Updated: Boathouses company condemns threat against Briguglio
Armier Developments Ltd, which represents the Armier boathouse community, this afternoon said it condemned without reservations the written threat received by AD chairman Michael Briguglio.
It expressed solidarity with Dr Briguglio who this morning said he received a written threat on the Armier boathouses issue.
Dr Briguglio filed a report to the police when the threat was received.
In a statement he said: "I thank the police for their cooperation. I am not intimidated by the threat which I received, and which also threatened my family. I will immediately inform the police if other threats occur."
The letter was sent to Mr Briguglio's former address.
Alternattiva Demokratika is demanding the removal of the illegal 'boathouses' in Armier.
Armier Developments Ltd said it was against threats and violence and would continue working with the authorities as it had done for the past 35 years on any issue relating to boathouses in the North West.
It called for cooperation with the authorities so that those responsible for the threat against Dr Briguglio could be caught and held to account
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anthony sultana
Jan 30th, 09:40
A big peace of our tiny islands, Gozo, is included,were taken or stolen by the bullies of the island.Only the AD is talking about this,to do something like that you have to care about your country more than yourself.The 2 big parties they talk about the TAX & SPEND system which will bring a disaster in our island, like it happen in Hawaii,which is full of homeless people.SAVE the future VOTE AD.
Joe Fenech
Jan 30th, 09:10
Were in 2013 for God's Sake . We HAve To Stop These Things , Threats , Or Even Worse If You do not do something personal for me i won't vote . It is just not fair . In Malta We're still far behind and not transparent in these elections .
twanny borg
Jan 30th, 08:50
Biex l-ad jkollha deputat fil-parlament huwa billi wara li wiehed jivvota lil partit favorit tieghu minn pl jew pn jghati it-tieni priferenza lill-ad. Jekk l-ad tipperswadi n-nies hekk iva inkella huwa difficcli li minn distrett wiehed jeliggu deputat. B'hekk ukoll il-partit li jgib l-aktar ammont ta' voti jigverna u mhux deputat wiehed jiddetta l-gvern bi hsara ghal pajjiz.
Simon Ciantar
Jan 30th, 07:54
I would love to vote for AD but are too liberal in certain areas for my liking , sorry but I cannot vote for a party which agrees with adoption of children by gay couples, total and absolutely in favor of integrating illegals rather than concentrating on stopping the flow and repatriation and their stance on the Church...
A. Sultana
Jan 30th, 08:31
At least they tell you clearly what they stand for.
twanny borg
Jan 30th, 08:52
Simon naqbel mieghek vot ghall-ad f'dawn l-issues ikun zbal.
Andre Debono
Jan 30th, 09:09
in any case PL and PN are also in favour of adoption of children by gay couples so I do not know where your choice stands if any, based on that stance
Edward Mallia
Jan 30th, 07:35
@Charlie Vella
Before any more jokes about kitchenettes etc. you ought to have a look at the 2002(?) Marfa Local Plan (still on the books): example of our political masters (using MEPA) licking people's boots in a desperate trawl for votes. Just recently Enemalta was asking for a new substation to bolster the supply, much weakened by ILLEGAL tapping by B/H owners. MEPA did not play this time.
Charlie Vella
Jan 30th, 06:11
* Every politician came knocking my door saying that they are not happy how politics work, and they are convinced that they will change politics, twenty years ago and yesterday.
* I am leaving now, its the time for the scratch-back.
Charlie Vella
Jan 30th, 06:10
* Doesn't Jason Azzopardi was demolishing all illegally owned areas? I remember TV spots, stating - giving back areas to the Maltese. Then all of a sudden all stopped.
Does he hit any high tension cable? I mean more 'high up high' then cable.
Or PLboathouses=Demolish=JobDone, PNboathouses=Votes=NoDemolish.
Michael Bugeja
Jan 30th, 07:59
How right you are Charlie ,but I'm afraid that nobody is listening, Jason Jason Jason where are you, Are you still there?Muscat Muscat Muscat ,where are you?
Charlie Vella
Jan 30th, 06:10
* Boathouses! Does all of them come with a kitchenette, bed and Air-condition?
Boathouse used to mean a building designed for storage of boats in bad weather. I guess wikipedia is right again - ... sometimes it may also include a bar, a restaurant........
Noel Cuschieri
Jan 30th, 02:13
We need more politicians like Michael Briguglio and the rest of the A.D. team! Please keep up your good work Michael and all at A.D. - Thanks
Noel Cuschieri
Jan 30th, 02:03
Dr Briguglio MUST be given protection like any other politician in a similar situation.
People who have the environment at hearth (everyone should) should support Dr Briguglio and A.D. Their contribution towards the environment (and other issues) is something that our country cannot do without.
The electorate is becoming more sensible and will surely give you, AD a tremendous support this time!
Joe Fenech
Jan 29th, 22:56
Armier Developments Ltd.....
WHAT???????????
BAN THEM, DEMOLISH THEIR BOATHOUSES AND MAKE THEM PAY 35 YEARS RENT!!!!
Joseph N. Attard
Jan 29th, 21:17
Boathouses company eh? What boathouses? Summer residences, you mean. And some of them pretty exclusive, as well, with a quasi guaranteed private beach (the last time I went up to the white tower, I suffered two slow punctures through obviously well laid wide-headed nails). Is it not ironic that an entity representing a number of people who stole public land apparently has a legal basis? .
Ray Pisani
Jan 29th, 20:55
People should back Mr Briguglio for he is right.
Unfortunately in our narrow minded 2 party politics being right is not popular.
The Maltese are apathetic and everyone shrugs their shoulders whilst squatters rule the roost in any area they fancy with water and electricity supplied and a development company formed.
