Gozo Bishop to set up commission on fireworks in feasts

Gozo Bishop Mario Grech said today that he would be setting set up a commission to help him issue directives on fireworks in feasts. He made the announcement at Xaghra parish church during Pontifical Mass this morning to mark the Nativity of Our Lady.

Fontana sets up fund for fireworks victims - funeral arrangements announced

Five of the six victims of last Sunday's fireworks factory explosion will have a joint funeral on Saturday.

Xaghra raises €13,000 for fireworks victims' families

Residents of Xaghra have raised €13,000 for the families of the victims of the fireworks tragedy at Gharb. The money was raised in street collections during activities related to the feast of the Nativity of Our Lady, being celebrated today.

Fireworks disasters | Echoes of a tragedy that killed 6 at sea off Comino

As the Maltese islands are still under shock for the tragic death of four Gozitans in a fireworks factory explosion in Gharb yesterday, a mass will be heard tomorrow at Haywharf AFM maritime base to mark the 26 th anniversary since another powerful explosion had killed mebers of the AFM and the Police corps.

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