Gozo Now IoT Ready With First Smart Parking Project
A year after the inauguration of the Gozo Innovation Hub, the first project involving a new smart parking system installed in Victoria Gozo is now operating. This is the first…
Malta: Government launches employment refund scheme for Gozo
The Ministry for Gozo launched the one time employment refund scheme through which employers can get a refund of their employee’s wages. The scheme applies for those companies which have…
Malta: 11 NGOs disappointed over the dropping of fast-ferry service proposal
Eleven organisations are calling on the Government to reconsider its decision to ignore its electoral pledge to offer a fast-ferry service linking the Mġarr harbour to the Grand Harbour, in…
Malta: €2.2 million in EU funds for a project in the Ramla Valley, Gozo
Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri together with Parliamentary Secretary for European Funds Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi launched a €2.2 million project whereby three kilometres of rubble walls will be restored and…
Malta: New look for Saint Francis square in Gozo with an investment of €2 million
Prime Minister Robert Abela accompanied by the Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri, on Monday evening officially inaugurated Saint Francis Square in Rabat Gozo with an investment of €2 million. Source:…
Malta: 10 new ventilators bring Steward’s coronavirus-related investment up to €6m
Ten new units have brought the total number of ventilators in the Gozo General Hospital up to 25, as the total Covid-19 pandemic-related investment made by Steward Health Care Malta…
Malta: NSO statistics show how in June we started to recover well in the number of passengers commuting between islands
Statistics published by the National Statistics Office (NSO) show that in June there was a significant increase in journeys and passengers crossing between Malta and Gozo. Source: One News Updated…
Malta: € 110,000 for voluntary organizations in Gozo
Twenty-two voluntary organizations operating within the Gozitan community will benefit from an allocation of almost one hundred hundred and ten thousand euros through a Government scheme. Source: One News Updated…
Malta: Reduced ferry fares throughout July
Gozo Channel ferry fares have been reduced almost by half for the month of July. The reduction in prices applies for individuals and those commuting between the two islands using…
Malta: The Maltese Unions Forum supports the MUMN’s request for the benefit of Gozitan Nurses
Gozitan workers stationed in Malta face considerable challenges and therefore, all employers must ensure that they are to go back to their home island and seek justice. This also applies…
Malta: Archaeological investigations into recently-discovered ancient quarry in Rabat, Gozo
The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage is directing archaeological investigations in preparation for the extension of the Middle School at Rabat, Gozo, during which an ancient quarry has been discovered. Source:…
Malta: MUMN takes industrial action against Steward Healthcare in Gozo
The Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses (MUMN) said that it will be taking industrial action against Steward Healthcare because the company wants to employ foreign nurses at the Gozo…
Malta: Possibility of fast ferry still being evaluated – Ian Borg
The possibility of introducing a fast ferry service between Malta and Gozo is still being evaluated, Transport Minister Ian Borg told The Malta Independent. Connectivity between Malta and Gozo has…
Malta: Schemes for companies to set up back-office operations or relocate to Gozo
Two new schemes were announced Monday to encourage investors to set up back-office operations in Gozo and to relocate part or all of their operations to the island. Gozo Minister…
Malta: Gozo teleworking scheme launched
The Ministry for Gozo has on Monday launched the Gozo Teleworking Scheme for Gozitans working in Malta within the private sector. Source: Newsbook Updated 16:00pm
Malta: 3,000 free masks to be given to Gozitans who work in Malta
The Ministry for Gozo has started distributing the first 1,000 free masks to Gozitan workers to travel to Malta for work, both for those working with the public sector and…
Big decisions for our small enterprises
by Josianne Cutajar - MEP (S&D) With small and medium-sized enterprises providing two-thirds of private sector jobs across Europe it is clear that the legislator’s role is to ensure that both…
Malta: Vandalism in Għadira ta’ San Raflu
"Despite attempts by members of the Department of Civil Protection, they were unable to remove the burnt oil from the water." This was stated by the Environment and Resources Authority…
Malta: Coronavirus: 84% of Gozo Tourism Association members foresee a bleak future for tourism
