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THE Coalition for Gozo has raised alarm over the ongoing degradation of Dwejra, describing it as a uniquely im- portant site that is being systematically neglected by authorities. In comments made to GozoToday, the coalition highlighted Dwejra's ge- ological significance, noting its num- ber of sinkholes and status as the best remaining dark site in the Maltese ar- chipelago. SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL FRIDAY 1 AUGUST 2025 • ISSUE 056 • PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY gozotoday €1.00 Variable interest rate of 2.80% * Low contribution Low collateral requirements *Business Lending Bank Base Rate presently at 2.15%, Interest Margin and EIF Guarantee Fee. The BOV SME Grow and the BOV SME Grow Green are funded by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund with the financial backing of the Republic of Malta under the InvestEU Member State Compartment for Malta. All loans are subject to normal bank lending criteria and final approval from the Bank. Issued by Bank of Valletta p.l.c., 58, Triq San Żakkarija, il-Belt Valletta, VLT 1130. Bank of Valletta p.l.c. is a public limited company regulated by the MFSA and is licenced to carry out the business of banking in terms of the Banking Act (Cap. 371 of the laws of Malta). Grow green BOV SME Supporting Your Vision CONTACT US Gozitan NGO criticises inaction over Dwejra LAURA CALLEJA lcalleja@mediatoday.com.mt CONTINUES ON PAGE 3 CONTINUES ON PAGE 5 Mandatory breathalysers at accidents and traffic stops, NGO recommends IN response to the recent surge in car ac- cidents, some of which have resulted in fatalities, the OASI Foundation, based in Gozo, has published a report containing feedback and recommendations on the proposed National Alcohol Policy. The foundation said that Alcohol consumption remains a pressing pub- lic health concern. In 2019, Malta and Gozo were flagged by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for recording the highest level of alcohol consumption per capita in Europe. Environmental group tells GozoToday that Dwejra's unique landscape is being damaged due to lack of enforcement