Announcements

BORG. On July 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, MICHELINA of Qormi, aged 61, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers and sisters Joe and his wife Françoise, Eugenio and his wife Mandy of Australia, Sisters Carmelina and Paulina of the Augustinian Congregation, George and his wife Grace, Sebastian and his wife Josephine, Carmen and her husband Carmel Camilleri, Mary and her husband Tonio Vella, Natalino and his wife Catherine, nephews and niece, cousins, among whom Fr Lawrence Zammit, other relatives and friends, especially the St Sebastian parish choir and the Augustinian Congregation of St Paul's Bay. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today 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 at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.

CHIRCOP. On July 20, at Dar tal-Kleru, Birkirkara, Mgr MATTHEW CHIRCOP of Marsa, aged 92, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sister Tessie, his brothers and sisters of Dar tal-Kleru, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 10.30 a.m. for Nuzzu chapel, Ħamrun, where the public can pay its last respects. At 2 p.m. a cortège leaves for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DE MARTINO. On July 21, ĠUŻA, née Fenech, of Mosta, aged 88, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Salvu, her children Fr Raphael De Martino, Maria, Giovanni and his wife Maria, Josephine and her husband Tony Chetcuti, Rose and her husband Lino Cassar, Karmenu and his wife Joyce, Joe and his wife Emilia, Salvu and his wife Jane, her grandchildren Albert, Giovanni and his wife Sylvana, Maria and her husband Patrick Bezzina, Manuel, Louis, Christine, Maria, Mark, John, Salvatore, Alan, Massimiliana, Maria, Rita, Graziella, Stefano, and Thomas, their fiancés, her great-granddaughter Francesca Pia, Rożina, widow of her brother Louis, her brother-in-law Giovanni and his wife Maria, and Maria, widow of her brother Emanuel, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.30 p.m. for the Rotunda parish church, Mosta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Mosta cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal peace and rest.

FEDELE. On July 21, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, CARMELO, of Żabbar, residing at Gżira, aged 79, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Antonia, his daughters Rosette, Marlene and Sandra, their spouses, grandchildren, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gżira, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Żabbar cemetery.

GRECH. On July 21, LINO of St Julians, aged 49, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Melina, his children Cheryl, Rhys and his girlfriend Tracy, his parents-in-law Paul and Mary, his first wife Sylvia's family, his brothers and sisters, Joanna, Monica, Joseph and Mario and their spouses, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.15 p.m. for St Julians parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

JOLLY. On July 18, at his residence, Air Commodore MALCOLM JOLLY, CBE 2008, aged 87, passed away peacefully. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Josette, his nephew David, his niece Ruby and her husband Brian, Aaran and his many friends. The funeral service will be held tomorrow, leaving St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, at 2.15 p.m. followed by a service at the St Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Valletta, at 3 p.m. Interment will take place in England. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BONELLO - VICTOR. As time goes by since your departure five years ago, our memories of you become bigger treasures in our hearts. Mary, Monika, Ben, Joséf and families.

BUSUTTIL - MERCEDES. Lovingly remembered on the fifth anniversary of her meeting with the Risen Lord. Mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 7 p.m. at St Anne church, Żebbiegħ.

CARUANA-DINGLI - MARIO. Lovingly remembered, especially today his 16th anniversary. Bertha, Gordon, Debbie and grandchildren.

DARMENIA - MARIA, née Felice Gay. Treasured memories of a dear mother and grandmother. Deeply missed and lovingly remembered on the 17th anniversary of her demise. Her family. Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at Balzan parish church.

FORMOSA - ANGELA. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother on the 10th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her son Lawrence and her grandsons Andre', Etienne, Jean Pierre and their respective spouses. Masses being said today at St Julians parish church will be offered for the repose of her soul.

SCHEMBRI BARBARO. In loving memory of our dear mother GEORGINA, today the 37th anniversary of her death. Lucy, Louise and Antoine.

SCICLUNA - MARIE-CHRISTINE, née Rutter. Cherished memories of a dear wife, mother and sister on the 11th anniversary of her joining the choir of angels. Her husband Christopher, her son Simon, her sister Anna-Marie and her husband Lawrence Bonello, Michelle and Alison. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

STELLINI. In loving memory of Dr WILFRID STELLINI, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the seventh anniversary of his passing away. Always remembered by his wife Lilian, Giselle and David and his grandchildren Maxine, Justine and Maya. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

XUEREB. In ever loving memory of our dear mother MARIE LOUISE on her seventh anniversary, and our dear father EDGAR on his 21st anniversary. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by their children Myriam and George, Tony and Pippa, Carmen and Charles, Martin and Karin and all the grandchildren.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

Summer shutdown. Last trading day August 8, re-open August 25, 2008.

Kirkop tunnels

Due to maintenance works on street lighting, to be carried out in the Kirkop tunnels, one lane at a time will be closed in both directions while work is being carried out.

Traffic will still be able to flow through the tunnels.

Enemalta will be undertaking works at night to minimise the inconvenience, starting August 1 at 8 p.m. until Saturday at 6 a.m.

No roads will be closed, but traffic may be flowing slower than usual. The lane in the direction to Żurrieq will be closed first.

Drivers are advised to use caution in the area and are requested to cooperate with the police and traffic wardens present in the area.

Gender stereotypes in SMEs

The European Commission has just launched a new initiative to help private companies, particularly SMEs, understand how combating gender stereotypes in the workplace increases productivity.

Gender stereotypes have a significant impact on the labour market and the business sector.

Although companies cannot afford to waste talent, stereotypes often act as barriers. The Commission said that 59 per cent of new university graduates and about 80 per cent of students in business administration in Europe are women, who are in charge of over 70 per cent of purchasing decisions.

Firms with the best record of promoting women to high positions are up to 69 per cent more profitable than the average Fortune 500 firms in their sector.

In Malta, 56.3 per cent of women obtain post-secondary school education but this is not mirrored in their overall participation in the economic activity, which stands at 37.5 per cent.

To address these issues, the project will include a series of workshops that will be held in 15 European states including Malta, targeting workers at chambers of commerce, business and professional associations, training bodies, SME managers, human resource managers, businessmen and women and organisations that work with SMEs.

Workshops will be held at the Radisson SAS St George's Bay, St Julians between tomorrow and Friday. Participation is free of charge but places are limited.

For further information and applications contact Doris Sammut on 9942 2543/2142 2010 or Charlotte Gregory on 9944 7278/2133 4394.

www.businessandgender.eu

Theatre workshops

Leigh-Anne Abela will be conducting a series of theatre workshops entitled Theatre On The Move on Saturdays in several inspiring outdoor locations across Malta between August 2 and September 13. For further details call 9944 5674 or drop an e-mail to stagebreeze@onvol.net.