your tale of woe and expect to be given red carpet treatment. You expect us to bend to your customs and religions and question authority wherever you go. And yet you expect us to welcome you with open arms. If you manage to find a job, you complain that you are exploited. In your country you would probably be killed for it. Exploitation isn't right but neither is your approach.

Oh, and another thing. There's a reason why african illegal immigrants are underpaid. They run on two gears... slow and stop. I've worked with Africans in Europe and in North Africa and their rate of productivity is the same everywhere. It's next to nil and they have to be urged (or pushed or threatened) to get some work done.

stephen koludrovic

May 28th 2012, 19:49

@ Ahmed mohammed.

I agree with you, where you wrote that you have exploited for years.

Ms D. Borg

May 28th 2012, 20:16

@ ahmed mohammed

We know you are taking the jobs of the Maltese because obviously you are paid cheaper wages. But you are not Maltese and nobody invited you here anyway.

Joseph Calleja

May 28th 2012, 20:18

ahmed mohammed the Maltese people are not the ones that exploited you and yes you were exploited but not by us.Why didn't you stay where you came from and fight for your freedom like they are doing in Syria and like they did in Libya, and in Egypt. Freedom does not come free for any nation. You come here illegally and you want to find everything ready and set up for you. We clothe you, feed you and give you a place to live. What I am saying if you can understand it, Don't bite the hand that feeds you.

Pippo De Marco

May 28th 2012, 20:36

@ Ahmed Mohammed.

The jobs you describe used to be done by Maltese workers who might still be employed if there wasn't an unwelcome supply of cheap, exploitable labour.

As we say, if you don't like the heat, then stay out of the kitchen.

Joe Borg

May 28th 2012, 21:26

@ahmed If you've been exploited you are free to leave Malta, like you were free to leave your country.

B Borg

May 28th 2012, 21:43

@ahmed mohammed

As you said it, you work for cheap. Before you came to Malta and offered your services for cheap, the Maltese were cleaning Hotels, Restaurants, Workshops or streets for better salaries and conditions, but since you came many jobs have stalled in offering better jobs...because there is more supply then demand, and again you work for cheap unlike the Maltese who try to get better wages. As unlike you the Maltese they dont have a warm bed in an open centre for Free, with Free water, Free electricity, Free TV, Free Food, Free Drink, Pocket Money and more from the Maltese generosity. Apart that you also get Hospital, Schools, for Free. So you should be glad to pay the little taxes as you do!.

Jessica Smith

May 28th 2012, 22:25

ahmed mohammed that's why you are undermining the Maltese workers because you come here and accept low wages and working conditions. You are robbing Maltese workers and their families of their work and bread. And you wonder why we do not want any of you here?

Charles Grixti

May 29th 2012, 01:07

@ahmend Mohammed

So then according to you, who was cleaning hotels, hospitals and restaurants, etc. before you uninvited lot showed up? Yes, it was the Maltese - do not think that you are doing us any favours, pack your bags and we will gladly take over the job that we did so well before. And speaking of Mohammed, since you are obviously a Muslim, why is it that the oil rich countries of the Middle East never extend a hand to their co-religionists like yourself and take you in and give you shelter, welfare and jobs? Why do you always show up at the door of the infidels?

B Grech

May 29th 2012, 07:49

@Ahmed. My brother up until recently was employed in a similar fashion. Its funny how when you flood the market with foreginers the rate of pay and conditions only deteriorate. Low skill Maltese workers are suffering deeply in part due to the huge influx of illegal and legal immigrants.

Daniel Dimech

May 29th 2012, 09:34

Ahmed Mohammed it is very simple just leave the Islands so you won't be exploited.

John Azzopoardi

May 28th 2012, 18:57

Enjoy Mr. Gonzi and CMB. You are getting your wish.

Jonathan Vella

May 28th 2012, 20:20

And what is your wish, dear?

jeneba caruana

May 28th 2012, 20:43

@Ahmed Mohammed
Well said!! You have my support!!

