Archived Month: December 2003

Nadur Mayor meets Italian Reforms Minister [31/12/03]

Nadur Mayor Dr Chris Said met Italy's Northern League leader Umberto Bossi while on a private visit in Baveno, the Italian town twinned with Nadur. The Italian Minister for Reforms told Dr Said he is glad that a Gozitan town decided to twin with one of the most beautiful localities in northern Italy. Dr Said and Umberto Bossi spoke about the relations between Malta and Italy, the problem of illegal immigrants reaching both countries and Malta's accession to the European Union. Dr Said also presented Bossi with a Nadur info-pack. Bossi is the leader of the most ideologically extreme party in Italy's centre-right governing coalition.

Youngsters to face Rovers in G.F.A. Cup final  [31/12/03]

Nadur Youngsters and Zebbug Rovers will be contesting the final of the G.F.A. Cup after both registered narrow wins over opposition from Division 2 sides. Easy Line First Division League leaders Zebbug Rovers defeated St. Lawrence Spurs 1-0, while Nadur Youngsters, who were the losing finalists last season, managed to beat Second Division leaders Xaghra United 1-0. Aloysius Ihebulu scored the only goal. The G.F.A. Cup final is scheduled for March 31st. Click here for a match report prepared by Charlie Grech.

Hundreds enjoy Grand Christmas Concert  [29/12/03]

The hundreds of people who packed Nadur's Basilica on Christmas evening surely enjoyed a wonderful Grand Christmas Concert by the Nadur MUSEUM choirs and a 30-piece orchestra entrusted to the hands of young Nadur composer Antoine Theuma. For yet another year Mark Azzopardi directed the event. The concert, performed live, was organised in collaboration with the Nadur Local Council and David Gill Galleries. Click here for a set of photos. The photos have also been included in our Christmas Feature, which will be available all year round in the Nadur 360° Section.

Youngsters beat Ghajnsielem [29/12/03]

Nadur Youngsters on Sunday won three important points in the Gozo First Division League by beating Ghajnsielem FC with two goals to nil. This was the first defeat suffered by the blacks this season. Mark Marlow and Anthony Portelli scored for Nadur. Click here for photos and a match report prepared by Charlie Grech. Meanwhile, in another match played on Sunday, Xewkija Tigers defeated Kercem Ajax win one goal. The Youngsters now share the top place in the league chart with Zebbug Rovers. The latter, however, have a game in hand.

Families visiting Nadur to enjoy Christmas cribs [26/12/03]

Hundreds of families will be visiting Nadur throughout the weekend to enjoy a number of spectacular cribs. June29th.com went round Nadur and got some beautiful photos of cribs and decorated houses, which we've added to our Christmas feature. Click here to view photos. Meanwhile, Malta's Meteorological Office said Christmas eve this year was one of the coldest ever in December. A maximum of 8.8 degrees was measured making this the lowest temperature since December 1947.

And so this is Christmas... [24/12/03]

Many Nadurin showed their respect to Baby Jesus and took part in this year's Purcissjoni tal-Bambin (Baby Jesus procession), which is organized annually by the Nadur MUSEUM branches. Children and adults, together with the Mnarja Band, accompanied the statue of Baby Jesus through the main roads of Nadur. The traditional procession was introduced by MUSEUM-founder Dun Gorg Preca in 1921 in Hamrun. A set of photos will soon be online. Meanwhile we would like to wish all of you, thousands of internet users, a wonderful Christmas. May it brings happiness and lots of joy into your hearts. Click here for a seasonal e-card. 

Wet and windy Christmas [24/12/03]

Nadur is bound to celebrate Christmas 2003 in rain, windy and cold weather. The Nadur Weather Observatory is predicting a cold and rainy Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

For the Christmas night, it is expected that the weather will be rainy and windy with the temperature going down to 8 degrees Celsius. There is also a 27% possibility of a thunderstorm. A strong NW to N wind force 6-7 is also being expected, gusting up to 100km/h over exposed areas and at sea. On Christmas day there will be only a slight improvement to this wintry weather. Rain showers are still being expected although it will be less windy.

Special Christmas schedule on Nadur's radio [21/12/03]

Nadur's community radio station, Radju Luminaria, is now transmitting live for 12 hours a day as part of a special Christmas schedule. The voluntary radio presenters are also welcoming all Nadurin at the radio's premises at Nadur's Basilica for an open-week. "We are inviting our listeners to visit us and see in what way we invested their donations," radio coordinator Fr Brian Meilak told june29th.com.  Meanwhile all Nadurin living abroad are invited to participate in a special program to be aired on Christmas Eve from 1830 to 1930 CET. Radju Luminaria is streaming live on the internet all day long.

