Updated: Plans to raise electricity rates revealed by European Commission document - Muscat
(Adds Finance Ministry's reply)
The European Commission has uncovered the government's plans to increase electricity rates after the next election, Labour leader Joseph Muscat said this evening.
Speaking during a political meeting in Pieta, Dr Muscat said that a European Commission document clearly states: "Energy inflation is forecast to strengthen under the assumption of an increase in electricity prices".
This document was written under the assumption that this was the government's policy for next year.
The Labour leader said that the government had no credibility whatsoever in the energy sector. It was only now that it was investing in renewable energy and it had opted for a power station that worked on heavy fuel oil.
Rather than invest in solar energy it promised windmills.
He said that the PL's policy was based on alternative sources of energy, the generation of energy from gas and encouraging people to invest in renewable energy.
Photovoltaic panels would make more sense for families because Labour would also be reducing the electricity rates, he said.
The Labour leader said to reduce the deficit, the government had reduced investment in education and health by millions of euros. It also used up the funds from the public lotto concession in one year, instead of in 10.
The European Commission was now saying that the deficit would go up again next year. The forthcoming budget, he said, was an election one and the government would be generous. But the following one would take everything back with interest.
Although the Finance Minister had last year forecast a 2.3 per cent economic growth, the European Commission report was saying this would only be one per cent, showing that the government's predictions had gone haywire.
The report was also forecasting that the cost of living would go up at a higher rate than wages.
Labour, Dr Muscat promised, would reinstill confidence in the country.
MUSCAT'S PROMISE TO REDUCE TARIFFS IMPOSSIBLE - MINISTRY
A spokesman for the Finance Ministry said, however, that the European Commission’s report which Dr Muscat referred to was forecasting that the price of oil would remain a challenge next year.
This led one to conclude that Dr Muscat promise to reduce tariffs was impossible.
The spokesman said that the government this year allocated €25 million to Enemalta to ensure that prices remained stable and it intended to do the same next year.
The next budget, the spokesman said, would include measures to ensure this.
Moreover, the power station extension should be generating electricity soon leading to greater efficiency, which would also ensure that prices are not increased.
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Francis Saliba M.D.
Nov 12th 2012, 06:45
The European Commission document reveals that contrary to what Joseph Muscat promises the electricity rate will go up when, as anticipated in the opinion polls, he will be running the government. Unless, of course, Muscat is not so sure he will be prime minister next year.
Joe Scerri
Nov 11th 2012, 15:01
Well, after the next election we will have a PL government so problem solved.
Brian Gatt
Nov 12th 2012, 12:30
“The European Commission has uncovered the government's plans to increase electricity rates after the next election.."
Learn to read Joseph the above quote states that the current goverment (if re-elected) will increase the Electricity Rates...PL (not MLP - still iving in the past are'nt you) were never mentioned. The EU only reported what was in turn reported to her by the current Govt.....
Joseph Cauchi Senior
Nov 11th 2012, 13:58
“The European Commission has uncovered the government's plans to increase electricity rates after the next election,.. ”.
The above quote confirms that since Joseph Muscat and his MLP will be in government after the next election (as the opinion polls indicate: 12%+), he will be RAISING the electricity rates and NOT lowering them!
Clear as crystal!
JC.
Malcolm Farrugia
Nov 11th 2012, 10:41
Another case of the pot(PN) calling the kettle black!
Brian Gatt
Nov 12th 2012, 12:35
What about those families who do not have access/ use of the roof and hence cannot install the Photovaoltaic Panels? what about those families who cannot afford to buy Photovoltaic Panels? we leave all the above mentioned paying exhorbitant bills? is the attitude of I am alright FU Jack the way forward to improve social justice....come on please dont insult our intelligence anymore.
John Scerri
Nov 11th 2012, 09:27
Photovoltaic panels would make more sense for families because Labour would also be reducing the electricity rates, he said.
This is all rubbish.
Electricity bills are automatically reduced with PV installations .
We do not need Labour to promise this.
I have the proof of the electricity bill in hand and whoever wants to see it may do so .
Thankyou PN
Joe Borg (Senior)
Nov 11th 2012, 11:02
Sur Scerri ghamel ftit analizi, min qed jixtri dawn il-panneli voltajici?
