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10 gozotoday | FRIDAY • 19 JULY 2024 NEWS GO beyond the guidebook with Diving Gozo & Comino: The es- sential guide to an underwater playground. Local expert Rich- ard Salter shares his in-depth knowledge with detailed maps, photos and dive site descriptions for a whopping 72 locations. This expanded second edition includes the new wreck site, MV Hephaestus, changes to existing dive sites, updates to dive centres/independent op- erators, new photographs and more. The navigation and look of the book have been improved and refreshed, making it easier to find dives in each of the five areas. The guide also acknowledges the collapse of the Azure Win- dow, and the transformation of that underwater area into a unique seascape with new swim-throughs and shallower sections accessible to more di- vers. The author explores a kalei- doscope of underwater won- ders, from breath-taking caves and vibrant reefs to shipwrecks and secluded bays. Divers can choose the per- fect site with easy, advanced, and technical difficulty ratings, depths, durations, and both underwater and topside photo- graphs. The book provides advice to help divers choose and con- duct safe and fun dives for all skill levels. About the author Divers will benefit from Rich- ard Salter's vast experience as a resident instructor. After finding accurate infor- mation hard to come by and existing publications lacking, he started to draw his own dive site maps, so that he could show divers the best places to go, depending on the kind of diving they wished to pursue. Richard Salter publishes second edition of 'Diving Gozo & Comino' 'Sax Under The Stars' back for an eighth year VINI e Capricci have announced the eighth edition of 'Sax Under The Stars', set to take place on Saturday, 3 August, at the salt pans in Xwejni, Gozo. The evening promises a unique blend of gourmet cuisine, exqui- site wines, and live saxophone performances, all set against the stunning backdrop of Gozo's rugged coastline. Guests will enjoy an evening of elegance and sophistication, with live saxophone melodies enhancing the serene ambience of Gozo's salt pans. The event will feature an array of gourmet dishes, meticulously crafted to pair perfectly with a selection of the finest wines and spirits. Attendees can expect a truly immersive sensory expe- rience that celebrates the joy of good company, exceptional mu- sic, and divine food and drinks. "Organising Sax Under The Stars is always a challenging en- deavour, but it is a joy to bring this extraordinary event to life. It allows us to showcase the re- markable brands that Vini e Ca- pricci proudly represents," said Abraham, founder of Vini e Ca- pricci. "From the exquisite food to the finest wines and the enchanting music, every detail is crafted to provide our guests with an un- forgettable experience." Sax Under The Stars VIII promises to ignite senses and create lasting memories. The unique location, combined with the exquisite culinary offer- ings and the enchanting live mu- sic, makes it a must-attend for anyone looking to indulge in the finer things in life. THE Gozo Tourism Association (GTA) congrat- ulated Roberta Metsola on her election to serve a second term as the President of the European Parliament on Tueaday. "The EU Parliamentary support garnered by Dr. Metsola to achieve such a strong vote is testimony of her political abilities and belief in the European project," the association said in a statement. "This historic election of Dr. Roberta Metsola, apart from being a personal achievement, is also a moment for all of us, Maltese and Gozitans to unite and celebrate as one nation this accomplish- ment." The GTA said that Metsola's re-election is a clear message that even Malta, the smallest coun- try in the EU, can contribute effectively through the sheer determination, perseverance, leadership and ability of its representatives. It said it hoped that occasions like this helps all Maltese and Gozitans re-capture that sense of hope and enthusiasm in the European project. Finally, knowing how much at heart Gozo is for Metsola, the GTA appeals to her to promote and strive for the needs of the Island Region in order for Gozo to share and benefit from equal oppor- tunities and mitigate its natural constraints. Gozo Tourism Association congratulates Roberta Metsola on re-election as European Parliament president MEPs applaud Roberta Metsola (centre) on her re-election as EP president