Paphos People

Paphos News, April 2nd, 2008





Water Cuts Come Unannounced

Several Paphos villages have been affected by water cuts in spite of assurances that the area would be spared.

Parts of Chloraka, Kissonerga, Tala, Emba and Lemba have had their supplies cut, unannounced, since Sunday.

The local water authorities said that, in most cases, supplies would recommence today.

Meanwhile, Peyia, which is seriously hit by lack of water, will be spared cuts, it was decided at meeting of water chiefs in Nicosia today.





Man Commended

A Paphos man was commended by the Cyprus Deputy Police chief today for his bravery in dealing with a mugging last night.

Thirty-year-old Panicos Constantinou apprehended the mugger after the man had threatened his mother-in–law with a pistol and made off with her handbag.

The incident occurred outside the woman’s betting shop in Chloraka.

A struggle followed that resulted in light injuries.

After searching the mugger’s car, police found a stolen rifle. The man has been placed in custody for eight days.





Cemetery

The future of new cemetery for Paphos looks undecided once again as the authorities decide to allocate land

ear-marked for the project for housing for refugees.

State land in Morocambos near Acheleia, was being considered for the new cemetery.

Meanwhile, as cemetery space in Paphos all but runs out, an area close to the airport is being examined for allocation.





Bishop Can Build…but Needs Licences

‘The Bishop is welcome to submit plans for building a cathedral in Paphos central Park, but it must comply with all necessary regulations and the municipality has the ultimate power to issue licences’.

The words of Paphos Mayor, Savvas Vergas, as the battle of the park heats up.

The park, a meeting place for the Sri Lankan community, is owned by the church and has been the centre of a dispute between the municipality and bishopric for more than a year.

Meanwhile, opposition groups to the plans have sent a letter to the Bishopric asking it to keep the park for the people.





Police Report

Police are appealing once again to the public to provide any information about the whereabouts of a 23–year–old Paphos woman who was reported missing ten days ago.

Monica Sartanasidou left home on March 23rd wearing jeans and a black T-shirt. She is described as being of medium height, with small build and short black hair.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to contact Paphos CID.





Snake Warning

Local reptile expert, Snake George, is reminding the public that snake season is starting and a measure of care is needed when out and about.

The blunt nosed viper, for instance, is an extremely venomous snake but it only attacks when threatened.

His comments follow an incident yesterday when a

20-year-old Canadian working with an Archaeological Unit in Kouklia, was bitten on a walk.

The woman stepped on a viper while walking in orange groves in the Kouklia valley and the serpent bit her in response.

She was admitted to Paphos General Hospital for observation last night.

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Mal