Archived Month: September 2003

First Nadur history book published 50 years ago [30/09/03]

The first historic book on Nadur, written by Dun Karm Caruana, was published 50 years ago. The book, In-Nadur u t-Tempju Tieghu Monumentali, was printed in 1953 and was Caruana's eleventh publication. Fr Dominic Camilleri has prepared a special report on Caruana's life and his books. Click here to learn more. June29th.com is also marking the event with another commemorative e-card. Meanwhile, Fr Dominic Camilleri has also handed us a detailed biography of the late Cardinal Maurice Otunga, who died a few weeks ago. Click here for more.

Radju Luminaria unveils new schedule [29/09/03]

Nadur's radio station, Radju Luminaria, has just unveiled the new fall schedule. "There will be five hours of live programs every day, from Monday to Friday, and a whole day of radio-shows throughout the weekend," director Fr Brian Meilak told june29th.com. For the first time Radju Luminaria will also start repeating its programs at different times during the day and night. Besides numerous religious programs, the daily Mass, Rosary and all Church activities, there will also be a sports program, a weekly band show, daily weather reports, quizzes and lots of music.  Radju Luminaria is being streamed live all day long on june29th.com. Click here and enjoy.

Youngsters move into G.F.A. Cup Quarterfinals [28/09/03]

Nadur Youngsters managed to go through to the G.F.A. Cup Quarterfinals at the expense of Victoria Hotspurs. Mario Bonello opened the score in the first half, while Joseph Portelli Cauchi made them 3-0 with two other goals in the second half of the match. The game was played on Sunday. The Youngsters will now play either Kercem Ajax or Oratory Youths on October 12th. Click here for a match report prepared by Charlie Grech.

Possible Roman olive press found in rubble wall [25/09/03]

What could be part of an olive press dating back to Roman times has been discovered embedded under a high rubble wall on the outskirts of Nadur, The Times reported. The press was discovered by Lino Bugeja, of Marsascala, while walking down the winding road to Ramla bay last week. Mr Bugeja told The Times he was convinced the large round stone was a press because it was practically identical in shape and size to the existing olive press at the Archaeology Museum in Gozo. The one in the museum was one of two found in Xewkija. Click here for a full report.

Baveno prepares to twin with Nadur [24/09/03]

Preparations are well underway in Baveno for the signing of a twinning agreement with Nadur. Around 80 Nadurin will be in Baveno between October 7 and 12 to witness the signing of the agreement. "We are looking forward to host our new Maltese friends," the Mayor of Baveno, Dr Paolo Marchioni, told june29th.com. Baveno is a beautiful locality, situated next to Lago Maggiore in the Northern Italian region of Piemonte. With a population of 4,700 people, Baveno is just 40 minutes away from central Milan and 35 minutes far from the Swiss border. Meanwhile, Nadur Mayor Dr Chris Said is currently in Cicciano, another locality twinned with Nadur. Dr Said is accompanying a group of 22 Nadur students on a youth exchange.

Lee Ryan Miller enjoys Il-Hbieb Isejhu adaptation [23/09/03]

The internet is a fascinating medium. It has revolutionized communications and brought people from all over the world much closer together. This week brought with it a perfect example. Highly-respected author Lee Ryan Miller sent us an e-mail stating how pleased he was to discover an adaptation of one of his stories in the September issue of Il-Hbieb Isejhu. His story, Who You are Speaks Louder to Me Than Anything You Can Say, which can be read in Maltese in this month's Il-Hbieb Isejhu, will also reappear in Lee Miller's fifth book, Teaching Amidst The Neon Palm Trees, a memoir about his teaching experiences at a community college in Las Vegas.

Kercem push Youngsters out of Independence Cup [14/09/03]

Newly-promoted Kercem Ajax FC eliminated Nadur Youngsters in the Quarter Finals of the Independence Cup. The game was played on Sunday afternoon at the Sannat Ground. The only goal of the game was scored by Tarik Belhai for Kercem on the 26th minute. Click here for a match report prepared by Charlie Grech. Xaghra United will now play Xewkija Tigers and Sannat Lions will meet Kercem Ajax in the semi-finals. Ghajnsielem FC were also eliminated on Sunday, losing 4-3 to Sannat Lions. here for a match report prepared by Charlie Grech. Xaghra United will now play Xewkija Tigers and Sannat Lions will meet Kercem Ajax in the semi-finals. Ghajnsielem FC were also eliminated on Sunday, losing 4-3 to Sannat Lions.