Peter deMarco

May 28th 2012, 22:30

Mr. Azzopardi, many are frustrated by what’s happening, but your comment leaves me wondering whether it is simply the result of frustration, or maybe, a case of “not missing a beat” in criticising the authorities.

I hardly think anyone would agree that what’s happening actually reflects the wishes and desires of Messrs. LG and CMB. I’m sure that, like you and I, they’d prefer it if the boats gave Malta a wide berth.

While it is indeed the authorities’ responsibility to deal with this real and unwelcome problem, I wonder if you would venture a (workable) suggestion as to what should be done when a boatload of humans is at risk around Malta. Not looking for anything particularly detailed here – just some high-level advice/guidance to the authorities as to how to prevent them from landing on our shores.

Jessica Smith

May 29th 2012, 09:47

jeneba caruana go support him in Africa

pat muscat

May 28th 2012, 18:51

Its an other fiasco for Gonzi's 'burden sharing' ! Someone is marketing Malta and directing them to us. We can help a few hundred bona fide refugees and give them refuge and a safe house but we can't accept more than our boat could handle. We are already in a big mess with the 'imnalla dhalna fl-ewro' ; local media seems to be hiding the disaster that is in store for us if Greece, as tit is forecasted, moves out of the euro; the large number of illegal immigrants crossing over to Malta is what will really need to break our backs ! Wakey wakey Dr Gonzi .

Mr Joe Micallef

May 28th 2012, 19:11

Sleeply Sleepy Muscat! These things are way beyond you!

Irene Forster

May 28th 2012, 19:23

"Someone is marketing Malta and directing them to us"....The ones already here are.

Eddy Privitera

May 28th 2012, 19:24

jOE mICALLEF. THINGS SEEM TO BE BEYOND GONZI, FOR SURE !

Ivan Attard

May 28th 2012, 21:27

Joe Muscat - the problem sure seems to be beyond YOU poor soul!

pat muscat

May 29th 2012, 08:52

@Joey Micallef. I think that the 'burden sharing' was beyond Simon and Lawrence; look what we have to put up with, a bunch of incompetents and..... as lawrence said to the ex ambassador: we are in this predicament because the ministers have no talents!

Anthony Grech

May 28th 2012, 18:49

As I asked yesterday, I will ask again today. What is happening?
Why are all the arrivals coming to Malta?
What is Italy doing to stop them going there? Where is the Minister responsible?
Where is our beloved Europe?
Any answers?

Mauro debattista

May 28th 2012, 19:11

No Mr Grech

Our politicians are just too busy on stupid agendas rather than the important issues for our country.

Dav Bezz

May 28th 2012, 18:48

To me this is organised human trafficing. Someone is just dropping these people in the middle of the sea with some kind of a goal. I do not know what goal that might be but somethings seems to be too much organised in my opinion. WE ARE NOT SAFE HERE!

Louise Vella

May 28th 2012, 18:47

Since becoming Prime Minister Dr Gonzi's policy on illegal immigrants has been to preach Christian values, tell the fable of the Good Samaritan and repeat the story of St Paul's shipwreck. And look at the result! Can Dr Gonzi please tell us how many illegal immigrants Malta will be forced to take in the name of Christian values? And who pays for Christian values?

John Paul Cauchi

May 28th 2012, 21:56

@ Can Dr Gonzi please tell us how many illegal immigrants Malta will be forced to take in the name of Christian values

As much as is necessary.

@And who pays for Christian values?

We all do. And Yes - 1 euro a MONTH isn't that much, you know. It's less than an ice cream.

Jessica Smith

May 28th 2012, 22:33

John Paul Cauchi maybe you want to pay for them but I and others do NOT. As for your euro don't try to fool us because we know how much they are costing us. MILLIONS every year apart from taking our jobs and family bread.