Dawn qed jixtruwhom ftit familji li bhalissa jistaw. Dawn huma ftit hafna w din qed jurija l-gvern stess bl-istatistici li huma ferm il-bod mil-mirri tal EU. Li qed jghid JM huwa li se johrog skemi ta vera ghal kulhadd mhux ghal ftit nies li vera jistaw!! Skemi bis-sens mhux bhal dawk(weqfin w skaduti) li hemm bhalissa!
George Azzopardi
Nov 11th 2012, 11:06
Dik hija l-mentalita ta nies mal-PN. Jien naf hafna. Hemm proverbju bl-ingliz li ma tantx w xieraq ghal-hawn! Imma biex titraducih bil-Malta pulit dan jghid "la jien ok .. nigi nitmejjel min haddiehor" jew "I'm ok . ... u Jack"
George Azzopardi
Nov 11th 2012, 11:23
Dik hija l-mentalita ta nies mal-PN. Jien naf hafna. Hemm proverbju bl-ingliz li ma tantx w xieraq ghal-hawn! Imma biex titraducih bil-Malta pulit dan jghid "la jien ok .. nigi nitmejjel min haddiehor" jew "I'm ok . ... u Jack"
Joe Borg (Senior)
Nov 11th 2012, 11:24
Sur Scerri ghamel ftit analizi, min qed jixtri dawn il-panneli voltajici?
Dawn qed jixtruwhom ftit familji li bhalissa jistaw. Dawn huma ftit hafna w din qed jurija l-gvern stess bl-istatistici li huma ferm il-bod mil-mirri tal EU. Li qed jghid JM huwa li se johrog skemi ta vera ghal kulhadd mhux ghal ftit nies li vera jistaw!! Skemi bis-sens mhux bhal dawk(weqfin w skaduti) li hemm bhalissa!
John Scerri
Nov 11th 2012, 16:52
minn 6300 euro il gvern itik lura 3000 euro .
tista tinvesti billi thallas bid- dejn ma bank lokali.
l-iskemi johorgu kul tant zmien meta jkun hemm fondi ta l-EU .
Minghajr EU Hadd ma kien jinvesti fil PV sur Borg.
Dawn skemi tajbin .
Skemi ta' Joseph Muscat Ghadna ma nafu xejn u fuq xejn mhux ser nahlu il- vot sur Borg
Liza Zarb
Nov 11th 2012, 09:27
Iktar kemm nisma lil Joseph iktar jimlini b'fiducja u iktar nemmen kemm hu importanti ghal pajjiz li lum qabel ghada ikun imexxi l-pajjiz. Minn naha l-ohra gonzi Pn ikompli jisfiducjani u iwaqqa l-moral lili u l-poplu kollhu ghax meta tinduna u tintebah li dan jekk jerga jitla jerga jgholli kontijiet ta dawl u ilma , din biss taqtali nniffsi.
J Busuttil
Nov 11th 2012, 11:54
@ Liza Zarb
Yes Yes iktar kemm nisma lill Joseph iktar ma nistax nieqaf nibki l-sfurtana ta'dan il-pajjiz u minn xiex sejjer jaddi
Joe M Borg
Nov 11th 2012, 16:49
Liza, we ALSO believed Sant's promises with his 'Winning team', including the famous VAT removal. What did we get? VAT was removed, only to get CET, which was better. You are free to keep yoiur faith in JM. There will be plenty of time to be sorry afterwards.
Brian Gatt
Nov 12th 2012, 12:45
@ J.Busutill and Joe M Borg,
why are you so negative guys...if you are so sure the JM will screw up let him win. When he is in Govt and he screws up you can criticize all you want.
However I think that you (PN) are scared of the outcome of a PL Victory, you are scared that JM will perform and outshine your beloved Gonzi by really bringng Malta out of the recession and to the top of the EU
K CASSAR
Nov 11th 2012, 09:02
As in many other areas, the government should be ashamed of themselves for the choices they made about energy!! Naturally if they keep the same system of doing things, they will not be able to find solutions for the costs.Blurting out things about wind farms and so on to save face on Xarabank does not impress those who don't have a €0 bill! A change in government is imperative!
Peppi Borg
Nov 11th 2012, 09:00
The minister's statement reminded me of the story where the fox called the grapes sour.... just because he couldn't reach them!
