All aspects of Gozitan life is looked at in the latest edition of the Gozo Observer, published by the University of Malta Gozo Campus and available to read online.
This UM Gozo Campus magazine contains several articles relating to all aspects of Gozitan life, including culture, education, business, arts and literature.
Prof. Lino Briguglio’s editorial treats the issue of ‘Gozo’s Construction Mayhem’, while in his article, ‘Herbal and Traditional Medicine in Gozo,’ Chev. Prof. Renald Blundell describes some common botanicals that are found in Gozo, as well as their medical importance in the use of herbal medicines.
In his article ‘Managing the Dangers of Soil Erosion in Gozo,’ Prof. Charles Galdies outlines the importance of conservation programmes being put in place, in order to manage soil erosion, to which Gozo is particularly prone.
Doctor Michael Refalo gives an interesting account of Gozitan nineteenth century migration, in his article, ‘Who Were They and Where Did They Go? Gozitan Applicants for Passports 1871-1921.’
Kenneth Grima, gives an intriguing account of Gozitan seafarers who achieved certificates through education between the early 19th century and the Second World War, in Part 1 of his article, ‘From Ratings to Officers.’
In his article, ‘My Xlendi,’ Dr Joe Zammit Ciantar recounts fond, unfading memories of his childhood in Xlendi in the 1950s.
‘The Work of the District Nurse in Gozo in the Past,’ is an article by Doctor Mario Saliba, who describes the workload of the district nurses during the second half of the 19th century till the end of the Second World War.
A book review by Giovanni Bonello, is included about, ‘1551 – the Siege that Stifled Gozo,’ authored by Rev. Dr Fr Joseph Bezzina.
As customary, the Gozo Campus Administrator Joseph Calleja, gives an account of courses, events and other activities held at the Gozo Campus since the previous issue.
This 45th edition of The Gozo Observer is distributed without charge, upon request, to interested readers. To download a copy, please click here [1].
Free copies and more information [2] can be obtained from: The University of Malta – Gozo Campus, Mgarr Road, Xewkija, Gozo. Tel: (+356) 2156 4559, (+356) 23407900.