MTA and Lands close down Fra Ben kiosk in Qawra

Following the joint operation conducted by the Malta Tourism Authority and the Lands Authority in which deckchairs and umbrellas were removed from Ta’ Fra Ben on Saturday, the two entities followed up with further action on Sunday.

When MTA and Lands Authority officials inspected the area again, it was found that the operator had continued with the provision of illegal deckchairs. About 70 deckchairs were already in use when the inspection took place.

The operator was informed that MTA and the Lands Authority will be issuing €5,000 in fines excluding any operational costs. The authorities will also be enforcing closure with immediate effect.

This joint action is part of the ongoing drive aimed at ensuring that regulations are respected in full. Further actions have already been taken at Armier Bay and Little Armier.

Operators in other locations in Malta and Gozo are voluntarily taking action in order to regularise their position.