Peppi Borg
Nov 11th 2012, 08:59
Gonzipn surely is not the one to talk about energy - exactly one of the sectors which he turned into a total mess! Gonzipn call PL loom and gloom when it has for long lost heart in decreasing utility bills!
anthony dimech
Nov 11th 2012, 08:58
the same old story electicity bills ,like when it was VAT and nothing else new ,who is going to trust the lejburisti?
Christina Sammut
Nov 11th 2012, 08:45
Ghal darb'ohra dan il-Gvern inqabad jippjana xi haga min wara dahar il-poplu. Gvern li m'ghandux kredenzjali f'dan il-qasam tal-energija, ghax kull fejn miss, falla. Il-pajjiz ghandu bzonn Gvern gdid b'ideat friski.
Noel Abela
Nov 11th 2012, 08:42
Like with so many other important issues, GonziPn has messed up BIG TIME were it comes to energy policies and Lawrence Gonzi has passed on the burden on us tax payers. Please do us a BIG BIG favour and make way, we need a credible Goverment led by a credible Leader with the likes of Dr Joseph Muscat. No more no less. GonziPn is now far beyond its sell by date. Gonzi has lost all credibility.
Philip Grech
Nov 11th 2012, 08:41
Everything is impossible under Joseph Muscat and Labour. Copied word for word from the beginning of the seventies, the only difference is that now it is written in on-line blogs, and there is Joseph Muscat instead of Dom Mintoff. Only time will tell who is right; I know who was right back then.
Mario Meli
Nov 12th 2012, 14:18
At least in the 80s people had money to spend and they also used to put some money aside which today they are using to make it till the end of the month and those who did not put the money aside have to use their credit card to arrive at end of month, try looking around yourself when you go to a supermarket and see how people are paying for their shopping, CREDIT CARDS! Thats not healty!
Noel Damato
Nov 11th 2012, 08:38
Gvern li skada u ma huwiex aktar vicin il-poplu ghaliex dejjem ghamel min kollox biex jahbi mill poplu u wara li jinqedgha bih. Il-pajjiz ghandu bzonn ta bniedem li ghandu l-fil tal-polz tal poplu u aktar ideat friski u moderni ghaz zmienijiet tal lum.
Richard Caruana
Nov 11th 2012, 08:34
So the PN will be in government after the next elections?
Nice to know! Thanks JM.
Noel Damato
Nov 11th 2012, 08:34
Dan il-Gvern ta GonziPN rega inqabghad jahmi affarijiet min wara dahar il-poplu Malti. Issa aktar nikkonferma li dan il-gvern ta GonziPN ghandu jinbidel u jhalli post ghal min ghandu aktar ideat friski.
Charles Delicata
Nov 11th 2012, 08:03
Joseph Muscat forgot that after the next election the HE is expected to be in power not PN.
Noel Mifsud
Nov 11th 2012, 07:26
Ifhmu hbieb li f dal budget il Gvern ta 25 miljun biex ma jghollewx it tariffi, u hekk gahndu l intenzjoni gahs sena ta wara, umbghad ta wara jgholli id dawl b 25 miljun iehor. Din diga saret meta dahhalna l Euro, intrabat li sa l ahhar ta MArzu hadd ma jgholli xejn, u wara Marzu mhux se nghid jien araw intom.
P Caruana
Nov 11th 2012, 07:14
Another Gonzi PN fiasco and the tax payer has to make good for all the wrong doings. Arriva, Delimara Power station, Euro 600 increase, Mater Dei, ARMS, Smart City, 20,000 jobs !!, Brazilian Ghost company, etc etc.
Honestly and with all due respect, I sometimes wonder where PN bloggers like the ones on this blog, live. In dream land ?
It is time for a change and it will happen.
Anthony Paul Naudi
Nov 11th 2012, 07:10
Exactly as 1996 propaganda but the facts show that MLP increased water and electricity tariffs when oil was still cheap at 12 dollars a barrel, even cash registers weren't put away as promised but instead more taxes were introduced. It's always the same story they preach, '' dejn, korruzzjoni u hofor .Malta has flourished and one of the best in E.U. but it's a sin to say that for PL,
A.P.Naudi
Noel Damato
Nov 11th 2012, 05:26
Tajjeb. Mela il Gvern ta GonziPN rega inqabghad ihawwad min wara dahar il poplu Malti billi l-ewwel jaghmel bagit tax xenxilli ghal l-elezzjoni u imbaghd jerga joghlli l-kontijiet tad dawl u l-ilma. Povru l-poplu ghax irid jara kif ser jaghddi bil kontijiet ghola. Dan il-gvern qatt ma qatgha figura tajba fl-energija altru dejjem falla.
