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Announcement

September 9, 2016, 9:19 pm
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FARRUGIA. On September 9, Sr MARIA FARRUGIA, FMM, aged 83, comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by her sisters of the convent of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, Balzan. She leaves to mourn her loss her congregation, her sisters Emma Camenzuli, Doris Athanasio and Olympia Bartolo, nephews and nieces and their families, cousins and numerous friends in Malta and Australia where she was a missionary for 41 years. The funeral Mass will be said today, Saturday, September 10 at 10am at the convent chapel, Balzan. The family would appreciate if, instead of flowers, donations in her name be sent to Hospice Malta, Balzan. The family would also like to thank the nuns and staff of the convent and the staff at Hospice Malta for their care. Lord, grant her eternal rest. MERCIECA. On September 8, CHRISTINA, widow of Dominic, aged 96, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Loving mother of Carmen, Frank and his wife Frances, Henry and his wife Tessie, and Elizabeth and her husband Anthony; her grandchildren Duncan, Stephanie, Mark, Paula, Kristel, Steve, Yan, Kristian, Keith and Karl; her great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves...
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€4,000 collected for Dar tal-Providenza

September 10, 2016, 3:01 pm
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Pierre Vella Petroni presenting the money to Fr Martin Micallef.

During an annual summer barbecue, €4,000 was collected in aid of Dar tal-Providenza in Siġġiewi, which offers care to people with a disability and needs €13,000 in daily running costs. During the event Fr Martin Micallef, Director of Dar tal-Providenza, thanked the organisers, helpers, sponsors and all the numerous friends and relatives, who attended the fund raising activity and donated towards this good cause. Such activities and divine providence allow this residential home to keep going on and offer its much needed services. Organised by Pierre Vella Petroni, Anne Marie Galea Naudi and their friends, the annual barbecue, is now in its fifth year.
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Pharmacies open today

September 10, 2016, 3:01 pm
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Floriana Dispensary, 29, Vincenzo Dimech Street, Floriana (2123 3034);Fra Diego Dispensary, 94, Villambrosa Street, Ħamrun (2122 4898);Anici Pharmacy, Anici Street, Qormi (2148 7162);St Jude Pharmacy, 213, Valley Road, Birkirkara (2149 2151);St Anthony Pharmacy, 56, St Joseph Street, Pietà (2123 7327);Spiżerija Merħba, Shop 2, Lapsi Street, Ta’ Ġiorni (2133 3886);Remedies Pharmacy, 133, Rudolph Street, Sliema (2134 4722);M4 Pharmacy, Railway Street, Attard (2143 6531);St Albert Pharmacy, Oratory Street, Għargħur (2141 3402);Promenade Pharmacy, St Paul’s Court, Pioneer Road, Buġibba (2744 1160);Sonren Pharmacy, Żejtun Road, Tarxien (2167 2757);Vittoriosa Pharmacy, 9, Main Gate Street, Vittoriosa (2180 7529);Fgura Pharmacy, Dome Street, Fgura (2167 5250);Health Junction Pharmacy, Alfred Chacia Zammit Street, Żejtun (2166 1644);Central Pharmacy, 6, St Joseph Street, Luqa (2169 2546);The Bypass Pharmacy, Mgr Mikiel Azzopardi Street, Siġġiewi (2146 1681);Santa Marija Pharmacy, Frenċ Abela Square, Dingli (2145 2447);Abela’s Pharmacy, 42, G.P.F. Agius De Soldanis Street, Victoria (2155 6170);Joyce’s Pharmacy, 8th September Avenue, Xagħra (2156 1486). • The pharmacy at the airport is...
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The President’s engagements

September 10, 2016, 3:01 pm
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7pm The President meets representatives from various local football nurseries who will participate in the Solidarjeta’ bl-Isports initiative, in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation, at San Anton Palace. Tuesday 08.45am The President departs Malta to participate in the 12th Meeting of the Heads of State of the Arraiolos Group in Bulgaria. Wednesday 2.15pm The President participates in the Official Welcoming ceremony of the 12th Meeting of the Heads of State of the Arraiolos Group, at the Etnographic Museum, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. 3pm The President attends the Official Opening session of the 12th Meeting of the Heads of State of the Arraiolos Group, at the Etnographic Museum, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. 3.45pm The President participates in the first working session of the 12th Meeting of the Heads of State of the Arraiolos Group, entitled ‘How to increase trust in the European Union, in a period of growing risks and an unstable international order?, at the Etnographic Museum, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria 7pm The President attends an official dinner hosted by the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Rosen Plevneliev, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Thursday 10am The President participates in...
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Young sprinter shifts focus on new season

