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JAYE Malta team of four leaves mark in Bucharest

August 13, 2016, 3:01 pm
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The Freshy.io team in Bucharest.

After winning the national finals, Freshy.io last month participated in the JA Europe Enterprise Challenge in Bucharest. Freshy.io is a fledgling business venture created thanks to the Junior Achievement Young Enterprise Malta Foundation (JAYE Malta) Start-Up Programme. Over 90 students were competing in the European finale after participating in a year-long Start-Up Programme and qualifying at their respective national level. A JA Europe initiative, the Start-Up Programme annually engages over 14,000 university students from 300 universities across Europe, giving them the opportunity to experience starting up a business from top to bottom. Freshy.io is a company made up of four University of Malta students who developed an application through which cafeterias and restaurants can sell excess fresh, made-daily food. Users on the other hand are able to get notified about these nearby discounted offers by means of a high-tech push notification interface. The team representing Malta was made up of Anatoliy Gatt, Svetlana Mitrakhovich, Valeria Lobanova and Gleb Eliseev, the latter being recognised with an Alumni Leadership Award. Freshy.io will launch their company and services later...
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Rotaract handover dinner

August 13, 2016, 3:01 pm
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The executive board for 2016-2017 (from left Neil Sant, Jonathan Agius, Karen Dingli, Noel Pace, Petra Sant, David Demicoli and Maria Cristina Caruana.

Rotaract Malta La Valette hosted its handover dinner to commence the Rotary International year 2016-2017 at Panorama in Valletta. Present for the handover dinner were the incoming district governor, Rtn. John Degiorgio, Rotary Malta La Valette president, Rtn. David Dingli, Rotary Malta La Valette immediate past president, Rtn. Catherine Calleja, secretary of Rotaract Acireale, Rtr. Stefano Saitta, together with members of Rotaract Malta La Valette and guests. The new members of the executive board were announced. This handover dinner also marked the 10th year since Rotaract Malta La Valette was chartered. This year, €742 were raised, which will be going towards Dar Merhba Bik in Balzan. During the handover dinner, another donation of €102 was collected, which will be going towards the Rotary International End Polio Now project. Follow Rotaract at www.facebook.com/rotaractmlv to keep updated with events and activities.
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Stars shine at excellence awards night

August 13, 2016, 3:01 pm
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Award winners with the bank’s CEO Andrew Beane (eighth from left) at Fort St Angelo.

HSBC Bank Malta has recognised the invaluable contributions of a number of its employees. The recipients were honoured with the Employees Excellence Awards during the bank’s annual summer event at Fort St Angelo. HSBC Malta is one of the largest private sector employers in Malta and these awards are a major initiative within its internal engagement programme. More than 200 employees, managers and their teams were nominated. Ivan Galea won the Customer Excellence Award; Marica Delia received the Cost Conscious Excellence Award; Raymond Bugeja won the Best Growth Initiative Excellence category; Joseph Attard won the HSBC Values Excellence Award; Patrick Pace received the Protecting Our Business Excellence Award; Maria Rapinett got the Corporate Sustainability Award; and Glen Mifsud won the Outstanding New Recruit Excellence Award category. The Finance and Lending Services team won the Team Excellence Award. The team is made up of Dennis Gravina, Robert Ancilleri, Nathalie Abela, Doreen Cunningham, Brian Baldacchino, Andrea Gerada, Sonya Chircop, and John Heywood. HSBC Malta CEO Andrew Beane thanked the winners and nominees: “These colleagues are a testament to the valuable work...
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First aid training

