The
Latest News from your Council
26.11.07: Important meeting for Citrus farmers
The Nadur Local Council announces an important meeting for all citrus farmers after the Agriculture Dipartment has found a deadly disease in the citrus trees around Nadur. This meeting will be held at the Joe Tabone Hall at 10.00am on Sunday 9th December, 2007. Dr. Marica Gatt (Director Plant Health); Mr Anthony Muscat (Surveillance and Inspectorate Unit) and Mr David Attard (Diagnosis Unit) will be addressing this meeting. All those involved in this sector are kindly asked to attend to be able to control this disease.
Minister for Justice and Home Affairs, Dr Tonio Borg presented in Parliament the efficiency report of the Local Councils in Malta and Gozo.
The Nadur Local Council was the most efficient amongst the Councils where these inspections were held between April and July 2007. These inspections are done on the direct responsablities of the Councils which include:
Cleaning of Urban and non urban roads; the state of these roads; cutting of weeds; the maintenance of public conveniences; belvederes; playing fields; beaches and promenades; refuse collection. Besides these, the Nadur Local Council assumes other responsablities with its calendar of events all year round.
18.11.07: THIRD EDITION OF THE CHRISTMAS MARKET
The 3rd edition of the Christmas Market will be held over 3 days from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th December 2007 under a big tent in St Peter and St Paul Square. With so many stands selling Craft; Food; Christmas presents and Wine, it will offer patrons the opportunity to shop around for gifts while enjoying the yuletide atmosphere created by a packed programme of entertainment by local and foreign artists. Main attraction is on Saturday at 9.00pm with a concert by English Band 'Doctor and the Medics', while X-tend will perform on Friday and Cash and Band on Sunday. Entrance for all activities is free. Father Christmas will be in attendance. press release
The Nadur Local Council won its first meeting in a quiz on TVM named "Ħadd Għalik" against Fgura by 195 to 190. It was represented by Mayor Dr Chris Said, Peter Paul Buttigieg and Daren Vella.This quiz is being held over 32 programmes, with 64 Local Councils from Malta and Gozo taking part, starting with direct elemination leading to quarter and semi-finals then to the final for a jackpot of €10,000.
13.11.07: PUBLIC MEETING FOR THURSDAY 15TH.
A Public meeting is going to be held at Joe Tabone Hall, Nadur Local Council Office on Thursday 15th November at 7.00pm, to discuss the 25 proposed projects for our locality. Prof. Erich Buhmann from Anhalt University, Germany will be present for this meeting to explain the projects and answer queries to the public. Everybody is invite to air his views about such projects.
The Minister of Rural and Environment Development voted funds in the last budget for the replacement of the Qortin Quarry into a tree implantation, as projected by the Nadur Local Council. The Local Council welcomed this important initiative as this would be closing an environmental wound once and for all.
12.11.07: APPLICATION FOR EU STRUCTURAL FUNDS
The Nadur Local Council applied for EU funds to be able to upgrade and resurface the following streets: St. Andrew Street, Grunju Street, Old Mill Street, Dun Grezz Street, Ta’ Mattiju Street, Xjuf ir-Rih Street and St. James Street.
This application is being evaluated by the administrative office responsible for the EU structural funds donated to Malta.
11.11.07: A CHOIR COMPETITION AT NADUR
A well attended choir competition was held at the Nadur Basilica at the end of the St Koronato feast. Three Russian Childrens’ Choirs hailing from Siberia took part placing in this order: Ekaterinburg Vocal High School male Choir; Neftenygansk city "Watercolour" and the Yugorsk city "Kinderlit". At the end Mayor Dr Chris Said presented the torphies. click for photos
10.11.07: PONY RACES AND 10TH EDITION OF ĠIEĦ IN-NADUR
Saturday evening, Mons. Archpriest Saviour Muscat was honoured with “Gieħ in-Nadur” Award by Mayor Dr. Chris Said during a concert held by the Mnarja Band under the direction of Mro. Joseph Grech at MBC Theatre, Nadur. Peter Paul Vella and Joseph Muscat read the profile. This was the 10th edition of Premju Gieħ in-Nadur. (click here for photos)
In the early afternoon, a programme of 20 horse races was held at the traditional Racecourse Street in Nadur as part of the St Coronato feast which is being held over this weekend. The Nadur Local Council was the official sponsor with Mayor Dr. Chris Said presenting the trophies to all the winners. (click here for photos).
