Announcements

Mr THOMAS ST JOHN and Miss PATRICIA BRIFFA
The marriage took place on May 5, 1968, at Mosta Rotunda church. Congratulations and much love from Debbie and Aaron, Joseph and Charmaine, Anita and Jon and from your grandchildren Benji, Duncan, Rebekah, Luke, Beppe, Gigi and Timmy.

Obituary

SPITERI. On May 4 at Żejtun Home, MARY, widow of Michael of Sliema, aged 79, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Grace Borg, Maurice and his wife Rena, Josette and her husband Pierre Zammit, Doris and her husband Tarcisio Micallef, Margaret and her husband David Mifsud and great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Żejtun Home today at 2.30 p.m. for St Gregory church, Żejtun where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment at Żejtun cemetery.
Lord grant her eternal rest.

BUSUTTIL. On May 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, FRANCIS, of Sliema, aged 81, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his beloved wife Maria, his only son Carmel and his wife Frances, his granddaughter Anne Marie, and Carlo, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Requiem Masses

Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of the soul of TESSA VASSALLO, née Calleja. The attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated.

In Memoriam

BALZAN. In ever loving memory of our dearest father JOSEPH, today the 27th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his family.

BALZAN - JOSEPH. In ever loving memory of a beloved father and grandfather on the 27th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Frank, Beatrice, Keith, Janice and Kurt. A prayer is solicited.

BORG ST. JOHN - CLIFFORD. 29 years on you are forever in our hearts and prayers. Your brothers, sisters and in-laws.

COLEIRO. Remembering our dear parents ESPEDITO and RITA especially today. MaryRose, Joe and Antoinette.

D'AMATO - WILLIAM. In loving memory of our dear father, today the 40th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Tony, John, Joe, George and in-laws.

ELLUL - TONY. In loving memory of a dear brother who died while underwater fishing in Għar Lapsi 49 years ago today. Marie.

SATARIANO. In loving memory of CARMELO, today the anniversary of his death. Ida Urpani.

SAVONA - CARMELO. Loving memories of an unforgettable father who was called to eternal life 49 years ago today. The 3.30 p.m. Mass at St Ann's Hall, Senglea Basilica, will be offered for the repose of his soul. Fondly remembered by loving daughter Audrey (Oda).

SCEBERRAS TRIGONA - Notary Dr ALEX SCEBERRAS TRIGONA. In loving memory of a beloved and dedicated father and grandfather, today the eighth anniversary of his death. Sadly missed and always remembered with love and gratitude by his son Alex and his wife Johanna, his daughter Anna and his granddaughters Alexia and Angela.

SCEBERRAS TRIGONA - Notary Dr ALEX SCEBERRAS TRIGONA. In loving memory of a dear friend, today the eighth anniversary of his death. Sadly missed and always remembered with love. Marie Penney.

VASSALLO - TESSA. In loving memory. Mabel.

VASSALLO. Treasured memories of our darling TESSA. Her family.

VASSALLO - TESSA, 5.5.2006. Lovingly remembered. Maud and J.G.

VASSALLO. In loving memory of TESSA. Always remembered in our prayers. Adrian, Antoinette and children.

VASSALLO - THERESE. Always in our hearts and prayers, especially today the 22nd anniversary of her passing into eternal life. Her daughters Lydia, wife of Paul Attard Montalto, and Rosemary, wife of Harry Cachia, and their families.

Mobile business plans

Vodafone has launched the new Smart+ Business price plans which revolve around simplicity and flexibility in order to suit the needs of any business.

Smart+ offers customers the flexibility of structuring the price plan to suit their particular needs.

Starting from €14 (Lm6) a month, business customers will benefit from free calls between company lines on the same Vodafone account.

All customers subscribing to a 24-month plan will also benefit from a free Vodafone handset.

Meanwhile, Vodafone is rewarding all those who join its network and its existent customers until May 10 with the chance to win weekend breaks at the Kempinski San Lawrenz Hotel in Gozo.

To participate, customers need to fill in a ticket obtainable free of charge from any Vodafone Retail Outlet or Exclusive Dealers, namely Colors Phones and Dickens in Sliema, New Mobile in Naxxar, Phonic in Guardamangia, Phone + in Għaxaq, Cellphone in Ħamrun, Żabbar and Valletta, Dual Zone in Cospicua, Exacta in Birkirkara, MPC in Mosta and Vodafone in St Paul's Bay. All participants have to answer one simple question to be eligible for the draw.

