http://www.joegrech.com/ Joe Grech,Gozo News,Malta News,Weather,Video Clips,Photo's,Photographs,Travel, en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss GuppY v4.6.2 joe@joegrech.com (Joe Grech) joe@joegrech.com (Joe Grech) http://www.joegrech.com/news.php?lng=en&pg=2033 http://www.joegrech.com/news.php?lng=en&pg=2033 Gozo will be hosting its own version of the now trademarked cultural evenings, following the success that “Notte Bianca”  and “Notte Magica” held in Valletta. Yet, the Gozo event, which is aptly named “Lejlet Lapsi - Notte Gozitana”  will be given a twist particular to Gozo’s characteristics. Cultural events in Gozo will consist of pre- and post-activities happening with a full weekend of events kicking off on Friday 18 May and extending up to Sunday 20. Read More…  http://www.joegrech.com/news.php?lng=en&pg=2032 http://www.joegrech.com/news.php?lng=en&pg=2032 The Citadel clock bells in Gozo which have been chiming time in their present location since 1858 will go silent for a short while whilst undergoing restoration. The work has deen commissioned by the Ministry for Gozo as part of the ongoing restoration of the Citadel. Read More... http://www.joegrech.com/news.php?lng=en&pg=2011 http://www.joegrech.com/news.php?lng=en&pg=2011 The Gozo Business Chamber has noticed with great surprise the recent announcement of a sea plane service between Grand Harbour in Malta and Mgarr Harbour in Gozo. This is more so since from the latest discussions that the GBC has held with both the Prime Minister and the Minister for Gozo, just a few weeks ago, there had never been any mention of such a service coming into operation, even though the chamber pressed the Prime Minister to do something concrete after the helicopter service was abandoned. Read more.. http://www.joegrech.com/news.php?lng=en&pg=2010 http://www.joegrech.com/news.php?lng=en&pg=2010 The British Broadcasting Corporation on March 30, 2007 has published a report featuring the effects of the low-cost airlines on tourism in Gozo and Malta.The BBC said “The low-cost airlines have started flying to Malta over the past year, and the Maltese are hoping the move will help to invigorate the island’s sluggish tourist industry. Read more…   http://www.joegrech.com/news.php?lng=en&pg=1811 http://www.joegrech.com/news.php?lng=en&pg=1811 Guide to Country Walks in Nadur – (March 2007)Three years passed since Dr. Mario Saliba published the first edition of Guide to Country Walks in Nadur. The booklet was already out of print after a few months of its publication. Since then, Dr. Saliba didn't find the time to retrace his footsteps and prepare a new edition. Lately he decided that he must spare some time and prepare the 2007 edition. Read more… http://www.joegrech.com/news.php?lng=en&pg=1810 http://www.joegrech.com/news.php?lng=en&pg=1810 Flimkien Celebration of 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome in Nadur – Gozo.Nadur Local Council has been awarded a grant under the call for proposal INFO/2007/04/ of the European Parliament. Read more … http://www.joegrech.com/news.php?lng=en&pg=1483 http://www.joegrech.com/news.php?lng=en&pg=1483 Pastoral Letter - Lent 2007 - H. E. Msgr. Mario GrechBishop of Gozo. - The Father Who Embraces Everybody There may be some amongst us that may not be that convinced that God is a Father. There may be some of us who know the Father, but still need to deepen this knowledge and understand him better. Read more… Pastoral Letter For Lent – 2007 - By The Archbishop Of Malta.H. E. Msgr. Paul Cremona OP. Read more… http://www.joegrech.com/news.php?lng=en&pg=1347 http://www.joegrech.com/news.php?lng=en&pg=1347 Dun Gorg PrecaFriday, February 23, at 11 a.m in the Consistory Hall of the Vatican Apostolic Palace, an Ordinary Public Consistory was held for the canonization of the following Blesseds: George Preca, Maltese, priest, founder of the "Societas Doctrinae Christianae" (M.U.S.E.U.M.). Read more… More pictures: Please Click Here http://www.joegrech.com/news.php?lng=en&pg=1305 http://www.joegrech.com/news.php?lng=en&pg=1305 Carnival in Nadur by Dr. Mario Saliba During Carnival time, the call ‘”Let’s go to Nadur and really enjoy Carnival” is nowadays heard not only around Gozo but also in Malta. Carnival in Nadur is unique because it is spontaneous and everybody does, within limits of course, whatever he or she feels doing. Read more… Nadur Carnival pictures: Please Click Here http://www.joegrech.com/news.php?lng=en&pg=1255 http://www.joegrech.com/news.php?lng=en&pg=1255 McDonald’s Malta Opens Its First McCafé™ In GozoMaltese and Gozitans can now enjoy a wide selection of gourmet coffees, teas, pastries and desserts, all delivered at an outstanding value, at the new McCafé, which opens its doors to the public, Friday 16 February 2007. McCafé, adjacent to McDonald’s at the Arkadia Complex in Gozo, was officially opened by Melo Hili, McDonald’s Malta Managing Director. H.E. Mons Mario Grech, Bishop of Gozo, blessed the new McCafé. Read more…