Kenneth Bonnici

May 29th 2012, 01:45

@cauchi..... speak for yourself, who says we all agree with the Christian values? and i know no one would mind one euro, in fact we would even pay 2 euro to get rid of this problem (or millions like italy did)

Michael Magri

May 28th 2012, 18:45

Sinjuri Qarrejja..

Nassigurakom li Malta dahlet f`sitwazzjoni imwhera hafna b`dawn il-klandestini. Ghadna fil-BIDU tas-sajf u gejjijn qishom b`xi skeda `Ppreparata u `Ppjanata minn Malta stess....!! Immaginaw ftit, jekk l-affarijiet jibqghu li huma, x`se jkollna sa Ottubru....!! Propabbli se jkollna nimlew Smart City bihom...!!!

POVRU PAJJIJZ MALTI ........ KIF THAWWAD U THALLAT........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Louise Vella

May 28th 2012, 18:43

For the last 10 years the Jesuit Refugee Service has been supporting the arrival of illegal immigrants, bullying politicians with the threat of being called racists. In the meantime JRS has not been very
forthcoming with accommodating the illegal immigrants in their premises all over Malta and Gozo - Mount St Joseph in Mosta and others that are listed in the telephone directory under Jesuit Fathers. UNHCR is responsible too because it has taken advantage of a weak government to ram down our throats first hundreds, then thousands of unwanted illegal immigrants. Will UNHCR and JRS now help out in the current emergency?

John Paul Cauchi

May 28th 2012, 19:08

Dear Louise Vella,

Get a life.

Pippo De Marco

May 28th 2012, 19:29

Dear John Paul Cauchi,

Get a grip on reality.

John Attard

May 28th 2012, 19:32

JRS a lot of talk and no action

John Paul Cauchi

May 28th 2012, 21:53

I do have a grip on reality. I've been to their countries. I've spoken to them. Have you ever done that? Or are you the armchair critic Louise Vella undoubtedly is? All she does is rant about how horrible the situation is here. Clearly she hasn't been to the continent just south of our little island. You would do the same.

They don't have passports because their countries do NOT issue passports.

And dear John Attard you clearly have no idea what JRS does. They do amazing work. And their work is not about sending them back. It's about defending their rights as human beings.

Reinhard Azzopardi

May 29th 2012, 10:14

@John Paul Cauchi,

I see your point and all is well and good. I admire people like you who sacrifice everything to try to help these poor souls, however,I am also a firm believer that charity begins at home and we have enough problems to cope with here. And forgive me for being cruel here but really, I don't think that they deserve our help any more. Take a look at Libya. What didn't we do to help them last year? And how did they thank us? By unloading their unwanted immigrants onto us. I know that many of us bear a grudge towards these people but believe me, it's not without reason.

Joseph Borg

May 28th 2012, 18:41

Issa ikolna noqodu bihom, m'hemm xtaghmel. Issa fl-ewropa qedin

charles bone

May 28th 2012, 18:39

Can someone confirm that Marseille in France is now a totally Muslim populated town. I think I heard it said recently on the B.B.C.How long would Malta take at this weeks invasion rate by Somalis and their likes to become like Marseille? Its good thinking by our Government to reinforce the Bastions again,just in case we might have another Refugees flotilla attack in the Grand Harbour this time round instead of the Turks. They might even fly the same old Turkish flag.

James Dewar

May 28th 2012, 22:56

Charles, I have also seen that statistic and a number of other alarming ones all directly related to the differences in reproduction rate which suggest that this is now an irreversible trend with the Christian faith unlikely to survive long term. I can not however vouch for the accuracy of the statistic or the prediction.

Charles Cremona

May 28th 2012, 18:38

Its going to be a long hot Summer, if this is not nipped in the bud now it will get out of hand, It will also hit our tourism industry hard as word will soon get around that Malta is once again a big refugee camp.

James Dewar

May 28th 2012, 23:00

Charles, without wishing to sound or be labelled racist (I am certainly not) I agree with what you say. Having visited Malta for many years we have recently seen a substantial increase in the "refugee" population and whether others like to admit it or not it is having a negative effect on the tourist's perception of the Island.

