Social and Personal

BONELLO. In loving memory of our dear mother GIOVANNA, today the second anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her sons Joe and Vincent and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GATT. Loving memories of our beloved mother JOSEPHINE, today the sixth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her son Edgar of Australia, daughter Mary and grandchildren. May she rest in peace.

GOUDER. In loving memory of Judge TANCRED GOUDER on his anniversary. Lina, children and grandchildren.

MICALLEF TRIGONA - JOHN. Cherished memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today the 13th anniversary of his demise. Evi, Gabriella, Tonio, Marisa, Anna, in-laws and grandchildren.

MIFSUD. In loving memory of our dear daughter PAT on the 18th anniversary of her death.
Lonely is our house without you
Life for us is not the same.
The world would be like heaven
If we could have you back again.
Please say a prayer. Maria and Henry.

NAUDI - LOUIS. Cherished memories of a caring and loving father and grandfather on the 24th anniversary of his passing away. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Olivia, Ilona, Vincent, Greta, David and Francesca.

PAVIA. Treasured memories of PAUL, a beloved husband, father and grandfather lovingly remembered by his family on the third anniversary of his passing away. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

PILLOW - MAURICE. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear father, today being the 29th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Pat and Walter, Nicky and Carole. A prayer is solicited.

PSAILA - EVELYN. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother on the 20th anniversary of her passing to a better life.
Gone from our sight
But never from our memories
It broke our hearts to lose you
Yet you did not go alone
For part of us went with you.
We miss you, mum.
Your daughters Therese and her husband Joe, Josephine, Doreen and husband John, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A prayer is solicited. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SCHRANZ - JOE. Cherished, loving memories of a beloved husband and father, today the third anniversary of his passing away. Now, as ever, so close to our hearts. So deeply missed. Marguerite, Karl and Lara.

SCHRANZ - JOE. In everlasting memory of our dearest brother on the third anniversary of his death. Always in our hearts and prayers. Antoine, Louis and families.

Debit card for youths

Bank of Valletta and NSTS - Student and Youth Travel have launched the Euro<26 BOV Visa card, an offshoot of the Euro<26 Youth Card, a youth identity card aimed at those aged between 16-26.

The new card can be used at over 100,000 establishments throughout 35 European countries. Discounted prices for card users are also offered by over 100 outlets throughout Malta and Gozo.

Among the numerous benefits and services, the Euro<26 BOV Visa cardholder will enjoy free banking on the purchase or sale of local and foreign drafts and traveller's cheques and standing orders, the bank said.

Other benefits include the waiving of advances processing fees on computer loans, an unsecured computer loan, a number of services related to BOV Homelink Success loans and credit facilities equivalent to twice the net monthly salary of the cardholder.

Cardholders are also entitled to a number of travel benefits available through NSTS - Student and Youth Travel. These include the special youth ISIS Travel Insurance policy, lower cost airfares under SATA global arrangements and reductions on the standard selling prices of a wide selection of hotels abroad.

www.bov.com/euro26

Information seminar

The Malta Business Bureau, the EU advisory office of the Malta Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise and the Malta Federation of Industry will be holding an information seminar entitled May 1, 2004... Transitional Arrangements from a Customs Perspective', at Exchange Buildings, Valletta, on Monday at 9.30am.

Senior officials at the Customs Department will answer questions by the participants.

Participation is free for members of the Malta Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise and the Malta Federation of Industry. Non-members will be charged Lm10.

Booking in advance is required by email to info@mbb.org.mt or by fax to 2124 5223.

It is recommended that participants obtain a copy of the information document issued by the European Commission and entitled EU Enlargement in 2004 - Transitional Customs Measures of the Act of Accession, which can also be downloaded from the Customs information section on the MBB's website.

www.mbb.org.mt

Waste separation seminar

The Cleaner Technology Centre and WasteServ Malta Ltd are organising a half-day seminar entitled Waste Separation - What's the Big Deal?! at Project House, Floriana on March 3 between 8.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m.

Officials from WasteServ Malta and the Ministry for Rural Affairs and the Environment will give practical information on sustainable waste management and its legal and economic implications. A case study of a local industry practising waste separation will also be presented.

Admission is free.

For registration, e-mail the Cleaner Technology Centre (ctc@mus.com.mt) or WasteServ Malta Ltd. (info@wasteservmalta. com).

Women's rights conference

Women's rights in Islamic-culture countries will be discussed at a day-long conference at the Foundation for International Studies, Valletta on Wednesday.