07.11.07: START OF NADUR COUNCIL DAY ACTIVITIES
Saturday 10th November 2007: 7:45 p.m. Presentation of “Gieħ in-Nadur” Award to Mons. Archpriest Saviour Muscat during a concert by the Mnarja Band under the direction of Mro. Joseph Grech at MBC Theatre, Nadur.
Sunday 11th November 2007; 7:45 a.m. TV programme "Il-Ħadd on TVM" direct from Nadur’s main square. 6:45 p.m. Concert by three Russian Childrens’ Choirs at St. Peter & St. Paul Basilica. This unique event is not to be missed.
04.11.07: PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR COUNCIL DAY 2007
A programme of activities has been official announced by the Council for the celebration of Council Day 2007. This programme includes: Gieħ in-Nadur to Mons. Salvu Muscat; Live programme of "Hadd fuq TVM"; Concert by 3 children choirs from Siberia; Public dicussion meeting about the proposed projects for Nadur by Annhalt University; Seminar for Students -“Surfing the Internet in a Safe Way ”; Thanks Giving Mass; An art exhibition by Victor Agius; Participation in the TV programme "Ħadd Għalik"; The Joe Tabone Football tournament; Sports days at MUSEUM; Special programme at the Nadur Primary school; Opening of a New School library; An Exhibition at Kenuna Tower about the 50th Anniversary of Nadur Youngsters FC and a Commemorative event. read more.
27.10.07: NADUR AWARDED BEST EMERGING RURAL DESTINATION IN PORTUGAL.
Nadur is one of 10 European towns and regions that yesterday received the European Destinations of Excellence Award (Eden) for Best Emerging Rural Destination, a pilot project that is co-funded by the European Commission. The awards ceremony took place in the Algarve, Portugal, as part of the European Tourism Forum (ETF) 2007, focused on Sustainable Management of European Destinations to which more than 500 delegates from all over Europe attended. The Vice President of the European Commission Gunter Verheugen presented the award to Nadur Mayor. read more
11.10.07: NADUR TO BE OFFICIALLY AWARDED IN ALGARVE PORTUGAL.
The European Tourism Forum and the EDEN Awards ceremony (25-26 October, Portugal) will be web-streamed live through the Commission website. Web streaming will take place at the same time in four languages, namely English, French, German and Portuguese. The Forum and the EDEN Awards Ceremony has attracted this year considerable interest where over 500 participants have registered for the event. Dignitaries and authorities will include European Commission Vice-President Verheugen, the Portuguese Minister of Economy and Innovation Pinho (EU Presidency) and several Ministers from EU Member States. The Nadur Local Council, represented by Mayor Dr Chris Said, will be officially awarded with the 'EUROPEAN DESTINATION OF EXCELLENCE', as one of "The Best Emerging European Rural Destinations". Go to this link to follow live proceedings on Friday 26th October, starting at 13.30 local time.
11.10.07: Nadur's role in monitoring the lisbon objectives in malta
The Committee of Regions, in cooperation with the University of Maastricht, has promoted a project for monitoring the impact of the Strategy throughout Europe and has asked the Local Administrations to express their interest in joining the project as partner. Nadur Local Council responded to the call for expression of interest and was indicated as partner for Malta. Its role consist in the collection of data and contribution to the discussions and analysis that are carried out by the Panel of Experts that is coordinating the survey. Nadur is amongst the 101 partners of the project and the only locality from Malta and Gozo. Other partners include the cities of Madrid, Tallin, Munich and Turin. The aim of the project is to compare the impact and effects that the implementation of the Lisbon Strategy is having on the areas of the 101 localities to be able to propose adjustments and improvements and thus guarantee the achievement of the objective of an European economy based on knowledge and innovation. Click here for more
The Nadur Local Council is to take part in a quiz on TVM named "Hadd Ghalik". This quiz will be held over 32 programmes, with 64 Local Councils from Malta and Gozo taking part, starting with direct elemination leading to quarter and semi-finals then to the final for a jackpot of €10,000. Each team will consist of 4members. The programme is to start on the 14th October with Rabat vs Floriana. Nadur will be facing Fgura on the 18th November 2007.
