Addressing a press conference in Gozo, Dr Harry Vassallo said that Alternattiva Demokratika only is a guarantee that the clientele system that keeps the Gozo economy from progressing will change once and for all.
Dr Vassallo said it was only AD that fought for the protection of Ta’ Cenc, Hondoq ir-Rummien and Ramla l-Hamra. He mentioned the pressure exerted by Alternattiva Demokratika to safeguard our heritage, and the need for parties to start thinking of new and modern jobs for Gozitans in Gozo. “Only in Parliament can Alternattiva Demokratika guarantee the protection of these most beautiful places in our country. We are convinced that if we have another government managed by just one political party, all these battles will have to start again from scratch, even if the other parties are doing their utmost to give the impression that they are the guardians of the environment,” said Dr Vassallo.
“There are many Gozitans who have realised that the other political parties led them to consider Gozo only in the days preceding the election. In order to address the demand for quality employment for many Gozitans, there is the need that who votes for Gozo thinks of the potential dangers this beautiful island could go through if only two parties continue to be elected, parties whose only interest is how many votes they can gain rather than the common good for Gozo. After the work of Alternattiva in Gozo, the Gozitans have realised that their best tool for Gozo’s agenda to really be on the forefront of the next government’s agenda, is to vote for the AD’s Gozo candidate, who everybody knows works tirelessly in the best interest of Gozo, and nothing more.”
“The party has presented over 100 proposals to create modern, creative and sustainable jobs in Gozo. In the Gozo manifesto, there are also proposals for reforms in the Gozo Ministry in order for it to be truly democratic, transparent and managed in a responsible manner; where everybody can participate in the decision-making that closely concerns Gozitans and to do away with the idea that everything is possible but only for those people who are politically involved. Among the proposals for Gozo, Alternattiva also recommends a reform in Gozo’s public transport, which, through its inexistence, has made every person in Gozo obliged to own some means of transport. Other proposals include the education sector, sports, culture and social services,” Dr Vassallo said.
AD spokesperson and candidate for Gozo Victor Galea said: “Every Gozitan today knows that Alternattiva Demokratika is the only party that has worked continuously throughout the whole year to save the environment and Gozo’s characteristics from a few developers who believe they are above the law. The Gozitans know that defending the environment would lead to more quality jobs in Gozo. We are pleased to see that the Prime Minister acknowledged Alternattiva Demokratika’s document on the environment few days before the election, and is promising more or less the same proposals put forward by AD in favour of the environment. This is the coalition culture that Alternattiva Demokratika would like to introduce in this country: that of working together in the interest of our country and not in the interest of those who finance the parties.”