BUSUTTIL. On November 11, at home, ANTHONY C. aged 78, ex-director of Audit, widower of Molly née Gauci, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church.
He leaves to mourn his sad loss his children Edith, widow of Rudolph Saliba, Muriel and her husband Martin F. Borg and David, his precious grandchildren Stephanie, Sarah, Matthew and Malcolm, his brothers Michael and his wife Olympia, Joseph and his wife Bridget, in-laws, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at St John of the Cross church, Ta' Xbiex today at 2 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
Lord grant him eternal rest.
ELLUL. On November 12, at Casa Antonia, Balzan, Anne, aged 84, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Joe and his wife Iris, her sisters Daisy widow of Joe Anastasi, Della wife of Graham Hennessy, Carmen wife of Victor Portanier, her niece Elizabeth and her husband Tony Sant Fournier, her other nephews and nieces, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Casa Antonia, tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi or the Malta Hospice Movement will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
The family would like to thank the directors, management and staff of Casa Antonia for the kindness and care they gave her over the past years.
JONES. On November 11, LUCY née Hass, aged 92, widow of Cecil P., passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Myra Grech, Rosanne Bencini, and Martin and his wife Petrina, her grandchildren Nicky and his wife Cecily, Vanessa and Charles, Amber, Stefan and his wife Sharry, Clarissa, Audrey, Jennifer and Lyndsay, her great-grandchildren Liam, Nicola and Noah, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Gzira parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. May she rest in peace.
In Memoriam
AQUILINA - CARMEN née Barbara. Treasured and loving memories of our dearest friend on the first anniversary of her demise.
Easy to remember
Hard to forget.
Remembered with much love and affection. Doris Attard and Angela Camilleri and families.
ATTARD MONTALTO. In loving memory of our beloved PHILIP on the third anniversary of his demise. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. His beloved wife Marie, his children and their spouses, his brothers and his in-laws.
BECK. Special loving thoughts of a dear, beloved father and nannu, JAMES J. (ex-Government Printing Manager), today the 24th anniversary of his departure from this life. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest. Thinking of him now and always. Forever in our hearts and prayers. His son Robert, his daughters Miriam and Anna, in-laws and grandchildren. A prayer is kindly solicited.
BORG-BUSUTTIL. In loving memory of our dearest mother JANE who passed away 16 years ago today. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Christine, Gregory, Roberta, Mark, Claude and Diane.
DELICATA - JOSEPH. Cherished memories of a beloved father, today the 11th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his children, their respective husbands and wives, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Lord grant him eternal rest.
GRECH. Treasured and unfading memories of GODWIN on the eighth anniversary of his death. Sadly missed and never forgotten by his wife Doris, his children Carol, Debbie and Timmy and his grandchildren Jay Jay and Becky. Rest in peace, dear Godwin, we miss you so much.
GRECH - GODWIN. In ever loving memory of our dearest brother, today the eighth anniversary of his passing. Always in our hearts and in our prayers. Lina, Charles and their families.
VELLA - JOSEPH. In loving memory, today the third anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his family.
Personal
In grateful acknowledgement to God for favour received through the intercession of St Pio of Pietralcina. M.C.
Malta Chamber Of Commerce & Enterprise
The annual general meeting of the members of the tourism trade section will take place today at 4 p.m.
Bay Music Awards
The third edition of the Bay Music Awards (the BMAs) will be held at the Eden Arena on December 12.
The nominees are to be voted for by 89.7 Bay listeners via SMS. There is a mobile number for each category and people voting should send an SMS with the name of the singer/band. Voting is now open and will remain open until December 6.
Those voting also have the opportunity to win prizes.
For the first time, a live broadcast of The Bay Music Awards will be aired on TVM starting at 10 p.m.
A new Viewers' Choice Award will be introduced, with TV viewers able to vote for their favourite performance of the night. Voting for this award will take place during the show and will close on December 19. The winner will be announced on December 20. The public is asked to send their SMS to 5016 1895
The nominees are:
Best Newcomer - 5061 6890 - Chasing Pandora; Jay Omaro; NV; and the New Harmonics.
Best Dance Tune - 5061 6891 - Me To You - J.Joy FT Marcella Woods; L.A.P.D - Joseph Armani; Pure Stimulation - DJ Ruby; and Get Up - Toby.
Best Solo Artist - 5061 6892 - Chris D'Alfonso; Indigo; Ira Losco; and Ivan Filetti.
