Today, three Gozitan NGOs — Għawdix, Din l-Art Ħelwa – Għawdex, and Wirt Għawdex — alongside Moviment Graffitti, carried out a direct action at Fort Chambray to demand its return to public hands. The activists entered the Fort to highlight the failure of the Government to open the site to the public, despite over 30 years of private concessions. They condemned the government’s decision to hand the Fort over to developers, planning to transform it into a large aparthotel and residential complex, despite the site’s historical significance.

The latest development proposal includes demolishing historic barracks to make way for a 64-room hotel, 50 serviced apartments, and over 100 residential units. The activists criticized the government for neglecting the Fort’s preservation, allowing it to deteriorate while continuing to support private interests. They emphasized that taxpayers would fund the restoration, while developers profit.

Despite past promises of public access, Fort Chambray remains closed. The activists argued that the Fort should be used for cultural, artistic, or educational purposes, benefiting both locals and tourists. The NGOs called for a shift away from profit-driven development to a more sustainable, public-serving future for the site.

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Archbishop Charles Scicluna has cancelled his scheduled commitments for Sunday, following a head injury sustained in a “freak accident.” The Archbishop, who was due to lead the Remembrance Sunday mass, was unable to attend after the Curia issued a statement early on Sunday confirming his withdrawal from the event.

In a message posted on his socials , Archbishop Charles Scicluna expressed his regret, stating, “I deeply regret that I cannot honour my commitments today 10/11 for Remembrance Sunday and other events after a freak accident last night during which I suffered a minor head injury.” He also thanked the medical staff at St James Hospital for their care, adding that they had advised him to rest.

I deeply regret that I cannot honour my commitments today 10/11 for Remembrance Sunday & other events after a freak accident last night during which I suffered a minor head injury. I’m grateful to medical staff at St James Hospital who attended to me and advised me to rest. 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/FFfsUddX3l

— Bishop CJ Scicluna (@BishopScicluna) November 10, 2024

In addition to the mass, the Archbishop was scheduled to attend the opening of the first international branch of Fondazione Falcone in Siġġiewi later in the evening, but he will no longer be present at this event either.

The cancellation of these important engagements comes as he focuses on recovery following the unexpected injury.

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