Social and Personal

BENCINI. On September 8, at St Luke's Hospital, LINDA, widow of Capt. Carl F. Bencini, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughers Anne, wife of Godwin Bencini and Desiree, wife of Colin Cherry, her grandchildren Sharon and her husband David P. Attard, Graham and Nicola, her sisters Olga Wain, Hilda and Bertie Borg Cardona, her in-laws George and Yvonne Bencini, Elsa Denzey, Liliana Bencini, Terry and Maurice Lugrano, Joan Cherry, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hosptial tomorrow at 8.15 a.m. for St Gregory's parish church, Sliema where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m. followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
May she rest in peace.

BONNICI. On September 7, at Id-Dar tal-Kleru, Fleur-de-Lys, Birkirkara, Brother GUZEPP BONNICI, OSA, aged 85, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss the Friars of the Augustinian Order, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Id-Dar tal-Kleru today at 8.30 a.m. for St Augustine parish church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

FRANKLIN. On September 5, at Sussex County Hospital, JOSEPHINE née Attard Flores, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Deeply mourned by her husband Bob, her sons Steven and his wife Jackie, Peter and Maxine, Mark and his wife Roz, Julian, Margareth, her sister Censina and her husband Joe Cilia, Mary, widow of her brother Paul Attard Flores, grandchildren, great-grandchild, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said on Monday, September 12 at 6 p.m. at the MUSEUM Chapel, Blata l-Bajda. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BRINCAT LISANO. On September 8, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, JOSEPH, went to meet the Risen Lord at the age of 68, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his daughter Sandra and her husband Carmelo, his grandchildren Davinia Maria and Francesca as well as his brother Michael and his wife Lilian, cousins, relatives, friends and the family of the son-in-law in Italy.
The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital tomorrow at 7.45 am for the church of the Immaculate Conception in Hamrun were Mass will be held at 8.15 a.m. followed by burial in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No Flowers by request but donations can be sent to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi. Lord grant him eternal rest.

MICELI. On September 3, at Tullamore Hospital, Ireland, LUCA LUIGI (Gino), aged 83, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his devoted wife Claire, his loving sister N.D. Giovanna Stagno dei Principi d'Alcontres, his sister-in-law Lilian Miceli-Farrugia, his cousins Johanna Farrugia, Louis and Monica Farrugia, Marisa O'Cock, his nephews and nieces Mimici and Francis Vassallo, Mark and Josette Miceli-Farrugia, Hélène and Ivor Zammit, Marina and Mark Hogg, Alberto and Ann Miceli-Farrugia, Francesca and Geoffrey Warr, Fiammetta Bonanno, Alberto Stagno d'Alcontres, Michaela and Francesco Marullo di Condojanni, Marcantonio and Stefania Stagno d'Alcontres, Francesco and Rossella Stagno d'Alcontres, Alessandro Stagno d'Alcontres and Maria Fernanda Stagno d'Alcontres, and his many relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, on Monday, September 12 at 9.30 a.m. for Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 10 a.m., followed by private interment in the family chapel. No flowers by request but donations to the Little Sisters of the Poor, Hamrun, or the Millennium chapel, Paceville, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SACCO. On September 8, at St Luke's Hospital, CATHERINE of Kirkop, aged 66, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Gregory, her children Josette and her husband Edward Vella, Yvonne and her husband Emanuel Vella, her sisters and their husbands, in-laws, grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2.30 p.m. for St Leonard's parish church, Kirkop, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Kirkop cemetery. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

Today being the first anniversary of the demise of LOUIS NAUDI, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be said at 7.30 p.m. at Lapsi chapel, St Julians. Family and friends are invited to attend.

On the trigesima die of the passing away of CARLO STIVALA, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be said tomorrow at 10 a.m. at St James church, Merchants Street, Valletta. The presence of relatives and friends will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

BARTOLI. In loving memory of LEWIS on the 25th anniversary of his death. His wife Adalgisa, his daughter Veronica, his son Edmund and their families.

