For the first time in Malta a European Liberal Parties exhibition was held at the ALDM Head Office at Valletta from the 7th to 10th October 2007 for the occasion of the ALDE leader Hon. Graham Watson's first visit to Malta. The exhibition was opened officially by Maltese Liberal Leader Dr. John Zammit. Most of the exhibits were brought by John Zammit himself from Brussels ELDR's Head Office. Several persons Maltese and foreigners visited the exhibition and even former Prime Minister Dr. Karmenu Mifsud Bonnici. Whilst in Malta ALDE Leader Graham Watson met Malta's Liberal Leader John Zammit at the European Parliament Office at Valletta and later he paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Dr. Laurence Gonzi and Malta Labour Party Leader Dr. Alfred Sant.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Friday, July 11, 2008
IN THE HOTEL IN BRUSSELS
John Zammit, Charles Aquilina and Jean-Pierre Sammut in the hotel in Brussels on a winter day at 1 degree celcius but inside was cosy and warm.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
DR. JOHN ZAMMIT ON ALDM OFFICE BALCONY
Preparing for the upcoming European Parliament Election on June 2009 our office at Valletta is going to be renovated and prepared for those new members that will be joining us and as can be seen leader John Zammit (picture) is saying how the Liberal Party of Malta if represented in the European Parliament will be with the ALDE/ELDR group (the third largest) which is an absolute necessity. If you think and act liberal and progressive in your daily life, you shall most certainly agree with our key issues presented by our candidate for the European Parliament Election.
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GONZIPN REGIME
While Malta condemns Zimbabwe and other states that they are not democratic - Malta is doing much worse. For instance we have a President that not only he was not elected by the people or by an election, but he posted himself as President of the Republic of Malta after resigning from Prime Minister and given his post to GONZIPN to govern Malta. We not even have OSCE Observers in the elections and so the GONZIPN REGIME will continue to conquer on the Maltese. See this report:
ITALIA INTERNATIONAL
Dettaglio Press Review
Broadcasting in Malta raised in European Union Commission
The Malta IndipendentMercoledì 14 Dicembre 2005
Broadcasting in Malta raised in European Union Com
Former RAI TV personality Lilli Gruber, who is now a member of the European Parliament, has responded to the initiative by Alternattiva Demokratika spokesman on EU Affairs Arnold Cassola to discuss the anomalous situation of TV broadcasting in Malta, by putting a Parliamentary Question (PQ) to the EU Commission on this issue, AD said in a statement.In her PQ, Ms Gruber noted that, in recent years, the situation of the media sector in different member states has become more and more problematic regarding conflicts of interest, pluralism and quality.A particular case is represented by Malta, where the board of the national broadcasting authority is nominated by the Prime Minister, after consultation with the leader of the opposition. Given that only two parties are represented in parliament, two people are nominated by the Nationalist Party, another two are nominated by the Malta Labour Party and a chairperson, to whom the two parties have agreed, is appointed, Ms Gruber said.She pointed out that there are four TV stations in Malta. One is the public state TV, where there is some form of representation of all political parties – proportional to the number of votes – in political debates. The second one is a private TV station (SMASH TV), where any political party can buy air-time against payment. Then there are two other TV stations in Malta, owned by the two political parties. Ms Gruber added: “The state, the political parties and the Church own radio and/or television stations. Together, they dominate the audio and audiovisual media. An audience survey held in October 2002 showed that the Maltese spend 78 per cent of their radio listening time listening to a radio station owned by one of these institutions. During the same period, the Maltese used 69 per cent of their viewing time between 7pm and midnight to watch stations owned by the political parties or the state. They watch the other Maltese TV station for only one per cent of their viewing time. The Maltese watch all other stations that reach the country terrestrially, through the cable system or by means of satellite, for 30 per cent of their TV watching time”.Ms Gruber has therefore asked the commission if it is aware of this unique situation regarding television broadcasting in Malta and if the commission shares the point of view that pluralism in the media sector in all member states is an important matter for the whole union, even without having a clear legislative basis for direct action.Finally, Ms Gruber asked the commission if it intends taking issue with the Maltese authorities in order to ensure that this anomalous situation is rectified so that other political parties, minorities and civil society in Malta are given the opportunity to voice their opinions on all Maltese television media.Prof. Cassola commented: “It is very important that a journalist of international repute like Lilli Gruber has had the foresight to speak up in the European Parliament about such an anomalous TV media situation as the one in Malta.”
