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National Wednesday 8 February 2012 - 17:19

Renaming of Gaddafi Gardens is a project on hold

Closing in on the first anniversary of the first day of upheaval in Libya, ‘Gaddafi Gardens’ remains unchanged in name.

Paola’s Mayor Dominic Grima said that the plan to rename Gaddafi Gardens was still in place.
Bianca Caruana

Almost six months after the start of the Libyan civil war in 2011, minister for fair competition, small business and consumers Jason Azzopardi had proposed a change in name of 'Gaddafi Gardens' in Paola.

Closing in on the first anniversary of the first day of upheaval in Libya, the name 'Gaddafi Gardens' remains unchanged.

In a letter sent to the Paola local council in August 2011, Azzopardi said that in light of events unfolding in Libya, the renaming of the gardens would be a sign of respect and solidarity with the Libyans.

The local council had released a statement shortly after saying "The council had discussed this sensitive issue over a month ago and we will communicate our decision when we take it."

This month, Paola's Mayor Dominic Grima said that the plan to rename the gardens still existed but there were other matters which had to take priority since the proposal was made by Azzopardi.

"To tell you the truth, we had to bring discussions to halt. The local council had taken up an open discussion on the matter but we wanted to wait until after the Libyan revolution had ended.

"The revolution has obviously come to an end but we are currently working on other pending projects and for the upcoming local elections. But the matter will be taken up once again. We also discovered that Gaddafi Gardens may not actually be the official name of the gardens after all."

Azzopardi said that although the renaming process had slowed down, he was still working toward the change in gardens' name.

"I had written to the Street Naming Committee and was told that the local council are responsible for the change in the name of the gardens," Azzopardi said.

Azzopardi said that he would be attending and participating in all future discussions and debates related to the renaming issue.

Asked whether he was aware that Gaddafi Gardens was the not the garden's official name, Azzopard said, "To my knowledge, it has always been called Gaddafi Gardens."

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  • 10 Comments
Posted by: xewkina — 09/02/2012 09:22:17
Gnien Mohammed jew Gnien Libya ma' jdejjaq lill hadd.
Posted by: endru — 09/02/2012 08:53:09
People like this Antoine Vella and other PN apolostists cannot breath unless they call people names . They have to insult adn vilifiy anyon who does nto agree with them. I am probalbly stupid,yes becuase I still have not found the place where you can purchase blue tinted glasses and blinkers. Only really very clever people know where these shops are and how to wear these accessories. Perhaps Antoine Vella can enlighted us as to where and the how. He does it soooooooooooo well.
Posted by: daniel — 09/02/2012 08:14:14
Gonzi Garden is not a good name for there are no weeds growing in that garden.
Posted by: chasbay1960 — 09/02/2012 07:44:26
ONLY IN MALTA. What's in it to change the name of a garden or anything else in the matter. Why all this hassle? Just decide upon a new name and that's it. Red Tape ... Red Tape ... Red Tape ... Bullocks
Posted by: John Azzopardi — 08/02/2012 23:57:08
What are we waiting for. Name it for someone in Malta. This is a maltese garden. It's only appropriate.
Posted by: Antoine Vella — 08/02/2012 22:33:09
Endru, they could name the garden after you, though "Stupid Garden" might not be very popular as a name. On another note, why does the Mintoffian Local Council need "a plan" to rename the garden? A plan for what? All they have to do is select a name (le, please, mhux stupid garden, lil Andrew min jafu?) and take a simple decision.
Posted by: rickcam1940 — 08/02/2012 21:38:51
Why do we have to name the garden after people's names how about Paola gardens or if it has to be a person's name choose someone who deserves it
Posted by: festu — 08/02/2012 20:20:49
Why not name them DEBONO GARDENS ?!
Posted by: farray — 08/02/2012 20:18:18
May I suggest to Jason Azoppardi to recommend chanding the name of the square named after Lorry Sant
Posted by: endru — 08/02/2012 18:14:18
How about calling it Gonzi Gardens? The initials are the same , the dictatorial approach to leadership is the same, the love of power is the same, he thinks everyone loves him and he refuses to go, Gonzi is the last PM to have hugged and kissed the other G.....so renaming it Gonzi Gardens is most appropriate. Blood brothers indeed!!