Truly 'Only in Malta'.
GL Calleja
Jan 29th, 20:26
Dr Briguglio is saying what ninety percent of Maltese citizens want to say but like the politicians do not have the guts and courage to say. I am not too crazy about the AD Party but they are not afraid to speak their mind and you have to give them credit for that alone. Votes do not matter to them so they speak for a lot of people who cannot or are afraid to speak for themselves.
anthony sultana
Jan 29th, 19:17
We have been oppressed for the last 100 years from both party and the church, support the AD to put dawn the oppressors for good, we will be the best country in the world, I tour half of the world as an explorer, believe me I know what I am saying.
Joseph Aquilina
Jan 29th, 22:57
I would not mind supporting AD if those who supported AD where not so much against the Church ... which mind you has a similar agenda to AD where nature and agriculture are involved.
Andre Debono
Jan 30th, 09:15
@ Joseph Aquilina
No wrong, those who support AD are not 'so much against the church' . The church issues have always been a recurring occurence and there's a reason for that.....since human rights have to be respected in all instance not only when convenient for an institution....other than that there's is no reason to be 'so much against the church'
Andre Debono
Jan 30th, 09:25
@ Joseph Aquilina
No! wrong! those who support AD are not 'so much against the church' . The church issues have always been a recurring occurence and there's a reason for that.....since human rights have to be respected in all instance not only when convenient for an institution....other than that there's is no reason to be 'so much against the church'
M. Cardona
Jan 30th, 14:24
What a coincidence. You seem to share so much with AD's Gozitan candidate for 2013 elections; Mr David Camilleri.
http://www.alternattiva.org/your-candidates-general-election-2013/
Charles Caruana Carabez
Jan 29th, 19:12
This govt forced my family to 'sell' its properties in the 3 cities for absolute peanuts last year, but allows squatters to use public property for their private use for free, and allow them to form a 'development company' for their use, to rub salt. Don't dare knock my door. I used to teach a lot of you, but never thought you would turn out this way. Don't knock my door
Joseph Zammit
Jan 29th, 19:54
And I thought the days of expropriation without just compensation were long gone!
Andre Vella
Jan 30th, 11:05
@Joseph Zammit
You do not have to pay compensation if you are taking what is legally yours.
Stephen Spiteri
Jan 29th, 19:00
Armier DEvelopments Ltd....... cooperating with the government......and the government colluding with you....as well as Muscat........
Dennis Zammit
Jan 29th, 18:32
No need to worry about AD's election manifesto as they are of NO threat to any one. Let them offer what ever they like . . . none of them have ever made any sense in General Elections.
anthony sultana
Jan 29th, 18:48
Mr. Zammit calm dawn, if we take 100 votes from your party ,you might not be able to govern just for 100 votes ,and that will teach both big parties a lesson that they never forget.
Luke Lanzon
Jan 29th, 18:58
Did they touch a nerve??!! looks like you're one of those 'owners' in Armier Bay. Also looking at you're comment that you replied to Mr Svensson, I totally agree with him..... what are you going to do tell me??? Well done AD get these illegal people out of there, unfortunately the big voices are too scared of loosing votes, pathetic really.
Adrian P. Cassar
Jan 29th, 18:59
Tell me what never made sense...
Divorce? EU membership? Banning spring hunting? Green energy? IVF laws? Gay partnership or marriage? Demolishing illegal developments? Tell me Dennis.
If MLP got ALL AD's votes in 2008 Alfred Sant would currently be our prime minister, so much for no threat to anyone siehbi!!!
Dennis Zammit
Jan 29th, 19:20
Luke Lanzon. You have a wrong number.
If it were up to me, I would bulldoze all illegal buildings, where ever they are especially Armier and surroundings. I cannot accept that these just take up public land and make it theirs. After the north, I would look at the south such as Ghar Lapsi and St. Thomas Bay etc.
My point is towards AD and those who feel threathenned by their proposals.
Dennis Zammit
Jan 29th, 19:21
@ Anthony Sultana.
Peanuts !!!!
Valerie Calleja
Jan 29th, 18:21
Mr Brigulio has had the guts to stick his head out for what he thinks is right.Neither the PN nor the labour party did so.Well done Mr Brigulio. A man after my own heart.
Dennis Zammit
Jan 29th, 19:21
Yea Yea. So let him continue to stock his head out . . . its his head after all !!!
Jos Borg
Jan 29th, 19:23
I had the impression it was a PN government that ruled over us during the last 26 years.
ray vassallo
Jan 29th, 18:06
There are too many illegal so called boat houses in the northern tip of Malta, meaning too many votes to tread on, and PL and PN care more about votes than the country's welfare.
Gustav Svensson
Jan 29th, 17:59
What is the problem. Illegal boat houses should be removed, the owners should pay the bill & be fined. Why is it not happening?????
j camilleri
Jan 29th, 18:07
Because if you make your own survey you will realize that Gonzipn will lose votes ! Simple logic.
Dennis Zammit
Jan 29th, 18:31
Just go back from where you came and leave our country's matters to us Maltese.
Mr M C
Jan 29th, 18:54
@Dennis Zammit
Thanks Dennis, you just put our civilization a hundred years behind. It is his country as much as it is yours and Mr. Svensson actually has a valid point. Here, written by a fellow Maltese. If anything, we should learn from them as we are backwards in so many ways. Please don't make it worse with these senseless comments!
Peter Bonnici
Jan 29th, 18:55
@ Dennis Zammit. Clearly we Maltese don't have the courage to deal with this matter. Your idiotic response to Gustav's comment was unwarranted.
Dennis Zammit
Jan 29th, 19:24
@ Peter Bonnici
We do not need any foreigners to tell us what to do in our country. We don't tell them what to do in their's.
