As part of its social contribution, Alexander College/Canterbury Christ Church University has again this year awarded two scholarships to the Municipality of Geroskipou.

For information, interested parties may contact the Municipality’s Cultural Department on tel. 26960857 and directly with the University itself for further details on the fields of study offered.

The Municipality of Geroskipou informs the public that, in cooperation with the university institutions Frederick University, UCLan Cyprus, KES College, Alexander College, CDA College and Casa College, it is accepting applications for the award of scholarships for the 2021-22 academic year.

Scholarships are awarded only for the first year of study. Interested parties may contact the Municipality of Geroskipou (tel. 26 960 857), as well as the above academic institutions directly, for further information regarding the fields of study offered, among other things.

The unveiling of the new Monument to the Heroes Christos Konstantinides, Giannakis P. Taliotis, Antonis Antoniou and Michalis Chr. Kyprianou will take place on Sunday 1^st August 2021, in the central square of Geroskipou.

The unveiling of the Memorial will be performed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, following the conclusion of the annual memorial service for the heroes, which will be held at the Holy Church of Agia Paraskevi (8.30 a.m.).

A wreath-laying will follow.

Following the recent decisions of the Council of Ministers to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, entry to all premises of the Municipality of Geroskipou will be permitted only to persons presenting a valid safe pass:

• a negative laboratory test or rapid antigen test for COVID-19, with the sample having been taken within 72 hours,
• a vaccination certificate for COVID-19 for at least one dose, provided that three weeks have elapsed since the date of vaccination

and

• a recovery certificate in the case of persons who have contracted COVID-19, provided that no more than six months have elapsed since the date on which the sample for their initial positive diagnosis was taken.

Payments may also be made online, through the Municipality’s website and through www.jccsmart.com.

For the submission of applications for building permits, land division, building division and approval certificates, the Municipality asks interested parties to attend by appointment, provided that they present a valid safe pass.

The Municipality of Geroskipou urges the public to choose electronic or telephone service (info@geroskipou.org.cy, 26962324).

From the Municipality of Geroskipou

The Municipality of Geroskipou announces that the traditional Agia Paraskevi trade fair (24-26/7) will not take place, due to the impossibility of implementing the health decree.

The Municipality of Geroskipou informs the public that the Municipality’s offices will remain closed on Monday, 26 July 2021, on the occasion of the feast of Agia Paraskevi. However, the Refuse Collection Service will operate as normal.

With the aim of enhancing the quality and appearance of the Geroskipou seafront, as well as providing facilities to improve accessibility for people with mobility difficulties, the Municipality of Geroskipou continues to carry out projects and initiatives, proving once again that Geroskipou is an enticing summer destination for both locals and visitors from abroad.

As part of the effort to upgrade the seafront’s amenities, modern sanitary facilities were recently completed near the area’s three Snack Bars, and street lighting was reinforced, while within the coming days the tender process for the supply and installation of exercise equipment along the beach will be concluded.

Specifically, 22 pieces of exercise equipment suitable for outdoor use and a seaside environment are expected to be installed at four different points along the beach, allowing visitors to now enjoy a complete experience on the shores of Geroskipou.

In addition, with particular sensitivity towards people with disabilities, the Municipality of Geroskipou, through projects and interventions, aims to improve their daily lives by creating a more welcoming environment for all.

To this end, it is ensuring equal access to the sea and the area’s seafront by carrying out projects that improve accessibility to the beaches for people with disabilities.

At the same time, it is harnessing the development potential of the area’s seafront on terms of sustainability and social justice, thereby contributing to the development of tourism for people with disabilities in the Municipality’s seaside area.

The unveiling of the Monument to Democracy and Resistance 1974 will take place tomorrow, 15 July 2021, on the day of the black anniversary of the Coup.

The unveiling of the Monument will be performed by the former President of the House of Representatives, Mr Giannakis Omirou, at 11.00 a.m.

The Monument is located next to the entrance of the Old Silk Mill (former Geroskipou National Guard Recruit Training Centre).

The Mayor of Geroskipou, Michalis Pavlides, held meetings with the Members of Parliament for the District, during which various matters of concern to the Local Authority were put forward for discussion, in a joint effort to advance and resolve them.

Among the matters raised for discussion was the issue of Local Government Reform, which is a high priority for the Municipality of Geroskipou. The Mayor reiterated the Municipality’s desire for the creation of a Municipality of Geroskipou and Eastern Paphos.

At the same time, he congratulated the District’s Members of Parliament on their election and wished them every success in their work, noting that he looks forward to a close and constructive cooperation between them in order to set the town on a course of development and progress.