A day after parliament debated a PN motion to repeal new rules which would allow late-night open-air music in various streets in the capital city, former minister Evarist Bartolo voiced his, and the voice of a resident, against the rulings.
Taking to social media, the former foreign minister revealed that he met a woman from a traditionally Labour family who expressed the sense of ‘zero respect’ for residents of the city.
Bartolo wrote that many people were feeling betrayed by those they chose to lead and defend them. He compared Malta with islands such as Ibiza (a party island) which still has silent towns and areas for citizens.
‘Those who want entertainment zones can look elsewhere’ he said, saying that others even look to Valletta for architecture, art and its overall atmosphere.
‘Has Valletta and all of its liveliness become better, even with so many restaurants and tables set up outside in the open? Is there need for this exaggeration? Is it wise to transform Malta into Paceville from one end to another?’
‘For many residents, the argument that there will be law enforcement to regulate the music was not convincing. We are not exactly a model country when it comes to enforcement’ he concluded.
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