Set the scene.
In January 2026, the government described work on a reading garden in Siġġiewi named after local priest Dun Nicholas Cachia.
Here’s the twist.
The naming recognised his pastoral work and efforts to modernise church communication. The project turned land earmarked for development towards a community use.
Why it still matters.
This account records a project under construction at that date. It also shows how choosing a name can connect a new place with a person’s service, rather than the age of its buildings.
🧠 One to think about +
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