It is usual for good news items to hit the headlines before elections, and Qala is no exception - what with the recent road resurfacing in front of the council offices, the repaving of the square, and the opening of the Folk Museum.

So why isn't Labour taking the opportunity before the upcoming local elections to announce the 'good news' about Hondoq in the form of the long-awaited DPAR report?

Two years ago, the Prime Minister stated the Labour Party was against the project. A year ago, Minister for Gozo Refalo said there would be no building whatsoever at Hondoq.

If the report is against the proposed development, as are the majority of recommendations and 85 per cent of Qala residents - now would be just the time to announce such good news, before the local elections. However, it has been decided once again to delay the announcement until afterwards, which doesn't bode well.

Surely now is the time to allow Mepa to release its report?

Barry Wilson

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