I refer to all the to-do in the local media about the U-turn of the PN regarding the proposed golf course at Xaghra l-Hamra in Ghajn Tuffieha and Manikata. Though fulsome acknowledgment the contribution of several NGOs concerning the protection of Xaghra

l-Hamra is fitting, specific recognition of Alternattiva Demokratika’s pivotal role in

initially alerting the EU Commission to the issue is likewise warranted.

AD successfully organised two walks in 2005 to protect and preserve Xaghra l-Hamra for future generations. It was the first time I was not afraid to participate in an event organised by AD and so I was there.

I protested, while the MLP was conspicuously absent and the PN sponsored free publicity in colour with all our Sunday newspapers last weekend. This has prompted me to write this letter. This time I feel unashamed to publicly state for the first time: AD has always cared. They now have my vote. AD have achieved all this without parliamentary representation. Now I ask your readers: Can you imagine what we could accomplish with it?

Adriana Borg

Birkirkara