Gozo

Henry Alamango at Daħlet Qorrot cliffside, Gozo.

Gozo’s Il-Ħaġar hosts exhibition inspired by John Milton’s ‘Paradise Lost’

Temporary exhibition examines how our roots, family, community, identity and culture are often sacrificed in the mad desire for a lost paradise

September 1, 2024| Times of Malta |0
The trade house teachers and lace class students with lace pillows and bobbins.

Fr Joseph Diacono (1847-1924) – the misjudged pioneer

He founded a trade house in Xagħra where girls learnt skills such as lace-making, weaving, domestic work and hygiene

September 1, 2024| Aaron Attard-Hili|0
The whole nation was stunned by the PA’s decision to sanction Joseph Portelli’s (inset) illegal penthouses in Sannat. File photos: Times of Malta

Robert Abela’s Middle Ages

In Labour’s Malta in 2024 Robert Abela and his government are above the law

September 1, 2024| Kevin Cassar |24
All but 12 of the hatchlings made their way out to sea. Photo: ERA.

Third turtle nest of the year hatches, 81 hatchlings make their way out to sea

Public urged to keep noise and light to a minimum around nesting sites

August 31, 2024| Times of Malta |4
Volunteers say people on the vessel turned on its underwater lights and then started playing with flares.

Police say they don't know who shot flare at beach, but boat remains at Ramla

Nature Trust volunteers say they know where the flare came from

August 31, 2024| Jessica Arena |67
NGOs and residents groups have called on the government to put a stop to the PA processing sanctioning requests for buildings declared illegal by the courts. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Demonstrators to Abela: Stop PA's backdoor approval of illegal developments

Coalition of residents and NGOs gather to protest abuse of PA sanctioning regime

August 31, 2024| Jessica Arena |30
The flare damaged Ramla's dunes. Photo: Nature Trust Malta

Flare fired at Ramla Bay, sparking fire close to turtle nest volunteers

Nature Trust reports issue to police and ERA, calls for those responsible to be found

August 31, 2024| Times of Malta |48
The Gothic-styled parish church of Għajnsielem. The foundation stone was laid 100 years ago, on September 14, 1924. Photo: Charles Spiteri

Feast of Our Lady of Loreto in Għajnsielem

Parish holds double anniversary celebrations

August 30, 2024| Times of Malta |0
The Planning Authority has lost the respect of so many. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Editorial: Who controls the gatekeeper?

The sanctioning by the PA of an illegal development in Sannat is the latest example of the rule of law in Malta being undermined

August 29, 2024| Times of Malta |3
Tourism operators fear overdevelopment in Gozo will diminish it as a destination. Photo: Shutterstock

Gozo Tourism Association stress sustainability in 2025 budget proposals

Gozitan tourism operators saw less revenue last year despite increase in visitors

August 28, 2024| Times of Malta |18
The Black Madonna at Għajnsielem parish church. This year, the parish is marking the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the statue. Photo: Charles Spiteri

Marian vigil in Għajnsielem

Black Madonna is 100 years old

August 28, 2024| Times of Malta |0
Fr Andro Fernandez OFM surrounded by the Filipino community after the celebration of mass at St James church in Victoria.

First Filipino priest assigned to Gozo diocese

Fr Andro Fernandez OFM celebrated his first mass for the Filipino community

August 26, 2024| Times of Malta |2
Bones and potter were found at a construciton site in Xagħra last year. Photo: Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar (FAA).

NGOs call on SCH to be more transparent about steps to safeguard heritage

'The public have a right to know,' conservation NGOs say

August 25, 2024| Times of Malta |2
Carmen Ogilvie Galea and Ian Ellul. Photos: Health Ministry

New chiefs for Gozo General Hospital, Central Procurement and Supplies Unit

Carmen Ogilvie Galea appointed Gozo hospital CEO, Ian Ellul CEO of the CPSU

August 23, 2024| Times of Malta |11
The statue of the Assumption of Our Lady (inset) venerated at Żebbuġ parish church in Gozo. The church is undergoing a restoration project. Photos: Charles Spiteri

Żebbuġ (Gozo) celebrates feast of the Assumption

Village was established parish on April 28, 1688

August 23, 2024| Times of Malta |0
Arnold Cassola said the sanctioning of illegal structures raised serious questions about the integrity of the PA. File photo: Times of Malta