It is not courage but fact that past Labour Governments graced this buildings and supplied them with water and electricity.
Try to get a single phase meter for a new house which was not built according to the Architect's MEPA approved plan and with e compliance report.
Dennis Zammit
Jan 29th, 19:26
@ Mr M C
At least have the decency to sign with your name just like the rest of us . . . civilized Maltese who are so proud of our country that we did not need to leave it to end up somewhere else.
Peter Bonnici
Jan 29th, 22:10
@ Dennis Zammit. If you're familiar enough with the English language you would have noticed that Gustav Svensson did not tell us what to do, but asked why we haven't done anything.
Astrid Vella
Jan 29th, 22:15
@ Dennis Zammit - Mr.Svensson comes from a country that places the values of truth, transparency and ethics above all others.With their good governance the Scandinavian countries have come to lead Europe in the prosperity and quality of life stakes. We have a lot to learn from them, and telling him to go back to his own country exposes a very ignorant mentality. Apologies are due to Mr. Svenss
Giov DeMartino
Jan 29th, 17:52
I am against these illegally built boathouse, but AD is only wasting its time. In fact this party has never managed to elect one single candidate.
Mr Andrew Camilleri
Jan 29th, 18:23
And why has it not managed to elect one single candidate? because GonziPN has made sure it does not by scaremongering, by creating an electoral system that does not allow smaller parties to be elected, by ensuring that their voice is heard as least as possible on TV, radio, etc. A confirmation of how undemocratic GonziPN really is.
Ruben Mifsud
Jan 29th, 18:48
@ Mr Andrew Camilleri,
Why do you attribute the fault of AD not electing a candidate in parliament just to GonziPN?
You really think that JM.com @ Co. had nothing to do too??
Or you're just being bias??
Adrian P. Cassar
Jan 29th, 18:53
Mr Demartino it seems that your dear MLPN are wasting everyone's time:
AD campaigned for divorce, green energy, IVF, gay partnerships EU membership for 20 years. TWENTY YEARS!
Wake up PN and MLP!!
This is a 2 party dictatorship. Every MP represents less than 2% of the electorate. Yet AD don't get an MP even if they 3%!!!
MLPN are scared stiff of proportional representation. Democrats? Dictators?
Noel Cuschieri
Jan 30th, 01:41
Mr DeMartino,
You are totally WRONG! A.D. are NOT wasting their or anyone's time. Michael's and A.D. 's contributions are most valid especially on those issues which the big parties are NOT taking seriously!
If A.D. have never managed to elect a candidate it's not their fault but amongst others it's yours' Mr DeMartino!
Let us all give our full support to A.D. this election. It's worth it!!
anthony sultana
Jan 29th, 17:49
Now we have a big chance to send a massage to the PL & PN, vote for the AD party so we will become stronger and louder, We dont want anybody to steal our public land, from such a tiny island like ours. Our public space is shrinking by the day.We must not be affraid from no body to defend our country.Mr Bruguglio is the best politician of them all.
Eddy Privitera
Jan 29th, 17:45
Christian Holland. What you are saying is that ONE MP should have MORE POWER than a government elected by a majority of the people ! How's that for democracy !!
christian holland
Jan 29th, 20:00
Most people are in favour of dismantling the boathouses including you,probably. Despite this,PL and PN do not want to do anything about it. Is that democracy Eddy? It is only by having AD represented in parliament will we have a change in environmental matters. Can you not at least express your displeasure at both parties on this point? Or is that too much for you?
Andre Vella
Jan 30th, 10:39
Eddy you should stay in the igloo and spare us your comments.
AD have ad nauseum said that they will never behave like Debono because a coalition of parties will be build on the electoral manifestos and not personalities!
Moreover, AD are vying for a seat in parliament, if elected in a district, AD will sit in the opposition benches.
Wilfred Camilleri
Jan 29th, 17:41
How hypocritical for Muscat and the PL to use the slogan "Malta taghna lkoll" when they are ready to allow squatters at Armier and elsewhere to remain on public stolen land. If Malta is for all of us, why doesn’t Muscat put his money where his mouth is? And Gonzi and the PN are not any better. Not even a peep out of them. And they had 22 years to work on it. Shame on both of them!
Jos Borg
Jan 29th, 19:31
Mr Wilfred Camilleri,
Can you tell us how the PL could have solved this problem during the last 26 years from the opposition benches? I cannot understand your point.
And do you know that Joseph Muscat was 13 years old when the PN started this laissez faire at Armier? With cowboys taking over land and selling shanty units for Lm10,000?
Andre Debono
Jan 30th, 09:33
@Jos Borg
The PN could have done alot......but the PL could have also raised questions in the parliament like it has done with other issues....they were not in the opposition for nothing
Paul Caruana
Jan 29th, 17:40
How noble of the Armier shantytowners!
Now if only they cooperate with the Authorities in the dismantling of their hovels built on public land illegally.....
Charles Vella
Jan 29th, 17:37
Il hmieg li hiereg mill PN u il LP, imma l'aktar mill PN... huwa tal wahx f'din il kampanja!! Jekk jien naghti ghaxra, johrog Joseph u jighd li se jaghti 20!! U vici versa... first time i will vote AD!
Wilfred Camilleri
Jan 29th, 17:34
Although I'm not a fan of most of the AD electoral program and although I have criticized AD before, I'm with AD on this issue. Both Gonzi and Muscat have no guts when it comes to bulldozing the ramshackles at Armier and elsewhere built on stolen public property. Both leaders should be ashamed to call themselves leaders and proclaim that they're there to represent all Maltese.
