Enemalta have announced the following interruptions to power tomorrow :- Victoria - Friday 1st of June from 8.00am to 12.00 noon Triq Anici, Triq Sir Pawlu Boffa, Triq tac-Cawla, Triq il-Mithna, Triq Patri Anton Debono, Triq Ellul Mercer Guze', Triq 7 Ta' Gunju 1919, Triq 31 Ta' Marzu 1979, Triq Allesandro Franchi, Triq Micallef Guze', Triq Wied Siekel, Triq Santa Dminka, Triq it-Tabib Anton Tabone, Blk-G-Ha-Hb-Ia- Ka- Kb, Blk-A-B-C-D-Ea-Eb- Fa- Fb-Ib- L. Xewkija - Friday 1st of June from 8.00am to 3.00pm Read more...

In his recent report on the social implications of the proposed mega real estate and yacht marina project at the picturesque Hondoq ir-Rummien beach in Qala, Professor Mario Vassallo described the beach and the surrounding Qala Creek as "nothing but a dumping site". The report described the project as a "win-win" scenario for Gozitans and for future generations, it went on to say that, "the overall social impact of the project is definitely positive, despite the residue of opposition to it. It will transform what is currently a dumping site into a vibrant centre of activity". Moviment Graffiti have strongly disagreed, saying, "Rather than a dumping zone Hondoq ir-Rummien is one of the few remaining beaches in Gozo and the one most frequented by Gozitan people. A referendum which took place in 2002 among the Qala residents rejected the whole development." Read more...

A new multi-sensory room funded entirely by the Vodafone Malta Foundation was recently inaugurated at the Arka Foundation's Respite Centre in Gozo. The new equipment, which stimulates persons with special needs through light, sound and touch, will be used as part of the therapeutic facilities being offered at the centre. Read more...

Customers who visited Bank of Valletta's Gozo branch last week found a very different environment awaiting them. The team at BOV's Gozo Branch, led by Jack Thewma, took the initiative to transform the banking hall into a live exhibition of typical Gozitan crafts and traditions. This event formed part of the activities organized during the third edition of the BOV Gozo Week. Read more...

Fresh from their success with the first edition of Gaulitana - A Festival of Music, Gozo's Gaulitanus Choir recently gave a concert at San Anton Palace for the President of the Republic, H.E. Dr. Edward Fenech Adami and Mrs. Fenech Adami. In the wonderful acoustics of the Russian Chapel, the choir gave a much-appreciated light concert. This started with Verdiana, a choral medley of popular Verdi choruses compiled by the choir's founder-director, Mro. Colin Attard. Two short operetta selections followed; namely Sidney Jones' The Geisha and Johann Strauss' The Gipsy Baron, both adapted by Colin Attard. The choir rounded up its recital with their own Carmelo Pace's L-Imnarja. Read more...

Nature Trust (Malta) has condemned the recent vandal attack on the tamarisk trees planted at the Dwejra Heritage Park in a joined venture with the 34U and the San Lawrenz Local Council. Between Saturday and Sunday night most of the trees that had been planted were stolen by an unknown person or persons. The NGO said that this shows that there are still individuals who will still act against our natural heritage and society. Read more...

Armed Forces of Malta soldiers detained three men on Sunday night after they allegedly threw drugs out of their car as they approached a vehicle check point in Victoria. It was later ascertained that the objects included a block of cannabis resin. All three men were from Xaghra and were aged around 28. A 19yr old man from Sannat was also detained in a separate incident after he was found driving without a valid driving licence. Both cases were passed on to the police in Victoria for further investigation.

St George's archpriest Mgr Joseph Farrugia has announced that the Laudate Pueri Choir of St George's basilica has received the great honour of being invited to participate at a Papal Mass in Rome. The Papal Mass is to be held on Sunday June the 3rd in St Peter's Square, Rome. During the Mass Pope Benedict XVI will declare the Blessed Gorg Preca, the 20th century Maltese priest and evangelist, as a 'Saint'.

Alternattiva Demokratika has presented a challenge to all Maltese members of parliament and all five MEPs regarding the forthcoming tax amnesty. Chairperson Dr. Harry Vassallo stated that "we cannot refrain from showing our concern about the further changes being considered by government on the Tax Amnesty. It is very obvious that government embarked on this amnesty without a clear vision as to what should be achieved. Read more...

As part of its initiatives in the social and educational sector, the Victoria Local Council recently organised a week-end break for its residents, providing an opportunity to visit some very interesting sites in Rabat and Mdina. The Mayor and Councillors together with the residents also paid a courtesy visit to the Mayor of Rabat Dr. Frank Fabri. During the meeting possible cooperation and collaboration ventures that would be beneficial to the both localities was discussed. Read more...