Mauro debattista

May 28th 2012, 18:37

And everyone silent. Our politicians are all asleep.

Lawrence Fenech

May 28th 2012, 18:35

Ahseb u ara x'gej fis-sajf!

Joe Borg

May 28th 2012, 18:19

Yaaay we're becoming more multicultural by the minute!! God bless this government and its non-nationalistic policies!!

James Dewar

May 28th 2012, 23:02

Yes, you seem to be adopting the Scottish maxim of "One Scotland, many cultures". "One Malta, many cultures" ?? Mmm?

John Xuereb

May 28th 2012, 18:16

that means 0.07% of the population of Malta.
For Italy its like 41,000 have arrived in 2 days!!!

Joseph Brincat

May 28th 2012, 18:15

IF THIS GONZI PN ( GOVERNMENT ) IS NOT CAPABLE TO TACKLE
THIS PROBLEM THEN HE SHOULD >>> STEP ASIDE !!!!!!!!

Nazzareno Borg

May 28th 2012, 18:19

Why not try tackling it yourself?

A. Zammit

May 28th 2012, 18:20

What are you exactly recommending??????????????????????

Joseph Calleja

May 28th 2012, 18:28

And how do you propose Joseph Muscat will stop all the illegal immigration while still under the grip of the EU? Stop dreaming.

Joseph Brincat

May 28th 2012, 19:20

Nazzareno Borg
You know that i cannot tackle it my self ,
but GONZI PN have the power but he is too coward
to act on the merit of : - malta tigi l - ewwel qabel kollox

Louise Vella

May 28th 2012, 18:10

275 in two days. If this is not a national emergency I don't know what is. Can those who are happy about these arrivals please identify themselves?

Jonathan Vella

May 28th 2012, 18:42

You're a silly girl. No one in their right mind takes joy from the misfortunes of others.

Chris Mifsud

May 28th 2012, 19:51

@Jonathan Vella - What misfortune are you talking about ?? I would LOVE to be able to go to any country in the world without any documentation whatsoever and still be allowed in, given free food, free accommodation and free pocket money.

We are the misfortune ones and not the illegal immigrants.

Ivan Attard

May 28th 2012, 21:36

Jonathan Vella: Maybe the problem is too huge to be beyond your power of assimilating it.
The 'MISFORTUNE' is OURS and solely OURS not the illegal entrants' who only stand to gain a free meal on our back - my back to be more to the point! And that is something which I am RELUCTANT to keep doing!

James Dewar

May 28th 2012, 23:08

@ Jonathan Vella: Not so sure that Louise is at all silly. The Maltese islands are also suffering the "misfortune" of having a disproportionate number of "refugees" regularly landing on their shores. There have got to be realistic controls and a limit irrespective of the plight of the "refugees". My observations are as a tourist / regular visitor and even I can see the issues if there is not a realistic response.

Carmel Zammit

May 28th 2012, 18:06

Is this what we bought the patrol boats for? Is this what Dr. C. Mifsud Bonnici expects credit for?

Louise Vella

May 28th 2012, 18:03

"87 more migrants rescued". In other words 87 illegal immigrants are being brought to Malta to be housed and fed at the expense of the Maltese taxpayer and to sow the seeds of untold social problems in the near and distant future. Who's happy at the arrivals? UNHCR, JRS, no doubt, and all the other do-gooder NGOs who have been singing a siren song that is heard on the Libyan coast by thousands if not millions. Does Dr Gonzi not feel the need to address the Maltese nation in this hour of need?