The conference is organised within the ambit of the Mediterranean Master's Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation, which is coordinated by the University of Malta on behalf of 17 Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Institutions.

The programme is currently in its fourth year and is supported financially by the European Union.

The speakers will be from Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan and Malta.

The event starts at 9.15 a.m. and is open to the public.

Gozo courses

The University of Malta Gozo Centre is organising short courses during April and May 2004 on office computer and internet skills for senior citizens and Sage - the accounting package.

Those interested should contact the centre on tel. 2156 4559, 2156 2054, fax 2156 4550, e-mail: ugc@um.edu.mt or write to the University of Malta - Gozo Centre, Mgarr Road, Xewkija, Gozo VCT 111.

Education workshop

The Department for Primary Education in the Faculty of Education will hold a three-day workshop for primary school arts teachers and student teachers.

The tutors are Elaine Benbow and Steve Blundel and the workshop will be held at the university starting on April 12.

A fee of Lm45 (Lm40 for students) is required with registration for the workshop, which covers workshop activities, curriculum materials and coffee.

To register, or for more information about the workshop, contact the coordinator at isabelle.gatt@um. edu.mt

Tree Planting

Representatives of the three political parties will plant a tree at Wied Ghollieqa nature reserve in San Gwann today at 10.30 a.m.

The political parties are to be represented by PN general secretary Joseph Saliba, MLP general secretary Jason Micallef and AD chairman Harry Vassallo.

The public is welcome to attend. The event is being organised by Nature Trust Malta.

Mlia Meeting

The Malta Library and Information Association is holding its annual general meeting at the Birkirkara civic centre on February 29 at 9.30 a.m.

The programme starts with a talk by Marge Melun, information resource officer at the US Embassy in Rome, on the theme Recognition of the Library and Information Profession.

What's On Today

Theatre
8 p.m. at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta, FM Theatre Productions musical Chicago.

8 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, Actinghouse Productions play A Slight Accident.

7.30 p.m. at MADC Playrooms, Sta Venera, MADC play Whodunnit.

Lectures
10 a.m. at Heritage Malta, Merchants Street, Valletta, lecture on Fortress Restoration Methodology by Hermann Bonnici.

Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, exhibition organised by Heritage Malta to mark the 100th anniversary since the establishment of the first National Museum in Malta.

10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, Eurofram collective exhibition, collective exhibition by the Maltese Australian Chamber of Commerce and the Australian High Commission and exhibitions by Carmen Pizzuto, Fiona Hopkins, Joseph Catania, Sandra Scutella Marshall and John Grech.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rabat local council, Tribal Impressions, exhibition of art works by seven students of art teacher Matthew Cassar.

At Juuls, Spinola Bay, exhibition of unique batik cloth paintings from Tanzania and Kenya.

Pharmacies Open Tomorrow

Malta 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. - Gozo 7.30 to 11 a.m.
Collis Williams Pharmacy, 300, Republic Street, Valletta;
Nashinal Pharmacy, 194, St Joseph High Road, Hamrun;
Spiteri's Pharmacy, 82, Victory Street, Qormi;
St Helen Pharmacy, Tumas Fenech Street, Birkirkara;
Remedies Chemists, Marina Court, 49A, Abate Rigord Street, Ta' Xbiex;
J.V.'s Pharmacy, Swieqi Valley, Swieqi;
Chemimart Ltd Pharmacy, 4, 5, 6, Il-Piazzetta, Tower Road, Sliema;
M4 Pharmacy, Old Railway Road, Attard;
Victory Pharmacy, 36, Victory Street, Naxxar;
Karizia Drugstore, 87, George Borg Olivier Street, Mellieha;
Distinction Pharmacy, 32, Antoine De Paule Square, Paola;
Verdala Pharmacy, 57, Gendus Street, Cospicua;
Felice Dispensary, 95, Sanctuary Street, Zabbar;
Blossoms Pharmacy, N.B. Gurgier Street, Birzebbuga;
Zurrieq Dispensary, 68, Main Street, Zurrieq;
De Rohan Pharmacy, 24, St Anthony Street, Zebbug;
Imtarfa Pharmacy, Count Salvatore Manduca Street, Mtarfa;
Abela's Pharmacy, 42, G.P.F. Agius De Soldanis Street, Victoria, Gozo;
Nadur Pharmacy April 28, 1688, Square, Nadur.