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Qormi development destroys 18th century Armoury - 16.04.09
Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar is extremely concerned about the destruction of the Qormi Armoury caused by a series of planning applications submitted to MEPA for the construction of garages, maisonettes and apartments. Some of these applications had been recommended for refusal by MEPA officials but the changes made to the various applications have resulted in the almost entire destruction of an extremely important historical building dating back to the period of the Knights of the Order of St John.
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Sealing of BBugia Scrapyard - 10.04.09
MEPA's announcement of its direct action to seal off the Ta' Gasparell scrapyard has been well received by both residents and environment NGOs Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar (FAA) and Ramblers Association of Malta. FAA Coordinator Astrid Vella commented "Because of this scrapyard, the residents have had to put up with decades of dirt, air polluted by grit and constant noise
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The Ongoing Rape of Wied il-Ghasel - 28.03.09
Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar supports the residents of Mosta who are protesting against the granting of a permit for a speculative project abutting on Wied Il-Ghasel, an area which is not only a designated Nature Reserve but is protected by UN Environment Protection gradings.
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Fruitful Cooperation on Valletta’s Regeneration - 27.02.09
In the course of a recent meeting with the Minister for Resources and Rural Affairs the Honourable George Pullicino, Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar was shown the positive changes to be undertaken at St George’s Square, Valletta. These include the elimination of the surface parking and the re-design of the square to incorporate ornamental paving, a large shallow fountain, street furniture and improved lighting as well as the upgrading of the streets in the immediate vicinity.
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FAA Clarifies Events - 23.02.09
Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar (FAA) is reluctantly compelled to reply to the latest attack on FAA’s integrity by a handful of columnists who have a difficulty in accepting the outcome of the St. John’s Co-Cathedral issue. FAA has no problem in confirming that it was summoned to meet the St John’s Foundation, however this only came after we made the project public. No attempt at public consultation or any sort of contact was made during the two years that the Foundation had been dealing with MEPA on the project since 2006.
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The Experts DID decide on the St. John’s Project - 15.02.09
Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar (FAA) welcomes the withdrawal of the St John's Foundation underground museum, a decision which was indicated years ago by the MEPA heritage experts when they stated “The concept of excavations in the vicinity of the cathedral would not be favourably considered due to the risk these might pose to the structure of one of Malta's foremost monuments and the art treasures within.”
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FAA calls for free vote on St. John's Co-Cathedral - 25.01.09
Flimkien ghal-Ambjent Ahjar (FAA) replies to Mons. Calleja’s statement on the public input for the Environment Impact Assessment, saying that the process is already flawed. Mons. Calleja repeats that the Project Description Statement (project outline) is available from the Valletta Local Council when he knows that the Council had no copies for the public. Important plans were omitted from the print version, while the whole PDS is very sketchy, giving no indications of emergency exits, sanitary facilities or plant and equipment.
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Public involvement in planning issues - 12.1.10
The cancellation of two car park projects makes this week a landmark for traffic planning in Malta, said conservation and environment group Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar (FAA). The welcome announcement that the long-contested Qui si-Sana car park plans were abandoned, was followed by the dropping of the controversial Balluta car park plans after a residents’ meeting with the St Julian’s Local Council.
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St John Project - a great disservice - 12.01.09
Mgr Calleja insists that the Foundation puts the interests of St. John's Co-Cathedral first. Besides the fact that if allowed, the project will be putting the Cathedral and the underground passages at risk, should not a Foundation that is made up of Church and State also be considering the good of all of Valletta, its residents, tourists and business community?
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CALLOUS DISREGARD FOR RESIDENTS’ WELFARE - 27.06.08
Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar (FAA) deplores the fact that once again the Fort Cambridge (ex-Holiday Inn) project is set to violate residents’ rights as its imminent adjudication will take place without the most important studies.
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Smoking Buses - 15.05.08
Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar (FAA) wholeheartedly supports the firm stand taken by Government as regards bus owners who insist on defying the authorities by refusing to allow their buses to be tested for fuel emissions. The arrogant attitude of the Public Transport Association is not to be tolerated and it is time that the pollution caused by these buses is eradicated.
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ADT silent while our lungs burn - 19.09.07
This week is European Mobility Week which aims to help improve people's health and quality of life by promoting healthier forms of transport and which will culminate in a car-free day on Saturday 22nd September. Any local initiatives however, are bound to lose credibility given the public perception that far from decreasing, vehicle emissions are on the rise.
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