Social and Personal

ATTARD. RAYMOND, chairman IML Holding Group, deputy general manager Mediterranean Power Electric Co. Ltd, on March 13, suddenly at his home, aged 45, passed away to join the Risen Lord. He leaves to mourn his deep loss, his wife Catherine née Callus, his daughter Analise and fiancé Josef, his brother Joe and his wife Anna, his sister Doris and her husband Gaetano, all the staff at IML Holding Group, all the staff at Mediterranean Power Electric Company, cousins, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2.45 p.m. for St Catherine parish church in Zurrieq, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment at St Leone Cemetery in Zurrieq. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

ELLUL. On March 12, MARYROSE of Sliema, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved parents Edward and Catherine, her brother Joseph and his wife Louise, her sister Tanya and her husband Michele D'Amore, her fiancé Major Vincent Brigham, her nephews and nieces Fiorentina, Veronica, Andrea, Christopher and Francesca whom she loved dearly, her colleagues and students at Sir Adrian Dingli Junior Lyceum, Pembroke, numerous relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers be request but donations to St Claire's Monastery, St Julian's, will be appreciated. May God grant her eternal rest.

GATT. On March 14, at Casa Leone XIII, St Julians, EMILY, née Fiorini, widow of Rene, aged 94, passed peacefully away. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Eddie, her sisters Lily, Edwige, widow of Dr Carmelo Cachia, her in-laws, nephews and nieces. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Casa Leone, St Julians, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Casa Leone will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.

PORTELLI. On March 13, at St James Hospital, Sliema, Frank, aged 81, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Rosa née Attard, his son Henri and his wife Marisa, his daughters Simone and her loved ones Albert and Stefan, and Sharonne and her husband Mark Fenech, his dear grandchildren Ramon, Jean-Luc, Ylenia and Tamara, his brother Salvu and his wife Emilia, their son Manuel and his wife Loraine, and their children Mauro and Daniela, his brothers and sister in Australia, Vince, Mike, Victor, and Rose and their spouses and families, other relatives, in-laws and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara, at 2 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. Thank you Lord for sharing with us the great gift of his art, which lives on as a tribute to him and to your grandeur, and grant him eternal peace.

In Memoriam

ARRIGO - RALPH. In loving memory of a dear husband and father on the 11th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Carmen, his children, in-laws and grandchildren. May God grant him eternal peace.

BORG. Unfading memories of JOSEPH (ex-Customs analyst), a devoted husband, father and grandfather, today the 12th anniversary of his passing away. Fondly remembered by his wife Mary, his daughter Edith and her husband Arthur, Joe and his wife Isabel, grandchildren Mariella and Joe, and Joseph and Clara. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SAMMUT - SYLVIA, 15.3.'52. Unfading memories of a beloved sister on the 52nd anniversary of her death. Never forgotten by her brother Joe and sister Lizzie. There's a corner in our hearts especially for you.

SCIBERRAS. In loving memory of JOSEPH, today the 33rd anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Jeanne D'Arc and family.

Visitors' Books

Visitors' books during funerals, with or without photos. Same day service. Phone Palmyra 2149 7335.

Cardholders Rewarded

Over 10,000 Cashlink cardholders have benefited from Bank of Valletta's Cashlink benefits collection scheme since its launch in November 2003.

The scheme aims to reward cardholders who make frequent use of this efficient means of payment.

Throughout the campaign, which runs until April 30, all cardholders who spend Lm150 over six months will have a Go Mobile account of their choice topped up by Lm1.

Investor Relations Programme

Eden Finance plc, a fully owned subsidiary of the Eden Leisure Group, has launched its bond investor relations programme.

The aim of the programme is to increase communication between the group and its investors and to offer them some entertainment and hospitality, thus relating benefits back in loyalty to those who have put their money in the company.

Recently, the group's managing director and senior management held meetings with financial institutions and stock brokers to explain the company's financial and strategic position in the market, so as to allow them to accurately advise their clients.

Discussion On Spam

The sixth public discussion forum organised by MITTS Ltd in its series to raise awareness on current ICT issues will be held at the Chamber of Commerce, Valletta, tomorrow at 5.45 p.m.

The forum will discuss A Riotous Assembly: Spam, Spam, Spam... and perhaps Mail!

