Qala's 'no' to Hondoq project
Published on The Times
Mr Joe Falzon, Qala.
The people of Qala have already expressed their opinion - no to the project at Hondoq ir-Rummien. So why not respect their opinion, expressed in a referendum?
MEPA did not grant garage permits at Nadur's Dahlet Qorrot to protect the natural environment, so how can it be ready to turn Hondoq ir-Rummien into some Portomaso?
Why destroy the natural beauty and serenity that attracts people to this bay? People are forbidden to use wild thyme sprigs to decorate Christmas cribs and yet MEPA is now ready to destroy all those thyme and caper bushes?
Incidentally, Hondoq ir-Rummien is one of Gozo's caper meccas, people coming from all over the island to pick capers there. The only impression that the people are getting is that MEPA's laws apply to the little people.
MEPA must decide whether it is there to serve nature and the environment or the real estate developer. One cannot serve God and Mammon.
Mr Joe Falzon, Qala.
The people of Qala have already expressed their opinion - no to the project at Hondoq ir-Rummien. So why not respect their opinion, expressed in a referendum?
MEPA did not grant garage permits at Nadur's Dahlet Qorrot to protect the natural environment, so how can it be ready to turn Hondoq ir-Rummien into some Portomaso?
Why destroy the natural beauty and serenity that attracts people to this bay? People are forbidden to use wild thyme sprigs to decorate Christmas cribs and yet MEPA is now ready to destroy all those thyme and caper bushes?
Incidentally, Hondoq ir-Rummien is one of Gozo's caper meccas, people coming from all over the island to pick capers there. The only impression that the people are getting is that MEPA's laws apply to the little people.
MEPA must decide whether it is there to serve nature and the environment or the real estate developer. One cannot serve God and Mammon.
posted by Hondoq at
6:45 PM
