Archived Month: November 2003

Youngsters in the lead [30/11/03]

Nadur Youngsters registered an important 2-1 victory over Sannat Lions on Saturday. It was the first match played at the Gozo Stadium this season. The Youngsters' second foreign player, Aloysius Ihbuelu (ex Ghajnsielem FC) made a successful debut, scoring the winning goal for the whites. Anthony Portelli opened the score for the Youngsters in the first half, while Dione Lautier scored the equalizer for the Lions on the 75th minute. Nadur Youngsters are on top of the GFA First Division League table, followed by Zebbug Rovers with six points and with an extra game at hand. Click here for a match report.

Special anniversary celebrations wrap up [23/11/03]

It was a special week in Nadur, with the Local Council marking its tenth anniversary with a number of activities. The Council's activities reached their peak on Saturday with a special evening at the MBC Theatre, when the Gieh in-Nadur award was handed to veteran educator Dr Joe Debono. On Sunday, then, many Nadurin enjoyed a traffic safety and precautions exhibition, pony races and a tour of the Nadur valleys in the afternoon. Hundreds of youths from all over Gozo on Friday packed the MBC Theatre for another time for Nadur Alive - a concert featuring Fabrizio Faniello, Lawrence Gray and other entertainers. Click here for photos.

Nadur Local Council turns 10 years old [20/11/03]

The Nadur Local Council is marking its tenth anniversary. The first Nadur Local Council was set up on November 20th, 1993. Since then Nadur had three different Mayors: Joe Tabone, Eucharist Camilleri and Dr Chris Said. Meanwhile, a High Mass will be held at the Nadur Basilica on Thursday evening, during which the Council will pay respect to late Mayor Joe Tabone and ex-councillor Francis Sammut. The choir of St. John's Co-Cathedral will be performing during the same Mass. All members of Nadur organisations are then invited for a reception at the Mnarja Band Club Hall. Click here for our special anniversary e-card.

Anniversary of the consecration of SS Peter Paul Basilicas [18/11/03]

Since the 12th century the Catholic Church marked November 18th as the anniversary of the consecration of the two Basilicas built on the tombs of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Rome. By passing of time, this anniversary became a feast in honour of the two Saints. The Basilica of San Pietro in the Vatican City and that of San Paolo Fuori le Mura in Rome are two of the four principal Basilicas of the Catholic Church. They are called Patriarchal Basilicas with their main altar reserved only for the Pope to celebrate mass. These two Basilicas are reproduced in painting at Nadur's Basilica and can be seen at each side of the titular painting of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. June29th.com is commemorating the day with our fourth e-card.

Youngsters register first win this season [16/11/03]

Nadur Youngsters registered their first win in the Gozo First Division League this season with a 2-0 victory over Victoria Hotspurs. The game was played on Saturday at the Sannat Ground. Joseph Portelli Cauchi and Anthony Portelli scored for the whites in the last ten minutes of the game. Click here for a match report prepared by Charlie Grech. Meanwhile, the Nadur Youngsters committee is inviting all past committee members, players and supporters for a Mass which will be held at the Nadur cemetery on Wednesday at 1900 CET.

Cicciano, Baveno delegations soon in Nadur [14/11/03]

Two delegations from Cicciano and Baveno will be in Nadur in the coming days to join in the celebrations of Nadur Week 2003. Both delegations will be headed by their respective Mayors. "All is now set to mark the Local Council's tenth anniversary with a very special week," Mayor Dr Chris Said told june29th.com. The week of events kicks off this Saturday with a concert by the American choir Villa Maria Chorale at the Nadur Parish Church. The same choir will perform during the 1830 Mass. All Nadurin are invited to attend all activities. Click here for the program.

