GĦAJNSIELEM may-
or Kevin Cauchi
has warned that a
floating entertain-
ment platform
operating near
Comino could set
a precedent for
similar ventures
along the island's
coastline, as the local
council formally objected
to proposed permits linked to
the Noma Island project.
Speaking to GozoToday,
Cauchi said the development
r a i s e s
w i d e r
concerns
beyond a
single oper-
ation, arguing
it "opens the possi-
bility for other entrepreneurs
to see the idea and set up their
own party boat on the coast of
Comino".
He added that the local coun-
cil has not been provided with
clear information about the
operation, including how long
it is expected to remain in the
area. "We have no informa-
tion, regarding how long it will
be there. All our information
comes from the media," he
said.
The mayor said the coun-
cil has contacted all relevant
authorities that could be con-
nected to the project but has
received no response. He also
noted that no reply has been
from the government.
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Mayor warns 'party boat' near
Comino could set precedent
Springtime
in Gozo 2026
programme
launched
with events
across the
island
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A programme of events
spread over more than five
weeks will take place across
Gozo this spring as part of
Springtime in Gozo 2026,
running from April 10 to June
14.
The initiative brings to-
gether a wide range of cul-
tural, religious and commu-
nity activities aimed at both
residents and visitors, with
events designed to highlight
the island's heritage, creativ-
ity and seasonal appeal.
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Noma Island is a 1,750-square-metre floating recreational platform designed as a
motorised trimaran-style vessel (Photo: MaltaToday / James Bianchi) Inset: Ghajnsielem
mayor Kevin Cauchi
Għajnsielem
mayor Kevin
Cauchi tells
GozoToday Noma
Island opens
possibility for other
entrepreneurs to
see the idea and set
up their own party
boat on the coast
of Comino
