Announcements

CARUANA. On May 21 at Dar tal-Kleru, Fleur-de-Lys, Birkirkara, Br CARMEL CARUANA, OFM Cap., passed away peacefully, aged 91. He leaves to mourn his loss the Franciscan Capuchin Friars and relatives.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 9.30 a.m. at the Kalkara Capuchin church followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

DALLI. On May 20, at Casa Serena Home for the Elderly, St Paul's Bay, JOSEPHINE of Żejtun, aged 91, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Salvina and her husband Spiridione Camenzuli, Tony and his wife Isabelle, Alfred, Charles and his wife Kate, Dorothy and her husband Angelo Cassar, her grandchildren Alison, Alistair, Nicolai, Maria, Emmanuel, Jason, Andrew, Noel and Awrika, her brother Nazzareno Mifsud and his wife Frances, in-laws, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Casa Serena today at 7.30 a.m. for Żejtun parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at St Gregory Cemetery, Żejtun.
The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

GERMAN. On May 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, a most loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his children Eric, Isabelle Sacco, Adrian and Nadia, Pierre and Marita, Daniel and Lorraine, his grandchildren John Sacco, Sharyn Camilleri and Nigel, Christopher Sacco and Claire, Shaun and Daniela, Neil and Izabella, Dyrk, Kurt and David, his great-grandchildren Julia, Jessica and Maximillian, his in-laws Gustav Ricci, Chev. Edward R.Grech and Joyce Sammut, Ione Cefai and Victor, and Alice Grech Trapani, other relatives and his many friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement will be appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.

MICALLEF. On May 21, Marlene, née Delia, of Sliema, aged 73, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreplaceable loss her husband Renald, her children Simona, wife of Anthony Mamo, Colin and his wife Judith, her grandchildren Matthew, Andrew, Keith and Nicola, her sisters Valerie and her husband Frederick, Isabelle and her husband Peter, her brother-in-law Noel, their families, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Boffa Hospital tomorrow for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
In life she was a great lady, in parting she will become greater still. Eternal rest give unto her oh Lord.

In Memoriam

BORG GRECH. In loving memory of AMELIA on the eighth anniversary of her death. Never forgotten by her children Lucia, Ninette, Joseph and Marcelle, Renzo and Evelyn, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. May she rest in peace.

BORG ST. JOHN - CARMEN. Precious memories of a very dear mother so deeply missed. Your children, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, take care of her.

CATANIA - TOMMY. In loving memory of a dearest husband and father, today the 15th anniversary of his demise.
This is your day of memory
But every day will always be
A day when by your family
You are remembered lovingly.
No day goes by throughout the year
Without some thought
That brings you near.
Still missed, still loved
And very dear.
You walk beside us every day
Unseen, unheard and always near
Within our hearts you will remain.
Forever loved and never forgotten by his beloved wife Doris, daughters Louise, Caroline and her husband Rene' and his only son Jean-Pierre. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CONSIGLIO. Treasured memories of JOE CONSIGLIO, A&CE, on the 25th anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his wife Rosa, his children Karl, Christa, Andrew, Julian and in-laws. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DEPASQUALE - EDGAR. Unfading memories of a beloved and devoted father on the 49th anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his children, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

ELLUL. Fondest memories of IVAN, called to eternal rest 30 years ago today in New York, US. Sadly missed by Joan, Mary Jo, Michael and Steven in New York, and Joe, Lawrence, Marlene, Manola and Sylvana in Malta. A prayer is kindly solicited.

MAISTRE. In loving memory of JIMMY, today the 19th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Louis and Georgette.

MALLIA. Cherished and unfading memories of our dear mother, MARY, née Ciancio, on the second anniversary of her demise. Now as ever so close to our hearts. Michael, Jo Anna and Tonio, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MICALLEF - Dr PHILIP MICALLEF, B.Sc., MD, DCH (Lond.) on the fourth anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Hilda, his son Philip and wife Marilu, his daughter Anne and her husband Peter Schranz, grandchildren Nicola, Catherine and Jonathan and the rest of the family. May he rest in peace.