Prayer meeting

The next MIR prayer meeting for families will take place at the Capucchin Church in Floriana on May 15 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Those wishing to attend are requested to take food for Fondazzjoni Suret il-Bniedem, the Franciscan Capuchin Foundation caring for the homeless.

For further information call 9905 7498, send an e-mail to info@mir4malta.org or go to www.mir4malta.org.

Archaeology lecture

Keith Buhagiar, a mediaeval archaeologist, will lecture on Water Management Strategies in Late Mediaeval and Early Modern Malta at the Judge Caruana Curran Hall at 133 Melita Street, Valletta, offices of Din l-Art Ħelwa on Thursday at 6 p.m.

DLĦ said that during the past decade, field surveys have shown how farmers cultivating land in close proximity to Upper Coralline Limestone plateaus created networks of underground water galleries for the irrigation of terraced field systems.

Although difficult to date scientifically, comparative research suggests that this sophisticated water management system is similar to a technology used in the Roman and the Islamic world, and which was possibly introduced locally during the Muslim and post-Muslim period between the 11th and 13th centuries AD.

Admission is free of charge but donations to the heritage organisation's several restoration projects will be gladly accepted.

Education conference

Over 130 educational researchers from various parts of the Mediterranean and beyond will this week be taking part in the Third Conference of the Mediterranean Society of Comparative Education (MESCE). The conference will take place at the New Dolmen Hotel in Qawra from May 11 to 13.

The theme of the conference is Intercultural Dialogue Through Education. There are two broad conference themes, namely Intercultural Dialogue Within And Across Nations and Education in the Mediterranean. The conference is convened by Carmel Borg and Peter Mayo, secretary general elect and president elect, respectively, of MESCE.

Bank's winter sale quiz winners

Club 2-22 in Valletta was the venue for the HSBC Winter Sale Quiz when 10 of the bank's customers competed against each other to win prizes.

These customers were randomly drawn from those who took up one of the bank's products during its Winter Sale, which was held between December and March 8.

The participants were asked a set of multiple choice questions on sport, cinema, geography and general knowledge.

Dorianne Bonanno and Anthony Pace each won a Mediterranean cruise; Annalise Borg, Peter Bellizzi and Carmen Vella won a 32-inch LCD TV screen while Antoine Zammit, Jacqueline Cutajar, Cleaven Cachia, Isabelle Barbara and Romina Borg won a mobile phone.

Mepa donation

Mepa has donated €5,000 to the Puttinu Cares fundraising marathon.

The money was collected from two fundraising activities held at Mepa's offices together with a number of individual donations.

The donation was presented to Victor Calvagna, chairman of Puttinu Cares, a philanthropic organisation for children with cancer, by Mepa chairman Andrew Calleja at the Marsa Sports Complex in the presence of a number of employees who were taking part in the football marathon.

AD/HD meeting

The AD/HD Family Support Group will be holding its monthly meeting at the Gian Frangisk Abela Junior College, Msida, on Friday at 6.30 p.m.

The AD/HD Family Support Group has launched its new website adhdmalta.org.

Bank offers Visa debit card

Bank of Valletta is offering all customers a Visa international debit card free of charge.

BOV customers are now in a position to apply for their international debit card for free and enjoy the benefits associated with the Cashlink Visa and the Cashlink Electron.

The BOV Cashlink Visa features higher daily withdrawal limits at ATMs and higher daily purchase limits when the card is used to pay for goods and services through an electronic point of sale network.

The BOV Cashlink Visa and the BOV Cashlink Electron also feature the benefit of a free purchase protection insurance of 75 days for local purchases and 45 days for purchases effected abroad.

Customers may apply at any BOV branch. For further information, customers may call BOV's customer service centre on 2131 2020 or visit the bank's website www.bov.com.

Gerry Attricks in Attard

The Gerry Attricks will be staging a concert at the Attard parish hall on May 10 at 8 p.m. The Gerry Attricks is a group of mainly British expats who dedicate their time in staging shows to raise money for local charities.

Tickets cost €8 (Lm3.43) while children enter at half-price.

They are available from Pat Jones on 2152 5778 or 9928 3645. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Lost dog

A Dalmatian by the name of Oliver went missing in the San Pawl tat-Tarġa area yesterday at about 11 a.m.

The dog, wearing a blue collar, suffers from epilepsy and needs daily medication.

A reward of €250 is being offered. Call 9949 7515 or 2141 0035.