Olive oil pressing machine in Nadur [13/09/03]

An olive oil pressing machine will be available at the Ta' Kenuna Tower in Nadur every Sunday during October. All Nadur farmers are being invited to snatch the opportunity and have their very-own olive oil. "The service will be offered free of charge. However, 20% of all olive oil will be kept by the person owning the machine," Nadur local councillor Ruben Curmi, in charge of rural development, told june29th.com. "This olive oil pressing activity in Gozo will be the first of its kind for many years, possibly centuries." Click here for a special report on olive-oil consumption compiled for june29th.com by Dr Mario Saliba.

9/11: Two Years Later [11/09/03]

Every one of the thousands of people who were killed on 9/11 has left behind a legacy in their friends and families. For the millions who bear witness to their memory, life will never be the same. September 11th 2001 was a day that changed America and the world forever. Nadur, having hundreds of its people residing in New York, watched in horror and prayed. Today, two years afterwards, we still remember. Click here for our special feature.

Nadur to hold Gozo's first Car Free Day [10/09/03]

There will be no cars nor motorcycles passing through Nadur's main road, December 13th Street, on September 22nd. Nadur will on that day join the hundreds of European Cities marking Car Free Day. In 2002, the European Mobility Week already succeeded in establishing itself as a truly European initiative with 320 cities from 21 countries participating. It is an opportunity for all participating cities to show how matters related to the environment concern them. Presenting our urban centres in a different light for one day by restricting motorised traffic in certain areas, encouraging the use of sustainable modes of transport and raising awareness for the environmental impacts of citizens' modal choice, are the key types of actions implemented by the local authorities. A sports festival will be held at December 13th Street in the afternoon.

Kenya’s Cardinal Otunga dies [08/09/03]

Kenyan Cardinal Maurice Michael Otunga, one of the Church's standout figures in Africa since the Second Vatican Council, died last Saturday aged 80. Cardinal Otunga was Nadur’s special guest during the 1988 Mnarja celebrations, when the Nadur Parish marked its 300th anniversary. The archbishop emeritus of Nairobi was hospitalized weeks ago with an illness that resulted in respiratory and kidney complications. Upon learning of the death, Pope John Paul II sent a telegram of condolence to the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, where the cardinal died. The late Cardinal Maurice Michael Otunga will be buried on September 20. Click here for more.

Easy win for Youngsters against S.K. Victoria Wanderers  [07/09/03]

The season of the Gozo Football Association kicked-off this weekend with the first matches from the Preliminary Round of the Independence Cup, the traditional curtain-raiser of the GFA competitions. On Sunday, champions Nadur Youngsters were in excellent form as they defeated SK Victoria Wanderers 4-0. Anthony Portelli notched a brace with Charlie Hili and Joseph Portelli scoring the other goals. Click here for a match-report by Charlie Grech.

Engen Band invited for Mnarja 2004  [07/09/03]

The Nadur Local Council and Mnarja Band invited Stadtmusik Engen to take part in next year's Mnarja celebrations. Engen's band was in Nadur in June 2001 and entertained the crowds with some of the most memorable performances. Mnarja Band had also participated in Engen's celebrations in July 2002. In a letter sent to Stadtmusik President Klaus Martin, Mayor Dr Chris Said and Mnarja Band President Charles Xuereb invited the band to visit Nadur during the last week of June 2004.

Youngsters gear up to defend championship  [03/09/03]

Nadur Youngsters are preparing to face another challenging season, while aiming for the third consecutive triumphant year. The Youngsters have appointed Kim Wright as the new coach, replacing Teddie Bajada. The new Youngsters committee for the 2003/2004 season is made up of Joseph Portelli (President), Sammy Buttigieg (Vice President), Anthony Portelli (Secretary), Joe Camilleri (Ast Secretary), Charlie Grech (PRO), Damian Said (Treasurer), Paul Meilak (Ast Treasurer), Joe Portelli (Nursery Manager), Saviour Buttigieg (Ast Nursery Manager), Robert Borg and Immanuel Camilleri (members).

news editor: Pierre J. Mejlak