9.10.07: concert by the russian orchestra from the defence ministry
The Nadur Local Council has an open invitation to all music lovers for a concert by the Russian Federation orchestra from the Defence Ministry who will be performing at the Arc Martin Camilleri square in Nadur starting at 7.30 pm, on Monday 15th October 2007. In the event of incliment weather, the concert will be held at the Sacred Heart church, Nadur. Entrance is free. This Russian orchestra will be in Malta to take part in the Military Tatoo to be held in Valletta.
29.09.07: Landscape architecture in the design/building process
The half-day seminar as part of the "European Best Practice and its Potential Impilication" entitled 'Landscape Architecture in the Design/Build Process' is going to be held on Friday 5th October, 2007 at the Ministry of Gozo in St Francis Square from 1.00 to 5.00 pm. The seminar will be hosted by Architect David Felice, KTP President, Onor Giovanna Debone, Minister for Gozo, Dr Chris Said, Mayor of Nadur and Prof. Erich Buhmann from Anhalt University of Applied Sciences.
The Nadur Local Council invites all the residents to visit a special exhibition about the proposed projects for our locality at Joe Tabone Hall at the Council's premises in North Street. This exhibition includes all the 29 proposed projects for Nadur by a group of International architects who are following a Masters Degree at the University of Anhalt, Germany under Prof. Erich Buhmann. The exhibition will be opened on Thursday 4th October at 7.30pm till Friday 19th October, 2007. Open time: 8.00am -4.00pm. click for more
29.09.07: first school of athletics in gozo
The Nadur Local Council introduces the First School of Athletics in Gozo in collaboration with ATHLETIX. The school's aims are: To develop the students' physical structure and their character in terms of commitment, dedication and self confidence; to enhance the spirit of healthy competition and better their performance in other sports while providing an alternative to bad habits and bad friendship. Participating students will be encouraged and helped to participate in National Competitions held in Malta and in International Competions held overseas. Ages 8 and up: Boys and Girls. Click on logo for more details and here for application form.
23.09.07: miss model of the world (Malta) at Nadur
Vogue Model Management, in collaboration with Nadur Council, will be organising the annual Miss Model of the World (Malta) and Best Male Model of the World (Malta) 2007 on October 20 at the MBC Theatre in Nadur. Thirty contestants will be competing for two prestigious titles which will crown two new winners to represent Malta at the international finals in China and Turkey. The Nadur Council, together with MBC Theatre, gladly agreed to hold this event in Gozo, being the Theatre's 10th anniversary. The Cultural Office of Gozo is also contributing to the event by arranging the whole stage set-up for the night. In the past, two Gozitans have won this event - Joseph Ellis in 2004, and Katrin Mari Pavia in 2005, who went on to place 15th out of 60 contestants from all over the world, and won the Miss Model in Evening Gown award. The MBC Theatre will be transformed into a marvellous theatre for the night bringing together 30 contestants to parade in swimsuits and evening wear. Sponsors include Peacocks from Arkadia, Emporio and Classico, Orly Nail Care, Cefai Formal Wear, hair by Miriam of O'Hair, make-up by Covederm and make-up artist Lorna Mugliett. Downtown Hotel will be providing the contestants' lodging for the final night while Gozo Glass will be sponsoring the winners' trophies. The gala night will also include various fashion shows and hair shows featuring the latest collections. For more information on tickets, call the Nadur Local Council 21558080, or 9944-5783, or e-mail vogue@onvol.net.