June29th.com teams up with Istrina [18/12/03]

Christmas is the time of the year when people seem to be more generous than usual. It's the time when organizations team up to help those in need. For the second consecutive year, june29th.com has teamed up with the national charity telethon Istrina - to be held on Saturday 27th December. All money collected will be handed to the Community Chest Fund, Eden Foundation, Caritas, Razzett tal-Hbiberija, Elderly Homes, YMCA, Emigrants Commission, Chidren's Cancer Support Group, the Millennium Chapel, Suret il-Bniedem, Daniel Delicata Memorial Association, Daritama, Parroquia Sant Tomos Appostolo, The Ghana Mission Foundation and the Association for Deaf Persons. Members of the june29th.com team will also be present at the telethon to receive calls from all those wishing to donate money. Meanwhile, you can also give a helping hand. Click here and make your donation.

Eight goals balance Youngsters-Tigers clash [13/12/03]

Nadur Youngsters lost two important points in this Saturday's league encounter with Xewkija Tigers. At one point the Youngsters were leading with three goals to one but the Tigers turned the result upside down in a five-minute raid. The Youngsters scored the deserved equalizer towards the end of the match. Aloysius Ihebeulu (27th), Anthony Portelli (55th), Joseph Portelli (58th) and Mark Buttigieg (81st) scored the Youngsters' goals. Zebbug Rovers are still leading the Gozo First Division League chart with 9 points, followed by the Youngsters with 7 points and Ghajnsielem with 5 points. The Youngsters, however, have played an extra game. Click here for a match report, including the full Gozo League Chart.

Nadur Christmas musical to be aired on TVM [10/12/03]

The musical produced by the Nadur MUSEUM branch last Christmas will be transmitted on national television channel, TVM, on Christmas Day. The musical, Tama Li Rebhet, will be aired at 1445 CET. Meanwhile, the MUSEUM choir - currently preparing for this year's Grand Christmas Concert - enjoyed for the first time its new uniform. The red and yellow gowns were designed by James Azzopardi for this year's performance. Click here for photos.

Zebbug Rovers claim Noel Vassallo Cup [08/12/03]

Zebbug Rovers won the second edition of the Noel Vassallo Cup beating holders Nadur Youngsters by three goals to nil. The final match was played at the Gozo Stadium on Monday. The Rovers opened the score late in the first half with Eboh. Reuben Galea doubled the score a few minutes later, while Quinhione closed the game with the third goal on the 49th minute. Click here to read a match report prepared by Charlie Grech.

Over 120 people involved in this year's Christmas Concert [06/12/03]

The Nadur MUSEUM branch is busy preparing for this year's Grand Christmas Concert, to take place at the Nadur Basilica on Christmas Day. Sixty children and youths from Nadur have been rehearsing for the last weeks, while a 30-piece orchestra has been entrusted to the hands of young Nadur composer Antoine Theuma. The concert, which will be wholly performed live, is being organised in collaboration with the Nadur Local Council and David Gill Galleries (London). Click here for more information.

Unique opportunity for Nadur youths [02/12/03]

The Nadur Local Council is inviting six youths from Nadur to spend six months working in one of the most luxurious hotels in Baveno. In a letter sent to the Local Council, the owner of the Lido Palace Hotel, Pietro Paolo d’Amico, said he is ready to offer a unique opportunity for six young people from Nadur. The six youngsters who will work for six months in the hotel will also be given accommodation and a very good remuneration. Experience in catering is not a prerequisite. All those interested to live and work in Baveno from March to October 2004 are to contact the Local Council by not later than December 31st. The Lido Palace Hotel was established in 1865 and has hosted a number of distinguished guests, including Winston Churchill during his honeymoon in 1908, composer Richard Wagner and Queen Victoria in 1879.

Nadur prepares itself for festive season  [01/12/03]

The fall in temperature in the last few days triggered many enthusiasts to start building their Christmas crib. A number of Nadur houses and clubs are already decorated with coloured light bulbs and Christmas trees. December 13th Street and Nadur's square will be decorated in the next few days. Meanwhile, tens of children and youngsters are already rehearsing for a grand Christmas Concert to be held at Nadur's Parish Church on Christmas Day. June29th.com is currently preparing its Christmas feature. All those who would like to contribute are invited to send us an e-mail. 

news editor: Pierre J. Mejlak