It is about time proper guidelines on the translation of English words into Maltese were issued. As things stand, there seems to be a free-for-all, everybody deciding according to their whims and fancies. The end result is a mess. Just have a look at this sign, where the word ‘stadium’ is supposedly translated into Maltese to become stadjum. This is the Maltese language we are dealing with. Let’s be proud of it.
Upgrade needed
A central strip in the Santa Margarita area in Mosta, just before the Wied il-Għasel bridge, is in urgent need of maintenance. The outer wall is so weathered it serves no purpose and definitely does not help separate the road from the strip, with cars often driving over it. It is an accident just waiting to happen.
Rubbish point
This picture, taken near the Victoria Lines, shows what vandals can do with the little environment this country is still able to enjoy. Shame indeed.
Difficult access
Access to a shop in Manuel Dimech Street, Sliema, is blocked by a glass door that has to be unlocked by an employee, leaving parents with buggies no option but to carry them up the stairs. In addition, the gradient appears to be far too steep for comfort.
Above the law
This government car was photographed parked in Melita Street, Valletta, on Wednesday at about 10am. The sign above it clearly indicates that parking is only allowed between 7pm and 7am. The same exact situation, also involving the same government car, was highlighted in this column last month. Yet, the practice persists. Do wardens not go there, or have they perhaps been instructed to allow such contraventions by official vehicles?
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