In a statement issued by the Ministry for Gozo, the Ministry has announced the official launch of the Gozo Branch of the English-Speaking Union of Malta during an official ceremony that was held at the Exhibition Hall of the Ministry for Gozo, St Francis Square, Victoria.

The English-Speaking Union (ESU) is a worldwide charitable organisation which exists to promote the use of English at all levels.

The Gozo Branch is sponsored by the Gozo Business Chamber, with the active support of the Ministry for Gozo, the Gozo College, BOV and the Gozo Centre for Art and Crafts. Giovanna Debono, The Minister for Gozo, is the Patron.

About 50 members from 12 different countries, together with members from Malta and Gozo, attended the launch ceremony which was held under the patronage of Giovanna Debono, The Minister for Gozo.

Minister Giovanna Debono said that the work of the ESU in Gozo to promote English through literature, art and music, will be promoting peace through this language, at a time when English was the language of the world. She thanked Chamber of Commerce of Gozo (GBC) for their support in the establishment of this branch in Gozo, as well as Mr. Joe Hamilton, Principal of the Royal British Legion Malta. that with the support of  the Ministry for Gozo and the British Government, introduced English language courses for students of primary and secondary schools in Gozo.

During this ceremony, a signing of the Memorandum of Understanding took place between the Chairman of the Gozo Branch and the Chairman of the ESU of Malta, with The Minister for Gozo and Lord Watson acting as witnesses

The overseas guests were led by Lord Watson of Richmond CBE, who is the Chairman Emeritus of ESU International Council and Professor Arne Zettersten, President of the ESU International Council and also included the British High Commissioner, H.E. Louise Jane Stanton.

The visitors were also given the opportunity of touring parts of Gozo after the ceremony.

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