Best Band - 50616 893 - Bitterside; Corkskrew; Scar; and Scream Daisy.
Best Single - 5061 6894 - Liar - Baresine; Driving One Of Your Cars - Ira Losco; What They Say - Scream Daisy; and Lonely Vegas - Winter Moods
A maximum of three text messages per phone number will be accepted.
Each SMS costs 16c.
Phone Bills Lottery
Maltacom customers paying their telephone bills electronically will now be automatically eligible to participate in a monthly lottery with a chance to win Lm50 worth of telephone calls.
With web4me, one can access a telephone account through internet and download bills, undertake payments and obtain itemised information about recent calls.
Those wanting to opt for e-billing and participate in the lottery must subscribe to the web4me. Existing web4me users can log into web4me and fill in the preferred billing method online application form, available in the menu.
Customers will also benefit from a three per cent discount on the value of the current bill and a further reduction of 50c if one's bill is paid online by the payment due date. Only customers who have opted for e-billing, who do not have any outstanding bills and arrears, and have not been penalised a charge of Lm1 for late payment can participate in the lottery.
For more information call Freephone 8007 2201 or visit the Maltacom Group website at www.maltacom.com.
Programme On Ageing
The Malta-based United Nations' International Institute on Ageing will run an international short programme in Demographic Aspects of Ageing and its Implications for Socio-Economic Development, Policies and Plans.
The programme will be held at the Imperial Hotel, Sliema and the University of Malta, Tal-Qroqq, from today to November 24.
One of the aims of the programme, which is designed by an international expert group and co-ordinated by Julian Mamo, is to achieve a working knowledge of demographic concepts and techniques.
Thirteen participants from Bangladesh, Bulgaria, India, Lesotho, Peru, Russia, Senegal, South Africa, Ukraine and Vietnam are taking part.
Short Films
The European Commission's Permanent Representation in Malta is receiving expressions of interest for the screening of Maltese short film productions for the ninth edition of the European Film Festival in March 2007. This year the festival will include one night dedicated to Maltese short film productions. Both the European Film Festival as a whole and also this part are non-competitive and with an open theme. Preference will be given to films primarily portraying Maltese culture and/or tradition.
The representation will request an independent panel of experts to select three entries for screening on one night. The producer/director will also be given the opportunity to present the film before its screening on the night.
Interested parties are invited to submit an application through the representation's website at www.delmlt.cec.eu.int by November 24.
Culture Funding
A seminar on funding opportunities for the culture sector will be held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta on November 21 between 9 a.m. and 1.30 p.m.
The seminar will provide an overview of European funds such as the new Culture Programme (2007-2013) and the Media Programme, and national funding opportunities.
The second part of the seminar will consist of three simultaneous workshops focusing on different areas of funding: Structural Funds (2007-2013), the European Cultural Foundation and the audiovisual sector.
Those interested in attending the seminar and workshops are requested to send an e-mail to ccp@gov.mt and to specify the workshop they wish to attend by November 20 at noon.
The full programme may be viewed online on www.culture.org.mt.
Jobs In The EU
Advisors from Eures Malta, which forms part of the Employment and Training Corporation, are assisting those looking for work within the European Union during the Europe Close To You fair in Valletta.
The advisors are giving advice on job vacancies in the EU and on the working conditions in states across Europe as well as information on the living conditions in these countries. These vary from education, health care, social life, entertainment and other aspects.
More information is available at the Eures stand at the Europe Close to You Fair in Freedom Square, Valletta.
eures@etc.org.mt
Talks For Carers
Two sessions for carers and relatives of people with dementia will be held at 5, Lion Street, Floriana today and on November 27 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Today's session will be delivered by Antoinette Attard and Isabelle Avallone and will deal with living with and caring for a person with dementia.
Charles Scerri will lead the November 27 session on tips for carers.
For those carers who cannot leave their loved ones at home by themselves, activities for people with dementia will be provided.
What's On Today
Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Heritage Malta's head office, Valletta, 60 sculptures in terracotta, Maltese stone and wood by Ganni Pace.
9 a.m to 7 p.m. at Carafa Stores, Cottonera Waterfront 191 Children's Views Of The World, an exhibition of original drawings by children from 191 UN countries.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Artitude Gallery, Tigné Street, Sliema, art exhibition by Olaug Vethal and Christine X.
At the Main Hall, St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Valletta, abstract painting exhibition by Christopher Saliba.
At the National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, Streetlife, an exhibition of oil paintings by Celia Borg Cardona.