Joseph Calleja

May 28th 2012, 18:25

Louise the only solution is to get out of the EU, and you and I know this is not going to happen. How come these illegal immigrants are not seeking the refuge with the richer countries like Saudi Arabia? Yeah right. I am starting to believe that neither the PN nor the PL have any chance of stopping this invasion of illegal immigrants as long as we are under the watchful eye of the EU. We sold our souls to the devil when we joined the EU and this is the price we have to pay, it seems.

ahmed mohammed

May 28th 2012, 18:45

Most of them are Somalis understandably refugees. Please don't call them illegal

Reinhard Azzopardi

May 28th 2012, 18:53

@Ahmed Mohammed

They came here using illegal means so yes they are illegal and to me, NO, THEY ARE NOT WELCOME. Somalia's problems are not our concern. We have enough problems of our own.

Jessica Smith

May 28th 2012, 18:56

ahmed mohammed they are ILLEGAL and are NOT wanted in Malta.

Joseph Calleja

May 28th 2012, 19:02

Mr ahmed mohammed being Somalis or not has nothing to do with calling them illegals, because even though they might be refugees they are still illegal immigrants. A lot of them are opportunists from other countries and the authorities have to distinguish who is, and who is not. In the meantime they are all illegal immigrants for the simple fact that they are not exactly invited to come here and invade our shores. If you are coming to my house, I expect you to first ask permission, that is how we do it in a democratic country.

Chris Mifsud

May 28th 2012, 19:47

@Ahmed Mohamed - Yes they ARE ILLEGAL! They came here ILLEGALLY and without documentation.

Marthese Mussett

May 28th 2012, 20:21

This is a very bad situation.When are the Authorities going to wake up?No wonder we have so many unemployed.We are supposed to feel sorry for them...and yet they keep breeding children and making their situation worse.

Joe Grech

May 28th 2012, 17:57

What are the local Jesuits (JRS) doing? Will they be accommodating the new arrivals at St. Aloysius and Manresa House in Gozo?

Mr James Galea

May 28th 2012, 17:56

this all organized by some fat greedy business people in order to increase the cheap louber force in Malta and europe. These migrants are promised an land of gold. little do they know that the are coming to a Eurpoe which is in the edge of poverty itself, and thier coming here and bringing thier own poverty with them is not helping us at all.

Marthese Mussett

May 28th 2012, 20:27

I agree 100%.We have enough problems of our own.Unemployment,people on benefits,people getting unemployment benefit and working cash in hand,single mothers having one child and then another and another...overflowing hospital,not enough doctors,and it goes on.The government should tackle our own problems.These people are poor and yet they keep breeding children.And our government pays them children allowance.My husband and I both work so our children allowance gets deducted and goes to them and all other scroungers.Yes,Mr Galea,you are right,them coming here it s making the situation much much worse.

Claude Marsh

May 28th 2012, 17:56

Maybe instead of complaining about an invasion we could find out ways we could help asylum seekers. Who know what could happen if instead of being controlled by fear we chose to learn to care and maybe even love those coming to our shores seeking a fresh start and a safe haven?

Alfred Vassallo

May 28th 2012, 18:23

You really left me speechless!!. OMG.

Reinhard Azzopardi

May 28th 2012, 18:53

Erm, sorry but i'm not interested in your proposal.

Steve Demicoli

May 28th 2012, 19:38

Maybe when they start asking for proper permissions instead of imposing themselves upon us (ie when we have a choice) we would be able to start considering your soft touch ideas . . .

Chris Mifsud

May 28th 2012, 19:42

Why don't YOU go to their country and care for them and love them over there ?

Ivan Attard

May 28th 2012, 21:41

You can sure count me out of your 'preposterous proposal'. I will NEVER even try to give a damn for an ILLEGAL, UNINVITED AND UNWANTED alien. Go hug and love them at your home Mr Marsh.

Jessica Smith

May 28th 2012, 22:39

Claude Marsh you can rest assured that the vast majority of Maltese people are not interested in doing what you suggest and want them OUT of Malta.

James Dewar

May 28th 2012, 23:11

I think you will be in the minority with your proposal, perhaps even a lone voice! Reality must prevail and the head must be allowed to rule the heart and not vice versa.

John Caligari

May 28th 2012, 17:51

Continue showing them we are sending people to countries like the USA, Swizerland, Germany and so on, and they will flood us in no time.