The Gozo Tourism Association (GTA) said that 84% of its members foresee a bleak future for tourism in Gozo after Covid-19 as they believe that tourism will change for the worse…
Malta: An increase in travel between Malta and Gozo in first quarter
An increase in travel between Malta and Gozo during the first quarter of the year has been recorded. A statistic which has been issued by the National Statistics Office, the…
Malta: Prime Minister Roberta Abela visits Gozo’s General Hospital
Malta's Prime Minister, Robert Abela and Gozo Minister, Clint Camilleri visited the Gozo General hospital. The scope of their visit was to witness the dedicated work that is being carried…
Malta: 52 new Covid-19 cases confirmed in Malta and Gozo
During a press briefing this morning, Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne confirmed 52 new cases of Covid-19 in Malta and Gozo. Source: TVM Updated 18:10
Bringing the Microsoft Experience To Gozo
Microsoft Partners J2 Group, an IT solutions and software company based in Malta which knows its origins in Gozo, will be fronting Microsoft’s new presence in Gozo into what is…
Tremor registered off Gozo
A tremor was registered off the island of Gozo on Tuesday night. The earthquake was reported to be of a strength which varied between 3.3 to 3.7. The USGS reported…
Bishop Mario Grech will be taking on the role of Secretary of Bishops at the Vatican – Newsbook
Newsbook.com.mt reports that informed but unofficial sources told it that widespread rumours in Gozo that Bishop Mario Grech will be relinquishing his post as bishop of Gozo are true. The same…
Woman seriously injured, others injured in multiple car collision in Gozo
A woman was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Triq l-Imġarr Ghajnsielem, Gozo at 1am. Newsbook reports that the victim, who is a foreign national, has not been identified…
Microsoft To Drive AI Technology For A More Sustainable Gozo
Microsoft Malta is supporting Government in a newly launched project in Gozo called The Gozo Innovation Hub. This was announced today during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between…
Malta: Half a Million paid for ODZ Land, Application for Development submitted days after purchase by developer Joseph Portelli
The Sunday Times leads with the acquisition of 4,700 meters of land in an ODZ site in Qala for €500,000 by developer Joseph Portelli. Real estate agents said the site…
Man arrested on possession of heroin and items linked to drug trafficking
A 55-year-old man from Rabat, Gozo has been arrested by Drugs Squad Police in Gozo in connection with trafficking and possession of drugs. The man was found in possession of…
Man dies while diving in Dwejra, Gozo
A Swedish diver lost his life on Wednesday morning in Dwejra in San Lawrenz, Gozo. The incident happened at around 11.30am when the Swedish national, in his fifties, residing in…
Man in critical condition after Boat capsizes off Gozo
Today at around 1715hrs, the Police were informed that their assistance was needed at sea between Xlendi and Dwejra Gozo since a boat overturned. The Police went on site where…
50-year-old man grievously injured after being hit by a hard object during argument in Gozo
A 50-year-old man has been grievously injured in an argument which took place in Triq il-Wied, Żebbuġ, Gozo, today, 17 July, 2019 at about 0005hrs. Preliminary investigations by the District…
The Times of Malta Headlines – 11th June 2019
The Times says that construction operator Joseph Portelli went ahead with the assembly of an illegal batching plant in Kerċem after the Planning Authority issued an enforcement order. Witnesses said…
In-Nazzjon Headlines – 11th June 2019
In-Nazzjon quotes new Opposition MP Kevin Cutajar after taking his oath in the House. Cutajar said it is a privilege to serve as MP and that he will translate the…
Malta News Evening Roundup
Good evening These are the main stories from Malta as reported by Malta's news portals. Adrian Delia vowed to remain leader of the Nationalist Party in a rhythmic Facebook post…
Malta News Evening Roundup – Wednesday 5th September 2018
Good evening, The following are the leading stories as reported by Malta's news portals so far. The news today is mainly dominated by Adrian Delia's testimony in his constitutional case…
Malta News Evening Roundup – Tuesday 4th September 2018
Good evening, The following are the leading stories as reported by Malta's news portals so far. Today's news has been mainly dominated by the disappearance of freediver Neil Zammit, who went…
First Citizens’ Dialogue in Gozo discussing the future of the Cohesion Policy for Malta and Gozo
In the first Citizens' Dialogue ever to be held on Gozo, the European Commission Representation in Malta will be discussing the future of the EU's Cohesion Policy with two EU…