TABONE - TESSIE. In loving memory of a devoted mother, today the 18th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her husband Joe, her daughters Patricia and her husband Andrew, and Ingrid and her husband Stephen. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

TABONE - TESSIE, née Vassallo. Loving memories of a dearly loved sister, especially today the 18th anniversary of her passing away. Always in the thoughts and prayers of her sisters, brothers and their families.

Investor education

Bank of Valletta is inviting the public to attend a new series of its investor education programme.

The seminars, focusing on shares and their markets, commodities, the dynamics of the Maltese welfare state and the Maltese economy, will be held at Villa Arrigo, Naxxar on Wednesday and on June 3 and 11. Each of the two-hour sessions will commence at 6.30 p.m. and the proceedings will be conducted in the Maltese language.

Speakers will include David Pace Ross, manager at BOV's Capital Markets and Institutions Department; John Caruana, head of Investment Consultancy at BOV Wealth Management; and Peter Sant, senior economics officer at BOV's Strategy and Business Development Department.

Geoffrey Bezzina will also deliver a presentation on behalf of the Malta Financial Services Authority. During his presentation, participants will be invited to apply what they have learnt in a practical session.

Participation is free of charge and a certificate of attendance will be awarded to participants who attend all the sessions.

Those wishing to attend are requested to reserve seating by phoning 2275 3556 or by sending an e-mail to iro@bov.com.

The global challenge

What are the global politics of climate change? How are the current negotiations progressing and what is Malta's position? How will climate change affect Malta physically? What will it do to our water resources? How will tourism be adversely affected? What about our energy and food security? Will climate refugees add to Malta's illegal immigration problems? Will there be new threats to our health as a result of climate change?

These are the questions that all policy-makers and senior executives should be addressing.

If you are interested in hearing answers to these questions, a talk on Climate Change: The Global Challenge And An Action Plan For Malta will be being given at the Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise, Valletta at 6 this evening by Michael Zammit Cutajar and Martin Scicluna, members of the independent think-tank, The Today Public Policy Institute.

Cinemum

Eden Cinemas will be holding the next Cinemum showing Nim's Island! on May 31 at 10 a.m.

Cinemum mornings are held to allow mums with young children and babies enjoy a film in a relaxed atmosphere and to socialise with others.

The mascot Wuzzy will entertain kids.

Adults pay €4.65 (Lm2) while children up to the age of four enter for free.

Voluntary organisations

Kenneth Wain, Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations, has pointed out that any initiative to collect money from the public is regulated by the Public Collections Act and Voluntary Organisations Act, 2007. However, all voluntary organisations, whether foundations, associations, trusts or temporary organisations, which are enrolled with the commissioner are allowed to make public collections without the need of any further authorisations.

It is an offence for anyone to make public collections unless enrolled with the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations and provided that such person obtains the permission of the Commissioner of Police. Such an offence is punishable by a fine of not less than €116.50 (Lm50) but not more than €2,330 (Lm1,000) or to a term of imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or to both a fine and imprisonment. Any organisation wishing to enrol as a voluntary organisation can apply to the commissioner's office at Block C, Beltissebħ, Floriana or visit www.mfss.gov.mt.

The commissioner is accepting applications for enrolment of voluntary organisations.

Aid to herdsmen

The Resources and Rural Affairs Ministry yesterday announced the launch of applications for ad hoc aid for full time herdsmen. Application forms can be collected from the Rural Development Department in Għammieri where applicants will be guided about the application process. Gozitans can pick up the application from the IACS Department in Victoria. Herdsmen should go to the abattoir in Marsa between June 2 and 27 between 7.30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

In case of difficulty herdsmen should phone the department on 2590 4189 or 2590 4181.

Marathon proceeds

The 36-hour hairdressing marathon held at Mcast on May 4 and 5 in aid of charities raised over €42,000 (Lm18,030).

Local councils

Today's meeting
5.45 p.m. Pembroke

Board a bus and win

The winners of last month's Board A Bus And Win lottery organised by the ADT are Carmel Bezzina, Charles Sciberras and Mariella Dimech.