ITALIA INTERNATIONAL
Dettaglio Press Review
Broadcasting in Malta raised in European Union Commission
The Malta IndipendentMercoledì 14 Dicembre 2005
Broadcasting in Malta raised in European Union Com
Former RAI TV personality Lilli Gruber, who is now a member of the European Parliament, has responded to the initiative by Alternattiva Demokratika spokesman on EU Affairs Arnold Cassola to discuss the anomalous situation of TV broadcasting in Malta, by putting a Parliamentary Question (PQ) to the EU Commission on this issue, AD said in a statement.In her PQ, Ms Gruber noted that, in recent years, the situation of the media sector in different member states has become more and more problematic regarding conflicts of interest, pluralism and quality.A particular case is represented by Malta, where the board of the national broadcasting authority is nominated by the Prime Minister, after consultation with the leader of the opposition. Given that only two parties are represented in parliament, two people are nominated by the Nationalist Party, another two are nominated by the Malta Labour Party and a chairperson, to whom the two parties have agreed, is appointed, Ms Gruber said.She pointed out that there are four TV stations in Malta. One is the public state TV, where there is some form of representation of all political parties – proportional to the number of votes – in political debates. The second one is a private TV station (SMASH TV), where any political party can buy air-time against payment. Then there are two other TV stations in Malta, owned by the two political parties. Ms Gruber added: “The state, the political parties and the Church own radio and/or television stations. Together, they dominate the audio and audiovisual media. An audience survey held in October 2002 showed that the Maltese spend 78 per cent of their radio listening time listening to a radio station owned by one of these institutions. During the same period, the Maltese used 69 per cent of their viewing time between 7pm and midnight to watch stations owned by the political parties or the state. They watch the other Maltese TV station for only one per cent of their viewing time. The Maltese watch all other stations that reach the country terrestrially, through the cable system or by means of satellite, for 30 per cent of their TV watching time”.Ms Gruber has therefore asked the commission if it is aware of this unique situation regarding television broadcasting in Malta and if the commission shares the point of view that pluralism in the media sector in all member states is an important matter for the whole union, even without having a clear legislative basis for direct action.Finally, Ms Gruber asked the commission if it intends taking issue with the Maltese authorities in order to ensure that this anomalous situation is rectified so that other political parties, minorities and civil society in Malta are given the opportunity to voice their opinions on all Maltese television media.Prof. Cassola commented: “It is very important that a journalist of international repute like Lilli Gruber has had the foresight to speak up in the European Parliament about such an anomalous TV media situation as the one in Malta.”
WONDERFUL COPENHAGEN
My favourite destination has always been Copenhagen, since I was a boy I used to dream of visiting Copenhagen and especially go to see the Little Marmaid. I never dreamt of going to the Vatican to see the Pope, that I never did or will do, not even when the Pope visited Malta I did not go to see him. I even went to see the statue of Hans Christian Andersen near the Town Hall and bought a copy of the film "Wonderful Copenhagen". Maybe that is why we got support from VENSTRE the Liberal Party of Denmark and a message from Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen. I was born liberal and I will die Liberal.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
ALLEANZA'S NEW FLAG
The flag of the Alleanza Liberal-Demokratika Malta is derived from the Maltese flag (white and red) the lighthouse, which as Malta and Gozo are surrounded by the sea the lighthouses are found in different areas and in stratigic places along the waterfront. It is also used by the Liberal International and as Malta has nearly always a blue sky and sea the badge/logo are very attractive, with as well as the lighthouse which is painted in white and red stripes resembling the tie of the Malta Labour Party childrens' brigade, shows that most of the members of the Malta Liberal Party were members of the Malta Labour Party who like in the United Kingdom left the Labour Party to fight for more liberal laws and freedoms. One can mention that most of the supporters of ALDM are 'Mintoffians' which means supporters of former Labour Prime Minister Dom Mintoff.
In Malta we cannot use the bird which is used by th ELDR or the UK's Lib Dems because it is used by the Maltese Hunters party. Although we have nothing against hunting, our policy is that hunting and the environement should go together. We in our party have a good number of hunters and we also believe that very few birds pass over tiny Malta and so we agree with the hunters that they can continue hunting in spring whilst we are in favour to have more trees and embelish our islands to enjoy a better environment.
LIBERALS IN MALTA
For the first time in Malta we have a Liberal Party. It all began in May 2004 when a liberal political party was founded by Dr. John Zammit and Dr. Emmy Bezzina for the 12th June European Parliament Election.
Since 26th November 2006 the committee members decided to appoint Dr. John Zammit as leader, after Dr. Emmy Bezzina did not wish to continue the liberal party with Dr. John Zammit. Since then, the new liberal party by the name of Alleanza Liberal-Demokratika Malta which means Liberal Democratic Alliance Malta or in short ALDM has its own head office at Valletta, the capital city of Malta, has its own logo and flags, its own bank account and its own committee and the committee meets regularly not like before.
Now the liberal party of Malta is more organized under the leadership of Dr. John Zammit and there have been regular visits each year to the ELDR - the European Liberal Democratic Reform Parties in Brussels and also to LYMEC the Liberal Youths section of ELDR at the same address in Brussels.
We appeal to all Maltese and Gozitan Liberals to join us by contacting us at our head office in Valletta which is situated at 60A, Strait Street, Valletta VLT 1436, Malta. or by e-mail: jpzammit@di-ve.com.mt.
Please send your comments.
Since 26th November 2006 the committee members decided to appoint Dr. John Zammit as leader, after Dr. Emmy Bezzina did not wish to continue the liberal party with Dr. John Zammit. Since then, the new liberal party by the name of Alleanza Liberal-Demokratika Malta which means Liberal Democratic Alliance Malta or in short ALDM has its own head office at Valletta, the capital city of Malta, has its own logo and flags, its own bank account and its own committee and the committee meets regularly not like before.
Now the liberal party of Malta is more organized under the leadership of Dr. John Zammit and there have been regular visits each year to the ELDR - the European Liberal Democratic Reform Parties in Brussels and also to LYMEC the Liberal Youths section of ELDR at the same address in Brussels.
We appeal to all Maltese and Gozitan Liberals to join us by contacting us at our head office in Valletta which is situated at 60A, Strait Street, Valletta VLT 1436, Malta. or by e-mail: jpzammit@di-ve.com.mt.
Please send your comments.
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