August 13, 2016, 3:01 pm
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Dhalia Real Estate Services held a first aid training session for employees at its head office in Mrieħel. The course was provided by St John’s Ambulance and is recognised by the Malta Qualifications Council and the local Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. The course included what to do in an emergency, how to use a first aid kit and first response before the ambulance arrives. Dhalia staff learned how to treat sprains and nosebleeds as well as more serious accidents such as head wounds and choking. Being prepared for emergency situations is the best way to protect oneself in case of an emergency. One recipient of the first aid training, Ingrid Sciberras, said: “I’m glad I was given this opportunity to learn basic first aid procedures. I’m confident that this knowledge will come in handy in case of emergency, both in a professional context as well as in daily life.” Dhalia provides training for its employees and consultants on a variety of topics, from bank procedures to first aid. First aid training can eliminate 25 per cent of emergency room visits, giving workers the confidence to respond to life-threatening situations. Those interested in joining the Dhalia team can...
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Kevin Vella

August 13, 2016, 3:01 pm
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Fr Martin Micallef writes: On this, the sad occasion of his loss, I recall the very day, 10 years ago, of Kevin Vella’s marriage to Rita. Then, I had said that God was bidding them to consecrate themselves to one another and by so doing they would also be a clear example to us all of God’s eternal love. Kevin and Rita both took these words very seriously. They did become, in every sense, a true mirror of God’s love, not only for themselves, but for all of us. And today to thank Kevin for his unconditional love: “for a love that consoles and is merciful, a love that is not jealous, not complacent, not haughty; a love that is not self-seeking, not easily angered, and keeps no record of wrongs” (1 Corinthians 13: 4-7). Surely Kevin’s life was a most precious gift to us all, a life which he transformed into a hymn of love, which Our Lord Jesus Christ illustrated in these words: “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (John, 13:35). I greatly admired the deep love he cherished for Rita. We always saw them together: they were the eternal lovers. Kevin was always there for Rita as was Rita for Kevin. What a fine example! Thank you Kevin and Rita...
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PhD degree from University of Warwick

August 13, 2016, 3:01 pm
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Charlene Vella, a lecturer in the Department of History of Art at the University of Malta, and The Sunday Times of Malta’s art critic, was awarded a PhD degree at a graduation ceremony held at the University of Warwick. Dr Vella successfully defended her thesis on January 13, 2016. Her external examiner was Prof. Peter Humfrey, a renowned specialist art historian on Renaissance art in Venice. Dr Vella commenced her PhD at the University of Warwick in October 2011, where she attended both the Coventry campus as well as the University’s base in Venice at Palazzo Pesaro Papafava. Her PhD research was carried out under the tutelage of Dr Donal Cooper (University of Cambridge) and researched the followers of Antonello da Messina – Antonio and Pietro de Saliba, and Salvo d’Antonio and their work in Venice, Eastern Sicily, Calabria, Malta and beyond. This meant that Dr Vella carried out her research in the Veneto, Umbria, Marche and Sicilian regions of Italy, as well as libraries in London. She also visited several museums around Europe and the US to get first-hand knowledge of the paintings being studied. Dr Vella will be publishing several research papers on topics pertaining to her...
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Young opera singer at Joseph Calleja concert

August 13, 2016, 3:01 pm
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Malta Airport Foundation’s brand ambassador Nicola Said sang alongside tenor Joseph Calleja at his annual summer event on the granaries in Floriana on July 28. Founded in 2015, the Malta Airport Foundation directs funds into the tourism industry by investing in Malta’s heritage and environment. The young soprano is a promising Maltese opera singer, making waves in the international world of opera and has been instrumental in helping raise awareness for the foundation, all the while singing Malta’s praises.
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Party in the sky

August 13, 2016, 3:01 pm
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It was a night to remember on board Air Malta’s flight KM 7516 to the Balearic island of Ibiza. Around 130 passengers travelling on Air Malta’s two-hour charter were treated to an exclusive experience of a ‘Party in the Sky’. The special flight, organised by Events by Martin, saw Maltese DJ Ruby and Swedish top DJ Daniel Pereaux spinning the decks while flying.
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Family get-together in Siġġiewi