Joe Grech

May 28th 2012, 18:04

I agree totally with your comment! this administration is not just inefficient;; it is also irresponsible. It is seeing Malta reduced to a shambles both financially and socially and it just does not do anything except for mouthing its propaganda!
Shame!

Alfred Vassallo

May 28th 2012, 18:21

Spot on. These people have absolutely nothing to loose, life or death means nothing to them or to their children. Its up to us NOW to do something about it and to hell with the EU.

Mauro debattista

May 28th 2012, 17:37

I think someone decided to ruin Malta.

Colin Stanley

May 28th 2012, 17:44

YES OUR POLITICIANS.

Marthese Mussett

May 28th 2012, 20:29

And this somebody made a big success..in ruining it,

Victor Pulis

May 28th 2012, 17:34

These immigrants are being let off big ships onto dinghies in our territorial waters and no one seems to be aware of this illegal activity. If these criminals are not caught the invasion will continue. But it seems that there is no will to stop this human tragedy. By the way, how many immigrants have landed on Pantelleria or Lampedusa lately?

James Dewar

May 28th 2012, 23:17

Victor, I hear there is a huge floating illuminated sign moored out in the ocean with an arrow pointing towards Malta saying "MALTA THIS WAY"

John Attard

May 28th 2012, 17:28

Hello Hello I'm not racist at all but our children come first and foremost .so how about protesting in front of Parliament since our MPs are adamant in the circumstances. How about coming Friday eve.......let s show the world were all Maltese when it comes to the world leaving us to cope with this human tragedy. Where is Barroso? Is this the EU that Robert Shuman envisaged?

Reinhard Azzopardi

May 28th 2012, 18:54

When Norman Lowell did so, he was dubbed racist.

Joe Grech

May 28th 2012, 17:23

Simon Busuttil....HELP!

Pippo De Marco

May 28th 2012, 17:51

Sorry, Joe.

Simon is far too busy trying to make Gonzi look re-electable.

But then again, he would probably have more success trying to sort out the ilmmigration saga.

Simon Abela

May 28th 2012, 17:20

Maltese this
is not about LABOUR OR PN.

I am tired of reading about these problems and your leadership is doing nothing to handle this grave situation.
Member of parliament its your duty to protect Maltese Citizens. if the illegals will continue to disembark on the island one day Malta will end in the hands of the enemy.

Simon Abela

Ray Buhagiar

May 28th 2012, 17:29

These are not our enemies. But yes something must be done to ease the problems on ministates like Malta.

It seems there is an organized trend in these crossings. Each boat have at least one pregnant and children aboard. There destination is definitely Malta. I ask are there any crossings towards Spain, Greece, Cyprus?

Joseph Calleja

May 28th 2012, 18:00

Maltese waters are the closest and the most convenient, and the Human Traffickers are well aware of this. This is not going to stop, not with the EU, the UNCHR and our friend and neighbor Libya encouraging such crossings. As our loyal friends and neighbors Libya should stop these crossings before they start. They stopped it for Burlesconi because he paid a huge ransom to Gaddafi. Forgot about that one?

anthony sultana

May 28th 2012, 17:18

It is going to get out of hand,UN should take control of Somalia,create a government ,and stop the illegal immigration.

carlos ellul

May 28th 2012, 17:18

Meanwhile no illegal immigrants have reached Lampedusa. Its seems that former EU commissioner Frattini's dream has become true and Malta has become Europe's detention center. Our politicians are proving to be good only in receiving standing ovations.

Mauro debattista

May 28th 2012, 17:14

Unbelievable that's the only word to use. Where is the minister incharge? Why are they only coming to Malta is there something we don't know about?

Joseph Calleja

May 28th 2012, 17:53

Mauro don't blame the Minister, blame the EU, the UNCHR, the NGOs the Bleeding hearts etc. There isn't much the Minister can do because he has to follow the EU rules and regulations. When we joined the EU we sold our souls to the devil and we are paying the price. Glass half full, glass half empty.