Cassola calls for investigation into PA's sanctioning of Sannat penthouses

Development is linked to construction mogul Joseph Portelli

August 22, 2024| Sarah Carabott |13
Rabat Primary School head Lelio Spiteri (right) presenting the donation to Dar Arka director Fr Michael Galea. Photo: Charles Spiteri

Gozo school raises €2,382 for Arka in memory of James Micallef

Noble gesture reflects schoolboy’s deep impact on those around him

August 22, 2024| Times of Malta |1
The group with the altar servers of St Anthony’s church in Għajnsielem, accompanied by Fr Walter Vassallo OFM (centre), Fra Lorrie Zerafa OFM (left) and Fra Darren Abela OFM. Photo: Charles Spiteri

Enriching spiritual retreat in Gozo

Weekend included prayers and reflections, providing participants with deep moments of connection with Christ and the community

August 21, 2024| Times of Malta |2
The 29-year-old man drowned after finding himself in difficulty while swimming at Dwejra Gozo. Credit: Shutterstock

Man, 29, drowns in Dwejra, Gozo

Victim's body was found in the sea following a three-hour search

August 20, 2024| Times of Malta |2
Visitors at the Nature Trust stand set up for the annual Santa Marija agriculture and crafts exhibition at Villa Rundle Gardens in Victoria. Marvic Refalo, who is in charge of Nature Trust – FEE (Malta) Gozo section, is on the left. Photo: Charles Spiteri

Busy summer for Nature Trust – FEE (Malta) Gozo section

Progremme includes educational sessions and activities related to wildlife and sustainability

August 20, 2024| Times of Malta |0
Restaurants are claiming ownership of several buoys and are offering them to patrons, arriving on boats, on reservation of a table.

Gozo restaurants ‘treating sea as a private car park’

Mooring illegalities spread to Marsalforn and Xlendi

August 20, 2024| Mario Xuereb |184
Almost 136,000 passengers and 47,000 vehicles were ferried between Ċirkewwa and Mġarr. File photo: Matthew Mirabelli.

More than 164,000 passengers boarded Gozo ferries last week

Gozo ministry describes Santa Marija as a 'great week for tourism' on the island

August 19, 2024| Times of Malta |18
Thomas Bajada delivering his first press conference as an MEP. Photo: Karl Andrew Micallef

Watch: Thomas Bajada: the MEP who ‘approaches politics as a scientist’

The Gozitan politician has demonstrated he does things differently

August 19, 2024| Mario Xuereb |20
The George Abela commemorative stamp card

Ex-President George Abela featured in commemorative stamp card

Part of Gozo Philatelic Society series marking Malta’s 50th anniversary as a republic

August 19, 2024| Press Release |3
US tenor Gregory Kunde. Right: Soprano Erika Grimaldi. Photo: Victor Santiagus

Puccini anniversary concert at the Astra

Internationally acclaimed singers lined up for November 16 concert

August 19, 2024| Press Release |0
'Spring Beauty' by Miriam Abani

A feast of ceramics

The Maltese Islands Ceramics Arts is on until August 27

August 18, 2024| Esther Lafferty|0
Qala mayor Paul Buttiġieġ took to social media to complain about fish slime washed up in Ħondoq Bay. Credit: Facebook

PN calls for transparency on investigation into slime at Ħondoq Bay

Mayor called on the authorities to investigate the washed up fish slime in the popular Gozitan bay earlier this month

August 17, 2024| Times of Malta |7
A group photo of the students who participated in the activities held at the Don Bosco Oratory, Victoria, with Bishop Anton Teuma and Fr Effie Masini. Photo: Charles Spiteri

Celebrating St John Bosco... and Fr Charles Cini’s 50th priesthood anniversary

A past pupil of the Gozo Oratory, the Salesian priest led mass

August 17, 2024| Times of Malta |0
The chapel of St Mary (inset) in Comino. Photos: Charles Spiteri

Santa Marija feast in Comino to be celebrated on August 24

Saint’s statue is by well-known statuarian and sculptor Wistin Camilleri

August 16, 2024| Times of Malta |0
Children carrying the Leone flag on the eve of Santa Marija during the festive march. Photo: Charles Spiteri

Children carry Leone flag on eve of Santa Marija feast

March from Cathedral Square to Leone Band Club

August 16, 2024| Times of Malta |1