Gozo
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Hotel Calypso weekend break winner
The winner of the weekend break for two at the Hotel Calypso competition, published on November 25 is Andrew Gauci of Paola.
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Feast of Christ the King in Xagħra
The feast of Christ the King was celebrated in Xagħra last Sunday. The theme of this year’s celebration was Inti l-Messija bin Alla l-ħaj (You are the Messiah, Son of the living God – Mt 16:16) Gozo Bishop Mario Grech delivered a message in which he...
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Christmas Village in Victoria
A Christmas Village was put up at St George’s Square, Victoria, by the council between November 23 and 25. Traditional produce, cakes, Christmas baubles and decorations and crafts were exhibited in specially-built huts like those found in Christmas...
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Feast of St Cecilia
The Għaqda Każini tal-Banda celebrated the feast of St Cecilia, patron saint of music, last Sunday. Għajnsielem archpriest Frankie Bajada and Fr Joe Cardona celebrated Mass at Our Lady of Loreto parish church in Ghajnsielem, followed by a march by...
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Gozo captured on new website
The beauty of Gozo has been captured in a stunning audiovisual experience, with the creation of a new website Gozo360.com.mt. More than a thousand pictures have been combined to create a delightful visual of music and legends, a tapestry of history...
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Art studio’s open day
Artist Vince Caruana is opening his art studio to the public on Saturday and next Sunday from 10am to 9pm. Art lovers will be able to admire his latest works, including human form drawings, abstracts and landscapes. The studio is located in Ġużeppi...
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Coming up
• The Gozo Bird Breeders Society will be holding a bird show at the Gozo Sports Complex in Victoria today from 9am to 8pm. • Pirates in an Adventure with Scientists will be screened at the Don Bosco Oratory, Victoria, today at 5.30pm. • Masses at...
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Police remember dead colleagues
The Police Force remembered its departed members with Mass celebrated by Gozo police chaplain Mgr Emanuel Curmi at Santa Marija Cemetery chapel in Victoria last Sunday. Flowers were placed on the graves by various members of the police, relatives...
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Restoration works at the Citadel
The cultural heritage NGO Wirt Għawdex has often urged the government to restore the ridge of St John’s Cavalier, along the walls of the Citadel in Victoria, especially since some stone blocks were in danger of collapsing, posing a serious danger to...
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Philatelic exhibition
The 13th philatelic exhibition was recently held at the Gozo Ministry in Victoria. Picture shows Gozo Philatelic Society president Anton Said with Victoria primary schoolchildren led by Mathea Vassallo and Alison Portelli.
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Paintings exhibition
An exhibition of paintings by Liliana Hurtado Abt of Peru is currently being held at St Ursola Hall, the Citadel, Victoria. The exhibition Veni, sit mihi lux (Come, Be My Light) features Mother Teresa of Calcutta. It is open today from 11am to 3pm.
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Coming up
• The feast of Christ the King will be celebrated today at 4pm with a celebration at Xagħra near the playing field. Gozo Bishop Mario Grech will deliver a message. In case of bad weather the function will be held at Xewkija parish church. • A...
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Remembrance Day celebration in Victoria
Remembrance Day, also known as Poppy Day or Armistice Day, was commemorated in Victoria last Sunday. War veterans gathered at Independence Square to honour their commrades who died during World War I and World War II. The celebration started with...
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New equipment
The Savina Dental and Implantology Centre in Victoria recently upgraded and introduced new equipment through the BoV Jeremie financing package scheme. It also opened a cosmetic and dermatology clinic, Savina Skin and Smile, and is planning further...
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Seminary’s new website launched
The Sacred Heart Major Seminary of Gozo has just launched a new website to mark its anniversary on November 4. The website www.sacredheartseminary.org.mt was launched by seminarians Joseph Hili and Michael Grima during a meeting for priests and...
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Cork crib
The Għaqda il-Milied fix-Xagħra last Sunday held its annual seminar at the Xagħra Youth Centre. Victor Darmanin of Kalkara demonstrated how to construct a crib with cork. A visual presentation on Arnolfo di Cambio’s crib at Santa Maria Maggiore in...
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Battery’s restoration
A group of Din l-Art Ħelwa council members recently visited St Anthony Battery in the limits of Qala, which is being restored by Din l-Art Ħelwa in collaboration with Qala council and the Malta Environment and Planning Authority. Council member...
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St Martin’s dinner
Around 200 patrons, including Gozo Bishop Mario Grech, attended the traditional St Martin’s dinner at the Gozo seminary on November 10. The activity was organised by the Seminary dames to raise funds. The rector, Fr Daniel Xerri, addressed the...
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Coming up
• We Bought A Zoo will be screened at the Don Bosco Oratory, Victoria, today at 5.30pm. • Masses at Ta’ Pinu Sanctuary will be said today at 6.15, 8.30, 10 and 11.15am and 5pm, followed by the recital of the rosary and Eucharistic benediction. •...
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Competition winners
The winner of an intercom/video system by Solar Engineering Ltd competition published between September 30 and November 4 is J. Azzopardi of Sannat. The winner of the Friday carvery for four at Cornucopia Hotel competition published on November 11,...