Victor Vella
Nov 11th 2012, 00:16
Joseph, is it true that about a year ago you promised a particular contractor that once the PL is in Goverment it would remove most of the restrictions made by MEPA and review the OHS laws to reduce the cost to the contractors? If yes who or what is going to protect the workers? who or what os going to protect our country side?
Joseph Cauchi Senior
Nov 11th 2012, 00:00
So it’s true what they say, that empty vessels make more sound!
Keep it up JM, at this rate you are going to break the Guinness Book of Records!
The youngest PM?
Day-Dreaming of course!
JC.
Joe Borg (Senior)
Nov 11th 2012, 10:37
Sur cauchi, il-kustjoni mhux jew il-Lejber jirbahf. Il-kustjoni ha tkun bl-iema umilljazzjoni ha jitlef GonziPN ghax bit-tkaxkira li ha tiehdu ha ddum ftit tfqarfru trab!!
Issa smajt li biex tipruvaw tirbhu ha dbidlu l'bandiera wkol. Hadra b'diamand isfar bid-dinja blu ga fiha ha taghmluwa!!! Braziiiilll!!!
John Zammit
Nov 11th 2012, 10:38
Just for your Information as you seem not to follow or you are still Young The youngest prime minister was I believe was Sir Ugo Mifsud at the age of 33 a PN member of parliament in 1939
Chris Mifsud
Nov 10th 2012, 23:44
As usual the MLP has twisted everything in its favor and it has backfired in their faces. Keep up the good work, hopefully we will not see an MLP government, not in this election or any other one.
Carl Callus
Nov 10th 2012, 23:31
Why is Muscat holding his tirades on a Saturday? In order to have more political coverage....? Well if so, it is working against his interest since today's Times headlines and the reaction by the Ministry of Finance highlight his inability to read a Commission's report.
Matthew Scerri
Nov 10th 2012, 23:29
How can someone be blamed for something which is credited to be said by the other party. Muscat's poor judgement is at its best. Another example illustrating his lack of knowledge.
Andre Ellul
Nov 10th 2012, 23:27
Glad to see that Labour is now reading EU documents, the very same EU it held was against our national interest. Double standards at its best
Daniel Borda
Nov 10th 2012, 23:26
I expect Muscat to give us his proposals. He is diverting attention from him to PN. Incredible!!
J Busuttil
Nov 10th 2012, 23:19
" The European Commission was now saying that the deficit would go up again next year. The forthcoming budget, he said, was an election one and the government would be generous. But the following one would take everything back with interest. "
Mhux ovvja Labour will be there and the EU has this in mind. As a well known blogger said Joseph still thinks as a super 1 reporter.
Peter Frendo
Nov 10th 2012, 23:18
MLP will never change. It is better to tell us what he is going to do if he will be PM rather than gossiping on PN!
Alfred Spiteri
Nov 10th 2012, 23:09
We need a Pro Government JM not a novice !
Mr Joe Cardona
Nov 10th 2012, 23:07
Onorevoli Ministru ahna mhux li rati jibqghu l-istess imma li jonqsu.
Tinsiex li ahna ma hadniex 500 ero fil-gimgha zieda kif hadtu intom il-Minsitri u s'intendi il-PM maghkom.
Ahna anqas minn 3 ero fil-gimgha hadna zieda.
Malcolm Farrugia
Nov 10th 2012, 22:50
Luckily enough we have been given an insight by this European Commission's document as to what's instore for the Maltese and Gozitan citizens should god forbid PN is elected to government once again.
It is obvious that If re-elected Lawrence Gonzi and his clique will sky rocket the utility tariffs to make good for the lack of talent in creating a better revenue nationwide!
Pippo de Marco
Nov 10th 2012, 22:48
A spokesman for the Finance Ministry said ...
