gozo channel

Almost every weekend has become a nightmare for crossers to and from Gozo. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

The great journey to Gozo

A shuttle service to and from the sister island is needed

March 10, 2024| Anna Marie Galea
Many drivers prefer to stay in the car during the short trip. But Gozo Channel is cracking down. File photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Gozo ferry motorists ordered upstairs

Drivers crossing the channel will no longer be allowed to spend journey in their cars

March 6, 2024| Mark Laurence Zammit
Gozo Channel's MV Nikolaos will be out of service from Thursday 15 February to Monday 25th March. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Gozo Channel’s MV Nikolaos out of service for over a month for maintenance

Vessel will be out of service for dry-dock maintenance

February 13, 2024| Times of Malta
File Photo: Times of Malta

Gozo Channel's MV Malita out of service in January for maintenance

A temporary timetable will be operated while the vessel is in maintenance until January 30

January 2, 2024| Times of Malta
Joe Debono Grech, fast approaching the ripe old age of 85, has just been reappointed on the board of directors of Gozo Channel Ltd. File photo

Labour’s gerontocracy

Robert Abela’s political system is one of institutionalised cronyism

December 17, 2023| Kevin Cassar
Former Labour Minster Joe Debono Grech, 84, (inset) has been reappointed on the Gozo Channel board of directors

Labour stalwart Joe Debono Grech, 84, reappointed on Gozo Channel board

PL heavyweight last year bragged about Labour's corruption

December 8, 2023| Matthew Xuereb
An electricity pole in Għargħur was toppled as a result of the strong winds. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Gozo ferry service, trees among casualties as strong winds batter Malta

Poles and billboards also damaged

November 25, 2023| Times of Malta
People were left waiting in long queues for the Gozo ferry last weekend. Photos: Matthew Mirabelli/J. Schembri

Is it time for Gozo Channel to switch to online tickets?

Campaigner and Infrastructure Malta boss believes system would cut queues by 65%

October 26, 2023| Daniel Tihn
During the first quarter of this year, 440,000 vehicles were ferried between Mġarr and Ċirkewwa in 7,900 trips. File Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Police to check on running vehicle engines during Gozo ferry crossings

20 car owners travelling to Gozo had left their engines running during the crossing

August 26, 2023| James Cummings
Progress in talks has been registered. File photo

UĦM suspends Gozo Channel directives

Union says progress registered in talks over collective agreement

June 23, 2023| Times of Malta
Gozo Channel's Ċirkewwa port. File photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Divers disrupt Gozo Channel ferry operations at Ċirkewwa

Police roped in after recreational divers spotted at mooring site, company says

June 17, 2023| Daniel Tihn
“We have been in the queue for 45mins and not even a single ship has left,” one comment read regarding the ferry's delays. File Photo

Gozo ferry users complain about two hour delays

One of company's four ships is out of service

March 2, 2023| Daniel Tihn
Fast ferry trips in the last quarter of 2022 dropped by 75%. File photo

Fewer trips, increased traffic between Malta and Gozo between October-December

Fast ferry trips dropped by 75%, Gozo Channel's increased by nearly 5%

January 24, 2023| Times of Malta
Those looking forward to a Gozo mini break will have to wait for a bit longer Photo: Johnathan Borg

New Year exodus to Gozo begins with long ferry queues on Boxing Day

Warm weather and Gozo attractions entice visitors

December 26, 2022| Daniel Ellul
The MV Nikolaos.

No bidders to provide and operate fourth Gozo ferry

Operators of the MV Nikolaos may stay on with a similar contract

December 19, 2022| Mark Laurence Zammit
On the slow lane to Gozo. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Gozo: blessed and cursed – Peter Agius

Island has huge potential. But it must cut the cord of nepotistic political patronage

November 20, 2022| Peter Agius
A Gozo Channel ferry ship crosses between Malta and Gozo. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Gozo ferry 'was and will remain government-run', minister tells parliament

Minister Clint Camilleri insists Malta-Gozo crossing will remain government-run

November 15, 2022| Daniel Ellul
The public service obligation contract allows the government to funnel money into Gozo Channel to keep it afloat. File photo

Government considers private sector involvement in Gozo ferry service

Pressure from the EU Commission for the service to follow competition rules

October 10, 2022| Ivan Martin, Mark Laurence Zammit
A Gozo Channel ferry ship. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

PN claims Gozo Channel is to be privatised

Party demands explanation from government, says workers are concerned

October 1, 2022| Times of Malta
Opposition Leader Bernard Grech addressing party supporters in Għajnsielem, Gozo. Photo: PN

Gozitan workers will be reimbursed for travelling time under PN government

Bernard Grech questions Abela on mega Sannat project

March 12, 2022| Giulia Magri
Post offices only operate till lunchtime if you’re employed you have to take time off work to get the basics done. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Why is it so hard for us to be efficient? – Anna Marie Galea

Is it any wonder that people boil over, when basic tasks take hours to complete?

January 23, 2022| Anna Marie Galea
‘If a fire breaks out in the garage on one of the Gozo ferries during the crossing, people trapped there would suffocate’. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Gozo ferry doors to garages are being locked ‘for passenger safety’

Gozo Channel wants to stop passengers from staying in cars during crossings

October 19, 2021| Fiona Galea Debono
Mġarr Harbour in Gozo: the PN says the harbour should be expanded, with more vessels for the Gozo Channel ferry service. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

PN's promises for Gozo: two new vessels, bigger harbour, tunnel referendum

Nationalist Party MPs say Gozitans need better connectivity

September 8, 2021| Times of Malta
Busy weekend for Gozo, as thousands flock to the sister island to celebrate Santa Marija weekend Photo: Shutterstock

Slight increase in Gozo Channel passengers for Santa Marija

More than 73,000 people crossed the channel, up marginally on last year

August 16, 2021| Giulia Magri
Gozo Channel insists that safety procedures on its ferries are up to standard.

Gozo Channel says ferries safe after woman 'falls' into sea

Sources say woman may have jumped, not fallen, from ferry

August 14, 2021| Claire Farrugia

Watch: Gozo Channel worker and driver come to blows at Mġarr Harbour

Police investigate as UĦM calls for added security for ferry company workers

August 14, 2021| Times of Malta
Lorries carrying Gozo's fuel supply line up for the ferry. Inset: Gozo Channel Chairman Joe Cordina

Gozo ferry commuters say dangerous cargo in summer heat is 'a ticking time bomb'

Passengers question timing of ferry carrying fuel and other hazardous goods

August 10, 2021| Mark Laurence Zammit
Cars descend from the Gozo Channel ferry. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Malta-Gozo trips up considerably in Q2 but still below pre-pandemic levels

More ferry crossings but fewer passengers when compared to 2019

July 19, 2021| Times of Malta
The competing operators, Gozo Fast Ferries, left, and Virtu Ferries, right. Photo: Kris Borg

Fast ferries berth at new spot in Gozo, as third quay planned for Valletta

€1.6 million reconstruction of Ċirkewwa quay completed

June 4, 2021| Jessica Arena
Long queues for Gozo ferries on Friday as travel restriction eased Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Gozo Channel operating shuttle service to keep up with demand

Queues form at Ċirkewwa terminal as holidaymakers line up for a weekend away

May 14, 2021| Giulia Magri