Former PN candidate Josephine Xuereb dies<\/p>\n
Former Nationalist Party candidate Josephine Xuereb has died after a long illness, the party announced on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Xuereb, who was originally from Gozo but later settled in Ħaż-Żebbuġ, had been active both in the healthcare sector and in politics. The PN paid tribute to her in a Facebook post, describing her as a dedicated professional who had also given her time to public service through her political involvement.<\/p>\n
She contested the 2022 general election for the PN on the 7th<\/sup> and 13th<\/sup> districts and had also been approved to contest last month’s general election. However, she was unable to submit her nomination due to her deteriorating health.<\/p>\n In 2019, Xuereb also contested the local council election in Ħaż-Żebbuġ on behalf of the PN.<\/p>\n The party noted that she died on the feast day of St Philip, the patron saint celebrated in Ħaż-Żebbuġ, where she had been living.<\/p>\n The PN extended its condolences to Xuereb’s family and loved ones.<\/p>\n