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Senior Citizen Of the year award

Thursday, 4 August 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The Senior Citizen of the year award will be organised again this year, said parliamentary secretary for the elderly Helen D’Amato yesterday....

Green Party Appeals for safeguard of remains

Monday, 1 August 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The Green Party’s Environment spokesman Mark Causon has filed an objection with the Malta Environment and Planning Authority regarding demolition and excavation works taking place at the site previously occupied by the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel....

Far From being ‘reined in’, timeshare touts still reign supreme

Saturday, 30 July 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Despite claims that unruly Outside Promotional OPCs (“Outside Promotional Contacts”, the technical term for people who sell timeshare accommodation) have been reined in, a visit to timeshare areas like ...

Cracking Down on abuse

Saturday, 30 July 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

According to the Malta Tourism Authority, most complaints received were about harassment by OPCs, which can take different forms: i.e., from foul language and physical assault to a milder form of harassment such as ...

The “Far West”

Saturday, 30 July 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 22 years ago Malta Independent

The owner of a souvenir shop in Qawra spoke to The Malta Independent on Sunday about his experience with timeshare touts....

Dealing With timeshare OPCs

Saturday, 30 July 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 22 years ago Malta Independent

A licensed OPC should wear a yellow tag on a bright yellow lanyard, which should be displayed at all times....

Are There too many OPCs operating in Malta?

Saturday, 30 July 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

An issue that has been raised in the timeshare controversy is that there are too many OPCs operating in Malta, with the result that tourists are...

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