Announcements

BORG. On Febuary 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH (known as Joe il-Morin), proprietor of Morin Coaches Company Ltd, of Qormi, aged 67, widower of Maria Borg née Mizzi, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Josephine and her husband Mark, Jennifer and her husband Edwin, Charlotte and her husband Robert, his grandchildren Elena, Daniel, Maria, Kristina, Rachel and Jean-Luc, his sisters-in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.45 p.m. for St Sebastian parish church, Qormi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
May God grant him eternal rest.

CARUANA. On February 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTONIA, of Marsa, aged 87, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Irene, Joe, Lolly, Doris, Lucian, Maria, Therese, their spouses, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said at the Holy Trinity parish church, Marsa tomorrow, Tuesday, at 8.30 a.m. No flowers by request but donations to the Dar tal-Providenza , Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated.

MARICH. On February 9, ANNE née Ferrante, aged 89, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Gloria and Benny Forace, Angela and Joseph Manduca, her beloved grandchildren Christian and Francesca, her brothers Henri and his wife Minka, Frank and Lino, her sister Evelyn Spiteri Maempel, her sister-in-law Yvonne, her nephews and nieces, her devoted carer Gina, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated.
May the Lord grant her eternal peace.

SCICLUNA. On February 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, ROSARIA, 87, of Apap Institute, widow of Anthony. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Carmen and her husband Sander Abela, George, widower of Rita, Paul and his wife Ann, residing in Canada, France, Joe and his wife Rita, Mary and her husband Emmanuel Borg, Doris and her husband Angelo, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Holy Trinity parish church, Marsa where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.

VELLA. On February 8, at St Vincent De Paul residence, ALFRED, of Msida, aged 68, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carmen, his sons Stephen and fiancée Alessia and Alex and fiancée Vanessa, brothers and sisters, other relatives and friends. R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere will be held today at Msida parish church at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

In Memoriam

ATTARD. In loving memory of PAUL V. on the 12th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his beloved wife Josephine, his daughters and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BUSUTTIL. Treasured memories of a dearest mother, MARIANNE, on the fifth anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Moira, Anthony, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

BUTTIGIEG. In loving memory of our dear mother, MARIA, née Vella, wife of the late Anton of Qala, Gozo, today the 11th anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her family.

CAMILLERI. In ever loving memory of our dear father, DOMINIC, on the 28th anniversary of his demise. Forever in our hearts and thoughts. His daughters Mary Rose, Margaret and Elizabeth.

ENGERER - GINO. In loving memory of my husband on the 16th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his wife Jane.

FORMOSA. In ever loving and cherished memory of our dearest brother MARK on the 33rd anniversary of his passing away. His sister Victoria and brothers David and Stephen.

FRENDO. In loving memory of GEORGE on the first anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Yvonne, his sons Martin and Daniel and their respective wives, his sister Rose and his grandchildren. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated today at 6.30 p.m. at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema.

LAPIRA - MARY. In loving memory of a dear grandmother on the 19th anniversary of her death. Always remembered by her grandsons and their families.

MAMO - JOHN. In loving and unfading memory, on the 22nd anniversary of his death. Rose Vella and family.

TABONE. In loving memory of our dear father ANTON, today the 36th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his children Anton, Marisa, Marga and their families.

National book prize 2007

The National Book Council is inviting the submission of literary works for the National Book Prize 2007.

The award is designed to give due recognition and grants to Maltese authors of outstanding literary works, in Maltese and other languages, first published in book form last year.

A prize of €600, a trophy and a certificate will be awarded to the first classified and a prize of €470 and a certificate to the second classified in each category.

The various categories are for fiction (novels and short stories); prose (non-fiction in Maltese); poetry; drama; works of research; and books for children and adolescents.

Participants must submit an application for every book entered for the competition on a prescribed form that together with a booklet of regulations can be collected from the secretary, National Book Council c/o Central Public Library, Floriana, tel. 2122 2654.

Participants are to deliver four copies of the book to: The National Book Award, Attn Joseph Debattista, Central Public Library, Floriana.

The four copies submitted, which are not returnable, should reach the secretary at the Central Public Library by not later than noon of May 10.

Art lecture

Din l-Art Ħelwa will hold a lecture on the main revolutionary concepts of 20th century art and how they affected recent contemporary art in Malta. The lecture will be delivered by Anton Grech at the Judge Caruana Curran Hall at 133 Melita Street, Valletta on Thursday at 6 p.m.

Mr Grech will describe the changes brought about by photography towards the mid-19th century and the role of artists like Cézanne, Matisse and Picasso. He will also discuss the effects World War II had on the New Art and new developments in America.

Mr Grech is a visiting lecturer at the Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering and the Faculty of Education at the University of Malta and teaches at the Malta School of Art.

Those intending to participate are to be seated by 5.45 p.m. Admission is free.

Association for paramedics

The Association of Paramedics and Health Professionals has just been set up and is open to all who work in this sector.

The first general meeting will be held at the Gonzi Hall of the Catholic Institute, Floriana tomorrow at 7.15 p.m.

All health care professionals and paramedics are urged to attend.

Missing vehicle

A Blue Chevrolet Kalos, registration number JAK 891, was reported missing on Monday from the airport car park. If seen, one should contact the police or its owner on 9947 5090.

Chinese specials

The Chinese New Year is being celebrated at InterContinental Malta's signature restaurant, Eastern Breeze, until Wednesday.

Award winning chef Karyanto has created a special a la carte menu for this occasion, to treat patrons to his authentic delicacies.

For the fourth consecutive year, Eastern Breeze has been voted one of Malta's top restaurants in the survey carried out by the Definitive(ly) Good Guide.

Lenten reflections

Fr Marcello Ghirlando will be guiding the Lenten reflections for the University of Malta's staff between today and Friday. Reflections will be held from 12.30 to 1 p.m. at Dar Manwel Magri, the Jesuit Residence, outside the old gate of the university.