Moviment Graffitti said that it has noted the statement made by Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo where he said that deckchairs on the sandy part of Blue Lagoon will be banned and those on the quay will be limited.

“ However, we have stressed that there should be a holistic policy on Comino. Although this was promised years ago, in his statements, the Minister mentioned that the studies and the design of this policy have yet to be begin,” Graffitti added “This is not acceptable!”

“We note with satisfaction that something has been done after our direct action last Saturday. However, we want to point out that our demands go beyond this because we have stressed that the commercial interests that have taken over this beach must be addressed,” the NGO said.

Among other things, Graffitti insisted that the number and size of kiosks are drastically reduced and that they are not allowed to play music.

Also that large boats, such as the catamarans pouring hundreds of tourists at once, are no longer allowed to enter Comino.

Graffitti said that In the coming days and weeks,“ we will be taking a closer look at the situation in the Blue Lagoon so that we can find out and inform you if there have been any significant changes following the Minister’s statements today.”

It added that “by significant changes we understand that the beach will, in practice, be given back to the people, and that there will be the environmental protection that this beach deserves.”

Graffitti warned that, “failing that, we are ready to take the necessary action again.”

Photo by Alain Salvary

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