Zminijietna – Voice of the Left appealed to MEPA not to give in to pressure being made by some who are opposing social housing in the proposed development of Ghirghien in Birzebbugia.
‘During the MEPA board meeting of 26th June, it transpired that before taking a final decision on the project, the MEPA board was considering whether to include social housing or not in the development. Zminijietna appeals to MEPA to make sure that social housing is included in the project, in line with the project’s development brief’.
‘If there is anything in the proposed development which MEPA should reconsider, this is the excessive development and lack of further open space’.
Zminijietna participated in the MEPA board meeting on the proposed development.
David Pisani
PRO Zminijietna - Voice of the Left Mob 7953 6914
Zminijietna Voice of the Left , which is an official member of MEPA's nature group of NGOs, has submitted its objection to MEPA against the proposed development of a Caravan site at il-Prajjiet in Mellieha, opposite Popeye Village.
Zminijetna said
'The site is designated as a Special Area of Conservation and is protected by the Habitats Directive. It also includes a garigue and agricultural land, apart from being an open space'.
'Following public consultation, Government should identify alternative sites for a caravan site, such as sites which are already occupied illegally, for example by boathouses. In this regard, Zminijietna absolutely disagree that Government sanctions illegal development, such as that with boathouse owners in Armier, through behind-the-scenes meetings for electoral purposes'.
'Malta cannot keep losing more open spaces', added Zminijietna.
Andre' Damato
Assistant PRO Zminijietna - Voice of the Left
Zminijietna Zghazagh tax-Xellug flimkien ma diversi ghaqdiet taz-zghazagh xellugin f’pajjizna, se tkun qed tippartecipa fit-Tielet Seminar Nazzjonali bit-tema ‘What’s Left?’ – ibbazat fuq gurnata, fejn tigi diskussa l-ideologija tax-xellug u kif din hi mhaddma f’Malta, fl-UE u lil hinn. Din l-attivita’ se ssir is-Sibt 11 t’April 2009 fil-bini tal-GWU il-Belt Valletta u qed tigi organizzata mil GWU YOUTHS. Is-seminar se jibda fit 8.30 u jispicca qrib it-3 pm.
Is-seminar ser jinkludi prezentazzjonijiet u diskorsi imtella’ mill-ghaqdiet taz-zghazagh, partiti politici, mil-GWU u wkoll individwi mill-kamp akkademiku. Kull prezentazzjoni hi intenzjonata li ddum ftit inqas min tletin minuta, segwita b’diskussjoni qasira fejn hu allokat hin ghall-mistoqsijiet u kummenti min dawk prezenti. Ic-chairperson ghall din l-attivita sejjer ikun is-sur Michael Parnis.
What’s Left se jkun miftuh ghall-pubbliku generali u minghajr hlas. Certifikat ta’ partecipazzjoni se jinghata lil dawk li jattendu ta’ l-anqas 70% tas seminar. L-ghaqdiet li sej kunu qed jappogjaw din l-attivita huma: Zminijietna Zghazagh tax-Xellug, Forum Zghazagh Laburisti, Alternattiva Demokratika Zghazagh, PULSE, Moviment Graffitti, Greenhouse, Koperattiva Kummerc Gust u Kolletiv Independenti Ir-Realta'. Dak in-nhar l-ghaqdiet, inkluz iz-ZZX sej kunu qed juru xi materjal taghhom gewwa l-istess sala.
Il-kelliem ta’ Zminijietna Zghazagh tax-Xellug sej kun Chris Cutjar bit titlu tad-diskors tieghu ikun: It-Trejdjunjonizmu u l-Politika: X'relazzjoni ghandu jkun hemm?. Kelliema ohra waqt din l-attivita sej kunu: Mr. Tony Zarb, Mr. Geitu Mercieca, Dr. Toni Abela, Dr. Arnold Cassola, Hon. Mr. Evarist Bartolo, Mr. Michael Briguglio, Mr. Andre’ Callus u Mr. Mark Camilleri. Is-suggetti tal presentazzjonijiet sej varjaw bejn Ix-Xellug fis-seklu Wiehed u Ghoxrin, It-Trejdjunjonizmu u l-Politika: X'relazzjoni ghandu jkun hemm?, Ix-Xellug u l-Imigrazzjoni, il-Media u x-Xellug f’Malta, Ix-Xellug fis-Socjeta Civili, u suggetti ohrajn. Se jinstema’ ukoll diskors esklussiv rekordjat ta’ Dr. Joseph Muscat li huwa se jaghmel apposta ghall din l-attivita.
