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Opinion: Why Joseph Portelli’s Next Project Should Be To Build A New Island

With a population of just over 500,000 people, Malta is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. As a result, Malta is facing major land scarcity and is struggling to keep up with the demands of its growing population. Reclaiming land from the sea is one way to create more living space … Continued

Qawra Residents In Shock At Construction Jigger Dumping Waste Out At Sea

Residents around building works taking place at Triq il-Qawra, San Pawl il-Bahar have seen a construction jigger reportedly ‘dumping’ construction waste out at sea. “They were drilling this boat slipway and debris was being dumped into the sea. However large blocks were removed,” one resident had said. The works, which entailed dismantling, reconstruction, and repair … Continued

Controversial ODZ Application For Hotel And Bungalows In Dingli Withdrawn

The application for the controversial development of a hotel and bungalows on land outside the development zone (ODZ) in Dingli has just been withdrawn by the applicant. The board was due to vote on the application, which had been recommended for approval by the case officer, during a meeting last November, however, the application has … Continued

Major Developers Bid For ‘Beekeeping’ Lease On Pristine Protected Mellieħa Land

Major construction developers have submitted bids for a Lands Authority sanctioned lease to take over a pristine piece of land on a Mellieħa cliff-edge for supposed ‘beekeeping’ purposes.  Documents acquired by Lovin Malta shows that Paul Attard, a major shareholder in GAP, one of the country’s biggest developers, along with his wife, Lorraine, are one … Continued

Petition Filed To Stop Beekeeping Proposal On Pristine Mellieħa Cliff Edge Residents Say Is Smokescreen For Development

A parliamentary petition has been filed to halt plans to stop the Lands Authority from selling off a pristine piece of protected land in Mellieħa through a private lease under the guise of beekeeping, which residents say is a smokescreen for development in the area.  Opposition Whip Robert Cutajar, an MP elected off the district, … Continued

Beekeeping Proposal On Pristine Mellieħa Cliff Edge Is Smokescreen For Development, Residents Warn In Legal Letter

Residents of Mellieħa are raising alarm in a legal letter to the government that a pristine piece of protected land being sold off in a private lease under the guise of beekeeping is a smokescreen for development in the highly-valued area The plot, which lies along the cliff edge of Triq L-Gherien and overlooks stunning … Continued

Illegal Works On Balluta Building Continue Despite Stop Notice, St Julian’s Mayor Warns

A stop notice on illegal works in Balluta seems to have fallen on deaf ears with St Julian’s Mayor Albert Buttigieg raising the alarm over the continued construction of a development at the former Barracuda restaurant.  The Planning Authority issued the stop notice on Monday and said that it would continue monitoring the site for … Continued