Steve Zammit
Jan 29th, 17:27
Prosit AD ! Let no one stop you, there are too many bullies in this country
Paul Pulis
Jan 29th, 17:27
Strange - a company set up After development too place.
Peter Galea
Jan 29th, 17:24
U IVA Malta taghna ilkoll, forsi barra biss, l-armier, il miziep etc. Issa naraw?
AD biss serja hawn malta, zgur jixraqilhom no 1
W. Cassar
Jan 29th, 17:14
This is a real issue .... where are the parties ...still counting tablets?
mike fenech
Jan 29th, 17:10
What is the Armier Developments Ltd ? Isn't the development illegal ? Who are these people ? Does the government recognize this LTD or whatever they are!
Mr Andrew Camilleri
Jan 29th, 18:27
Don't forget that Gonzi signed an agreement with them in 2008 that he would regularise their position through MEPA. So far he has taken them for a ride (thank God this time!) but in the meantime has helped them by giving them water and electricty. This is like MEPA's ODZ which does not actually mean ODZ but sounds like it does.
Ruben Mifsud
Jan 29th, 18:52
Ok, Mr Camilleri,
Now I am sure that you are biased in your comment!!
The illegal boathouses had electricity and water service since MLP was in government in the 70's & 80's and not since GonziPN!!
christian holland
Jan 29th, 17:07
Voting for PL and PN is a wasted vote if you want to change things. Stop fooling yourselves out there that this election is too important. People have been saying that for these past 4 elections and NOTHING has been done about this scandal, NOTHING. Life will go on slightly better or worse if you vote for the same parties. We only need 1 candidate in parliament and we can rock this country
fredu debono
Jan 29th, 17:03
mhux hekk hux? jistghu jipprezentaw il-kuntratt minn hallielhom dik l-art. dik l-art li qedin jokkupaw llegalment dawk ghandi parti minnha jien. dawk draw hadd ma jkellimhom ghax jibzghu li jitilfu l-voti; nies arroganti ghamlu kull ma hemm taghhom. kellu bzonn min jitla jkollu cicri bizzejjed li jiknishom u jerga jgib l-art kif kienet 30 sena ilu.
Paul Zammit
Jan 29th, 17:02
these bullies are shameless! The boat houses should be removed and the owners charged rent for as long as they used them plus a fine for disturbing the other members of the public!
Silvan cutajar
Jan 29th, 16:59
@Armier Dvelopments Limited - Your condemnation for this cowardly and REAL WRITTEN THREAT to Dr Briguglio is not enough.
@ PN and LP - Shame on both of you. You both did nothing on this issue. Therefore you do not deserve the vote of the law-abiding citizen.
AD is 200% right on this one.
Ramblers Association
Jan 29th, 16:52
The Ramblers Association of Malta fully supports Dr Briguglio and AD in their stand against all illegal squatters who have appropriated land from the general public for their own private use. This is one of our main electoral proposals to all the political parties – that whoever is in government takes a stand against this barefaced effrontery, and reclaims the land for us, the silent majority.
P. Ciantar
Jan 29th, 16:52
these bullies must be removed. It has been years of bullying the general public... if I want a Summer Residence I buy it. Please note there is a similar situation at St Thomas Bay but at least these do not threat anyone. This bullies must be stopped once and for all... where is Mepa, Where are the police !!!!
saviour magro
Jan 29th, 16:50
......35 years to solve the issue of ILLEGAL boathouses. That's four years before I was born.
Keep it up Dr Briguglio.
Charles Caruana Carabez
Jan 29th, 16:38
Malta is a crazy country. The govt last year practically stole our property in the 3 cities (forcing us to accept peanuts for it) and then allows squatters to enjoy land which belongs to everyone for free. Don't knock my door!
Ms.D. Galea
Jan 29th, 16:38
Armier Developments Ltd?!
Prepostrous.
Adrian Grech
Jan 29th, 16:30
dawk irirdu jitilqu mi hemm
A Zammit
Jan 29th, 16:29
So is 'Armier Developments Ltd' a commercial company? If I want to build an illegal boat house, I need to ask them first?
Paul Zammit
Jan 29th, 17:15
lol .. u cannot want to build an illegal boat house. It's against the law as the term 'illegal' implies :/
C Mallia
Jan 29th, 16:29
It is about time to stand up to these bullies and back Michael / AD. Even if No2 is given in a vote. We want the public countryside and areas like Armier for all Maltese. Another party in the parliament will give that added dimension to democracy which we seriously lack.
Mr Andrew Camilleri
Jan 29th, 16:24
I challenge Lou Bondi to hold a discsussion programme on this subject. He should bring in all three parties and one of the Armier bandits. They should then tell us where they stand, what secret arrangements they have made, lay all documents on the table and tell us how they intend to resolve this issue. Bondi should search for the whole truth and nothing else.
christian holland
Jan 29th, 17:13
You must be joking my friend. Lou is as likely to touch this subject as he is to discuss electoral reform. In the meantime AD gets 8 min to talk and the others get a whole programme. People like Bondi do not want the truth
Mr Andrew Camilleri
Jan 29th, 16:16
Any reactions from the Pn and the LP? Or are they afraid of upsetting the poor guys who own the villas in Armier?
A. MICALLEF
Jan 29th, 16:00
Dottor Gonzi u Dottor Muscat - Tal-Armier u dawk il-hallelin li serqu art il-poplu TGHANHA LKOLL
ghandhom il-vot IMMA AHNA LI MA SRAQNA XEJN GHANDHA IL-VOT WKOLL ! Forsi tirbhu voti
ghaliex hallejthuhom jiksru il-ligi IMMA TGHANHA TITILFUH. PN U PL SHAB MA DAWK LI
JIKSRU IL-LIGI ! SHAME ON BOTH OF YOU !
j brincat
Jan 29th, 15:52
@Mark Cassar
"to be fair, the PN has been in government for the last 15 years..or are you ashamed to mention the 2 glorious years under Dr.NO-TO-EU Sant?"
