Press Release by GUG
A debate regarding the current hot topic of the Malta-Gozo tunnel project took place at Oratorju Don Bosco, Victoria Gozo, organized by Wirt Għawdex. The GUG organisation was invited, along with various other groups which are of great influence over the Gozitan society.
During the debate, GUG declared that its main priority is to facilitate the lives of Gozitan students studying in Malta and to represent them and their ideas. The organization admitted that one of the main weekly (and daily) concerns for Gozitan students is the abysmal ferry waiting time. Despite this, GUG said that the majority of Gozitan students who travel both weekly and daily to Malta are not in favour of the proposed tunnel project, in fear of what it might cause to the quite island we so proudly call home. The organization said that it believes that an additional fourth ferry and a fast ferry service would be an ideal solution in facilitating the commuting between the two islands while preserving Gozo’s natural aspect for the time being.
Such a statement was applauded by the majority of the present listeners, who made their opinion clear about the project, on several occasions during the debate. The GUG organization was also criticised by several present debaters, arguing that the organization had a different opinion a few years ago about the said project.
In regards to this, GUG would like to state that as an organization we have always been in favour of a link between the two islands. It is however, important to note that as an organization who represents students, we must also voice their opinions. A survey conducted last year showed us that many favoured the tunnel as it was the only idea of connectivity which was being thrown about. Nowadays, due to new information emerging, this is no longer the case. Thus, as the ideas of our fellow students change, so too must ours.