Well, he said nothing of any substance really, whereas the Finance Minister and the Prime Minister said absolutely nothing at all.
What a refreshingly honest change.
vincent Lia
Nov 10th 2012, 22:43
JM is in a state of panic and does not know what he is talking about contradicting himself in the same sentences as some others have noticed. 'election budget giving a lot away' but will raise electricity. PV panels good for families as labour will increase electricity rates. I wonder if those that sit around him meeting after meeting pretending they like what they hear, are actually listening.
Henry Micallef
Nov 10th 2012, 22:26
Most of the energy companies in the UK like SSE, British Gas and NPower have all increased their prices by between 6% and 9%. Joseph Muscat thinks that Malta is still in a bubble and is not affected by the international environment. Pity the years he spent as MEP, he did not learn anything about how the international setting works.
Alexander Genuis
Nov 10th 2012, 22:21
The future will be announcing a HUGE Investemnet,that will employ many people,likeSMART CITY,WHITEROCKS and now the last COMEDY,that should have been a SCOOP,the GERMAN INVESTMNET that lasted.........................5 days!!!!!!!!!!Keep on the BABAW thing,keep on lying,twist facts,People believe no more BLOGGERS like You,always alerted and on the spot to criticise PL!!!Ask FB ,He will tell You!!
Saviour Cachia
Nov 10th 2012, 22:18
The same argument that without the Nationalist Party, Malta will not survive. Come March and we will see. We will respect the will of the majority...the rest is all blah, blah, blah from the Gonzi PN Oligarchy. We had had enough of Gonzi PN Oligarchy. Franco Debono do you?
B.C. Borg
Nov 10th 2012, 22:10
Hooplaa!! here come the PN apologists. PN had more than 20 years to solve the electricity rates problem (always been the primary problem for families).
What irks me is that the Ministry forwarded 25 million to Enemalta plus the powerstation extension costs to keep the prices from increasing. When they are going to be decreased? Not everyone has the money to finance the photovoltaic panels
Roberto Fenech
Nov 10th 2012, 21:58
Joseph Muscat still believes that the only way to decrease deficit is by cutting spending. Mintoffiianomics at its best - issikka ic-cintorin style.
One needs to invest to create the right environment for the private industry to boom and attract foreign investment, whilst making Malta more attractive for tourists. These will create jobs and therefore more revenue for the Government.
Joe Pace Asciak
Nov 10th 2012, 21:56
It is pretty obvious that in almost five years the Opposition has tried systematically to dribble past the electorate. Opposition parties oppose and propose. Is it a question of being good only at dismantling? Or the will to keep under wraps plans that will unfold once votes are garnered
Marija Falzon
Nov 10th 2012, 21:53
You got this one terribly wrong Hon. Tonio Fenech. Nothing is impossible.
Joe Fenech
Nov 10th 2012, 21:52
What a disaster! During their reign, the PN aristocracy did zilch in terms of energy.
Joseph Zammit
Nov 10th 2012, 21:39
Mr.Muscat, investment is calculated on the number of years needed until the capital invested on p.v. panels offsets with the electricity produced. The higher the tariffs of electricity the faster the investment is recovered - that is why the government is paying a higher rate for electricity generated. If you don't understand this simple economics how can you be trusted with Malta's economy?
LOUIS ZAMMIT
Nov 10th 2012, 21:20
i think its high time that ALTERNATIVA be voted in Parliament.....i have no ties with them but i think only if alternative is elected it will make a difference in Maltese politics.....
Mary Ann Borg
Nov 10th 2012, 21:20
Baqa' gurnalist tas Super 1.
Anthony Scicluna
Nov 10th 2012, 21:12
What a lie! That's not what the sentence means! Energy inflation is forecast to strengthen under the assumption of an increase in electricity prices. This is a statement that if energy prices increase, inflation will increase. Dan dahq fil-wicc! It is an insult to our intelligence. Shame on you Muscat. Twisting words Labour style
Joseph E Briffa
Nov 10th 2012, 21:05
If PN has left a big mess, how will all this largesse come about if Labour is elected? If EU says that in 2013 prices will outstrip wages, wouldn't we need a sharp increase in wages, and didn't JM say that the min wage will not go up, and that COLA mechanism needn't be revised?And then how will those that are doing well be even better off? Perhaps by moving up from the middle class?
anthony dimech
Nov 11th 2012, 07:19
very well said, but JM is dreaming of being a magician not a prim minister.
