Dr Sant condemns speculation in Gozo
Posted by www.maltastar.com on 1st September 2006
Speaking during a social activity in Gozo, Labour leader Dr Alfred Sant, condemned the laissez-faire attitude of the Gonzi government which is allowing Gozo to be ruined by land speculation in various areas of natural beauty.
Dr Sant said that while various hotels which had so far provided employment for hundreds of Gozitans were being demolished, the Gonzi government now wants to approve a project in Hondoq ir-Rummien, Gozo’s last remaining bay which is still in its pristine state. This is being done under the excuse of building a marina and a hotel but which is really about speculation by allowing the building of apartments. Dr Sant said that Labour does not agree with this proposal as it is being put forward because if one really wants to provide jobs for the Gozitans one had to preserve Gozo’s natural environment otherwise there will not be anything which attracts people to come to Gozo.
Dr Sant said that Gozo needs a plan which gives serious attention to that which Gozo can achieve as a region and work on for its future development. This is precisely what the 1996 – 1998 Labour government did emphasised Dr Sant. He added that this is what Labour is doing again with its plan for Gozo’s regeneration and development which was approved in Gozo itself during an extra-ordinary general meeting held by Labour precisely for this purpose.
Dr Sant continued saying that this plan aims to support Gozo’s tourism, agriculture, fishing, crafts and manufacturing industry with the aim of achieving the objective of providing work for the Gozitans in Gozo itself. This was the way forward to give the Gozitans work, welfare and dignity.
Dr Sant thanked all those Gozitans who have always supported Labour and also the ever increasing number of Gozitans who are becoming convinced that it is only Labour which can drag Gozo out of the dead end which the Nationalist administration has lead it into. This is the administration which is only looking out after the interests of the few rather than that of all the Gozitans.
Dr Sant concluded by pledging that Gozo will remain at the forefront of the attention and activity of the Labour party.
Speaking during a social activity in Gozo, Labour leader Dr Alfred Sant, condemned the laissez-faire attitude of the Gonzi government which is allowing Gozo to be ruined by land speculation in various areas of natural beauty.
Dr Sant said that while various hotels which had so far provided employment for hundreds of Gozitans were being demolished, the Gonzi government now wants to approve a project in Hondoq ir-Rummien, Gozo’s last remaining bay which is still in its pristine state. This is being done under the excuse of building a marina and a hotel but which is really about speculation by allowing the building of apartments. Dr Sant said that Labour does not agree with this proposal as it is being put forward because if one really wants to provide jobs for the Gozitans one had to preserve Gozo’s natural environment otherwise there will not be anything which attracts people to come to Gozo.
Dr Sant said that Gozo needs a plan which gives serious attention to that which Gozo can achieve as a region and work on for its future development. This is precisely what the 1996 – 1998 Labour government did emphasised Dr Sant. He added that this is what Labour is doing again with its plan for Gozo’s regeneration and development which was approved in Gozo itself during an extra-ordinary general meeting held by Labour precisely for this purpose.
Dr Sant continued saying that this plan aims to support Gozo’s tourism, agriculture, fishing, crafts and manufacturing industry with the aim of achieving the objective of providing work for the Gozitans in Gozo itself. This was the way forward to give the Gozitans work, welfare and dignity.
Dr Sant thanked all those Gozitans who have always supported Labour and also the ever increasing number of Gozitans who are becoming convinced that it is only Labour which can drag Gozo out of the dead end which the Nationalist administration has lead it into. This is the administration which is only looking out after the interests of the few rather than that of all the Gozitans.
Dr Sant concluded by pledging that Gozo will remain at the forefront of the attention and activity of the Labour party.
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