Press Releases Q1 2010
List of press releases issued by SRA during the first quarter of 2010
(in chronological order)
9th April 2009 - Press Release showing the consern of SRA and QTRA ( Qui-si-Sana and Tigne Residents' Association) regarding the numerous application for change of purpose of commercial outlets from Class 4 (shops) to Class 6 ( bars/restaurants) - in English / Stqarrija għall-istampa li turi t-tħassib tal-SRA u l-QTRA ( Qui-si-Sana and Tigne Residents' Association) dwar il-talbiet li qed isisru lill- MEPA biex ħwienet (Klassi 4) jinbiddlu fi ħwienet għad-divertiment ( Klassi 6) - Bil-Malti (9/4/2010)
17 March 2010 - SRA committee members welcomed the MPs elected from the 10th District on their way to parliament and presented them with the proposals for the rehabilitation of Villa Bonici, its gardens and the surrounding. Click here to read the full press release and photos.
8 March 2010- Press statement following Perit M. Falzon's press contribution regarding the right to property. Click here to read
3 March 2010 - Press release re rights of residents in reply to Mr Gera De Petri's right of ownership press statement. Click here for press release.
28 February 2010 - Press Release in reply to a letter on The Sunday Times entitled "Tigne's Concrete Jungle" of Sunday 21 February 2010. Click here for press release.
26th February 2010 - Press release in reply to Dr de Marco's Press Statement on Villa Bonici as appeared on The Times of Malta dated 25th February 2010
20th February 2010 Entitled "Presented to the Prime Minister the proposals to safeguard Villa Bonici and the surrounding area from further development and inclusion of an 'old peoples' home' ". The outcomes of the meeting SRA committee members had with Hon. Dr. Mario de Marco, Parliamentary Secretary responsible for Tourism, Culture and the Environment within the Office of the Prime Minster and MEPA Chairman Mr Walker.
12th January 2010 - Entitled "SRA urges MEPA to save Sliema gardens and atmosphere". SRA urges MEPA to protect heritage buildings and gardens as well. SRA also highlights impact of such deveopment on the local environment
12th January 2010 : Entitled : "Sliema Residents Association meeting with the Sliema Local Council" . SRA and Sliema Local Council discuss current conditions being experienced by locals, during what was described as a cordial and fruitful meeting. Full press release in Maltese and English.