Double yellow lines were painted in front of a rather new car showroom at the upper end of Constitution Street, Mosta. Yet, vehicles can often be seen parked right on the yellow lines. This is evidenced by many but, somehow, it seems to escape the attention of local wardens who, apparently, are not interested in stopping this abuse and book offenders.
Futile exercise
The annual reports published by the Auditor General are an ongoing exercise in futility. Every year they raise cases of maladministration, waste of public moneys and flagrant breaches of the law. And, yet, nothing gets done. The only effect is to raise the blood pressure of honest citizens who toil hard and diligently and pay their taxes. Should the publication of such reports be stopped so we can rest at ease and not be constantly reminded how we are being cheated and swindled all around?
What a mess!
Carnival organisers should have ensured that the cleaning services were available all day long, even on weekends, to avoid unsightly sights. This overflowing rubbish bin is located in front of the law courts. However, all the bins in Republic and Merchants streets were in a similar state. It was only at about 11pm that personnel from the Cleaning Directorate showed up for a general clean-up. Efforts should be made next year to empty the bins more regularly throughout the day.
Not fit for use
This bus stop in Kappella Street, San Ġwann is not even suitable for a Third World country. It has now been in a sorry state for four or five years. The local council says it has been complaining about it to the central authorities but nobody else seems to care.
Hazard lights
One of the pelican lights at the zebra crossing at the bottom of Ġlormu Cassar Avenue, in Valletta is still not working. Up to a few weeks ago, both sets of lights were not working and this, obviously, presented a huge hazard to drivers and pedestrians at night. Only one was repaired. Why?
Sheer impunity
The car above was driven onto the wide pavement situated behind the bus shelters/outlets at City Gate, in Valletta where many commuters were standing, waiting to board the bus. One wonders: where are the police and wardens when you need them?
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