Comments on: First the wife, now the husband

By: Manuel

Manuel — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 10:46:14 +0000

In reply to La Redoute. Touché, La Redoute

By: Arnold Galea

Arnold Galea — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 01:48:32 +0000

As my comment on the Facebook page is now available on this blog, I would like to clarify further the comment made.

Although I am not against the idea of this scheme, I do not agree with the way the Government intends to implement it, and do not understand why it is being suggested that the names should not be made available.

In response to Evarist Saliba’s question, if it does not work, I will not defend it, in fact, I would prefer that this scheme is implemented differently and agree with most of the suggestions made by the opposition.

However, I honestly think that by pledging the removal of the citizenship obtained through this scheme, they will be making a mistake, they should pledge to review the citizenships granted.

I have nothing to gain out of this scheme, at least directly and would prefer if the suggested improvements are taken on board by this Government, if not, unfortunately, I cannot do much about it apart from speaking out about it now before it is implemented.

By: Ghoxrin Punt

Ghoxrin Punt — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 23:41:06 +0000

In reply to Joe Fenech. She actually does not understand the difference between residence (which everyone offers) and citizenship which one gets either through birth or by living and contributing to a country for a significant number of years. No one in Europe gets it by buying it.

By: Last Post

Last Post — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 23:36:26 +0000

In reply to Antoine Vella. There's still time for the train to make its stop at Josanne's station. If need be on its return journey.

By: WHAT?

WHAT? — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 18:06:44 +0000

In reply to La Redoute. I like your comment. It is so true.

By: mm

mm — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 17:07:39 +0000

In reply to admin. Reference is made to the article's line on "preferential tax rates and VIP status when travelling". The people purchasing the passport are millionaires so they already travel VIP. Secondly they will have preferential tax rates because they will not pay tax here in Malta; although they are citizens, they do not reside in Malta.

By: Felix

Felix — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 16:31:37 +0000

According to our Prime Minister, this scheme is supposed to attract the rich = talented. This means that our Prime Minister has been seeing us as poor and untalented, for quite a long time. Remember when he tried to influence us all that the EU treats us as second class citizens?

By: P Shaw

P Shaw — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 16:05:22 +0000

The deal seems to be very juicy to some individuals, which explains the rush. I am not referring to the national coffers or the Henley commission.

By: P Shaw

P Shaw — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 16:01:44 +0000

In reply to Spinner. It would be a repeat of the children's allowance propoganda.

By: Guza

Guza — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 15:16:27 +0000

In reply to Kevin.

Dr. Lawrence Gonzi brought 1 billion euro to the Maltese coffers without selling our soul and he worked persistently to get that result even though he knew already that he wouldn’t be the next Prime Minister.

That’s the gentleman he is, but to the electorate that billion might have been peanuts for all the effect it had.

The great difference is that Dr. Gonzi’s billion was wholly for Malta, while who knows where the other billion – if it actually sees the light of day – will end up?