Social and Personal

Mr SILVIO CAMILLERI and Miss TARCISIA AQUILINA 1964-2004 The marriage between SILVIO and TARCISIA took place on April 26, 1964, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, St Julian's. Congratulations and love. Marthese and Emanuel, Adrian and Grace, grandchildren twins Mark and Jeantide, Justin and Luke.

Mr SALVATORE MOUSSÚ and Ms ANTONELLA CARUANA The marriage took place on April 26, 1964, at Santa Caterina d'Italia church, Valletta, celebrated by Fr Charles Vella. Congratulations to mamma and papa. All our love and gratitude, Ilaria and Tiziano.

Sapphire Wedding

Mr FRANKY MICALLEF and Ms CARMEN CAMILLERI The marriage took place at St Sebastian parish church, Qormi, on April 26, 1959. Congratulations, fondest love and gratitude from your only son Carmel. May God bless you with many more years of happiness.

Obituary

AQUILINA. On April 25, JOSEPH, aged 76, passed peacefully away suddenly, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss, his most beloved wife Marionne née Agius-Gilibert, his dearest children Sandra and her husband Giuseppe Farina, Kenneth and his wife Marieta and his adored grandson Marco, in-laws, relatives and numerous friends. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 9 a.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to charitable institutions will be appreciated. We who have loved him in life, let us not forget him in death. Eternal rest, give unto him O Lord!

LUFI. On April 25, at his residence in Sliema, ERNEST, aged 74, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Kaliopi, his sons Arben and Marthese, Edmond and Doriette and his daughter Greta and Robin, his grandchildren Fabien, Matthias and Ernest, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves his residence today at 2 p.m. for St Gregory's parish church, Sliema where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord grant him eternal rest.

PORTANIER SOUCHET. On April 25, at St Luke's Hospital, Anthony, of Guardamangia, aged 80, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved sisters Doris and Josephine, his sister-in-law Cecilia, wife of the late Rowey, his beloved nephews Rowey, Gerald and Louie, his nieces Mary Grace and Theresa, their respective spouses and children, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 9.15 a.m. to Fatima Sanctuary, Guardamangia, where a Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to St Joseph Institute, Hamrun will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord grant him eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

The 7.30 p.m. Mass at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of the soul of BERNARD BORDA.

In Memoriam

AGIUS FERRANTE - MARY. In sweetest and loving memory of my dearest wife on the first anniversary of her death. Her adorable husband, Bertie. A grand lady sadly missed. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
I seem to give her back
To Thee, O Lord,
Who gavest her to me.
Yet as Thou did not
Lose her in giving,
So I do not lose her by her return.
What Thou givest
Thou takest not away,
For what is Thine is mine also if I am Thine.
Life me up, strong Son of God,
That I may see further;
Cleanse my eyes that I
May see clearly;
Draw me closer to Thyself,
That I may know myself
To be nearer to our loved one
Who is with Thee.

AGIUS FERRANTE - MARY. Treasured memories of my dearest sister on the first anniversary of her demise. May God grant her eternal rest. Lilian Farrugia.

AGIUS FERRANTE - MARY. Always remembered with deep love and affection our dearest aunt on the first anniversary of her death, by her most loving niece Anna Zammit Tabona and her children Raffaella and Andrea. Lord Jesus, grant her eternal rest.

AGIUS FERRANTE - MARY. Cherished memories of our dearest aunt on the first anniversary of her death. Greatly missed by her nephew Philip Farrugia and his wife Marty and their daughters Alessandra and Maria. Please remember her in your prayers.

BORDA - BERNARD. Precious memories of a very dear son who passed away suddenly eight years ago today. Bernard, you are constantly in our hearts and prayers. Deeply loved and so terribly missed. Jesus, grant him eternal rest. Mummy and daddy.

BORDA - BERNARD. In everlasting memory of my dearest brother on the eighth year of his demise. Your kindness and generosity will always be in our hearts. We miss you so much. James and Lydia.

BORDA - BERNARD. In everlasting memory of a dearest brother and uncle on the eighth year of his demise. You are forever in our thoughts, hearts and prayers. Sandra, Steve, Kristina and Andrew.

BORDA - BERNARD. In loving memory of a very dear nephew and cousin on the eighth anniversary of his meeting with the Risen Lord. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Auntie Frances, Katya and Karen.

