Power cuts crisis hits Gozo hard too

The time for excuses is over – political responsibility must be shouldered

The Partit Nazzjonalista expresses its full solidarity with the people of Gozo, who have now been severely affected by the power cuts crisis brought about by the incompetence of Robert Abela’s Government.

Last night was a long, difficult and worrying one for many Gozitans: families, elderly people, babies and vulnerable persons, as well as numerous business owners who were faced with losses, damage and serious difficulties after being left without electricity for long hours. Some are still without power even now.

It is unacceptable that, year after year, the same problem continues to worsen and, despite all the Government’s promises and assurances, remains unresolved.

This is no longer an isolated case or an exceptional incident, but a recurring situation that is directly affecting the daily lives of our families and businesses.

It is clear that, when it comes to energy, the Government has failed. The people of Gozo and Malta no longer want excuses. They want solutions. They want investment. They want long-term planning and, above all, concrete action.

What we are experiencing today is the result of years of inadequate long-term planning, insufficient investment and a failure to act to ensure that the country’s electricity infrastructure is capable of meeting Malta’s growing needs and the challenges of today and tomorrow.

This situation is unacceptable. The public cannot continue paying the price for failures for which they should not be held responsible.

Minister Miriam Dalli must answer to the public and shoulder political responsibility. Without further delay.

At the same time, we must thank Enemalta’s workers, who have worked, and continue to work, long hours without respite to address the faults and restore the electricity supply. These workers deserve every recognition for their efforts; however, responsibility for planning and investment lies with the Government.

Frank Anthony Tabone
Shadow Minister for Gozo

Mark Anthony Sammut
Shadow Minister for the Environment and Energy

29.08.2026

• Click here to watch the comments by Opposition and PN Leader Alex Borg about the situation in Gozo.

• Click here to watch the comments by Shadow Minister for Gozo Frank Anthony Tabone.