A couple of weeks ago, a new sign appeared outside a bank on Tower Road, Sliema, with the single word “reserved”. Having one’s own parking place in Sliema, on such a prestigious road, is worth a lot, so one assumes it is for the benefit of some VIP. The vehicle parked there is a rented car, with a sticker on the windscreen to distinguish it from others and saying that the company is based in Burmarrad. What makes a local warden decide this car cannot be booked? Why the privilege?
Where there’s a will...
The heirs of deceased depositors of HSBC Bank Malta plc, their notaries or lawyers, find it very inconvenient to attend the legal office of the inheritance unit, which recently moved from Valletta to Qormi. If HSBC cannot find a more convenient premises, more central and accessible, then perhaps branches should be authorised to give the unit’s services to customers themselves.
Curbing traffic
It was announced in the last Budget that steps would be taken to prohibit heavy vehicles from using the roads during the rush hour in an effort to partly solve the traffic mayhem. Nothing has so far been done. Does the implementation of such a measure require an inter-party agreement, a UN conference, or Papal blessing? Or are we to await some constitutional change?
Mobile callers
The traffic police and/or local wardens need to crack down on the use of mobile phones by motorists. The practice seems to be increasing and unless repeat defaulters are going to be fined it can only get worse, even leading to some tragedy.
Pole dancing
There is an extremely dangerous, rusty electricity pole in Għobbejra Street, Rabat. A lamp attached to the pole is very loose as the bracket is also very rusty. It is so loose that, when it is windy, the lamp starts swinging around the pole. It has been repeatedly reported both to Enemalta and to the local council but no remedial action has been taken yet.
Unsightly outflow
Can someone from the Environment Department please explain what is causing this unsightly situation in Sliema, which is happening every second of the day? Surely, it should not be all that difficult to find the source.
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