The ICT forum will delve into various aspects of spam including the effect on the government's e-mail services, on Malta's internet connectivity and fighting the spam war.

For more information and reservations phone 2599 2527 or register attendance via e-mail on mitts@gov.mt.

Competition Winners

The winners of the Barilla products vouchers in the February draw of Discover the World of Barilla competition were: Ivan Scicluna of Tarxien, Sandra Caruana of Birzebbuga, Mary Aquilina of Mosta, Marlene Sciberras of Sannat, Margaret Debattista of Mosta, Joanne Suda of Msida, Rita Borg of Zurrieq, Pat Sant of Kappara, Emilia Aquilina of Birkirkara and Ruben Debono of Pembroke.

French Film

The Alliance Francaise de Malte is screening the French film Beaumarchais with English sub-titles at Casa Sir Luigi Preziosi, 108 St Thomas Street, Floriana, on Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Alain Blondy will introduce the film. Entrance is free.

info@alliancefr.org.mt

Home Delivery

Pizza Hut has launched a new system to make home delivery orders easier to place.

Customers need only call one telephone number for any of the delivery areas. They are led through the system and requested to choose their delivery zone.

Safety Course

A group of MCAST employees attended a three-day course focusing on fire-fighting, first aid and occupational health and safety.

The employees were given lecture notes and practical sessions and were also presented with certificates of achievement.

Zejtun Seminar

Zejtun local council will be holding a seminar for residents in the Gwiedi area by architect Mireille Fsadni on how residents can protect historical heritage. The seminar will be held at the council premises tomorrow at 6.30 pm.

Lenten Meetings

A series of lenten meetings for youths will be held at Sta Venera parish centre from March 22 - 26 at 7.30 p.m.

The meetings will include praying, spiritual reflection and singing.

All youths are invited.

HR Foundation Appoints CEO

John Camilleri has been appointed chief executive officer of the Foundation for Human Resources Development.

The foundation was set up as a non-governmental organisation in 1991 and aims to raise the profile of human resource management practices as well as the development of the human resource profession in Malta.

Mr Camilleri is an experienced HR practitioner having held the position of employee relations manager with one of Malta's leading manufacturing firms for the past 12 years.

In this position, Mr Camilleri was responsible for the planning and implementation of many different HR initiatives.

Station Anniversary

Radio station X-fm is one year old and to celebrate the station it has teamed up with Kinnie and TGI Friday's in Sliema for a party.

The entire X-fm team will be at TGI Friday's on Thursday night for the celebrations, which will include performances from some of Malta's top bands, Scream Daisy, Fabrizio Faniello, Crosswalk, Ivan Filletti, Kristina Casolani and Bitterside.

X-fm broadcasts 24 hours a day from its studio complex in St Julians.

Vodafone Offers

Vodafone prepaid customers will benefit from up to Lm3 of free credit each time they top up their account this month. The company yesterday said all prepaid customers who top up their account with an Lm18 voucher will receive Lm3 free credit while those who top up their account with Lm10 will receive Lm1 free credit.

For more information about Vodafone's special offers, customers may contact Customer Service on 247 from their Vodafone or 21482820 from any other phone.

www.vodafone.com.mt.

Anniversary Pilgrimage

A pilgrimage is being held at Sta Maria Addolorata Cemetery on March 26 at 9.20 a.m. to commemorate the 67th anniversary of the death of Dun Alfred Gatt.

Swop Shop

The International Wives Association is holding its monthly swop shop at Dar l-Emigrant in Valletta on Wednesday between 9.30 and 11.30 a.m.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
7 p.m. Nadur.

President's Engagements Today

4.30 p.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Prof. Antonio Martino, Minister of Defence of the Italian Republic.

What's On Today

Theatre
7.30 p.m. at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta, L'Amico Fritz, as part of the BOV Opera Festival.

Lecture
6 p.m. in the Francis Ebejer Hall, University of Malta, lecture by Dr Amr Mabrouk on The Glory of Cairo.

Exhibitions
8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. in the Exhibitions Hall, Victoria, exhibition of sacred objects by the Ghaqda Dilettanti Gimgha l-Kbira - Ghawdex and of installations by P. Stellini.
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, exhibition organised by Heritage Malta for the 100th anniversary since the establishment of the first National Museum in Malta.