Type: Officially Appointed Bodies

Gozo Street Naming Committee

Posted on April 27, 2023 by -

The Electoral Office was tasked with the responsibility of the Street Naming Committee on the 8th January 2016, by means of Act No. II of 2016.

The naming and renaming of streets in Gozo, other than arterial and distributor roads determined by the Structure Plan shall take place after the Local Council of that locality submits its recommendation to the Minister responsible for the Electoral Office who shall refer such recommendations to the Gozo Street Naming Committee for its advice.

The naming or renaming of:

– Arterial and distribution roads determined by the Structure Plan.

– National Monuments.

– National Parks.

– National Gardens.

– Industrial Estates.

– Ports.

– Airports.

– Other Territories, establishments, buildings and items listed in the Fourth Schedule to the Local Government Act (Chapter 363 of the       Laws of Malta) shall be directed by the Minister responsible for the Electoral Office, who shall act on the recommendation of the Gozo     Street Naming Committee after such committee consults all the Local Councils of the localities bordering on the area to be named.

Agricultural, Industrial and Cultural Society​

Posted on April 27, 2023 by -

The Gozo Agricultural, Industrial and Cultural Society dates back to 1855 when the first Agrarial Show was held. Since then the Society has evolved to promote and show appreciation towards the work of the farmers, herdsmen and artisans.

The Society organises yearly events such as the Spring Show in May, the Agricultural, Industrial and Cultural Show in mid-August and the Christmas Exhibition in December.

National and Regional Celebrations Committee​

Posted on April 27, 2023 by -

The National and Regional Celebrations Committee is responsible for the organisation of the official celebration of the 5 National Days of Malta in Gozo, i.e. Freedom Day (31st March), Sette Giugno (7th June), Victory Day (8th September), Independence Day (21st September) and Republic Day (13th December). These official celebrations on the island of Gozo complement the national celebrations held in Malta and are usually held on an alternate date close to the National feast day. The committee, is then, also responsible for other celebrations held on a regional level, such as the central Gozo Carnival and Gozo Day which falls on 28th October.