As part of the ceremony held on Thursday evening to mark Jum Ghawdex, Acting President Dolores Cristina presented this year’s Gieh Ghawdex Awards.They were presented to Monsignor Joe Vella Gauci and the Psychiatrist Dr. Anton Grech.

Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri, who attended the commemoration ceremony, congratulated them both, and thanked them on behalf of all Gozitans “for their hard work in our country.”The purpose of these awards is to honour personalities and/or organisations who have contributed to the social and economic development of Gozo, as well as to the preservation and promotion of Gozo’s distinct identity.

The award is given to Gozitan who have also attained national and international recognition and standing.

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