ADPD today commemorated Raymond Caruana, who was killed 37 years ago, on 5 December 1986. ADPD - The Green Party Chairperson Sandra Gauci together with Secretary General Ralph Cassar and Deputy Chairperson Mina Jack Tolu marked this day at the cemetery in Gudja where Raymond Caruana is laid to rest.

“It is critical to remember these tragic moments in Malta’s political history as they remind us of the importance of true democracy that goes beyond the tribalism that unfortunately characterises Maltese politics. Tribal partisanship is not based around discussion and debate of ideas and policies, but it is based on incitement of hatred and the justification of “us-them” politics.

Unfortunately the culture of intolerance, violence and hatred is still with us and now also rife on internet and social media. The murders of Raymond Caruana, Karin Grech and Daphne Caruana Galizia teach us to stay vigilant against those who share hatred that can become violence and killings.

It is important to remember these stories and others to keep in mind that dialogue and discussion have to be and remain at the centre of democratic processes. We should never allow violence and actions of hatred, including bullying online, to raise their heads. 

Another phenomenon which can be observed, which also led to the murder of migrant worker Lassana Cisse in 2019 is the hatred which is also spread by politicians against vulnerable workers with the intention to make political gains. This politically-motivated hatred is one we will continue to fight against.

Party members and supporters who want this kind of political violence - both physical and psychological - against others should not be encouraged and egged on - but should be shown the door.”

PN activist Raymong Caruana was killed as gunshots were fired at the Gudja PN club. His murder is still unsolved.