Announcements

GHIRLANDO. On March 25, MARIA, neé Vella, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Mother Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Robert, her daughter Lou, her son James and his wife Vicky, her sisters Connie and her husband Edgar Gili, Tanya Vella and their families, her brother Martin, her mother-in-law Victoria Ghirlando, her sisters-in-law Stephanie Pace and Tita Bonnici and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement and Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MERCIECA. On March 25, OLGA, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Marguerite and her husband Neville and Franca and her husband Michael, her grandchildren Greta, Christopher, Paul, Philippa, Emma and Claire and their spouses, her great-grandchildren, her sister Mary Camilleri, her in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Tigné, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m. No flowers by request but donations to the Salesians of Don Bosco will be appreciated.

In memoriam

ABELA - FRANS. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the eighth anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his wife Mae, his children Miriam, Patricia, Robert and Sylvana, in-laws and grandchildren. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

CARUANA BISAZZA - SANDRO. Treasured memories of a special friendship shared. Elise.

FARRUGIA. In ever loving memory of STEPHANIE, née Schembri, being the 11th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her husband Anthony, son Nicholas, her brothers and sister, in-laws, relatives and friends. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Dear Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FIORINI. Cherished and fond memories of a beloved father and grandfather, EDGAR, today the fifth anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed but always in our thoughts and prayers. His sons Ferdinand, Michael and Adrian and their families, especially his grandchildren Yvanka, Darrell and Giselle. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FORMOSA HOLT. Ever loving and treasured memories of our dear WILLIAM on the 14th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GALEA. In ever loving memory of Dr GODFREY GALEA, MD, B Sc, DRCOG, on the 14th anniversary of his demise.

A beautiful memory,
Dearer than gold,
Of a father whose worth
Can never be told,
There's a place in our heart
No one can fill,
We miss you, dad,
And always will.

Forever in our thoughts and prayers. His children Yvonne, Christina, Adrian and Sarah, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

GALEA. In loving memory of our dear father, Professor ĠUŻÈ GALEA. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Marguerite, Maryrose, Frederick and the grandchildren.

GHIRLANDO - SERGIO. Remembered with fondest love, today the 11th anniversary of his death. Deeply missed. Mamma and all the family.

VENTURA. In ever loving memory of our dear parents MARIA and JOSEPH who went to meet the Risen Lord on March 26, 2007 and March 29, 1982 respectively. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Sadly missed by their sons, daughters and their families. May the Lord grant them eternal rest.

ZAMMIT TABONA - JOSEPH. Treasured, loving memories of a dear uncle, today the anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by Janika and David, Michelle and Karl, David Vibeke. Dear Lord, in Your mercy, grant him eternal rest.

Talk

Talk by Bishop Emeritus Nikol Cauchi on the Pope's latest encyclical, Caritas in Veritate, at the Circolo Gozitano, Victoria today at 8.30 p.m.

BA consultation document

The Broadcasting Authority has published a public consultation document on the eligibility criteria to be used when assigning television licences to broadcasters for free-to-air terrestrial digital broadcasts.

Communications Minister Austin Gatt last year announced the policy and strategy adopted by the government for digital broadcasting, which met general interest objectives.

The authority is playing a key role in this digital switchover. It has been charged with the selection process of the stations that will become General Interest Objective channels and carried on the digital multiplex platform operated by PBS Ltd.

The document can be viewed at www.ba-malta.org.

Palm Sunday pageant

The Maria Regina Pageant Group, this year celebrating its 40th anniversary, will hold its Holy Week pageant on Palm Sunday.

The procession, representing Biblical personalities, symbols and the Passion of the Christ, will leave from the Maria Regina parish church in Marsa at 5.30 p.m.

The pageant group has also mounted an artistic display of works made with coloured salt at the parish centre. For further details phone 9944 3733/9940 6575.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts tomorrow as follows:

From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parts of Ġalanton Vassallo, Don Mauro Inguanez, Konti G.A. Ciantar and G. Agius de Soldanis streets in Birkirkara.

From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in part of Dawret il-Qalb Imqaddsa, part of Il-Bajja s-Sabiħa; Gżira, Żebbuġ, San Pawl, San Stiefnu streets and parts of Tankijiet and San Mikiel streets in Birżebbuġa.