Mauro debattista

May 28th 2012, 18:31

So we should use the veto. Indeed

Jessica Smith

May 28th 2012, 22:42

Joseph Calleja yes the Minister is to blame together with the Prime Minister because if they had their manhood they would put them back on their boats and send them back to Libya, but as I said neither the Minister nor the Prime Minister have their manhood.

Ivan M. Dingli

May 28th 2012, 17:13

Kemm ghadd iridu jigu!!! Qas nista nimmagina x'hemm jistennew fuq il-kosta tal-Libja.

Twanny Scerri

May 28th 2012, 17:06

This is becoming serious. Just this once, can ALL the members of parliament agree to take a definite stand?

Charles W. Sammut

May 28th 2012, 17:20

They have already taken a stand. To be quiet about it or else the EU will slap their wrist.

Joseph Calleja

May 28th 2012, 17:50

No because our politicians are too busy cutting each other down and pointing fingers. And who in his right mind would stand up to the EU or for that matter the UNCHR and NGOs? Mission Control (EU) this is Malta calling, we have a problem. This is not a PN or PL or AD problem, this is a Malta problem and it is going to get worse by the end of Summer. And what is the EU going to do about it? As usual NOTHING.

Joseph Calleja

May 28th 2012, 17:01

Stop playing political games. If the French vessel spotted the people on that dinghy in the middle of nowhere, why didn't they pick them up and take them to France? It's not my job? Why is the AFM bringing these illegal immigrants to Malta and not to where they originally started. Possibly Libya, our Friend and Neighbor? Just asking. 275 illegal immigrants in just two days, that is more than those passengers arriving at MIA, legally. Hellooooo other EU States and UNCHR, any takers? Of course not. Paroli SI, Fatti No.

Jean Paul Bugeja

May 28th 2012, 17:14

Just because a French vessel found them, they cannot(by law) take them to France. The only thing they can do is either escort them to the nearest safe port or signal someone(in this case the AFM) to rescue them. One last comment if these immigrants were spotted in Malta's waters, doesn't it seem a little far fetched to take them to France...........

Ray Buhagiar

May 28th 2012, 17:25

By end of summer we should get at least 40,000 immigrants. Can we cope with this?

Joseph Calleja

May 28th 2012, 17:35

Mr Bugeja I was being factitious.

Joseph Calleja

May 28th 2012, 17:41

Sorry about the typo, I meant being facetious....ooooops.

Joseph M. Saliba

May 28th 2012, 16:58

Qisu mhu qed jigri xejn. L-aqwa li qalulu li anki jekk jghaddi vot ta' sfiducja xorta ghandu jibqa' Fejn hu il-Burden Sharng. Malta ser issir Lampedusa ohra. Qumu Maltin din artna.

Ms D. Borg

May 28th 2012, 16:56

Shame on our govt and opposition. Our country is being invaded by illegal immigrants and your silence is deafening. Don't you care? Drastic situations need drastic measures. Wake up! Is this the country you are promising our future generations?

Joseph M. Saliba

May 28th 2012, 17:13

This is the government responsibility. If I am not mistaken KMB Junior and Prime Minister Gonzi had promised that E.U accepted Burden Sharing. Am I right????? Fejn hu De Martino?????

m. borg (slm)

May 28th 2012, 17:18

How does the opposition comes into it, I believe it is the government that has to take care of diplomatic relations, gives order to the armed forces and shoulders the reponsability of SAR.

Why not blame the stupid agreement CMB signed in the government's name regarding the Burden Sharing Agreement.

Ray Buhagiar

May 28th 2012, 17:23

Opposition should tell us their proposal to stop this invasion.

Joseph Brincat

May 28th 2012, 17:46

Ms D . Borg
Sorry but you can't blame the opposition for
the government ( GONZI PN ) have the power on act and
NOT the opposition !!!!!!!! SO SHAME ON GONZI PN !!!!

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