BORG. To my dearly loved husband GEORGE on his anniversary.
Happy memories I have of you
Heavy heart, but a smile too.
You were loving, giving,
Kind and sweet,
Pray for me
Some day we'll meet.
Dawn.

BORG - GEORGE. Unfading and loving memories of our dear son on the eighth anniversary of his passing away to eternal life.
We miss your sweet smile,
We miss your gentle ways
We love you and
Miss you dear George.
Papà and mamà. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated in Lourdes, France.

BORG - GEORGE. My dear brother, on the eighth anniversary of your passing away. Dearest George, remembering the love and happiness you always gave us. Those are treasured memories. Simone, Pierre, Alan and Nicole.

BORG. In loving memory of GEORGE, a dear son and brother-in-law, on your anniversary.
Not a day do we forget you
You are living in our hearts
In God's care you rest above
In our hearts you rest with love.
Marie and Neil, Sandy, Pat, Keith, Hayley.

BUSUTTIL. Unfading memories of MOLLY BUSUTTIL, Ph.C., née Grima, on the first anniversary of her demise. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Her husband Tony, children Edith, Muriel and Martin, and David, and grandchildren Stephanie, Sarah, Matthew and Malcolm.

CARUANA CURRAN - LOUISE. Unforgotten, unforgettable, moving in paths of glory with her dearest mother Kate, and the angels, beloved daughter of Maurice and darling sister of Simone and Paul.

DALLI - JOHN MARY, 9.9.1965-9.9.2005. Unfading memories of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the 40th anniversary of his demise. Dearest papa, you're always in our prayers and in our thoughts. Your loving wife Joan, your nine children, spouses and all their families. May you continue to rest in peace, dear papa.

ENRIQUEZ. In loving memory of RITA, a beloved mother and grandmother, on the third anniversary of her death. Never forgotten by her children Paul, Lino, Anton and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FALZON - ANTONIA (Ninette). Today the fifth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered and loved by her husband Stephen, children Claude and Aaron, her brothers and sisters. Today's 6.15 p.m. Mass at Ta' Giezu church, Valletta, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

NAUDI. In loving memory of dear LOUIS, today the first anniversary of his meeting with the Risen Lord. "If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk straight up to heaven, and bring you home again." Always missed but never forgotten. His wife Anne (Flossie), and sons Matthew, Peter and Michael.

NAUDI - LOUIS. In fondest memory of a much beloved brother and uncle, today the first anniversary of his passing away. Always in our hearts and prayers. Mariella and Peter, Marceline and Trev, Joseph and Vicky and their respective families.

NAUDI. Remembering with love our son-in-law LOUIS, today and always. John and Monica Camilleri.

NAUDI. In loving memory of LOUIS, a much loved and missed brother-in-law, on the first anniversary of his passing away. Jenny, Gillian and Philippe, Sue and Hans, Timmy and Angela, John and Moira, Angie and Robert, and all the kids.

NAUDI - LOUIS. In loving memory of a dearly loved cousin and nephew on the first anniversary of his death. Always in our hearts and prayers. The Caruana Montaldo family.

NAUDI - LOUIS. Already one year has gone by since you left this world. Dear Louis, your mercy lives on. We miss you. Adrian, Frankie, Nello, Patty, Reuben, Roger, Sue, Tanya, Vanya and William.

NAUDI - LOUIS. Fond and unfading memories of a very dear friend, today the first anniversary of his passing away. "You can close your eyes and pray that he'll be back or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left." Fog and friends.

Admissions Test

Cambridge Assessment has appointed the Malta Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise an open centre for the biomedical admissions test.

The BMAT is a subject-specific admissions test taken by applicants to medicine, veterinary medicine and related courses. It is owned and administered by Cambridge Assessment, part of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).

Currently, the BMAT test takes place once a year.

The next BMAT session is on November 2. The closing date for registering candidate entries is September 30.

BMAT results are first released to participating universities and then to centres to forward to candidates. This year results will be sent to centres on November 30.

