Social and Personal

Mr JOE G.P. BONELLO and Ms ANTOINETTE BUTTIGIEG The marriage took place on September 21, 1966, at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema. All our love and thanks from Matthew and Hillevi, Elaine and Jonathan.

Obituary

FALZON. On September 19, at St Luke's Hospital, RICCARDA, aged 90, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Tony and his wife Maria, Paul and his wife Margaret, Laurence and his wife Donna, Mary Ann and her husband Stan, Grace, Ronnie and Angela, her grandchildren, relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema where Mass will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

Requiem Masses

A Mass for the repose of the soul of JULIANA MICOVIC will be celebrated today at 10 a.m. at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital chapel, Floriana. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated. We loved her in life and will not forget her in death.

In Memoriam

BEZZINA. In loving memory of my dear father JOSEPH who departed from this life on September 21, 1972. Fondly remembered by his son Alfred, his wife Norma and his grandchildren Adrian and Joseph.

BOFFA - LAWRENCE. In ever loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, especially today the 14th anniversary of his death. His family in Malta and abroad.

BUSUTTIL - JANE. A beloved wife and mother, today the 17th anniversary of her demise. Forever in our thoughts, Angelo, John and Jacqui, and Brigitte.

GRECH - DAVID, 21.9.'91. Loving memories of a precious son, today the 15th anniversary of his demise. Always loved and never forgotten. Mama and Chris.

GRECH. In loving memory of dear DAVID, today being the 15th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. The Grech family.

GRECH. Treasured memories of DAVID, a dear friend, today the 15th anniversary of his tragic death. Always in my thoughts and prayers. John.

GRECH ELLUL. In unfading memory of my dear auntie GIOVANNA who departed this life on September 21, 1963. Hilaire.

JONES - CHARLES. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today the eighth anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his wife Dorothy, his daughters Amanda-Lynn and her fiancé Duncan, Geraldine and her husband Charles and their daughter Kristina, his son Clinton and his fiancée Analise. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at St Anne's parish church, Marsascala.

PORTELLI - JOSEPH (Il-Mast). Cherished memories, today the 40th anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered by his son Victor and his wife June.

SCICLUNA. Loving and treasured memories of JOSEPH P., today the fourth anniversary of his demise. Greatly missed by his wife Sylvia, his sons Christopher and Mariella and Patrick and Monica and grandchildren Simon, Daniel, Brian, Andrew and Naomi. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at Fleur-de-Lys parish church. Lord grant him eternal rest.

ZAMMIT - MARY. In loving memory of a dear mother and nanna, today the 25th anniversary of her demise. Ena and Tommy, John, Thomas and Jeremy.

EU funds website

A website that gives detailed information about the EU Structural Funds that Malta has obtained for 2004-2006 has been launched at www.eu4u.org.mt by the Planning and Priorities Co-ordination Division.

The website gives information about projects that are either committed, currently underway or have reached completion stage. Projects range from the environment and transport sectors, to infrastructure, fisheries and agriculture, on to human resource development, aid to businesses and projects for Gozo.

The site includes a news section, a calendar of events, frequently asked questions, links to other websites and contact in information.

VAT seminar

A seminar on VAT for people working in the retail trade will be held on Wednesday. The participation fee is Lm20 plus VAT for MIM and GRTU members and Lm30 plus VAT for non-members.

For more information contact the GRTU on 2123 2881 or e-mail liz@grtu.org.mt.

Car-free day in St Paul's Bay

A car-free day will be organised in St Paul Street, St Paul's Bay, from Pescatore to It-Torri Street, tomorrow from 9 a.m. until midnight.

Various activities will take place during the day including dancing, football, tombola, painting, exhibitions as well as storytelling for children and performances from the Qawra Scout's Parade and local singers.

Everyone is invited to attend.

Cinema For Mums

The next Cinemum morning will take place at the Eden Cinemas, St Julians on September 29 at 10 a.m.

The Eden Cinemas will screen Over The Hedge and Ant Bully. Nappy changes, bottle warmers, free parking, free tea and coffee and a play area during the interval will be provided.

Adults pay Lm2 and children up to four years go in for free. There will also be an opportunity to win a Lm20 voucher from Little People.

To book, the public can call on 2371 0400.

Lottery Fund Donation

Tonio Fenech, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, on Tuesday presented a contribution to the Floriana Football Nursery, from the National Lottery Good Causes Fund, at the Floriana FC Football Ground.

He presented the contribution to Dione Borg who was representing the nursery.

Car reported stolen

A black BMW, registration number MRG 050 has been reported stolen from Qui-Si-Sana. Anyone knowing its whereabouts is kindly asked to contact the owner on 9942 4050.

Vocational education

A study visit by eight Kosovar senior officials to Malta to share information on EU vocational education and training polices will take place between October 1 and 6.

The visit is being organised by the European Training Foundation (ETF) with the Malta Qualifications Council (MQC).

The foundation was established in Turin and assists 30 partner countries in developing systems of human resources development. It advises on policies in education and training across regions and cultures.

The MQC and ETF will organise the fifth Regional Seminar on National Qualifications Framework in Malta in December.

Independence Song Contest

Claudia Faniello won this year's edition of the Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza. Her song, Ma Nafx, was written and composed by Ray Agius.

Priscilla Psaila placed second with Se Nkun Vicin by Ray Agius and Godwin Sant while Genna ta' L-Art, written and composed by Philip Vella and performed by Cliff Zammit and Annabelle Debono, placed third.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
At Heritage Malta's head office, Merchants Street, Valletta, paintings by various artists in aid of the 34U Campaign.
At Heritage Malta's head office, Merchants Street, Valletta, painting by Joseph Mallia.
At the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, The Cards Of Destiny: Gambling, Luck And Magic.
At the Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, paintings by Hanneke Wessels.
At Ir-Razzett Tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Wied Il-Ghasel Street, Mosta, paintings and ceramics by Anna Spiteri.

Pharmacies Open Today

Malta: 9 a.m.-noon; Gozo: 7.30-11 a.m.

Chemimart Ltd, 3, Misrah il-Helsien, Valletta
St Gaetan Pharmacy, Triq il-Kappillan Mifsud, Hamrun
Evans Pharmacy, 40, Triq San Bastjan, Qormi
St Jude Pharmacy, 213, Triq il-Wied, Birkirkara
Mayer Pharmacy, 33, ix-Xatt ta' Ta' Xbiex, Msida
Pembroke Pharmacy, 87, Triq Giuseppe Malfeggiani, Pembroke, St Andrews
Harley Pharmacy, 1, Triq Nathalie Poutiatin Tabone, Sliema
Medica Pharmacy, Triq in-Naxxar, Balzan
Sghajtar Pharmacy, Triq Sghajtar, Mosta
Mellieha Pharmacy, 107 Triq George Borg Oliver, Mellieha
Agius Pharmacy, 64/65, Pjazza Antoine De Paule, Paola
White Cross Pharmacy, Shop A, Block 1, Fuq San Pawl, Cospicua
San Gwakkin Pharmacy, 1, Triq Sant'Anna, Marsascala
Britannia Pharmacy, 5, Triq il-Bajja is-Sabiha, Birzebbuga
Prestige Pharmacy, 16, Triq San Guzepp, Kirkop
Nobel Pharmacy, Triq Sciortino, Zebbug
Nigret Pharmacy, Triq iz-Zahar, Rabat
Azzopardi Pharmacy, Triq il-Kapuccini, Rabat, Gozo
St John's Pharmacy, 85, Triq l-Indipendenza, Xewkija.