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Malta Day celebrations

Malta Day was recently celebrated in London with a fair held at Westminster Cathedral Hall, a Mass at Westminster Cathedral and a gala dinner at the Churchill Hotel. Seen here are singer Andreana, Vinny Vella Jnr, Joe Vella and Joe Micallef.

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Alliance Francaise visit

New council members and staff of the Alliance Francaise de Malte-Mediterranée recently paid a courtesy visit to President George Abela at the Palace in Valletta. Seen here is David Raphael Busuttil presenting Dr Abela with a copy of the book Paris la...

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Quotes and news

Bishops want health care for all

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Us and them

Today's readings: Numbers 11, 25-29; James 5, 1-6; Mark 9, 38-43.45.47-48. The 'us and them' mentality is very divisive, even if it defines clear border lines and gives identity and security. But Jesus Christ goes beyond this mentality, and today's...

September 27, 2009| Fr René Camilleri
The Church can and should do much more to deliver its message.

Reminiscing and more

Last Monday's main news bulletin on TVM informed its viewers that Il-Gensillum will soon cease publication as a printed weekly. It will, however, be posted weekly on the internet. The report quoted a Curia spokesman saying that no final decision had...

September 27, 2009| Fr Joe Borg
Times of Malta

How to get in touch with us

The Consumer and Competition Division, Office for Fair Trading, Cannon Road, St Venera, SVR 1411 Freephone: 8007 4400, Tel: 2210 0425/6 Summer office hours for the public: St Venera Office: Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. Valletta office: 47A,...

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Weekly consumer tips

• As consumers, we do not just have rights but also responsibilities to be carried out whenever we purchase something. • It is our responsibility to compare prices, quality standards and features of competing products. • A contract...

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Redemption of investments and repatriation of monies

The Malta Financial Services Authority's Consumer Complaints Unit has come across instances where customers seek assistance to expedite the repatriation of funds from redeemed overseas investments, especially when these are administered by a foreign...

September 27, 2009| Anna Cutajar Paris
Times of Malta

Our responsibilities

Whenever problems arise, as consumers we usually check what our rights are; how consumer law protects us and eventually helps us get redress. We rarely give a second thought to our actions, whether there was any precaution that we should have taken. In...

September 27, 2009| Odette Vella
Times of Malta

Disclaimer

The information published in this section is intended for information purposes only. Any legal claim or action taken in the event of a dispute should be based solely on the legal texts concerned. For more information, call the Consumer and Competition...

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Pharmacies open today

Malta and Gozo: 9 a.m.-noonChemimart Ltd 3, Freedom Square, Valletta;St Gaetan Pharmacy, Parish priest Mifsud Street, Hamrun;St George's Pharmacy, 21, Main Street, Qormi;Holy Cross Pharmacy, 37, Main Street, Birkirkara;Deby's Pharmacy, 1, Quarries...

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Appreciation - Remo Mifsud

(Dr the Chev) J R Pace, Grand Prior, Grand Priory of the Maltese Islands, The Military and Hospitaller Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem, writes: The recent death of Raymond Mifsud, known as Remo, 51, has left his family and friends in shock. He was all...

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Announcements

Births

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Cosmetology courses

YWCA (Malta) is offering three courses at the Peach and Sorrel Beauty College in St Venera. The scholarships are available for young women aged 18 to 30 who would like to start a career in beauty but are unable to afford the expenses. The scholarships...

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta
President George Abela at the BoV centre in the presence of Roderick Chalmers and Tonio Depasquale.

President visits BoV centre

President George Abela recently visited the BoV Centre in St Venera, where he was greeted by chairman Roderick Chalmers and chief executive officer Tonio Depasquale. The chairman and CEO accompanied the President through the centre's foyer, where he...

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Nationwide campaign to raise more awareness for Ejjew Ghandi

Nestlé Malta Ltd has joined forces with the Church's institution, Ejjew Ghandi Children's Homes, to launch a nationwide campaign to raise awareness for the plight of children who are housed in 17 children's homes and centres. Nestlé Malta Ltd Managing...

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

President visits Russian boarding school

President George Abela paid a visit to the RBSM Russian boarding school last week. The President toured the school, chatted with students and staff and was warmly greeted by the school principal, Dr Snezhana Bodishtyanu, and the school's administration...

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

For your diary

• The Mission Fund is holding a grand bazaar at 27, St Margaret Street, Mosta, between tomorrow and Wednesday from 9 a.m. till 12.30 p.m. All are invited to attend. • A day-long adoration is being held on Thursday at the Archbishop's...

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

The President and Mrs Abela's engagements

September 28 - October 4

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Archbishop's engagements

September 28 - October 4

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Parenting skills course for parents of adolescents

Sedqa is organising another parenting skills course for parents of adolescents. This will be the second intake this year, after the success of past courses. The course, coordinated by the agency's Prevention Services, is aimed at parents of young...

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Personal development courses

A new MT Style Clinic course is due to start on October 27. Launched in 2007, MT (More Than) Style Clinic has proven to be a success. The course includes 12 workshops, which cover various topics related to personal development and growth. These are...

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Springfield winner

Springfield have just rewarded one of their customers with an all-inclusive trip to London to see Coldplay in concert at Wembley Stadium. Seen here is Springfield director Brian Magri presenting competition winner Bertrand Bonnici with the prize.

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Thank you from Hospice

The Malta Hospice Movement would like to thank all the supporters who attended the Malta vs Sweden World Cup Qualifier Match on September 11 for their donations, which will help the movement continue to give palliative care support to hundreds of...

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Treadmill for cardiac patient

Romina Grech, treasurer of the Malta Heart Foundation, presenting a treadmill to Victor Abdilla, who is awaiting a heart transplant. The recently launched heart foundation, which continues to to help people suffering from cardiac problems, was...

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Open water swim

Davina Mangion (second from left), winner of the Gozo-Malta Open Water Swim Challenge 2009, is presented with a commemorative plaque by Zarb Stores Ltd chairman Joseph Zarb, in the presence of Renato Vella (left) and Alexia Sammut of the Inspire...

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Hard Rock Café helps Puttinu

Hard Rock Café (HRC) Malta has teamed up with Puttinu Cares and launched the €1 donation scheme campaign - 'every little counts' - an in-house promotion which was marketed in all Hard Rock venues, and which generated €4,000 in cash. HRC said that its...

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

L-Istrina call for volunteers

The Community Chest Fund has issued a call for volunteers in preparation for this year's edition of L-Istrina on December 26. All those interested must fill out the application form found on the official L-Istrina website: www.l-istrina.org. For more...

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

PHRF activities

The Physically Handicapped Rehabilitation Fund (PHRF) - Corradino, Paola, will launch its activities as of Thursday. These activities will include special workshops, which will continue until May 2010, and are held from Monday to Friday, between 8.30 a.m.

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta
Times of Malta

Official inauguration

The official inauguration of the new premises of the Honorary Consulate of Malta in Strasbourg took place recently. The premises situated at 51, Avenue de la Foret-Noire, newly re-decorated by Honorary Consul Eric Mayer-Schaller in period style, was...

September 27, 2009| Times of Malta