AQUILINA. On January 9, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, RICHARD, aged 52, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his beloved wife Nikki, his devoted sister Rosary and his brothers Mario and his wife Phyllis and Edward and his wife Lydia, his nieces Angel, Karen and their respective families. He is also deeply mourned by his uncle Edgar, aunt Helen and uncle Frank, his in-laws Albert and Lina von Brockdorff, Hugh and Janice, Greta and Michael, Ana and Karl and their children, cousins, relatives and many friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.
DEBONO. On January 9, at St Luke's Hospital, CONNIE, of St Julians, aged 87, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Antoinette and Morgot, her only grandchild Barbara and great-grandchild Keana, her sister Mary Cassar, her nephews Mario and his wife Antoinette, Reggie and his wife Aurora and their children and grandchildren, and her niece Marcelline and her children, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Balluta parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be appreciated.
FENECH. On January 9, at Sa Maison Home, ANTONIA of Qormi, residing at Floriana, aged 82. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Giovanna, widow of Anthony, her brothers Emmanuel and his wife Mary and Felix and his wife Mary, residing in Florida, USA, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.
VELLA. On January 9, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, HELEN née Mizzi, beloved wife, mother and grandmother of Derek, Julia, Lisa, Gabrielle and Victoria. She will also be sadly missed by her sisters and brothers Lola, Bertie, Tony, Sophie and Rita, widow of her brother Arthur, and her in-laws Gloria, Kenneth, James, Mark and Adrian, and all their respective spouses, her nephews, nieces and many friends. May she rest in peace.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Requiem Masses
Today being the trigesima die of the death of JOHN J. BORG, the 6.30 p.m. Mass said at St Publius parish church, Floriana, will be offered for the repose of his soul. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.
Tomorrow being the fourth anniversary of the death of PAUL MERCIECA, the 8.30 and 10 a.m. Masses at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Valletta, is being offered for the repose of his soul.
In Memoriam
CAMILLERI FITENI - MARGUERITA. My beloved grandmother is remembered with love on the 35th anniversary of her death. Also CARMELO CAMILLERI. Lord, grant them eternal rest. Madeleine Cauchi.
COST-CHRETIEN - JOHN, tomorrow the sixth anniversary of his tragic death in Perugia, Italy.
CRITIEN. In loving memory of our dear father Dr EDDIE CRITIEN, MD. Gladys, Joe, Eddie, Albert, Tony.
LOMBARDO - INEZ. In loving memory of my beloved mother, today the 24th anniversary of her demise. Her daughter Eileen and family.
MIZZI - ARTHUR (Conslu). On the sixth anniversary of his death. Constantly in our hearts and prayers. Rita, Alan, Jane, Jackie, Paul, Tricia, Mark, Nicola, Peter and his eight grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MUSCAT DRAGO - LINA. Four years ago you were here one minute and gone the next. We remember you every day of the year and cherish forever your love and affection. Your dearest children Anna Marie, Marco, Edwina and grandchildren Andrea and Angele.
SPITERI - EDWARD. Unfading memories of a dear brother and brother-in-law. Maria and Antoinette.
STELLINI - RAYMOND. On the first anniversary of his demise. Always in the heart and prayers of his wife Tessie, his sons Arnold and Mario their respective wives and grandchildren. Masses for the repose of his soul will be said today at St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara, throughout the whole day.
TABONE - ANGIOLINA. In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the ninth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children Carmen and her husband Joe, Vincent, Edwin and his wife Edith, Joe and his wife Sharon, Rose Mary, Louis and his wife Marthese, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A prayer is solicited. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Gharghur Council Meeting
The next meeting of the Gharghur local council will be held on January 19 at the council's administrative office at 13, Triq San Bartilmew at 6.30 p.m.
Power Cuts
The electricity supply will be suspended today as follows:
St Paul's Bay, from 8 a.m. to 2.30 p.m., in Sqaq Wardija, Tal-Fjuri area and part of Triq San Pawl.
Zejtun, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Id-Dadi, Id-Dulliegh, Il-Harrub, Il-Bettiegh, Tursin Il-Bir, Il-Hubbejza and Dahla ta' San Tumas streets.
Attard, from 8 a.m. to 3.30 p.m., in Il-Gradilja and parts of Il-Gibjun, Il-Kappar and Il-Pitkali streets.
St Julians and San Gwann, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Il-Gallina, Is-Seqer, Il-Kokka and parts of Ir-Rondun and Triq Birkirkara streets.
Zabbar, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., in San Anard and Tax-Xoqqa streets.
Marsascala, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Taz-Zonqor area.
Mepa Seminar On GMOs
The Malta Environment and Planning Authority will be holding a one-day seminar on genetically modified organisms at the Waterfront Hotel, Gzira, tomorrow from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
The seminar aims to increase awareness on GMOs and the associated local, EU and international legal obligations.
Seating is limited and anyone interested in attending is asked to inform Mepa via e-mail at unep.gef@mepa.org.mt or by calling 2290 3092.
Best Outlet
Burger King Valletta Restaurant has won the award for being the Best Overall Restaurant in the Staff Incentive Scheme sponsored by Coca-Cola. The scheme runs from June to September. Julie Mercieca was declared Best Overall Crew Member. The three runners-up were Tiziana Borg from Burger King Valletta; Keith Brincat from Burger King Paceville and Lara Bellizzi from Burger King Sliema.
Measuring Instruments Directive
The Ministry for Competitiveness and Communications, through the Consumer and Industrial Goods Directorate of the Malta Standards Authority, has launched two consultation documents (ICD 01/2006 and ICD 01/2006a) on the implementation of the Measuring Instruments Directive.
The directive applies to the following 10 categories of measuring instruments: water meters; gas meters; active electrical energy meters; heat meters; continuous and dynamic measurement of quantities of liquids other than water; automatic weighing instruments; taximeters; material measures (i.e. measures of length and volume); dimensional measuring instruments (i.e. measures of length, area and space occupied by a solid); and exhaust gas analysers.
The directive will come into force on October 30.
Any comments should reach the Consumer and Industrial Goods Directorate as follows: ICD 01/2006 by January 27 and ICD 01/2006a by March 10.
Day Retreat
The Mir prayer group together with Fr Hayden Williams will hold a day retreat on February 5 between 9 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. at the Zebbug Retreat House of the Community of Sisters, Daughters of Our Lady of the Eucharist. The theme of the retreat is Medjugorje: A Call For Peace. For further information one can call 9942 9775 or 7925 3005.
Free Travel
Travelling free, including free board and lodging for one week before Christmas, to Paris, London and Milan and given cash to spend at Guess shops in those cities was the prize 17-year-old Diane Cutajar landed.
This prize was tied to a competition by 89.7 Bay and Guess Level 1, at Bay Street.
What's On Today
Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Auberge D'Italie, Valletta, ceramic exhibition by Paul Vella Critien.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta, Insights, an exhibition of abstract paintings by John Grima in The Loggia, and Drawings, an exhibition of works by Anton Grech in the Contemporary Hall. Both exhibitions are open to the public free of charge.
At the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, an exhibition entitled The Coinage Of The Crusaders And The World Of Islam.
At the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, an exhibition entitled Crusades: Myth And Realities.
At the Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa, an exhibition entitled Nelson And Malta: A Naval Hero's Vision.
At the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, exhibition entitled Faces Of Neolithic Malta.