AND to continue with 'to be fair' kantalina Labour has suffered for 25 whole years for its 'mistakes'!
So, how long will it take to absolve the PN from ALL their immortal sins?
An eternity???
jb
Andre Debono
Jan 29th, 15:18
Gewwa Malta hawn nies li jahsbu li kullimkien taghhom u jistghu jaghmlu li jridu minghajr ebda konsegwenzi.Dawn huma it-tip ta' nies li il-PL u PN aka, 'il-partiti tat-tablets' jibzghu minnhom u jibqghu siekta,it-tip ta nies li ghandhom jigu moghtija tbezibiza kif suppost u jindunaw li l-ambjent hu ta kullhadd biex igawdih, is-sigar u l-ghasafar qeghdin biex igawdihom (hajjin) kullhadd ..AD=guts!
twanny borg
Jan 29th, 15:17
L-ad hija valida hafna. Nuri solidarjeta' ma' din il-persuna li trid gid biss ghal malta.
C Calafato
Jan 29th, 15:08
That's how these abusive people think.
I build illegally on public land
I act as if the whole area is mine and make it a no go area except for other abusers like me.
If someone says they'll go down i send threats
Rodrick Azzopardi
Jan 29th, 14:53
My 2nd preference surely going to AD. We need another party in our parlament. Keep up the good work Dr.Briguglio
Andre Vella
Jan 29th, 16:18
Problem is that AD needs number 1's to be elected in parliament. More than 2000 votes from any district (which amounts to around 25,000 voters) should suffice!
Mr Andrew Camilleri
Jan 29th, 18:32
You are right Andre -GonziPN has made sure that they and LP only get into parliament. But a strong support for AD will (hopefully) send a message to the big parties. For sure the PN will ignore it when you consider how arrogant they have been in the last legislature when they had less votes then the LP and AD combined. You would think they would be more humble - but no way will they respect us.
Simon Fenech
Jan 29th, 14:40
Part 2. The mere fact that in plot nowadays we fit a block of flats shows the short sightedness and egoistic way of land misuse; and this in one the smallest and most highly populated countries on Earth. For people like me who have neither a boat house nor one of these plots but just a huge mortgage on a concrete pigeon hole some people call flats, this issue is one and the same.
Patrick Jansen
Jan 29th, 14:37
It's a shame that most Maltese people agree with AD on many important issues, but still vote for PN or PL, who decide to keep quiet about those issues. Come on people, vote for AD. At least they don't try to be popular with everyone and at least things might start to change for the positive!
Noel Cuschieri
Jan 29th, 15:54
Agree 100%! It's time for people to remove the blue and red films covering their retina, and start considering the green as a valid and necessary contributor to our society, especiallly on issues related to the environment.
Simon Fenech
Jan 29th, 14:32
To me this issue is analogous to cigarettes vs marijuana. Both are smoke but one is legal and the other not. And it seems the lesser killer is outlawed. If boat houses were occipied illegally (marijuana) how about all those who received a govt. plot on public land legally (cigarettes) but at a pittance? Isn't that also public land? Part 1
Mr ALBERT LEONE GANADO
Jan 29th, 14:26
My full solidarity with Michael Briguglio on this cowardly act. However I do not see a short term solution to this problem . The important thing is that no title or property rights under any guise be given to the squatters . We have just talking for too long and it is more politically realistic to devise a long term policy as was the case of private owners having permanent sitting tenants.
Mr Andrew Camilleri
Jan 29th, 16:20
You may be abit late about giving right to the squatters. GonziPN has already told them that they are there to stay (the secret agreement) and has in fact given them water and electricity. Of course they did not have to submit to the usual tests and certificates from MEPA for W&E as an ordinary house would have to do.
Danica Vella
Jan 29th, 14:10
Tad-dahk tal-pajjiz. Maybe I should just build a property and prepare a letter just in case somebody asks me to demolish it. haha
Jean-Michel Azzopardi
Jan 29th, 13:53
Go Go Mr Brigulio!
cesco di luigi
Jan 29th, 13:05
this issue alone one can see the chasm that there is between a party that says what it really believes (AD) and the other what I call weather-vane parties. Unfortunately the Maltese prefer the big parties. Time is ripe for change in electoral law..to get some true men in parliament
Mr Andrew Camilleri
Jan 29th, 12:35
Michael do not give in to these bullies. Gonzi and Muscat have both surrendered to the bullies, meeting them and signing agreements with them in secret behind the electorates' back. AD stands out on this issue and is the only party that is truly safeguarding our natural heritage. This issue just shows how untrue it was when the PN kept on saying that the environemt is at the top of their agenda.
j brincat
Jan 29th, 12:31
@Ms Borg
"Well done for your insistence Mr. Briguglio. The other parties have no views about the abolishment of such illegal boathouses or they're scared they lose the vote? Mela Malta mhux Taghna Ilkoll u il-Futur mhuwiex fis-Sod f'kollox?"
To be fair to all the PN has been in power for the last 25 years but did not move a finger to solve this hot potato!
jb
Andre Vella
Jan 29th, 13:53
To be fair with you as well PL have also promised not touch the Armier boat houses, that is why josephmuscat.com has not received any threats, becuase he gave in to the bullies.
joseph green
Jan 29th, 13:59
Jekk trid tkun fair ghidlina int jew il partit tieghek sur jb x se taghmel , hallik mil hot potato issue.
