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GozoToday is a weekly newspaper focused primarily on Gozo. It hopes to serve as a source of information on business, culture, entertainment and of course current affairs. Gozo has a special charm about it but it is also a bustling Island with an identity of its own. GozoToday is published every Friday and is available to numerous outlets in Gozo and on the ferries that carry so many visitors to Gozo from Malta and beyond. GozoToday MediaToday Co. Ltd, Vjal ir-Rihan San Gwann SGN 9016 ASSISTANT EDITOR: LAURA CALLEJA Tel: (356) 21 382741-3, 21 382745-6 Website: www.maltatoday.com.mt E-mail: dailynews@mediatoday.com.mt 3 gozotoday | FRIDAY • 10 OCTOBER 2025 NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The tours focus on the Cittadel- la, the fortified hilltop settlement that has stood for centuries as Gozo's stronghold. Visitors will see historic buildings, bastions, and churches, as well as enjoy panoramic views of the surround- ing countryside and coastline. Tours are scheduled for 30 No- vember 2025 and 22 March 2026. Participants are asked to meet in front of the Cittadella Gate at 9:00 a.m. For further information, the Planning Authority can be con- tacted at 2290 2021 or via email at tours@pa.org.mt Guided tours of Rabat and Gozo's historic Cittadella scheduled for November and March NATIONALIST Party Leader Alex Borg visited Nadur, Gozo, today as part of the party's Qrib Tagħkom series, meeting resi- dents to discuss issues affecting daily life, including education, healthcare, transport, agricul- ture, and the environment. Borg said the Nationalist Par- ty will implement a "politics of the people," prioritising di- rect engagement with citizens, including youth, the elderly, farmers, and professionals. He contrasted this approach with the Labour Government, which he said relies on "politics of fear." On education, Borg highlight- ed challenges faced by young Gozitans in accessing post-sec- ondary and tertiary studies and securing quality employment. He called for greater invest- ment in Gozo's education sec- tor and for wage parity with Malta. Addressing elderly concerns, Borg promised improved healthcare in Gozo, including the establishment of a Recon- stitution Pharmacy to provide cancer treatment locally, re- ducing the need to travel to Malta. Borg also addressed connectivity issues, noting poor road conditions and lim- ited accessibility on ferries. He pledged that a Nationalist Party government would invest in the island's roads and ferry fleet, including a vessel dedicated to cargo transport. Farmers and fishermen were another focus, with Borg highlighting sup- port for local agriculture and environmental protection. He criticised the Labour Govern- ment for blocking a PN bill that would make the environment a fundamental human right but noted the Nationalist Party's initiative had prompted the government to launch a Green Paper on environmental issues. Healthcare in Gozo was also discussed. Borg said a National- ist Party government would pri- oritise a modern hospital and improve staffing levels while appointing shadow spokesper- sons for Preventive Care and Neurodiversity. On youth engagement, Borg said recent surveys show grow- ing interest in the Nationalist Party among young people. He said the party will continue to make youth a priority and maintain close contact with communities across Gozo to address their concerns. Borg concluded that the Na- tionalist Party will remain com- mitted to policies focused on citizens' needs and delivering a "bright future" for both Malta and Gozo. PN leader Alex Borg pledges bright future for Gozo in visit to Nadur PN leader Alex Borg speaking with residents in Nadur, Gozo, during a community engagement event (Photo: PN) Participants take part in a guided cultural tour of Rabat, Gozo, exploring the historic Cittadella, local streets, and traditional squares as part of the Planning Authority's heritage program