A plaque commemorating the victims from Xewkija of the two World Wars, made by marble maker Raymond Bonello, was unveiled next to the chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Compassion in the village. During a ceremony to mark the occasion the plaque was blessed by the Xewkija archpriest Mgr Carmelo Mercieca and Charles Bezzina delivered a short speech. It was presided by Gozo Minister Anton Refalo, assisted by Xewkija major Paul Azzopardi.