2010
News Articles
Musical Archive to be inaugurated this year
(Friday, 5th March 2010)
After years of hard
work, the Musical Archive and the
newly-refurbished Committee room are expected to be
completed and inaugurated at the upcoming Feast. This
was announced by President Gino Cauchi as the St Joseph Band
Club held its Annual General Conference.
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Blacks beaten by
Lions
(Thursday, 4th March 2010)
Għajnsielem F.C. missed an opportunity to
take over the leadership of the first division when they
dropped to a 0-2 defeat. Għajnsielem conceded a goal in the
fourth minute of the match scored by ex-Black Errol Grima.
Despite the incessant pressure the Blacks could not find an
equalizer.
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Flashback
to the future
(Saturday, 28th February 2010)
The Ghajnsielem F.C.
Supporters Club organized "Flashback - Party for the Blacks"
to rally all supporters together and give moral support to
the Blacks before the start of the third and final round of
this year's championship. Ghajnsielem.com is bringing you a
bonanza of photos from this party.
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Bell Project – The Dream comes true
(Sunday, 14th February 2010)
There are new developments
as regards the Bell Project which our parish has been
working upon for the last few years. The parish has been
informed by the foundry that on Friday 26th February, the
casting of the first five bells will take place. The whole
set consists of eight bells.
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Blacks held to a draw
by Tigers
(Wednesday, 10th February 2010)
The Ghajnsielem F.C. fought back from a two
goal deficit against Xewkija Tigers but could not complete
the comeback and had to settle for a draw. The 2-2 draw
leaves the Blacks two points behind Victoria Hotspurs who
have a game in hand. Ghajnsielem’s season finale now depends
on third parties.
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Relic from the Grotto of Lourdes
(Sunday, 7th February 2010)
Gozo Bishop Mgr.
Mario Grech celebrated a solemn mass at the Ghajnsielem
Archparish Church during which a relic from the grotto of
Lourdes was presented. The stone will now be kept at the
Lourdes Chapel. The relic was brought on the request of Can.
Joe Cardona.
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New Website for Primary
School
(Saturday, 6th February 2010)
The Anton Cassar Primary School of Ghajnsielem recently
launched a new website to bridge the digital link between
the students, staff and parents. The website includes
information about the school, its organisation and how it
strives to create a positive environment for its students.
open website
Lethal Weapon—Simoncic
does it again
(Thursday, 4th February 2010)
The chase is on. Ghajnsielem F.C. edge Sannat
Lions by a goal to nil. Alex Simoncic, once again proved to
be the difference between the Blacks and their opponents. He
scored the winner from a direct free-kick early in the 2nd
half. Joseph Grech, heroic in this outing, collected his
first clean sheet of the season.
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Chapel
restoration
nearly completed
(Monday, 1st February 2010)
The late medieval chapel
of Santa Cecilia, the only one of its kind still extant in
Gozo has been given a new lease of life by means of an
extensive restoration programme. The rubble walls
surrounding the chapel were repaired. The restoration will
now focus on the cleaning and restoration of the internal
space.
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Maria Giovanna Rapa celebrates 100th Birthday
(Friday, 29th January 2010)
Several dignitaries
recently visited Mrs Maria Giovanna Rapa and presented her
with a gift in celebration of the the occasion of her 100th
birthday. The activity was held at her home in St Anthony's
street. A few days later, Gozo Bishop Mgr. Mario Grech
celebrated a mass at St Anthony's Church which was attended
by her family and several friends.
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Sudden impact...
Blacks beat Kercem Ajax
(Sunday, 24th January 2010)
Ghajnsielem F.C. edged Kercem Ajax 2-1 in a
tricky encounter that even at this juncture of the season
could have compromised the Blacks’ title aspirations. The
numerous Blacks supporters at the Gozo Stadium had their
eyes focused on one-time nemesis, Alex Simoncic, the
transfer window signing from Nadur Youngsters.
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Rally for Ghajnsielem
F.C. Supporters
(Sunday, 17th January 2010)
Following the flattering response against Nadur Youngster
and in view of the upcoming match against Kercem Ajax next,
the Ghajnsielem F.C. committee organized rally for all its supporters at the club's
premises.
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Get-Together for Bethlehem volunteers
(Friday, 15th January 2010)
The organizers of 'Bethlehem f' Ghajnsielem' organized a
get-together for all volunteers, helpers, sponsors and
actors who gave a helping hand in making the nativity
village at 'Ta Passi' a success. Over 250 volunteers were
present, with many of them already looking forward for next
Christmas.
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Ghajnsielem F.C. sign Alex Simoncic
(Friday, 15th January 2010)
Ghajnsielem F.C. completed the transfer of the local winter
transfer market when they surprisingly snapped up Alexander
Simoncic from Nadur Youngsters. The 33-year old Serbian will
join the Club with immediate effect. Simoncic will be
unveiled with the Blacks gear during a supporters rally on
Sunday.
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Construction on new civic centre starts
(Tuesday, 12th January 2010)
Mayor Francis Cauchi recently accompanied Parliamentary
Secretary for Public Consultation Chris Said to view the new
civic centre being built in Ghajnsielem. The local council
is currently undergoing several other projects including
embellishments
and road
resurfacing.
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Wistin Camilleri monument unveiled
(Sunday, 10th January 2010)
A commemorative ceremony
was held recently at Wistin Camilleri Gozo Centre for Arts
and Crafts, commemorating the 20 years since the opening of
school, as well as thirty years since the Camilleri's death
whom the school is named after. Minister Giovanna Debono,
inaugurated a monument in his honour.
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137,436 visit Ghajnsielem.com
in 2009
(Saturday, 9th January 2010)
Statistics first... During the last twelve months, over
186 news articles
with an impressive
record of 6738 photos
were posted on this
website.
In 2009 alone, this website also managed to reach new highs after registering 137,436 visitors, an average of 376
visitors p/day.
Ghajnsielem.com is now also on Facebook.
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Lantern crowned with wooden cross
(Friday, 8th January 2010)
The final phase of the restoration of the dome of the
Archparish church was finally completed when the lantern was
crowned with a wooden cross. The cross which was blessed
during the midnight mass on Christmas eve is almost two
metres high and over a metre wide.
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Radio's Christmas
schedule comes to an end
(Tuesday, 5th
January
2010)
Radju Laretana's Christmas Schedule has come to an
end. It has been such a rewarding experience. The management
would like to thank all volunteers for the preparation,
production and presentation of all programmes. And during
the open day, more than €10,000 were collected for the
bell's project.
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9-men Blacks stun
Nadur
(Sunday, 3rd January 2010)
Ghajnsielem F.C. ushered the new decade with a gritty
performance and a 2-1 win over Nadur Y and lifts Ghajnsielem
into second place with Nadur, two points behind Victoria H.
The Blacks had to dig deep in the last quarter of the match
during which had two players harshly sent off for two yellow
cards.
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