17.09.07: the nadur carnival 2008
The Organised Carnival 2008 will be held on Sunday, 27th January 2008 at 13.00, while the Children Carnival will be held on Friday, 1st February 2008 at the Nadur Primary school at 13.00. Applications for the Organised Carnival can be collected from the Local Council office and submitted by the 31st October, 2007.
The Spontaneous Carnival will be held from the 1st - 5th February, 2008 along December 13th Street after sunset. Click here for application and regulations
16.09.07: Drainage works
Drainage work is being carried out by the Central Government at Triq ix-Xemmiex and Triq Gregorio Caraffa. When this work is finished, the two roads will be tarmaced.
Other drainage work by the Central Government was carried out at Triq l-Imgarr to make it possible for the new pumping station at San Blas to start working soon whereby all the drainage from the San Blas outlet will be diverted to Ras il-Hobz at Ghajnsielem.
11.09.07: A tour to baveno
A group of 52 persons from Nadur led by Mayor Dr Chris Said are back from a tour which started on Tuesday 4th September till Monday 10th September to Baveno, the town which is twinned with Nadur. Among the places visited were: Isola Madre; Isola Bella; Isola Pescatori; Il Mottarone; Milan; Arona; Switzerland; Domodossala Open Market; Aorta and Gardaland. Accompanying the group there were also councillor Mrs Maria Natoli and the Council's secretary Mrs Rita Mifsud Attard. Now a group from Baveno will visit Nadur next November for the celebrations of Council Day.
1.09.07: The Delicata Classic Wine Festival -First day
The 5th Delicata Classic Wine Festival in Nadur, Gozo officially started yesterday for 3 days with an entertaining programme. The festival starts at 7.00pm with wine being served till 11.30. Patrons can buy a glass for LM3.50 and and enjoy the food from the different food stalls. A shuttle service from Mgarr harbour to Nadur will be available throughout the festival. Admission is free. click here to see photos
28.08.07: entertainment for WINE FESTIVAL 2007
The entertainment programme for the Delicata Classic Wine Festival 2007 will include these performing artists:
Friday 31st August: Rebecca Bonello; Kristen Marie Camilleri; Diana Formosa; Rhytmetic Dancers; Jennifer Attard Dancers; Mirriam Christine Choir; Corine Michaela Mifsud ;Gymstars Gymnastics; Gozo club; Martha Galea/dancers; Antonella Rapa; Sciberras Francesca; Kelly Cassar; Lara Dancers; Art Alive Dancers; Nathan Portelli; Anita Jane Cachia; Ylenia; Annette Mystic Dancers Jessica Farrugia; Ryan Farrugia; Fate/MUV; Mistaken Identity (band) and Steve Cole.
Saturday 1st September: Spectrum; Big Band Brothers and Steve Cole.
Sunday 2nd September: Rhymetic Dancers; Art Alive Dancers; Annette Mystic Dancers; High Energy Dancers Martha Galea / dancers; Andrew / Shana; Batista Leisure Group; Jozi and the Lost Boyz and Steve Cole.
12.08.07: DELICATA CLASSIC WINE FESTIVAL 2007
For the 5th consecutive year Delicata in conjunction with the Nadur Local council will be taking its wine festival to the viticultural heart of Gozo, Nadur. Starting on Friday 31st August the festival will go on each night and finish on Sunday 2nd at Gnien il-Kunsill. The festival will start at 7.00pm and the last wines will be served at 11.30pm before closing at midnight.
There will be a number of food stalls offering some delicious foods like suckling pig, oriental dishes, pasta rabbit etc.
Throughout the three evening event live entertainment will be on all the time, performed by a number of local artists including Steve Cole, Big Band Brothers and spectrum.
A shuttle service from Mgarr Harbour to Nadur will be available throughout the festival from 6.30pm till 1.00am.