Nadur celebrates St Coronato's feast [09/11/03]

Nadur celebrated its second feast, St Coronato's, on Sunday with a Solemn Concelebration and a procession through the town's main streets. Archpriest Saviour Muscat led the morning's High Mass, while Mgr Lawrence Sciberras delivered this year's panegierku (the feast's special sermon). The Mnarja Band took an active part in the feast with various performances. Numerous Nadurin around the world logged on june29th.com on Sunday to follow all celebrations through Radju Luminaria, which is streaming live all day long.

Nadur Mayor to address Parliament [08/11/03]

Nadur Mayor Dr Chris Said will on Monday address Parliament together with nine other Mayors and councilors from Malta. This special Parliamentary sitting will be held to mark the tenth anniversary of Local Councils in Malta. The other speakers will be AD's Mario Mallia, MLP's Luciano Busuttil, Claudette Baldacchino, Joe Attard, Anthony Valvo, Monica Vella and PN's Marion Pace Axiaq, Paula Mifsud Bonnici, Paul Borg Olivier and Malcolm Mifsud. Dr Said is expected to highglight the difference brought about by local governments in Gozo. He's also expected to urge the government to hand more power to Local Councils in order to be more effective and efficient.

Nadur hairdressing student places first in the world [07/11/03]

Nadur hairdressing student, Julie Pearl Muscat, received a medal for placing first in the world in her respective City & Guilds 2002 exams. There were five other Maltese students who shared Julie Pearl's success, putting Malta in second place in the medals table among the 100 countries which offer these prestigious vocational qualifications. Medals went to only 68 students from about one million who sit for these exams worldwide. This is the fourth consecutive year that Maltese candidates have come top in their subjects. Julie Pearl Muscat earned a diploma in hairdressing after attending the Carmen Carbonaro School of Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy. Julie now has her own salon in Nadur.

It's party time at the MBC [05/11/03]

The Mnarja Band Youth Committee is inviting all youths for a special disco at the band club next Friday, November 7th. DJ Jay Cee will be leading the DJ line-up. Doors will be open from 8.00pm. Meanwhile, the Nadur Local Council will be organising a rock concert at Dun Martin Camilleri Square on Friday, November 21st. The guest-list includes Fabrizio Faniello, Lawrence Gray, Happy Days, The Loose Ends and other local bands. The concert will be part of the Local Council's 10th anniversary celebrations.

Kercem Ajax shock whites [02/11/03]

Champions Nadur Youngsters suffered a shock defeat to newly-promoted Kercem Ajax as the Easyline GFA First Division got underway at the Sannat Ground on Sunday. Kercem, who were promoted after second-placed Gharb Rangers opted to stay in Division 2, defeated Nadur 2-1. Dragomir Dragonov notched a brace for the Ajax, Mark Buttigieg scored Nadur's goal. Charlie Grech has prepared a detailed match report. In another match, Sannat Lions and Ghajnsielem shared the points in a 2-2 draw. Sannat went two goals ahead thanks to Joseph Attard and Cristiano De Oliveira. Errol Grima scored twice during the second half to earn a point for Ghajnsielem who had one of the most disappointing starts for several years after being eliminated from the three pre-season competitions. Visit our partner-site, maltafootball.com, for more information on football in Malta.

Week of events to mark Local Council's 10th anniversary [01/11/03]

Busy month ahead for the Nadur Local Council as preparations are underway to mark its 10th anniversary. A special week of events will kick off on Saturday, November 15th with a concert by the American choir Villa Maria Chorale at the Nadur Parish Church. There will also be a meeting for all Nadurin at the Nadur Primary School, special activity for the elderly, a rock concert, a photo exhibition, a High Mass, a reception for all members of Nadur organisations, the inauguration of an internet centre, a Sports Day, a reception for all foreign residents in Nadur, planting of olive trees, band march and a special evening at the MBC Theatre on November 22nd, where the Premju Gieh in-Nadur will be presented to Dr Joe Debono. The week of events wraps up on Sunday, November 23rd, with a Police Dog Show, pony races and a guided tour around Nadur valleys. Click here for the full program.

news editor: Pierre J. Mejlak