Inauguration of the 18th Century Xewkija Windmill

(Photos: Onor. Clint Camilleri, Minister of Gozo Official Facebook Page)

On Friday 29th of January 2021 there was the inaugruation of the restoration project of the 18th Century Windmill which is unique in the maltese islands, as it is the only windmill that has an octagonal shape which represents the 8 wind directions.  It is also the oldest windmill in Gozo.  The restoration project costed €500,000 in which a great part of the costs were funded by the EU funds.  The inauguration was done by the Gozo Minister Onor. Clint Camilleri together with the Parlament Secretary of EU Funds, Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi.  Present for the inauguration was also the Mayor Mr Hubert Saliba and Xewkija Local Council members, Archpriest Mons Daniel Xerri, workers who took part of the restoration and the general public.  After the inauguration there were some folkloristic activities while the public can see the restoration works done also from the inside for the first time.

This iconic windmill can now be enjoyed by the public and future generations.

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Carnival 2021 Competition

The Xewkija Local Council is organizing a competition for the most artistic mask. The masks needs to be made from recycled material and the size should not be bigger than 25cm by 20cm. 

The prices are as follows:

1. First Place - €100
2. Second Place - €50
3. Third Place - €25

The masks will be exhibited from the 12th till the 17th of February 2021 at the Xewkija Local Council building.

Whoever wants to participate is kindly requested to call on 21558822 by not later than Thursday 11th of February 2021.

Main Street Closed due to Reconstruction Works

Xewkija Local Council notifies the general public that in the coming days Main Street will be closed due to reconstruction works that will be carried out. We kindly appeal to our residents to drive carefully and to observe all signage.

Thanks for your cooperation.

Arms Bill Payments

Ix-Xewkija Local Council notifies the general public that the service for Arms bill payments will resume on Wednesday 13th January 2021 at the Leap Centre, at Soil Street.  Thank you.

Presentation of Gifts for Children of Xewkija Primary School

Earlier this week, a presentation and distribution of educational gifts related to 'Jum ix-Xewkija' was done to all children attending Xewkija primary school.

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