BUGEJA. On August 28, JOSEPHINE, of Sliema, known as GUZA, aged 84, passed peacefully away at home. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Salvu and her loving children Mary and her husband Michael, Joe and his wife Gloria, Doris and her husband Silvio, Maris and her husband Charles, her grandchildren Alex, Colette, Andrew, Simon, Christopher, Michelle, Christienne and Elizabeth, and her great granddaughter Maria, her brothers and sisters Carmelo, George, Georgina, Helen and Maria, other relatives and friends - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 8.15 a.m. for Stella Maris Church in Sliema where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment at St Leone cemetery in Zurrieq.
No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
SAID. On August 29, Svetlana, aged 13, of Cospicua, passed peacefully away at St Luke's Hospital comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her mother Maria, her sister Solange and brother Steve, her grandparents Nena, Manwela and Michael, her uncles and aunties, cousins, other relatives and friends - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Immaculate Conception parish church, Cospicua, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
SCHEMBRI. On August 28, Shiela née Pisani, of Sliema, residing in Kappara, after a short illness bravely borne, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband George, her loving children Iona and Joe, Ashley and Gordon, and Hamish and Francesca, her grandchildren Liam and Chad, her sisters Marlene, and Daria and her husband John, and her brother Edwin, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Capua Hospital today at 8.15 a.m. for St Julian's parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ABDILLA. In loving memory of Dr RONALD ABDILLA on the 17th anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his wife Louise, son Simon, daughters Annabelle and Angelica and their respective husbands. A prayer is kindly solicited.
BRINCAT DUNKERLEY - JESSIE. On the ninth anniversary of her demise. Lovingly remembered by her nephew Josie, his wife Dolores and their children Nadine and Erika. A prayer is solicited.
CATALOGNA - FERRUCCIO. On the ninth anniversary of his tragic death. Deeply missed and never forgotten by his parents, brothers and their families, uncles, aunties and cousins. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said at 6.30 p.m. at St Joseph the Worker parish church, Birkirkara. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
D'ANCONA - CONNIE née Galea. Fondest memories of a much loved mother and grandmother on the fifth anniversary of her death. May she rest in peace. Dorothy, David and their families.
DIACONO. In loving memory of CARMEN née Bencini on the anniversary of her passing away. Danielle and family.
MILLER - MARIA. Treasured memories of a loving mother, today the second anniversary of her demise. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Patrick.
ST. JOHN - WILLIAM. In loving memory of my dear father on the 42nd anniversary of his demise. His son Henry and family.
XUEREB - GODFREY. A dearly loved father, on his 54th anniversary. May he rest in peace. Monica, Gordon, Norman and Patrick.
New Appointments
Ivan Scicluna, Frederick J. Wilson, Kevin R. Abela and Patrick Murgo have been appointed to the Health and Safety Monitoring Board as from July 29.
ETF Vacancies
The European Personnel Selection Office, on behalf of the European Training Foundation has issued vacancies on a temporary agent basis for an expert on vocational education and training systems modernisation, and for an administrative assistant.
Applicants for the first post must be nationals of an EU member state, an EU acceding country or a Meda Partner Country while applicants for the second post must be either nationals of an EU member state or of an acceding country.
The closing date for applications is September 10.
More details are available on the ETF website.
www.etf.eu.int.
Sliema Band March
The Sliema Band will march along Ghar-id-Dud promenade at the invitation of the Sliema local council as part of its summer activities on Wednesday from 8 p.m.
Conducted by Mro Ronnie Debattista, the band will perform festive marches, including the ever-popular Fliegermarsch by Herman Dorstal and Pampeago Marsch by Carlo Deflorian, marking its international successes in Bremen, Germany, and Trentino and Veneto in Italy.
Cardenio Botti's landmark Sliema Hymn will bring the programme to an end.
Commonwealth Scholarships
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in Canada is inviting nominations from Maltese candidates interested in pursuing postgraduate studies, for scholarships tenable during the academic year commencing September 2005.
Further details about these scholarships can be obtained from the Customer Care Unit, Ministry of Education, Floriana. Applications should be submitted by September 30.
Aviation Agency Vacancies
The European Aviation Safety Agency of the European Union is seeking applicants for the positions of communications manager, product safety rulemaking officers (two posts) and international cooperation officer. The closing date is September 30.
Information concerning these vacancies may be viewed on the EASA website www.easa.eu.int, recruitment section.
Rent Regulation Board
John Sciberras, Joseph Jaccarini, Frederick Valentino, David Pace, Renato Laferla, Godfrey Vella, Joseph Briffa and Anthony Fenech Vella, architects and civil engineers, have been appointed to the Rent Regulation Board, for a period of two years with effect from August 1, 2004.
Planning Appeals Board
Conrad Thake has been appointed a member of the Planning Appeals Board with effect from July 15. He replaces Chris Borg, who has resigned.
Acting Appointment
Laura Agius has been appointed acting director of the Family Welfare Department by the Permanent Secretary within the Ministry for the Family and Social Solidarity.
Telecoms Appeals Board
The Telecommunications Appeals Board is made up of Austin Bencini, chairman, Albert Balzan and Charles Sciberras, members, and Charles Griscti, secretary. Their appointment is for one year from August 29.
EU Vacancies
The Intelligent Energy Executive Agency of the European Union has the following vacancies on a contract staff basis: communications officer, communications assistant, 13 posts for project officer, five posts for financial officer and four for secretaries. The closing date for applications is September 15.
Other posts are required on a temporary agent basis and include accounting officer, legal adviser, informatics expert, office and human resources assistance and two posts for principal financial officer and principal project officer. The closing date for applications is September 30.
More details are available on the European Commission website.
europa.eu.int/comm/energy/intelligent/intelligent_energy_executive_agency/index_en.htm
Workshops On Reiki
Two workshops on Reiki will be held at the ISIS Creativity Centre in Msida on October 2 and 3 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
On the first day the workshop will be dedicated to an introduction and history of Reiki, a type of ancient healing involving gentle massage therapy and deep relaxation. The second day includes a more in-depth study of Reiki. The two-day package costs Lm175.
For further information the public should contact Swift Training and Development on 2157 4625 or 9921 9815.
Local Councils
Today's meetings
3 p.m. Qrendi
5.30 p.m. Pembroke
6.30 p.m. Dingli
What's On Today
9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, The Art of Pain - Instruments of Torture, exhibition of over 100 instruments of torture from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, including the Inquisition.