Mark Cassar
Jan 29th, 14:58
to be fair, the PN has been in government for the last 15 years..or are you ashamed to mention the 2 glorious years under Dr.NO-TO-EU Sant?
If PN "failed" to tackle this hot potato, Labour did not even consider to "touch" these poor guys...Why should they promise to wipe out this illegality when there are several pro-PL voters (who I know) and other potential voters? Should they risk it? Nooooo!
Mr Andrew Camilleri
Jan 29th, 18:34
Cassar, GonziPn did not 'fail to tackle' the situation. Gonzi made a sedret agreement with the squatters just before the 2008 election promising to regularise their position. There was no failure there except towards the rest of the Maltese people. But votes is all that counts for Gonzi. He even allowed divorce into Malta and is now proposing gay adoptions and partnerships. X'gharukaza!
A Cachia
Jan 29th, 12:25
Remove Illegal Houses OR PLAN, REBUILD DECENTYLY, SET STANDARDS AND PAY!!
The same goes for all other BOATHOUSES AKA AS MALTESE SLUMS!
Mario Camilleri
Jan 29th, 12:24
Ħassra li sew il-MEPA, l-awtoritajiet kif ukoll il-gvernijiet tal-PN dejjem beżgħu jew għandhom x'jitilfu jekk jeħduha kontra l-bini llegali tal-Armier. Pero ħassra wkoll li mhux dawn biss huma llegali u ħadd m'għamillhom xejn anzi ħarġu l-permessi. Illum reġa qed ikompli b'pass imaġġel ħafna l-bini fil-wied tal-Isperanza fil-Mosta dak li kien twaqqaf xi snin ilu.
Ms Borg
Jan 29th, 11:56
Well done for your insistence Mr. Briguglio. The other parties have no views about the abolishment of such illegal boathouses or they're scared they lose the vote? Mela Malta mhux Taghna Ilkoll u il-Futur mhuwiex fis-Sod f'kollox?
Stannis Baratheon
Jan 29th, 13:48
It's about time you and everyone else learn politicis are not about you, but are about the politicians themselves. You are just a pawn they need to gain power during elections.
j brincat
Jan 29th, 11:51
The Armier saga is a very thorny issue too hot to handle!
jb
Mr charles baldacchino
Jan 29th, 11:47
We know that gonzi compromised with these thugs before the last elections
Lets hope that PL does not follow suit - if i am not mistaken PN has made similar commitments to
Other illegal structures
Reuben Zammit
Jan 29th, 11:54
I hope so too Charles. But how come PL has never ever spoken out on the issue?
S. Caruana
Jan 29th, 11:44
Nissimpatiza mieghek Michael. Il-kmamar go l-Armier ghandhom jinkinsu minn hemm u jekk l-awtoritajiet se joqghodu jistahbew wara ligi li ghaddiet fl-1992, mela allura jaraw kemm tiswa l-art f'termini kummercjali u tigi diviza b'kemm hemm sidien. Barra minnhekk dak li jigi dikjarat sid la jista jbiegh, la jista jikri u l-art in kwistjoni ma tistax tintiret.
E Schembri
Jan 29th, 11:44
Even though I disagree with the some main issues, like gays adopting children, I think I will still vote for AD so as to break this two party scandal, where the main parties have made a farce out of this election campaign.
Its either that or simply not voting.
Mr Andrew Camilleri
Jan 29th, 12:36
I agree operfectly with you. Its time for the two big parties to change. Only with a third party in parliament can this come about as this third party will stop them from their excesses.
ken camilleri
Jan 29th, 11:30
Keep strong Michael. We need more like you.
david debattista
Jan 29th, 11:29
Unless we take to the streets in our thousands, same as during the elections WE WILL POSSIBLE END UP BEING KILLED WITHOUT REALIZING IT . The natural environment is there for a reason and a very profound one !
anthony sultana
Jan 29th, 11:24
Vote for the big parties is a waist of vote, I tell you why , in the future they are going to inflict lots of stress on us,malta taghna il-koll, is the bigest joke in politics history, he never mention one word against the people of the illegal boat houses or the camping on the sidewalks like Xlendi ,Malsalforn they block the pathways , took half of the street with eyesore camps. PN no control.
S Muscat
Jan 29th, 12:44
Agree with you. Have been to Dwejra, Gozo and I saw 2 storeys large garage (too many). And I think they have been sanctioned too. Imbad niftahru bil-gmiel tat-tieqa fid-Dwejra! What a joke!!!
Victor Borg
Jan 29th, 11:19
If we are to be called a 'civilised country', the government must take back all land that has been squatted upon in Armier and anywhere else. But our country remains barbarian unfortunately - we live in a country where bullies (whether poachers, squatters, contractors, or road maniacs) flout the law and trample on society without consequence.
Michael Bugeja
Jan 29th, 11:19
Ad keep it up, inthom l-unika partit, fuq din l-issue. fejnu s-sur Jason Azzopardi , l-ewwel il Voti qabel kollox
Michael Bugeja
Jan 29th, 11:15
Insomma go Malta cowboy trid tkun,biex ma bnejtx kamra jew tnejn bhall haddiehor, u fejnu Joseph Muscat u Gonzi ,kullhadd jibza ghal voti, Viva Malta ta' ftit nies.
anthony sultana
Jan 29th, 11:04
It is time to support the AD party even more stronger.For years they had been braking the laws, and the previous govenment do nothing about it, that's why we are so backwords, because the government is harsh on the weak people, and gentle on harsh people.This system ought to stop for ever.People use your vote as protest , against violence threats.
