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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 • 5 DECEMBER 2025 NEWS CONTINUES FROM PAGE 1 Transport Minister Chris Bonett said sea travel must form a key part of Malta's long term transport strategy be- cause it provides an efficient and sustainable alternative to road travel. He confirmed that work is underway on a new landing site in Marsaskala, which would eventually link to Valletta through an additional fast ferry route. He said: "The Government's commitment is to continue investing in the ferry service, including through an extension to the southern part of Malta to connect the entire eastern coast." He added that with invest- ments in other services such as circular bus routes and park & rides, ferries are being integrat- ed into a multi-modal trans- port system. Over one million use Valletta–Gozo fast ferry CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The service was introduced by Minister for Gozo Clint Camill- eri and Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government Alison Zerafa Civelli, in the presence of Gozo Regional President Samuel Azzopardi. Officials said the app will handle reports on faulty street lighting, uncollected household waste and provide waste collec- tion schedules and related alerts. Reports will be passed on in- stantly to contractors and coun- cils, allowing for faster action and updates to residents. Camilleri said the tool will make it easier to address minor issues across Gozo. He added that users will receive feedback on the status and closure of their reports. Zerafa Civelli described GRAS as the first system of its kind for regional and local councils. She said the app removes the need for residents to visit or call coun- cils to report everyday problems and helps save valuable time. Azzopardi said significant work went into ensuring the platform is reliable and accurate, while remaining easy for the public to use. He said the regional coun- cil is proud to introduce a digital tool that improves communi- cation and coordination across Gozo. New app allows residents to report faulty streetlights, uncollected waste, and access collection schedules Gozo has launched GRAS, a new digital reporting app that lets residents quickly report local issues such as faulty streetlights and uncollected waste. The system aims to improve communication with local councils and provide faster feedback on reported problems by Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government Alison Zerafa Civell The launch was held on Monday in Gozo New routes are scheduled to be introduced next year, with ferries expected to operate directly from Sliema and Bugibba to Gozo.