August 13, 2016, 3:01 pm
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A get-together was held by descendants of Carmelo and Carmela Pulis of Siġġiewi. The activity started with Mass at 6.30pm at St Nicholas parish church, celebrated by Fr Joseph Formosa, OFM Conv., great-grandson of Carmelo Pulis, followed by a party at Papa’s Bar and Restaurant. Over 70 family members attended, including relatives from the UK and Australia. Seen here are first cousins and grandchildren of Carmelo Pulis ‘Is-Sissu’ (1869-1950) on the church steps.
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Announcements

August 13, 2016, 3:01 pm
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GRECH. On July 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Sarah née Tabone and Jonathan, God’s precious gift of a daughter – EMMA, a most welcome sister to Amy and Timothy. Special thanks to the staff at the delivery suite and Obstetrics 1. Obituaries CASSAR OLIVIER. On August 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEN, widow of Waddy, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Anne and John, her grandchildren Karla, wife of Johnathan Borg, and Michael Sultana, her precious great-grandchildren Jamie and Danny, her sisters Marica de Giorgio, Rosalie and Marie Mifsud, her sister-in-law Bridgette Cassar Borg Olivier, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, August 16, at 8am for Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville, where Mass praesente cadavere will be cele­brated at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Ceme­tery. Special thanks to all the staff at Casa Antonia, Balzan. GAFFIERO. On August, 12, Tarcisio, ex-Malta Drydocks paint inspector, aged 80, passed peacefully away at his residence, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his...
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Din l-Art Ħelwa activity at Comino Tower

August 13, 2016, 3:01 pm
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The 1618 St Mary’s Tower on Comino will be packed with action during Comino Fest – which is taking place on August 19 and 20. Din l-Art Ħelwa Gozo and Comino volunteers have planned a packed programme for families and visitors alike that will see re-enactments organised for the occasion by the Compagnia San Michele, who demonstrate the life and times of the 17th century in authentic period costume. A Young People’s Heritage Challenge will test young visitors with a written quiz and volunteers will guide them on a treasure hunt in search of clues. Prizes and certificates will be awarded to successful participants. The tower will be open to visitors on Friday between 11am and 9pm. Living history in the early 17th century by the Compagnia San Michele will take place between 6and 9pm, while at 7.30pm they will give a demonstration of the arms and armour of the time. On Saturday, the tower will be open from 10.30am to 8pm. Re-enactments by the Compagnia San Michele will be staged all day between 10.30am and 6pm, with a demonstration on arms and armour at 11am. Admission is free to these family action-packed days but DLĦ will be grateful for donations to the upkeep of the tower. With...
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Rights for you

August 13, 2016, 3:01 pm
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The Office of the Commissioner for Children organised its annual children’s ‘Rights 4U’ live-in – with the support of the HSBC Malta Foundation – at Dar Manresa, Victoria. Family and Social Solidarity Minister Michael Farrugia, Children’s Commissioner Pauline Miceli and a representative from the foundation visited the participants. The Rights 4U live-in consists of an interactive programme which includes various activities through which young people not only learn about their rights but also actively explore and engage in discussions. The participants develop critical thinking skills, build social ties and implement concepts such as respect, responsibility and inclusion. The theme for this year’s live-in was that of empowering young people to engage in healthy relationships with their peers. Various professionals carried out interactive sessions addressing different aspects of relationships.
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Thrilling evening for lovers of dance music

August 14, 2016, 9:02 pm
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Uno Village in Ta’ Qali will today be awash with some of the biggest dance artists on the planet, as Creamfields hosts this year’s Maltese electronic extravaganza. This will be the biggest dance music event to come to Malta this year, with Creamfields’ annual throwdowns being among the most popular, not just with locals, but also partygoers from all over Europe and further afar. Appearing at this year’s festival will be a rally of world-class deejays from across the music spectrum, with stages dedicated to trance, techno and underground sounds all boasting their own headliners. Oliver Heldens, Robin Schulz, Chris Liebing, Dubfire, Feder and Guy Gerber have all been added to the bill. Local Maltese DJs will also play throughout the night across the stages. The festival runs at Uno Village tonight from 6pm to 4am.
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Kids Olympics at Bay Street Shopping Complex