For further information contact Chiara Attard on 2123 3873, e-mail: education@chamber.org.mt, visit the website www.chamber.org.mt or refer to the dedicated BMAT website - www.bmat.org.uk

Consultation on fines

The Occupational Health and Safety Authority has launched a consultation process on the introduction of administrative fines within a broader enforcement framework.

All relevant documents and the proposed schedule of fines are available from the OHSA website at www.ohsa.org.mt and comments are invited from entities and the public.

The authority urges anyone who might have an opinion on the matter to send in their feedback by September 30.

Further information may be obtained by contacting the OHSA on tel. 2124 7677/8 or e-mail: ohsa@gov.mt

English language

The Royal British Legion will be conducting its usual English language courses at its headquarters at 111, Melita Street, Valetta for Years 4, 5 and 6 and Forms I and II on Saturday mornings as from October 1 and for Forms III to V (O-level) from October 5 and 6 at 5.15 p.m. and 6.15 p.m. In Gozo courses for primary and secondary school students will be held on Mondays at 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Ninu Cremona Junior Lyceum, Victoria, starting on October 17. One can apply via telephone on 21338780, 21641486 or 2156 3420.

Power Cuts

There will be no electricity today in the following localities: 7.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wied Iz-Zurrieq and Qrendi in Congreve, San Pietru, Il-Madonna tar-Ruzarju, Wied Hoxt, Is-Sajjieda, Santa Katerina, Wied Iz-Zurrieq and Hagar Qim streets and in parts of Iz-Zurrieq and Qrendi streets; between 8 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. in St Paul's Bay in parts of San Pawl, San Luqa, Aristarku, Il-Konverzjoni and Luigi Preziosi streets.

Financial Support

The Directorate-General Information of the European Parliament has issued a call for proposals to identify projects that might be eligible for financial support from the European Parliament - DG Information.

The aim of the projects, which will be awarded a co-financing grant, is to increase awareness of the European Parliament, its role, how it operates and the positions it adopts, among the media, member states, opinion-formers and the public.

To be eligible for co-financing, projects will have to be in line with one of the themes defined in this call and, where applicable, it must be held in one of the member states mentioned under each theme.

The themes concerned, and the nature and content of the activities (as well as the conditions for granting assistance, application forms, guidance notes for applicants and a draft grant agreement) can be obtained from the following webpage:

www.europarl.ep.ec/tenders/invitations.htm

This call for proposals is open until September 15.

Copies of the call and other relevant documents can be obtained from the reception desk at the European Parliament Information Office, 280, Republic Street, Valletta.

Archicture Day

World Architecture Day 2005 will take place on October 3 with the theme Sharing The City.

To mark the day, the Chamber of Architects in collaboration with the Society of Architecture and Civil Engineering Students is hosting Time For Architecture, which will consist of 19 days of activities concerned with architecture.

One of the highlights of the programme will be a keynote speech by Charles Knevitt, Director of the Royal Institute of British Architects Trust on the evening of October 3 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre.

A website, www.timeforarchitecture.com, is being set up and will include updated information on the events as they unfold. Further details can also be obtained on www.ktpmalta.com or by writing to info@timeforarchitecture.com

Attard sub-post office

The sub-post office at Globe Stationery, 16A Main Street, Attard, will be closed between Wednesday and September 23, both days inclusive. During this period, the public can used the services of the Balzan Branch Post Office in Main Street.

Lane closed

Due to emergency works on the pedestrian bridge linking Triq San Tumas to Triq Balbi, Marsa today after 9 a.m., part of the one lane of December 13 Road, Marsa will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic, successively on both carriageways.

What's On Today

Films
At 6.45 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, Kinsey (18).

At 9 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, Coffee And Cigarettes (16).

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, Money in China.

6.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Ir-Razzett Tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Mosta, art and sculpture exhibition by Italian artist Corrado Iozia.

At St James Cavalier, Valletta, photographs, digitised film footage, vintage photographic cameras and printing tools marking the 50th anniversary of the Department of Information.

At St James Cavalier, Valletta, I Will Never Forget, photographs by Pim Tiggleman.