A Zammit
Jan 29th, 10:55
The worst is that in Armier there are historical building & structures which were defaced and used to erect these ILLEGAL structures. Furthermore, I have been to Armier recently and notice a large part of the passage ways are surrounded with CCTV cameras to keep constant watch out. During the 5 minutes I've been there I encountered a Mercedes and a Porsche 4x4 utility cars..surely not for the poor
Albert Bonello
Jan 29th, 11:35
And then they say there is poverty in Malta. What a joke!
E Schembri
Jan 29th, 11:47
POOR???????
The people who call themselves poor and claim social benefits are the richest of us all.
And I, who worked my ass off for a slightly better salary am paying through my nose for all this abuse.
I am sick and tired of this abuse and corruption. That is why I am inclined to vote AD, even though I disagree with some major issues.
joseph green
Jan 29th, 10:54
Fejn huma il partiti il kbar fuq din l issue , ghandhom dmir sagrosant li dik l art tal poplu tirritorna kif kienet u mhux qisna bannana republic go dan il pajjiz. Keep it up M.Briguglio.
Joseph N. Attard
Jan 29th, 10:52
Dr Muscat, you have been uncharacteristically quiet about this. Dr Gonzi and the PN have failed miserably to tackle the issue. Will you? If you promise unequivocally to restore the stolen land to us, I will promise to vote for your party for the first time in my life. You do not realize just how angry people are at this great land robbery. You stand to have a net gain of thousands of votes.
Andre Vella
Jan 29th, 12:10
Wake up and smell the coffe. Labour, just like PN, made a pact with Armier squatters.
If you want to vote for a party which wants to do something at Armier is to vote for AD.
Joseph N. Attard
Jan 29th, 12:42
@ Andre Vella. Past coffee time, now lunch time. :-) I just wanted to emphasize that Dr Muscat and the PL are as much to blame for the land robbers' continued dominance as the PN. AD's proposals for Armier and for other stolen lands are the best.
S Muscat
Jan 29th, 10:49
No one of the two parties speak or have any plans for our enviroment. All they speak is about jobs, health and education. Those are important but our environment is important too.
Reuben Zammit
Jan 29th, 10:46
In the past, people like me who voted with their brains and hearts, not their bank accounts or tribal loyalty, used to hear a lot of admonishment about 'wasting a vote for AD'.
Now it's our turn to say 'if you vote PN or PL you're wasting your vote on cowards who won't stand up to bullies."
Peter Xuereb
Jan 29th, 11:20
Hear, hear!
Astrid Vella
Jan 29th, 10:42
This is disgusting! FAA strongly condemns this cowardly attempt at intimidation and urges the police to take all the necessary action to trace the perpetrator.
The two main parties have fudged on this issue for too long, it's about time they declared clearly where they stand on the theft of public land.
Mary Ann Borg
Jan 29th, 11:07
Seems like an anonymous letter made you share your views here but FAA has been eerily silent on the construction of 2 huge tanks in the South. Aren't there any indigenous species there or isnt the effect on public health and safety (explosive gas) a matter of concern anymore? Why does a small house in the countryside bother you but not 2 huge tanks?
Mario Mercieca
Jan 29th, 12:13
U it tankijiet ta joseph? Xi tghidli fuqhom? Jew na tifhimx?
Mr Andrew Camilleri
Jan 29th, 12:41
Borg/Mercieca: bring yourself up to date and see FAA's statement yesterday in the Times. You are trying your best to rope in FAA for political purposes (after years of attacking them simply because they criticised the PN's contractor friends) but you will not succeed. Now is not the right time for FAA to make statements about proposals from any party, even the PNs wish to build more hotels in Gozo
Edward Mallia
Jan 29th, 13:37
What is of major concern is the venom with which certain people are quick to comment. Luckily their comments are usually marked by abysmal ignorance of fact and obvious political spleen. Do they know how many "huge tanks" there are between Benghajsa and Delimara all full of very explosive gas or liquid? Any protest about those from B & M?
Mary Ann Borg
Jan 29th, 14:43
That's precisely because we are up to date. I havent seen you or Astrid on trucks giving lectures about the environment about the two gas tanks. You decide the time when you protest and I decide when to comment on your one-sidedness. Remember, you only have 2 years to protest - between March 9th 2013 and March 8 2015 when the tanks will be both filled with Konrad's gas.
Mr Andrew Camilleri
Jan 29th, 16:30
What one-sidedness Ms Borg? Does the Maltese environment belong only to GonziPN? Is criticising developments by contractors and an ever helpful MEPA going against GonziPN? I had not realsied that MEPA, GonziPN and the contractors were all together in this. Thanks you for opening my eyes.Try as much as you will, FAA will not get involved in petty politics.
david debattista
Jan 29th, 10:40
Michael Briguglio if you speak for the environment , you are going to get hit . Welcome to the club !
david debattista
Jan 29th, 10:38
Michael Briguglio welcome to the club !
joe galea
Jan 29th, 10:37
All boat houses should be put down these are all illegal buildings we look like 3rd world countries villages!!! the land belongs to all Maltese.
Charlene Abdilla
Jan 29th, 11:03
As I have commented before the land in st thomas bay is legally bought it does not belong to all the Maltese. Please educate yourself before you speak
laurent caruana
Jan 29th, 11:18
@ Charlene Abdilla
Please educate your self before YOU speak
He mentioned illegal buildings not legal buildings!!
Please read well!!
Matthew Fenech
Jan 29th, 10:36
I think it's about time to remove the boat houses .... Armier should be demolished ASAP it's like a damm huge farm down there ! Prosit AD I think that you are on the right track .... Till now I saw a lot of sense coming out of your party ! Keep it up !
Stefan Vella
Jan 29th, 10:30
just one seat in parliament by Alternattiva is all we need
Mary Ann Borg
Jan 29th, 11:07
and we get another Frankie Tabone!
