Social and Personal

AGIUS. On April 25, IVAN, aged 39, passed peacefully away. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Minna, his daughter Laura, his mother Cettina, his brother Mark, his sister-in-law Sandra and his nieces Nicola and Rebecca, his in-laws Urpo and Kaarina Elomaa, his brother-in-law Juha, aunts and uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital on Thursday, April 28, at 9 a.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. God speed.

AGIUS. IVAN at the young age of 39 years. A much loved cousin.
"For that which you love most in him may be clearer in his absence."
Norma and Brian Fabri (Liverpool, UK)

CAMILLERI. On April 24, PAUL (tal-Kafé), aged 78, of Floriana, residing in Valletta, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his daughters Marquita and Elizabeth, his grandchildren Lara and Samuel, his sister Imelda and brothers Michael and his wife Rose, and Victor, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 8.30 a.m. for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

ZAMMIT. On April 25, at St Luke's Hospital, MARIA CARMELA, of Zurrieq, residing at Birzebbuga, widow of Cikku, aged 85, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her step-children Guzeppi and his wife Rita, Skolastika and her husband Joe Cachia, Karmenu and his wife Frances, Pawlu, Mary, widow of Vince Vella, Architect Ninu Zammit, MP, and his wife Margaret, Architect Leli Zammit and his wife Antoinette, her brother Joseph and his family, nephews and nieces, among whom Phyllis and her husband John Muscat, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2.15 p.m. for St Catherine's parish church, Zurrieq, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment at St Leone Cemetery, Zurrieq.

Requiem Masses

The 6.30 p.m. Mass at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of the soul of BERNARD BORDA.

In Memoriam

BORDA - BERNARD. Precious memories of a very dear son who passed away suddenly nine years ago today. Bernard, you are constantly in our hearts and prayers. Deeply loved and so terribly missed. Jesus, grant him eternal rest. Mummy and daddy.

BORDA - BERNARD. In everlasting memory of my dearest brother on the ninth year of his demise. Your kindness and generosity will always be in our hearts. We miss you so much. James and Lydia.

BORDA - BERNARD. In everlasting memory of a dearest brother and uncle on the ninth year of his demise. You are forever in our thoughts, hearts and prayers. Sandra, Steve, Kristina and Andrew.

BORDA - BERNARD. Wonderful memories of a very dear nephew and cousin on the ninth anniversary of his demise. Auntie Frances, Katya and Karen.

BORDA. In loving memory of BERNARD, a dear nephew and cousin, on the ninth anniversary of his sudden death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Tony, auntie Louise, John and Edwidge, Joseph and Diane, Anna and Vincent, Maria and Mario.

CHETCUTI - DENISE. On the sixth anniversary of your tragic death. You are always in our hearts till we meet again. Mother, father, sister Charmaine, brother Jean Paul and Timmy.

CHETCUTI - DENISE. Six years from your demise today, we miss your gentle shy smile. Connie, Joe, Yvette and Stefan.

GATT. In ever loving memory of JOHN, a beloved father and grandfather, on the 14th anniversary of his death. Charles and Mary Ann, Andrew, Suzanne and John.

LE DUC - MAGDA née Vella who departed this life three years ago today. Deeply mourned by her beloved husband Roy and her cousins. We love her and miss her. Our prayerful thoughts, Mariella and Albert.

TABONE - JOSEPH TABONE, B.Pharm. Remembering Peppi, a very dear brother to Fr Leopold, Fr Crispin and Anton, and an unforgettable uncle to Lea, Claude, Christian and Edwina. With love and prayers, always.

ZAMMIT - JOSEPH, widower of Pauline (Polly), today being the 18th anniversary of his demise. Always in the thoughts and prayers of his family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SPCA Meeting

Notice to all SPCA members. AGM tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. at Marsa Sports Club.

Lost

On Paramount Bus leaving airport to SAS Radisson Hotel, Saturday, April 23. Among others a purse containing two pearl collier. Please phone Mrs Nilsson, SAS Radisson, 2137 4894. Reward of Lm250 being offered.

SPCA

The SPCA is holding the spring fair on May 22 at the Scouts headquarters, Floriana. Donations of books, bric-a-brac, household goods, kitchen utensils, jewellery, cosmetics, summer clothes, food and furniture are most welcome. Please give generously. Donations will be received at the SPCA Home, Floriana until May 14, weekdays between 9 a.m. and 12 noon.

Technology Contest

The deadline for entry into the European IST Prize is May 12 . The European IST Prize is the most distinguished prize for innovative products and services in the field of information society technologies and is open to companies or organisations which have an innovative IST product with a promising market potential.

The European IST Prize is organised by Euro-CASE with the sponsorship and support of the European Commission within the framework of the IST Programme. It is open to 33 countries.

Entry forms are available from http://www.ist-prize.org/apply/

For more information telephone on 0033 1 53 59 53 40 or e-mail on mail@ist-prize.org

Insurance Association

The Malta Insurance Association recently held its Annual General Assembly following which Mario C Grech was re-elected president, while Matthew von Brockdorff and Lino Ferris were elected vice-president and treasurer respectively.

Printing Association

Ronnie Agius has been re-elected president of the Malta Printing Industry Association following its recent annual general meeting. The council also confirmed Margaret Buhagiar as secretary and John Mifsud as treasurer. Paul Ellul has been appointed public relations officer. The other council members for 2005/6 are Carmel Bonnici, Peter Galea and Massimo Schiavone. Frankie Baldacchino is executive secretary and Geraldine Mintoff is the Malta Enterprise representative.

Mental Illness

The Richmond Foundation's self-help group for persons suffering from mental illness is meeting tomorrow at the Richmond Foundation, 433, St Joseph High Road, Hamrun, from 5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Further information is available on 2148 2336, 2122 4580.

Gender And Science

The National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE) has set up a gender and science sub-committee, the Department of Information said.

The composition of the sub-committee was designed to include members from a broad spectrum of backgrounds such as academia, education, the civil service, authorities and ministries, industry, professional associations and other NGOs.  

Those involved in the world of science who wish to be included on a mailing list being set up are kindly requested to send an e-mail to gender.equality@gov.mt with their details.

Power Cuts

The electricity supply will be suspended in the following localities today: Mosta/Naxxar from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Jules Verne, P. Brydon and E. Bradford streets and part of Fortizza Street.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
3 p.m. Lija.
4 p.m. St Julians.
5.30 p.m. Floriana.
6 p.m. Vittoriosa.
6.30 p.m. Birkirkara.
7 p.m. Qormi.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Heritage Malta, Old University Building Merchants Street Valletta, a collection of photographs put together by the Russian Cultural Centre entitled The Contribution Of Malta And Russia To The Overthrow Of Fascism And Nazism In World War II.

At the Foyer of The Hilton Portomaso, oil Paintings by Anna Nightingale.

The Gallery at the Corinthia Palace Hotel, Attard, paintings by artist Graham Gurr entitled Weaving The Real.

At the Italian Cultural Institute, Valletta, futuristic photographs titled Geometrie Liquide by Rosetta Messori.

Artisan paintings by Marisa Vella, Rose Marie Falzon, Joanne Mifsud and Lucy Fenech at Razzett Tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Mosta.

Literature
7 p.m. At Café Littéraire, University of Malta, Joe Friggieri reads extracts from Huit Clos in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Jean Paul Sartre's birth.