August 14, 2016, 9:06 pm
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In theme with the current Olympics taking place in Rio, Bay Street Shopping Complex has set about organising six days full of fun, passion and education for children aged between five and 10. The Kids Olympics kicked off on August 5, with the last three days of activities happening this Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Different types of games have been included, such as discus throwing, mini basketball, Olympic rings, obstacle course relay, marble relay, Olympic torch relay and several water games. All children are being given a medal as a token of their participation. This event was endorsed by the Malta Olympic Committee that also delivered an informative session under the prePlay EU Programme during which participants were informed of the importance of doping prevention. Joanne Camilleri, a former national champion in judo, also gave a detailed account of her experience as an athlete. Children wishing to participate may still do so by calling 7949 7797 or sending an e-mail to roberto.debrincat@baystreet.com.mt. The Maltese public is encouraged to attend the closing three days which are taking place at level 4, Bay Street from 6pm to 8pm on Wednesday and Friday and 10am to...
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Pharmacies open today

August 14, 2016, 9:01 pm
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New British Dispensary, 109/110, St John Street, Valletta (2124 4813);San Raffaele Pharmacy, 247, Qormi Road, Marsa (2122 1188);Drugshop Dispensary, De La Cruz Avenue, Qormi (2144 3221);St Paul’s Pharmacy, Brared Street, Birkirkara (2144 2135);Regional Pharmacy, E.H. Furse Street, Msida (2131 2449);Medical Plaza Dispensing Chemists, Cass-i-Mall Buildings, Vjal ir-Rihan, San Ġwann (2137 2195);Brown’s Pharmacy, 22A, The Point Shopping Mall, Tigné, Sliema (2131 3233);St Michael Pharmacy, Transfiguration Square, Lija (2143 5875);Medicine Chest Pharmacy, Demitrius Farrugia Street, Għargħur (2142 2204);Brown’s Pharmacy, 69, George Borg Olivier Street, Mellieħa (2152 3554);Distinction Pharmacy, 32, Antoine De Paule Square, Paola (2169 3412);Alpha Pharmacy, Maria Immaculata, Cospicua Road c/w Cottoner Avenue, Fgura (2167 3811);May Day Pharmacy, Victory Street, Żabbar (2182 6529);Medicaid Pharmacy, 62, Tower Avenue, Gudja (2167 6294);Kristianne Pharmacy, Ċavi Street, Mqabba (2168 3048);De Rohan Pharmacy 24, St Anthony Street, Żebbuġ (2146 4128);Nigret Pharmacy, Blossom Street, Rabat (2145 0602);Castle Pharmacy, 2, Independence Square, Victoria (2155 6970);Tony’s Pharmacy, Qbajjar Road,...
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The feast of the Assumption

August 14, 2016, 9:08 pm
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Celebrated every year on August 15, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary commemorates the death of Mary and her bodily assumption into Heaven, before her body could begin to decay – a foretaste of the Christian belief of our own bodily resurrection at the end of time. As it signifies the Blessed Virgin’s passing into eternal life, it is the most important of all Marian feasts and a Holy Day of Obligation. The feast is a very old one, celebrated universally by the sixth century and originally in the East, where it is known as the Feast of the Dormition, a word which means ‘the falling asleep’. In fact, Eastern Christians, both Catholic and Orthodox, continue to refer to the Feast of the Assumption as the Dormition of the Theotokos. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven at the end of her earthly life is a defined dogma of the Catholic Church. As a dogma, the Assumption is a required belief of all Catholics. The Eastern Orthodox, on the other hand, object to the papal definition of the dogma, seeing it as unnecessary, since belief in Mary’s bodily assumption, tradition holds, goes back to apostolic times. Those wishing to participate in the feast...
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Announcements

