Announcements

ALOISIÓ. On July 29, at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, baby MARIAH of Msida, aged two months passed away peacefully. She leaves to mourn her loss her mother Antonella and her father Michael, her grandparents, uncle and aunties, cousins and other relatives. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow for Msida parish church where Missa de Angelis will be said at 8 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery.

GRECH. On July 31, MARJANNA, widow of Edgar of Birżebbuġa and lately at Żejtun Home for the Elderly, aged 92, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Vincent and his wife Mary, John and his wife Rita, Denis and his wife Aida, Marlene and her husband Edwin Ebejer, her sister Jane, her grandchildren Justin, Stephanie, Audrey, Anne Mary, Leeanne, Erika and Casey, her in-laws Joe and Carmelina, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.45 p.m. for Birżebbuġa parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery.

MAMO. On July 31, at Mater Dei Hospital, ROBERT k/a Robbie, of Gżira, aged 86, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Lina, his daughters Silvana and her husband Peter Caruana, and Roberta and her husband Louis Coleiro, his grandchildren David, Gabriella, Steven and Julia, his sister May, widow of Dr Edwin Bonello, his in-laws and their respective families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church , Gżira where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.

MICALLEF. On July 30, FRANKIE, aged 71, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary, his children Raymond, Edwin, Alex, Paul, Michelle and Vince, their respective spouses, grandchildren, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 9 a.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.

VELLA. On July 31, at Karen Grech Hospital, ANGELA née Cassar, of Żejtun, aged 81, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Alfred and his wife Lucia, Catherine and her husband Frederick Enriquez, Miriam and her husband Samuel Padovani Ginies, her grandchildren Jonathan, Diane, Isaac and Jason, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karen Grech Hospital tomorrow at 7.30 a.m. for St Catherine's parish church, Żejtun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.15 a.m., followed by interment at St Gregory Cemetery, Żejtun. Lord grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

AQUILINA - ELISA née Palermo dei Conti Navarra. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, today the sixteenth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her son Joseph Raymond, her daughter Myriam and her grandchildren.

BUSUTTIL. Fondest memories of our dear JOSEPH on the 24th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His daughters Jane and Mary Ann, their husbands and grandchildren Rayan and Matthew Ben. A prayer is solicited.

CAMILLERI - DENIS. Today the 23rd anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly remembered by his children Anthony and his wife Liliana, Marthese and her husband Lino, Joseph and his wife Marceline, and Victor and his wife Anne, grandchildren, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Masses said today at Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of his soul. Relatives and friends are invited to remember him in their prayers.

CAMILLERI. Cherished memories of NAZZARENO (known as Nazac), today the 23rd anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Maria Assunta, his children Jane, Peter and Raymond, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FRENDO. Treasured everlasting memories of JOE who passed away on August 1, 1971. His wife Giusa, his children Henri, M'Rose and Michael, in-laws and grandchildren.

GALEA CURMI - JOSETTE. Fond and grateful memories of a loving mother and sister, tomorrow the eighth anniversary of her passing away to a better life. In 2007, her husband Paul joined her in everlasting life. We miss you both greatly, but the love and faith you shared live on in the hearts of all whom you touched by your life. Their children and families, her sister and brothers and their families. A Mass celebrating their life will be said today at 7.30 p.m. at Bon Pastur church, Balzan.

GAMBINA. In loving memory of CLO on the 1st anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by Anna, Anton, Albert, Angela and their families. Today's 8.30 a.m. Mass at the Balzan parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul.

GRIMA. Nanna JESSIE née Zammit who departed this life 17 years ago today. Fondly remembered by all the family.

ZAMMIT - JOHN. In loving memory on the 18th anniversary of his passing away. Daisy, Ingrid, Ivor, Priscilla, Kevin and their families. A Mass for his soul will be concelebrated at the Ursuline Church, Sliema at 6 p.m. today.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

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

Migrants to meet President

The Emigrants' Commission is inviting migrants on holiday in Malta for a meeting with President Eddie Fenech Adami on August 7 at 11.30 a.m.

Migrants are asked to meet at Dar L-Emigrant, Valletta at 9.30 a.m. or in front of the President's Palace at 11 a.m.

Prior to the meeting, a presentation will be held at Dar L-Emigrant and migrants can visit St John's Co-Cathedral and the President's Palace.

Roads closed

Triq Il-Wiesgħa, Triq Il-Kbira and Triq Karmnu Zarb in Għargħur will be closed to traffic today, between noon and midnight.

Triq Il-Mensija, Triq Is-Santwarju, Triq Is-Sebuqa, Triq Torri Lanzon, Triq Il-Qasab, Triq Il-Qanneb, Triq Il-Kunċizzjoni, Triq San Pietru, Triq Birkirkara, Triq Karm Longo, Sqaq Żbibu, Triq Il-Korvu, Triq Ta' Ċieda, Triq It-Torri Ruman and Triq In-Naxxar in San Ġwann will be closed to traffic between 7.30 p.m. today and 12.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Siġġiewi sub-post office

The sub-post office at Louis Stationery, 49, Pjazza San Nikola, Siġġiewi, SGW 1070 will be closed for business between August 7 and 19, both days included. During this period the public can avail itself of the postal services provided by the Maltapost branch at Triq Xortino, Żebbuġ, ŻBG 1001.

Upper Barrakka

The Upper Barrakka Gardens will be closed between August 7 and 10, from 4 p.m. onwards for the Emanuel Delicata Winemaker Ltd wine festival.

Wins car

Diane Grima is the winner of Pavi Supermarket's Shop And Win A Ford Fiesta competition, held in collaboration with the Gasan Group of Companies.

Prison visitors board

Ivan Daniel Mifsud has been appointed chairman of the Prison Visitors Board. Anton Grech is vice-chairman.

The other members of the board are Roberta Zahra de Domenico, Ingrid Zammit Young, Anthony Azzopardi, Angele Licari and Carmel Delicata. Maria Borg is the board secretary.

Commonwealth archivists

National archivist Charles Farrugia has been elected chairman of the Commonwealth Archivists Association for the next four years. His election took place during the International Archives Congress held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last month. Mr Farugia was proposed by the delegate of Botswana.

Prayer meeting

The Moviment Madonna Tal-Konsagrazzjoni committee will be holding a prayer meeting at Girgenti, Siġġiewi on Sunday at 6.30 p.m.

New sterling account

Bank of Valletta has launched a new deposit opportunity in sterling, offering an interest rate of six per cent per annum.

The new BOV Sterling Deposit Account is being offered between Monday and August 16, both days included. It is a two-year account that can be opened with a minimum balance of £1,000.

This is the first deposit account denominated in sterling with a preferential interest rate that is being introduced by Bank of Valletta since the introduction of the euro. This is a limited offer and may be closed earlier at the bank's discretion.