The Marsascala Shop Owners’ Association disassociates itself categorically from the statement issued by a number of businessmen in the locality on mayor Mario Calleja and Dr Josie Muscat. If any individual owner expressed himself in the way described in the aforementioned statement, he/she did that in his personal capacity, the association said in a statement.

The statement, however, is factually incorrect – there are fewer establishments in Marina Street than the 14 bar and restaurant owners that signed the statement.

The association was very clear on its proposals to the government, to the opposition and to the local council.

The association calls on the mayor and on the Marsascala local councillors to resolve the issue immediately through face-to-face discussion. It would be more beneficial to utilise one’s time in a better manner, the association said.

The association has seen no action in this respect by the local council and begs the council to concentrate on important matters.