He and his various partners have different projects but one that falls under his father’s keen interest is the latest they did overlooking a valley.

In this project, he’s partner with Graham Salt of Frank Salt.

Here is the MEPA number: 1169/12

[Daphne – http://daphnecaruanagalizia.com/2013/04/the-man-holding-the-labour-flag-in-this-photograph-has-just-been-appointed-to-the-mepa-board/ ]

Does he have a permit from MEPA?

Pretty soon Castille will become yet another ‘Kazin Laburista’.

Hopefully the kitchen staff will not be caught messing around with ice-cubes.

If this is true I sincerely hope that there are enough people with a sound mind not to accept these roles.

What better way than this to silence the Opposition?

The PN should have postponed the election of the new leader and dedicated all their energy to investigating and evaluating all these decisions being taken by the new Government.

Yes, “gas down” into totalitarian state. And nobody out there to save us?

Now and not later, is the time for us to fight for our hard-earned democracy.

In some countries on the other side of the Atlantic the Government appoints chairmen and directors on boards and these are scrutinised and approved/rejected by a Parliamentary Committee on the merits of their integrity, professionalism, past experience and subject matter expertise.

These directors are usually appointed after a public call and they serve their full term irrespective of any change of government. Board members are not all appointed for same duration but some for four, some for three and some for two to ensure continuity and rotation.

I think so too – the Government and the Opposition have specific and distinct roles and there should be no blurring of the boundaries.

That explains why he came across as so uncomfortable when he was transferred to the Ministry of Education (from Public Works and Infrastructure) during the Fenech Adami government.

Do I get this right? Michael Falzon, President of the Developers’ Association has his cousin’s husband and his ex Permanent Secretary (Chairman Cassar) on the MEPA board.

Correct me if I’m wrong.

Like us here building contractors keep building blocks of apartments not because there is a particular need for them but for the income they generate for the owner. Labour is cheap and it is estimated that the sale of one apartment at market value will break even the cost of three apartments.

Even if that estimate is only a rough indicator in the local context (we don’t really know), it is quite clear why all the frenzy among building contractors and the real reason behind Labour’s promise to separate the planning from the environment process at MEPA.

With such appointments being made for the MEPA Board civil society, environmentalists in particular, has a lot to worry about. AD can still voice its views on this, as can the PN.

Then they have the nerve to call the PN government, conservative, right-wing and all kind of derogatory words and phrases while proclaiming themselves progressive and socialist.