Nappellaw lil membri taz-ZZX u ta’ Zminijietna sabiex jattendu u jippartecipaw f'din l-attivita.
Dawk kollha li jixtiequ jattendu ghall dan is-seminar ghandhom jirreservaw post billi jibghatu imejl lill-kordinatur is-Sur Damato fuq andre.damato@gmail.com jew permezz tal-mobijl 79370523 u ghanhdom jaghmlu dan sal-5 ta’ April 2009.
Diskussjoni Pubblika li Jmiss :: Next Public Discussion
PUBLIC DEBATE : X'nistennew mill-Kandidati Ewropej'
Data/Date: Nhar is-Sibt 25 ta' April, 2009 / Saturday 25th April, 2009 Post/Place: 60A, Triq id-Dejqa, Valletta Hin/Time: 10.00-12.00 (filghodu/morning) Dhul/Entry: B'xejn / Free Public discussion on Youtube
Attivita Socjali li Jmiss ::Next Social Event ZMINIJIETNA - LEHEN IX-XELLUG QED TISTIEDNEK BIEX TINGHAQAD MAGHNA
GHAL IKLA FLIMKIEN GEWWA L-ORDINE RESTAURANT. (Ikel kullhadd jaghzel skond il-budget tieghu)
Data : IT-TLIETA 17 ta' FRAR
Hin: 8:30pm
Post: Ordine Restaurant faccata ta' Neptunes Waterpolo.
Attivita Kulturali li Jmiss :: Next Cultural Event
To be announced soon, below poster of last event
Visit Cuba July 2009
Zminijietna Left Youth is supporting the organisation Malta Cuba Friendship Association for the Jose-Marti European Solidarity camp covering a full two weeks next July. The International Work Brigade consists of groups from solidarity and socio-political organisations of several European countries mostly youths. Members of the Brigade spend two weeks in Caimito - Havana as a ‘Brigadista’, working and socialising with Cubans and people from all across Europe. It is a unique opportunity to experience the Cuban Revolution firsthand and show that Cuba is not alone. This event is organised by ICAP (Cuban Association of Friendship with other Nations).
This camp is ideal for students, youths, teachers, political activists and those wanting a different holdiay.
Participants will have the opportunity to see and experience the real Cuba:
Visit and work in the Cuban agricultural system
Learn Spanish and Salsa
Visit primary and secondary schools, art schools, universities and gymnasiums
Meet social and political organisations
Meet many european cuban-solidarity organisations
Try authentic Cuban cigars, rum and tropical food
Visit museums, galleries and beaches
Get involved in a range of cultural activities
See and discuss the Cuban political system
Visit food, tobacco, rum and other small industry factories
Participation in any of the events is non-obligatory.
Brigadistas also take part in a full programme of activities including educational and political events plus visits to hospitals and schools to see for yourself the successes of the Revolution. Entertainment is provided at the camp with live bands and dance lessons, whilst excursions to some of Cuba’s fantastic beaches and places of interest are organised. The brigadistas will also stay a weekend at a hotel in Pinar del Rio, an adjacent province to Havana, which also has its distinct characteristics from Havana.
More information can be obtained by emailing ZLY on andre.damato@gmail.com or phone/sms to 7928 3716 or 7937 0523 or from the maltacuba Society's website. www.maltacuba.org
Zminijietna’s April-June edition is out. This Leftist review features articles regarding social, political, economic and cultural themes, with an insight which is hardly found in other local publications. This edition is mainly focused on the EP elections being held in the beginning of June.
This edition includes an interview with PN candidate Alan Deidun. Diverse issues are mentioned during this interview, such as employment and the environment, blue whistles and in vitro fertilisation. James Debono penned an article regarding fiscal policies and wealth spreading. Micheal Briguglio wrote on the Left and Civil Society, whilst A.Pert analysed who was always against the working people. Reno Cardona shed light on the cultural activity of the European Parliament. MEP candidates Sharon Ellul Bonici, Mary Gauci and Yvonne Ebejer Arqueros also have there say. Other authors in this edition are: Andre’ D’Amato on the importance of unity; Victor Degiovanni on Freedom Day; David Pisani on a conference held in Cyprus; Cory Greenland on Bankers and the Recession; and Richard Mifsud on Plunder and Slavery.
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