Mr M Spiteri
Nov 11th 2012, 08:03
bl-ghaqal
pat muscat
Nov 11th 2012, 09:03
@Mr J.E. Briffa
If Joseph is elected the mess would stop; this is Labour's priority. How would this stop? Labour will priorities o n the well being of the families and not on the 'well being' of a clique and its friends.
Mr Edward Caruana Galizia
Nov 10th 2012, 20:59
We don't need the PL. Again they are proving to be a useless alternative. The PN just have to perfect and correct a few mistakes here and there, and work towards being closer with the people and not letting the economic situation abroad take all their focus, although their efforts have saved us from ruin.
Brendan Zerafa
Nov 10th 2012, 21:09
I believe you're wrong. There are various ways from which you can get money which could be used to subsidize electricity bills. If the PN has not yet recognized that this could and should be done easily, than I believe that the PL should come in handy.
Joseph Brincat
Nov 10th 2012, 21:19
Mr Edward Caruana Galizia
@ The PN just have to perfect and correct a few mistakes here and there,
Few mistakes here and there, O MY GOD A FEW MISTAKES you are rely BLIND !!!!!!
Joe Fenech
Nov 10th 2012, 21:53
Saved us? Don't you live abroad?
P. Aquilina
Nov 11th 2012, 04:32
A FEW MISTAKES !!!!!!!!!!
Donna Parnis
Nov 11th 2012, 07:01
@E. Galizia, we dont need the PN r, A few mistakes, where do you live, La la land, The PN is one big mistake, full of corruption and broken promises and lies. Their efforts have brought us to the brink of ruin, The whole population on this Island deserve more not just the Chosen few. Get back to reality please.
Peter Busuttil
Nov 11th 2012, 08:54
A few mistakes here and there???? You must be joking, my friend!
K CASSAR
Nov 11th 2012, 08:58
A few mistakes here and there????? I presume that you are not of the category, like myself, that have a precarious job and young children to raise...or shall you now tell me that I should have considered before having children?? Careful what you say because not everyone has the luxury of living life from your perspective!!!!!
pat muscat
Nov 11th 2012, 09:08
@Mr E.Caruana Galizia.
Well, we don't need change after 25 years of PN administrations? Change is the law of life, and those who do look only to the past, are certain to miss the future.
George Azzopardi
Nov 11th 2012, 09:22
correct a few mistakes here and there ...
PN needs to be totally refurbished!! PN must remove many people who have and are making a lot of mistakes and are still in high positions and who are still taking critical and major decisions!!!
PN must remove those who think that they are so bright and indespensable but are writing hated blogs against their fellow persons within the same PN!
George Azzopardi
Nov 11th 2012, 10:25
PN needs to be totally refurbished!! PN must remove many people who have and are making a lot of mistakes and are still in high positions and who are still taking critical and major decisions!!!
PN must remove those who think that they are so bright and indespensable but are writing hated blogs against their fellow persons within the same PN!
Joanna Mifsud
Nov 11th 2012, 10:28
Are you really living in Malta!! Dr.Gonzi and co has practically damaged PN integrity and this will be remembered for time to come!! PN needs a fresh start and to do this, current government must go down!!!
J.C. Borg
Nov 10th 2012, 20:56
Can anyone explain this to me, Joseph Muscat said "The forthcoming budget, was an election one and the (P.N.) government would be generous. But the following one* would take everything back with interest".
* Where PL is hoping to be the next government*.
Am I understanding well????
Donna Parnis
Nov 11th 2012, 06:56
Can you not understand J.C. Borg, Joseph Muscat means that if the PN get in again, they would take it all back with interest. Really, it doesn't take a genius to understand what hes saying.
anthony dimech
Nov 11th 2012, 07:29
they will be sorting out for another leader cos i cant see how the Maltese are going to trust a person like JM when all he talks is about that everything is a disaster and if he is becomes a prim minister he is going to solve every problem,only one thing i cant understand and that is how the Maltese are believing his same preaching and nothing new.
J.C. Borg
Nov 11th 2012, 11:42
@ Donna Parnis - So this means that JM is not so sure that he will be our PM next year. Correct?? (I feel sure of that.)
