Archived Month: May 2004

Nadur is World Carnival City [29/05/04]

Nadur was officially crowned World Carnival City on Saturday, May 29th. A delegation from Nadur, led by Mayor Dr Chris Said, participated in the 24th Convention of the Foundation of European Carnival Cities (FECC) held in Pernik, Bulgaria. Nadur will now hold the title of World Carnival City until June 2005. In May next year Nadur will be hosting the Silver Jubilee Convention of the FECC. Meanwhile, Mayor Dr Chris Said has been elected Secretary General of the FECC, following his election to the top FECC board. The Nadur Local Council is planning to organise a big-scale memorable event for May 2005. The event is expected to attract around 400 FECC delegates from all over the world and will promote the Maltese Islands as a Carnival-destination.

Young Nadurin win nine gold medals in Gozo Sports Day  [29/05/04]

Nadur Primary School students gave a brilliant performance in this year’s Gozo Sports Day, winning nine gold medals in 17 disciplines. The young Nadurin claimed nine gold medals, two silver medals and one bronze medal. Almost all primary schools in Gozo took part in the annual Gozo Sports Day, held at the Gozo Stadium. Teachers Mark Azzopardi and Sharon Bajada trained the young Nadurin. Click here for photos by Martin Attard.

Ghajnsielem beat Youngsters 5-2  [29/05/04]

Ghajnsielem managed to beat league runners-up Nadur Youngsters 5-2 on Thursday. Anthony Portelli put Nadur ahead but goals by Matthew Portelli, Domenique Mbueko, Joe Attard and Kalenga Ndayi put Ghajnsielem 4-1 ahead. Chris Camilleri reduced the gap but Matthew Camilleri hit once again for the Blacks to make it 5-2. Click here to download match report. Ghajnsielem and Victoria Hotspurs will now be contesting the final of the BOV Super Cup on Sunday. Meanwhile on May 23rd the Youngsters wrapped up their Gozo League commitments with a low, suffering a 1-0 defeat against champions Zebbug Rovers. Click here to download match report prepared by Charlie Grech.  [source: maltafootball.com]

Mnarja Dinner Dance at Taylors' Lakes  [16/05/04]

The President and Committee of the Australian Nadur Association are inviting all Nadurin and their friends for the Mnarja Dinner Dance on Saturday 3rd July 2004 at the Lakeside Banquet and Convention Centre, in Taylors Lakes. DJ Moods Music and the Maltese United Brass Band will be entertaining the crowd. "Nadurin from other states are also invited to join us," Association President Peter Paul Portelli said. All those who would like more information can contact Mr Portelli on (03) 9449 0492.

Zebbug Rovers crowned champions [09/05/04]

Zebbug Rovers were crowned champions of the Easy Line First Division League in Gozo for the first time in the history of the club. In fact, although the Rovers were not in action this weekend, the only team which could have stopped them, former champions Nadur Youngsters, lost to Ghajnsielem. With one game to go for Nadur, they lie five points behind Zebbug. Zebbug even have a game in hand. On Saturday, Ghajnsielem registered a most dramatic win over Nadur. Click here for a match report. [source: maltafootball.com]

Youngsters bounce back [02/05/04]

Gozo Champions Nadur Youngsters are back on track, following a strange hiccup versus Victoria Hotspurs on April 25th. Playing at the Gozo Stadium on Sunday, May 2nd, the Youngsters got three points by giving the same amount of goals to chart-troubled Sannat Lions. The Youngsters are now two points behind leaders Zebbug Rovers, though the Nadur-side has played an extra game. Chris Camilleri, Alexander Simoncic and Charles Hili scored for the whites. Click here for a match report prepared by Charlie Grech.

A new dawn for all of us [01/05/04]

May 1st, 2004 marks the beginning of a new era of opportunity for Europe. Around 450 million people in 25 countries can now build their future together, united in peace, freedom and democracy. Independence, the closure of the military base, the declaration of the republic, these and all the social and economic development that the country has had since then, have fashioned a new Malta. As we step into the European Union, the country looks forward with confidence so that, with God's help, it charts a new course, one that will hopefully bring about greater prosperity to all.  [source: The Times of Malta, Editorial]

news editor: Pierre J. Mejlak