August 14, 2016, 9:15 pm
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CAPPELLO. On August 13, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, SAVIOUR from Corfu who resided in Żurrieq, ex Petty Officer of the Royal Navy, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Rita, Spiro, Lina, Pauline, Catherine and their spouses, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his brother, sister and in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence tomorrow Tuesday, August 16, at 3pm for St Catherine parish church, Żurrieq, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 3.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at San Leone Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest. CASSAR OLIVIER. On August 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEN widow of Waddy, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Anne and John, her grandchildren Karla wife of Johnathan Borg and Michael Sultana, her precious great grand children Jamie and Danny, her sisters Marica de Giorgio, Rosalie and Marie Mifsud, her sister in law Bridgette Cassar Borg Olivier, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday,...
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Ivan Grech in first solo concert

August 15, 2016, 9:08 pm
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Ivan Grech, frontman of renowned local band Winter Moods, will be performing in his first solo concert at Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta, on August 19. This promises to be a different kind of concert which, besides featuring memorable hits written by the singer himself with Winter Moods, will also showcase songs that left an impact on Grech and influenced him through the years. “This is quite a huge step for me, something I have been meaning to do for a long time,” Grech said. “This concert will be a musical journey through time, where I will sing songs that motivated me to get into music and songwriting, songs that influenced my music career and make up the soundtrack of my life.” The concert will take the audience through some evergreen classics from the 1960s through to the 1990s, from Pete Seeger to Depeche Mode, from Elvis to U2 and much more. The audience is encouraged to sing along. Grech will be accompanied by Jeremy Micallef and David Cassar Torregiani on guitars, Conrad Dimech on guitars and keyboards, David Ciantar on keyboards, Robert Galea on bass and Raphael Tonna on drums. The backing vocalists are Dario Bezzina and Amanda Dimech. Mro Dominic Galea will be a special...
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Sunset trek through northwest coast

August 15, 2016, 9:03 pm
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Tonight one has the opportunity to join a group of ramblers on one of the most pleasant and orchestrated routes through some of Malta’s most beautiful countryside. Participants will meet near the Roman Villa just outside Mdina from where they will set off by car at 7.15pm sharp to arrive at the starting point of the walk. The route will take in the area known as Ta’ Baldu as it meanders through country paths, forming a figure of eight back to the departure point. Participants will be able to take in various sites along the generally traffic-free journey, including vineyards and clay slopes . Although the initial pace will be slow, it is expected that the group will gradually pick up speed until a steady pace is reached. The duration is approximately of 1.40 hours to 2.10 hours. Organised by Leisure Ventures, the event is free of charge. It is suitable for anyone aged 13 and over, though participants will need to have a basic level of fitness in order to enjoy the experience. Minimal equipment is required. Interested parties are advised to wear good trekking shoes and bring along torches (preferably head-mounted), fluorescent tops (preferably) or bibs (optional), nibbles to be...
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Inmates join top Maltese artists to raise funds for ALS research

August 15, 2016, 9:10 pm
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A fundraising concert aimed at collecting money towards research for the neuro-degenerative disease ALS and improving the lives of those with ALS, as well as giving a second possibility to those who may have committed a crime in the past, is being held on August 27. INMATES4ALS is being organised in aid of ALS Malta by Mid-Dlam Għad-Dawl, a non-governmental organisation whose main aim is that of assisting prisoners, ex-prisoners and their families to undergo the prison experience with more dignity and self-esteem. It is the first joint event held between residents at the Corradino rehabilitation facility and an outside voluntary organisation. The concert will bring together Malta’s top commercial and pop artists, including winners of the local Eurovision song contest Mary Spiteri, Chiara and Mike Spiteri. The young and talented Destiny Chukunyere, who won the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, will also perform, as will Brooke and Christabelle. Maltese singer Ozzy Lino, whose impromptu performance on the Frankfurt underground with singers Kiddo Kat and Heidi Joubert of the classic song Kiss by Prince went viral last April, will delight with his energetic vibe. Other top local...
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