04.07.07: the HEINEKEN BEER AND FOOD FESTIVAL
A 3-day Beer and Food Festival is being organized by the Nadur Local Council with the collaboration of Nadur Youngsters FC from the 26th - 29th July 2007 at Gnien il-Kunsill with this entertaining programme: Friday 26th: Main Stage Breezes; Iskay Peruvian Band; Gozo Boy – Alfred Portelli; Gozo Line Dancers: Saturday 27th: Main Stage- Island Brass Band & Scream Daisy: Sunday 28th: Main Stage- Sunstroke and J. Anvil. Programme starts at 8.00pm with various food stalls and a children area. Heineken beer will be sold - 3 for LM1
04.07.07: tasting session at Nadur
A tasting of Nadur products will be held at Ta' Kenuna Tower on Saturday from 8 p.m. in an event organised by the local council in collaboration with the Ministry for Tourism and Culture.
Nadur has been selected as Best Emerging Rural Zone of the Maltese Islands, in the framework of the European Destinations of Excellence Award launched by the European Commission.
Nadur will be representing Malta, together with eight other member states and one candidate country, during the Eden Award Ceremony to be held during the European Tourism Forum between October 25 and 26 in Algarve, Portugal. Nadur and Gozo will be promoted throughout all the member states and candidate countries of the European Union. Attendance to the food tasting activity will be free. click for photos
25.06.07: Agricultural Show at Dun Martin Camilleri Square
The Mnarja 2007 festivities have started on Saturday evening at Dun Martin Camilleri Square, attracting over 195 participants with their fruits animals and other exhibits. This year's giant pumpkin reached the record size of 260kg, 4 kg more than the one exhibited in 2004. However this years' unfavourable weather conditions was reflected in the lack of most fruits like peaches. Click here for photos.
7.06.07: NEW BOOK: "Nadur, the village of the rising sun."
The Nadur Local Council has just published a new book – Nadur, the village of the rising sun. Nadur, the village from where one can enjoy a magnificent sunrise, is the most populated parish of Gozo. It was one of the first hamlets of the island to be raised to the status of a village. This took place in 1688, when it became an autonomous parish. The places of interest range from prehistoric remains to a troglodyte abode; from a coastal tower to two windmills; from old niches to a maritime museum; from valleys brimming with citrus fruit trees to beautifully laid gardens. The jewel in the crown is the parish church dedicated to Saint Peter and Paul with its countless treasures. The book has four parts: a short history of Nadur; a guide to the main attractions in the village; the story of the parish with a detailed guide to the baroque church and its paintings; and a section with information on the folkloristic attractions held throughout the year as well as all societies and clubs. The book is number 26 in the Gaulitana series on the history and heritage of Gozo and is co-authored by Gozo historian Joseph Bezzina and Joe Muscat. It is the hope of the Nadur Local Council that this book will enhance the love of the Nadurin for their village and will attract more foreign visitors to take pleasure in the beauties of our village. The book with many colour illustrations will sell for Lm2.50; however it is being offered at a pre-publication price of Lm2.00, a savings of 20%, if acquired from the Nadur Local Council, before 29 June, the parish feast.
7.06.07: THE SETTE GIUGNO CONCERT
The Nadur Local Council, in collaboration with the Sliema Philharmonic Society, presented "The Sette Giugno Concert" which was held by the Finnish 'THE EASTERN HELSINKI MUSIC SCHOOL WIND BAND' at the Arc. Martin Camilleri Square. At the end, Vice Mayor Miriam Portelli presented a memento to the conductor. click for photos
7.06.07: NADUR OFFICIALLY AWARDED.
Minister of Tourism & Culture, Francis Zammit Dimech officially announced in a press release that Nadur has been awarded with the 'EUROPEAN DESTINATION OF EXCELLENCE', as one of "The Best Emerging European Rural Destinations". Minister mentioned also the Carnival held at Nadur which drew to Malta the 25th FECC International Convention in 2005 and the thousands of Maltese and tourist who patronise Gozo for the event. Read press release by Minister