Andre Vella
Jan 29th, 12:09
@ Mary Ann Borg
No we do not get anothe Franco Debono because if elected AD will sit on the opposition benches.
AD have criticised the way this wrong MP acted over and over and your comment only shoes that you have an interest in keeping th status quo in Armier.
Isthi....
Mr Andrew Camilleri
Jan 29th, 12:42
Borg: what is wrong with having another Debon?He was the only one who tried to put the PN on the right track, but the klikka had other ideas. Enough of the PN klikka - vote AD!
J Schembri
Jan 29th, 10:25
This is the party who really wants change to happen !!
we've all been fooled several times by both parties!!
Noel Cuschieri
Jan 30th, 01:02
Well said!
Franco Farrugia
Jan 29th, 10:23
This is one of very few comments I make during this election campaign.
I am 100% behind Dr Briguglio and AD on this one and totally against the fact that the two large parties do not plan anything to bring these sites back to the Maltese - all the Maltese. If 'Malta taghna lkoll', then, that land should go back to all of us. And the PN, likewise, should be staunchly direct as regards this land.
Joseph Cauchi Senior
Jan 29th, 10:21
Armier belongs to all the Maltese.
Michael Briguglio is on the right track.
Such people should never be tolerated and appeased.
Keep it up Michael!
JC.
Mr Andrew Camilleri
Jan 29th, 16:33
"Such people should never be tolerated and appeased." -But it is precisely GonziPN that has been tolerating and appeasing them. Not only not doing anything to get our land back, but promising to regularise their position and even giving them water and electricity. What kind of party is GonziPN??
Ramon Casha
Jan 29th, 10:19
This kind of behaviour comes in part from having a culture of political vote buying, where every election politicians promise everything to everyone, dubious permits are issued willy nilly, enforcement drops to almost nil - then here comes this party which refuses to be bought, so people who now feel entitled to these things resort to threats.
Keep it up AD. In a vast sky, a tiny star stands out
MC Attard
Jan 29th, 10:14
MEPA's illegal development department ! What a Joke!
Keith Davis
Jan 29th, 10:23
It's not fair to say that, as maybe MEPA are not aware of such decades of illegality..
....even though everybody else knows!
Ian Pirotta
Jan 29th, 10:03
Filthy cowards blinded by political fanaticism. How dare you threat a person like Michael. Cowards are people who just cannot see ahead of their nose. Their thoughts are so limited that they think using letters as threats will make some sort of change.
Mike a lot of people are behind you, rest assured.
Enough said.
Lawrence Fenech
Jan 29th, 10:03
It seems what is illigal becomes legal in time. Others watch and cannot do the same legally. A good summer resort for the selected few.
Keith Davis
Jan 29th, 10:02
GOVERMENT AND MEPA DROP THE ILLEGAL ARMIER SHEDS AND STRUCTURES NOW!
Mr phil sam
Jan 29th, 10:15
Keith, not just the illegal sheds at Armier, but the rest of the illegal sheds and structures all over the island.
Joseph Laus
Jan 29th, 10:36
That is Impossible Dear friend.....That involves many many votes ....This is Malta,,,,,
Dave Alan Caruana
Jan 29th, 09:57
you're doing the right thing here Michael - in this country thugs think they can get away with anything, and with the support of both the major parties it is to some extent true. It takes courage to challenge the establishment.
Mario Aquilina
Jan 29th, 09:54
This is the consequence of having political integrity in a country where most politicians do not or have lost it. If all the political parties had a common stand on Armier, individuals who speak up would not be targeted in this way.
M Vella
Jan 29th, 10:09
@Mario Aquilina, I agree with you 100%.
Anthony Paris
Jan 29th, 09:53
Hopefully voters will not be fooled into thinking that a vote for the AD is a wasted vote.
Spartacus Sladden
Jan 29th, 09:51
Although you won't get my Vote I have Maximum Respect towards you and your party.
You have issues and proposals which other parties Dream they could speak about out loud.
Armier is for All Maltese People... I dream of that day when all these ''Sangisuga'' see their loft being demolished! Qas jisthu tkun ghaddej ghal Affari tieghek min Armier iberqulek ghax hemm taghhom!
D Borg
Jan 29th, 10:14
you can dream on....or
vote AD, either 1st preferance or at least, giving 1st preferance to a major party candidate who is likely to get few votes and then give 2nd preference to AD.
Mr Andrew Camilleri
Jan 29th, 12:45
Spartacus: if you do not vote AD, things will remain the same, or even get worse. Lets not forget that GonziPN gave these people water and electicty, ensuring that they enjoy their stolen goods.
C Mallia
Jan 29th, 17:01
Well explained D. Borg. The big party will still govern having the 1st preference, but as soon as the weak candidate of the large party gets dropped, AD will get the vote, and it is what many would like in this country - elect the big party to government but have a third party in parliament.
Charles Micallef
Jan 29th, 09:51
Michael, be assured that the decent and upstanding people of these Islands are 100% behind you and are totally against these public land exploiters and who in turn have the blessing of the government and politicians who for the fear of losing a few votes and have condoned their action over the past 25 years.
Alan Deidun
Jan 29th, 09:36
Keep strong Michael....although we dont see eye to eye on every political issues, you and AD certainly have my kodus and full endorsement where the environment is concerned - thuggish behaviour should be shown the door in this country, once and for all
Carmel Borg
Jan 29th, 10:01
Agree with Alan.
Noel Cuschieri
Jan 30th, 00:58
Alan,
Now, your place is with A.D.! You should seriously consider this move. Your contribution to this organisation will surely be one of the most valid they have ever had amongst them!
Please choose the reason of your report below: