Announcements

Mr LAWRENCE SCHEMBRI and Miss SYLVIA DEGABRIELE
The marriage took place on August 9, 1958, at Christ the King parish church, Paola. Mgr F. Xuereb officiated at the ceremony. Congratulations to mum and dad. With heartfelt thanks for your love and dedication. Marisa and Michael, Godfrey and Anna and your beloved grandchildren Deborah, Daniel, Benjamin, Celine Amy and Maximilian.

Obituary

FENECH. On August 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, VIOLET of Msida, (ex-Barclays/Mid Med Bank), aged 83, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her sister Lina Vassallo, widow of Joseph, and her devoted nephew Kenneth Vassallo and his wife Blanche, her brother Frank and his wife Marie Therèse, her numerous nephews and nieces in Malta and the UK, amongst whom Josette, Chris and Sue Vassallo and their daughter Francesca, Richard Fenech and his fiancée Yvette and Mario Fenech and his wife Mari, numerous relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 7.30 a.m. for St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8 a.m., followed by interment in the family vault at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

CILIA. Treasured, unfading memories of our dearest, beloved sister MARY GRACE on the 23rd anniversary of her passing away. Always in our hearts and prayers. Emanuel and Svetlana.

COPPINI - MARGARET. Treasured memories of our beloved mother, today the 14th anniversary of her demise. Her children Anthese, Carmen, Marcelle, Dorienne, Joseph and Ray.

GALEA SOUCHET. Treasured memories of a dear mother and grandmother, GIOVANNA, on the 25th anniversary of her death. Her family.

MICALLEF - EDGAR. Cherished and ever loving memories of our dear father on the first anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Giovanna, Margaret, Rosemarie and Theresa and their families. Masses said at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of his soul.

VELLA. Cherished memories of our beloved TONY on the fifth anniversary of his demise. So sadly missed by Sina, Stefan, Jo, MaryRose, Mona, Anna, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Personal

To thank God for favour received through the intercession of St Jude, St Pio, St Ġorġ Preca, St Anthony and Sr Faustina. A.M.

Animated tours at Red Tower

The Historical Re-enactment Group of Malta will be giving animated tours at the Red Tower, limits of Mellieħa, tomorrow between 10 a.m. and noon.

The actors will represent characters from the blockade period, including Maltese national Congress troops, British sailors and marines.

The Red Tower was restored and is managed by Din l-Art Ħelwa, and enjoys an eagle-eye view over the blue straits of Comino and the sandy bay of Mellieħa.

It was built by Grand Master Lascaris on Mellieħa Ridge to defend the Comino Straits high. Dedicated to St Agatha, it housed 49 men.

Entrance to the tower costs €1.

FOI signs partner agreement

The Federation of Industry yesterday signed a Corporate Partner Agreement with The Palace Hotel in Sliema.

As part of the agreement, federation members will be receiving a variety of benefits and discounts on the services offered by The Palace.

Evaluator for Italy-Malta Programme

As the national coordinator for the INTERREG IIIA Cross-Border Programme (Italy-Malta 2004-2006), the Planning and Priorities Coordination Division within the Office of the Prime Minister has announced a call for expressions of interest for an independent evaluator.

The Italy-Malta Programme (2004- 2006), which is managed by the Presidenza Regione Siciliana, envisages cooperation between regions in Sicily and the Maltese islands. This cooperation takes the form of projects where eligible entities exchange and transfer best practices and know-how, and jointly develop approaches and instruments that contribute towards regional development, economic modernisation and social cohesion.

All applications should be submitted to: Regione Siciliana, Ufficio Speciale Cooperazione Decentrata Allo Sviluppo Ed Alla Solidarieta` Internazionale, Piazza L. Sturtzo, 36 90139 Palermo.

This documentation will form the basis of the initial stage of candidate assessment.

Successful candidates will be asked to attend an interview in Sicily.

Further information about the post and the programme can be obtained from www.euro infosicilia.it, http://www.regione.sicilia.it/presidenza/uscs, http://www.interreg-italiamalta.org/ and http://www. ppcd.gov.mt.

Closed to traffic

Triq Rokku Buhagiar and Triq Il-Paroċċa in Qrendi will be closed to traffic this evening, between 6 and 11 p.m.

Triq Anton Buttigieg in Ħamrun will be closed to traffic today between 8 a.m. and noon and Il-Kbira, San Ġużepp, Fra Diegu, Eldorado, Brighella, Santu Wistin, San Tumas, Schembri, Mile End and M. A. Vassalli streets will be closed to traffic this evening between 6 p.m. and 2 a.m.

Pjazza Rotunda in Mosta will be closed to traffic today between 7 p.m. and midnight.

San Lawrenz, Il-Kardinal and Nestu Laiviera streets in Mosta will be closed to traffic today while Il-Mina Il-Kbira, Torri Ta' San Ġwann, L-Arċisqof Gonzi, Paċifiku Scicluna, Il-Kwartier, Hilda Tabone, Santa Skolastika and San Filippu streets and Misraħ ir-Rebħa in Mosta will be closed to traffic today between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Iz-Zuntier tal-Knisja, Il-Madonna tal-Ġilju, Il-Missjoni Ż-Żgħira, It-Troll, Il-Pal, Santa Katerina and Il-Pjazza streets in Mqabba will be closed to traffic today between 6 and 11 p.m.