Mr Evan Camilleri
Nov 10th 2012, 20:50
Will grants to install water heaters and solar panels be kept?
George Azzopardi
Nov 11th 2012, 10:19
What grants? Everything has been on onhold for months!!!
Mary Ann Borg
Nov 10th 2012, 20:50
Baqa' gurnalist tas-Super 1.
Alexander Genuis
Nov 10th 2012, 22:31
Prosit,mela nigu f'dan Gurnalist rebah lill Pm fl-ahhar elezzjoni tal-MEP b'aktar min 35,000 vot!!!!!!!!!Prosit!!
robert pace
Nov 11th 2012, 09:09
Nahseb daqs kemm baqa deputati u membri Parlamentari fil Pn !!!
Andrew James Brown
Nov 10th 2012, 20:45
Photovoltaic panels would make more sense for families because Labour would also be reducing the electricity rates, he said.
What?
K Borg
Nov 10th 2012, 22:08
......how and why?
anthony dimech
Nov 11th 2012, 07:35
PL now knows that they cant reduce electicity so now is talking about panels which PN has been giving grants for them ages ago. the more the election comes near the more the LEJBURISTI will show us that they have no plans if ever and god help us is they are in goverment.
Alexander George Farrugia
Nov 11th 2012, 08:38
(continues)
Now, assuming Muscat manages to reduce the tariff to 15.5c per kWh, the PV-generated “unit” would replace 1.613 units bought from Enemalta (25c/15.5c = 1.613).
Hence, a reduction in tariffs would in essence equate to a better return for one’s investment!
George Azzopardi
Nov 11th 2012, 09:35
Do you need to be a graduate to understand this!!! Who is today buying photo voltaic panels?
A few well off families and not those who are in real need. It's time for less well off families to also start benifiting from a more well planned and dedicated schemes. Schemes for major Maltese families and not just to a few!!! We need open schemes where no time limit is involve!
Maria Vassallo
Nov 10th 2012, 20:44
Kompli hawwad, JM, u aktar ma nafdawkx!
X'se tghidilna fuq il-konfoffi li shabek fl-Ewropa qed jaqilghu kontra l-Ministru Tonio Borg?
Pierre Vassallo
Nov 10th 2012, 20:20
Muscat's weekly doom and gloom session
Joe M Borg
Nov 10th 2012, 20:07
The trouble is that JM has NEVER indicated WHAT he is going to increase AFTER election. He just promised to lower the rates, but HOW he's going to get the funds is a mystery. Is it just another old PL trick like the VAT promise? VAT was removed, as promised, BUT CET was introduced, and it was worse than VAT! What's the game, Joseph?
Anthony Grech
Nov 10th 2012, 21:13
"The trouble is that JM has NEVER indicated WHAT he is going to increase AFTER election. "
One thing is for sure. An increase of EURO 600 for himself and his ministers, as Dr BrazilPN did.
Joseph E Briffa
Nov 10th 2012, 20:07
What a hotchpotch! Typical Labour. And this coming from a man who is aspiring to run a country, albeit miniscule.
C Cassar
Nov 10th 2012, 20:00
"Labour, Dr Muscat promised, would reinstill confidence in the country."
With a debt/GDP ratio of less than 3%, booming tourist industry, no bad loans, nearlt full employement (anything at 5% or under is consiered this internationally), Malta has plenty of confidence, so no thanks Mr Muscat you're not required to get involved in anything Maltese.
stephen portelli
Nov 10th 2012, 19:43
Mr muscat what we are hearing and beleiving is a very sour result for pl after the elction results. Government jobs, soldiers, police, wardens , arriva drivers , major contractors etc are generating enough jobs to keep us at least normal. The future has to be as this time where most of us know where we stand good or bad. With a novice we never would know. Sorry
anthony dimech
Nov 11th 2012, 07:43
yes yes 100% right and come on nazjonalist we are not perfect but we are a lot better to run the country then the lejburisti ,if PN supporters wont vote or vote labour they will only be dropping a huge rock on their feet.
robert pace
Nov 11th 2012, 09:07
If you want to cahnge and be better vote PL Mr portelli, dont trust the fibs and lies within a withered party!!
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