Joyce Grech, founder of the Women's Movement of the Nationalist Party, has passed away aged 80.

Mrs Grech founded the MNPN in 1975 and was its president for 13 years.

The PN in a statement saluted Mrs Grech, saying she was instrumental in giving a voice to women in difficult times for the country. She was an example as well as the motivation for other women to contribute to society through politics.

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