Social & Personal
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Zing health campaign launched
An internal campaign targeting all Island Hotels staff encouraging wellbeing and a healthy lifestyle, called Zing was launched recently. The campaign focuses on various aspects of wellbeing and on three key areas, namely physical wellbeing,...
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Qrendi Potato and Agrarian Festival
Next Sunday will see the village of Qrendi hosting the second edition of the Potato and Agrarian Festival at Ġnien tal-Warda, one of the locality’s historical and beautiful gardens. On show throughout the day will be the different potato varieties,...
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Presentation of babies and children in Mqabba
On the feast of Our Lady of the Lily, Mqabba parish is holding the ceremony of the presentation of babies and children to the statue of Our Lady of the Lily on June 10 at 6pm at Mqabba parish church. The parish priest, Canon George Spiteri, will...
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Pontifical Missions Office play
The Pontifical Missions Office of 7, Merchants Street, Valletta, is holding a play with a missionary theme entitled ‘Is-Siegħa t’Alla’ (The Hour of God) The play, which is in three acts, talks about Fr Marco, a missionary priest who narrates the...
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Dutch choir’s concert at Dar tal-Providenza
The Dutch Cantare choir of the New Apostolic Church recently took time out to entertain residents of Dar tal-Providenza in Siġġiewi.The choir is made up of some 20 singers from various organisations in different parts of the Netherlands. The...
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Symposium on Żebbuġ silver statue
A symposium on the silver statue of St Philip in Żebbuġ will be held on May 31. The book Statua Argentea will be launched at the event. The book features eight academic studies and about 100 photos of the silver statue. The writers include Keith...
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Call for papers
The theme of this year’s University of Malta 2013 Department of Psychology Conference, in association with BetaPsi, is Psychological Health and Wellbeing. The conference will be held on November 15 at the University’s Valletta campus. Abstracts of...
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Events for your diary
• Bank of Valletta’s Philately Club will meet at Fatima Sanctuary Convent, Guardamangia, on Tuesday at 6pm. For details call 7931 5509. • Rubbish Politics: Political Motivation and the Reluctance to Recycle in Maltese Environmental Behaviour is the...
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The President’s engagements
10am The President is presented with a donation in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund, collected from figolli sold during Easter by students attending Naxxar Boys Secondary School, at San Anton Palace, Attard. 11am He receives committee members...
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Archbishop’s engagements
9.15am The Archbishop presides over a Curia senior staff meeting at his residence, Attard. 4pm He visits the Dominican Sisters’ community as part of his pastoral visit in Safi. 5pm He visits the Catechism Centre (MUSEUM) for girls in Safi. 6.30pm He...
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Announcements
DINGLI. On May 13, to Denise née Farrugia and Jonathan, a son – BEN, a brother to Camille and Jan. Deo gratias et Mariæ. Special thanks to the obstetrician and staff at Obs1, Mater Dei Hospital. MANGION. On April 30, at Mater Dei Hospital Maternity...
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Fr Eric Overend
Victor Axiak writes: It must have been over 10 years ago, when I was discussing with some friends the need for the local Church to become more active in the field of environmental matters. We were referring to the disturbing fact that most priests...
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Pharmacies open today
Malta & Gozo: 9am – noon Empire Pharmacy Branch, 46, Melita Street, Valletta;Lister Pharmacy, 678, St Joseph High Road, Ħamrun;St George’s Pharmacy, 21, Main Street, Qormi;Fleur-De-Lys Pharmacy, 32, Fleur-de-Lys Road, Birkirkara;St Matthew’s...
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Announcements
LEONE GANADO. On May 17, ALDO from Sliema at Karin Grech Hospital, widow of Maria née Gatt, went the meet the risen Lord comforted by rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Elvia and her partner Raphael, Ray, Rachelle and her...
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Pharmacies open tomorrow
Empire Pharmacy Branch, 46, Melita Street, Valletta; Lister Pharmacy, 678, St Joseph High Road, Ħamrun; St George’s Pharmacy, 21, Main Street, Qormi; Fleur-De-Lys Pharmacy 32, Fleur-de-Lys Road, Birkirkara; St Matthew’s Pharmacy, 213, The Strand,...
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What’s on today
At St James Cavalier, Valletta, Secret Bridesmaids’ Business, a theatrical production by MADC. At The Manoel Theatre, Valletta, Reason for the Season., a theatrical story for children at 9.30am and 11.30am. Exhibitions At Lily Agius Gallery, Sliema,...
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Announcements
BORG. On May 15, CHARLES, from Sliema and residing at Żurrieq, aged 57, passed away peacefully at Mount Carmel Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss Joyce, his children Michelle and Pierre and their families,...
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What’s on today
At Our Lady of Bir Miftuħ, Gudja, opening of Bir Miftuħ International Music Festival at 8pm: violin and harpsichord recital by Patrick Bismuth and Bruno Procopio. At The Manoel Theatre, Valletta, FameLab, a worldwide competition to elect a winner to...
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Announcements
AZZOPARDI. On May 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, ĠUŻEPPI of Siġġiewi, aged 83, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his only son Karmenu and his wife Edwina, his granddaughters Beatrix and...
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What’s on today
At Our Lady of Victory church, Valletta, Kalypso Ensemble, a lunchtime concert at 12.30 pm organised by Din l-Art Ħelwa in aid of the restoration of the church. At the Manoel Theatre, Valletta, Spotlight Concert. Harpsichordist Vivienne Spiteri...
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