BORDA. In loving memory of BERNARD, a dear nephew and cousin, on the eighth anniversary of his sudden death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Tony, auntie Louise, John and Edwidge, Joseph and Diane, Anna and Vincent, Maria and Mario.

BORG OLIVIER. In ever loving memory of our dear mother CONNIE on the first anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Grace and Adrian, their spouses and grandchildren.

CHETCUTI - DENISE. On the fifth anniversary of your demise. We miss you every moment of our lives and anxiously await the day of being united with you for ever. Mum, dad, brother Jean Paul, sister Charmaine and Timmy.

CHETCUTI - DENISE. On the fifth anniversary of your early demise. We miss your gentle smile and treasure your memory. Stefan, Connie, Yvette and Joe.

GATT - JOHN. In ever loving memory of a dear father and grandfather. Fondly remembered by Charles and Mary Ann, Andrew, Suzanne and John.

TABONE - JOSEPH. In loving memory of Peppi, an irreplaceable brother to Fr Leopold, Fr Crispin and Anton, and an unforgettable uncle to Lea, Claude, Christian and Edwina.

ZAMMIT - JOSEPH. Today being the 17th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his loving wife Polly, sons, daughters-in-law and granddaughter.

Partnership Agreement

A partnership agreement was signed recently between the Cooperatives Board and Startup Malta under which the board will support Startup Malta in its efforts to raise entrepreneurial awareness among youths while also generating new and innovative start-up companies.

Startup Malta is a non-profit foundation for entrepreneurship in Malta. It organises a business plan competition, and entrepreneurship campaign, among other programmes.

Singapore Scholarships

The government of Singapore is offering a scholarship for a training course entitled Implementing an Effective Human Factors and Error Management Programme under the auspices of the Small Island Developing States Technical Cooperation Programme (SIDSTEC). The programme will be held from July 19 to 23 and will be conducted by the Singapore Mediation Centre.

It is intended for middle to senior management officials who are proficient in English and below 50 years of age. The closing date is May 7.

The government of Singapore is also offering a scholarship for a training course entitled Executive Programme in Housing under The Small Island Developing States Technical Cooperation Programme (SIDSTEC). The programme will last from July 19 to 30 and will be conducted by the Department of Real Estate, National University of Singapore.

It is intended for middle to senior level officials with at least three years of relevant experience. The closing date is May 3.

Further information as well as application forms are available from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Valletta or from the ministry's website, or the Information Section, Banca Giuratale, Victoria.

www.foreign.gov.mt/news/scholarships/

Organ Recitals

Werner Utmelleki, an organist and choir master from Duisberg in Germany, will give a recital at St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta on Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. and another at St Paul's Anglican Cathedral in Valletta on Thursday also at 7.30 p.m.

On Saturday, he will be accompanying the 5 p.m. Mass at Mosta and on Sunday the 11 a.m. Mass in St Barbara Church in Valletta.

Outlet Refurbishing

Vodafone, which is to refurbish its retail outlet on the Birkirkara by-pass, expects it to re-open in June. The outlet will be closed to the public from tomorrow.

During the refurbishment, Vodafone will continue to provide a service in Birkirkara from temporary premises lying below the temporarily closed outlet. Further information is available by calling Vodafone Customer Service on 247 from a Vodafone or on 21 48 28 20 from any other number.

Seminar Presentations

The presentations at the Institute of Financial Services' annual seminar on The Budget Deficit - The Major Obstacle to Malta's Participation in EMU, held on April 15, are available on the institute's website.

www.ifsmalta.org

What's On Today

Culture
7.30 p.m. at Café Diva, Manoel Theatre, Valletta, meeting of Poezija Plus literary appreciation group.

Lecture
6 p.m. in the old parish church, Lija, Malta Historical Society lecture on the old church of the Saviour by Fr Joseph Fenech.

Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. in the Exhibitions Hall, Victoria, exhibition of paintings by Gozitan artist George Scicluna.
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at Banca Giuratale, Victoria exhibition of oil paintings by J. David Murphy.
2.30 to 6.30 p.m. at the Torre del Standardo, Mdina, exhibition on Mdina Master Plan.
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, exhibition of clay works by students of Pot Studio, and Kiripuranji, exhibition of art from Tiwi islands.