September 10, 2016, 3:01 pm
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Nicole Attard Glivau will be starting the new athletics season with more experience in her bags after an eventful 2015-2016 during which the 16-year-old sprinter chalked up a string of impressive results for her club and country. Attard Glivau, who has been practising the sport since she was eight, represents the St Patrick’s Athletics Club. She started running the road leagues before delving into the track and field competitions over the short distances. Last season, the two-time athlete of the year and FISEC Games gold medallist was selected to compete at the Youth Commonwealth Games in Samoa Islands and reached the semi-finals in a competitive 200 metre event. Before the trip to the central south Pacific, Attard Glivau also had the opportunity to run for her country at the London Indoor Games and topped the classification for under-17s in the 200 metre event. At the European Youth Championships, in Georgia, she ran the season’s second best time over 200 metres. On the local scene, Attard Glivau qualified for the Small States of Europe Championship meeting which was held at the Marsa athletics stadium and did a personal best over 400 metres in a time of 57.9 seconds. “I’m...
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Great Kendo session with Japan’s Training Squadron

September 10, 2016, 3:01 pm
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Maltese Kendoka with members of the Training Squadron and Malta’s Ambassador to Japan André Spiteri.

The Maltese Kendo Federation (MKF) had the honour to host a session with 12 Kendoka from Japan’s Maritime Self-Defence Force of the Training Squadron. The event was attended by Malta’s Ambassador to Japan André Spiteri, who delivered an opening address to the Maltese and the Squadron’s Kendoka, as well as members of the public who were present for such a memorable event. An intense training session soon followed, which saw Maltese Kendoka and the Squadron’s members training hard in the heat of August. The session was led by the Training Squadron’s 6th Dan black belt instructor. Maltese participants included athletes from various grades (from 1st Dan to 4th Dan black belts), as well as two nine-year-old juniors. Following the training session, a friendly five-men team Shiai competition was held between the Maltese Kendoka and the Squadron’s representatives. The first three representing the Maltese team were Timothy Debono, Reuben Debattista and Daniel Johnston. All three athletes fought hard against the Squadron’s strong Kendoka, with the result being two losses and one draw for the Maltese. The next two to go for the Maltese team were the Mallia brothers, with Kersten in the...
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Plane Pull for Puttinu Cares

September 10, 2016, 3:01 pm
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Employees of DHL Express in Malta pulling the DHL Express Boeing 757-200 Freighter aircraft last year. The aircraft will once again be used in Plane Pull Malta on September 21 to raise funds for the Puttinu Cares Foundation.

DHL Express, in association with the Phoenix Sports Club, is organising Plane Pull Malta, with proceeds going to Puttinu Cares Foundation. Plane Pull Malta, the third in a row, is being held on September 21 (a national holiday) from 10.30am to 4pm at Safi Aviation Park (Gate 8). To take part in Plane Pull Malta – whether individually or as a group/team – download the form from the Facebook page Plane Pull Malta and bring it along on the day. Alternatively, one can book his preferred time in advance by sending the form to info@psc.com.mt. The challenge consists of pulling a DHL Express Boeing 757-200 Freighter aircraft, which weighs around 60 tons, a distance of 20 metres in the shortest time possible. The best time recorded last year was that of the 23-men group from V. Spiteri & Sons with 19.84 seconds. DHL Express Malta manager Charles Schiavone, said: “Our goal once again this year is to raise as much as possible for our chosen charity. This needs to be achieved while respecting all the regulations within Malta International Airport’s perimeter for health, safety and security of all those involved. “All those who volunteer to come to pull the aircraft must be aware that the...
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Top resort

September 10, 2016, 3:01 pm
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The Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Golden Sands was presented with the Malta’s Leading Resort and Malta’s Leading hotel Suite awards during the 23rd annual World Travel Awards 2016 in Sardinia, Italy. Seen here is chief operating officer Radisson Blu Resort and Spa, Golden Sands Ernest Barry and operations manager Shawn Muscat with Graham Cooke, president and founder of the World Travel Awards.
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Violinist lead

September 10, 2016, 3:01 pm
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Violinist Carmine Lauri, co-director of the London Symphony Orchestra, with Romanian soprano Angela Gheorghiu after an opera gala concert of works by Verdi and Puccini at the Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy in Switzerland. Lauri is currently leading the London Symphony Orchestra on a tour to Slovenia, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Spain and the US.
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Foster Clark summer party

September 10, 2016, 3:01 pm
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Foster Clark held its annual summer reception for all its employees on the pool deck at The Palace in Sliema. The event, organised by Foster Clark’s social committee, was very well attended. As a pleasant parting surprise, a Foster Clark gift pack was given to everyone.
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Announcements

September 10, 2016, 3:01 pm
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REFALO. On August 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Santa née Bozule and Giancarlo, God’s precious gift of a son – MASSIMO, a welcome brother to Mia. Deo gratias et Mariæ. Obituaries ASCIAK. On August 8, at Hunters Lodge Care Centre, Cherrytree Lane, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England, JOSEPH, aged 91, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. A loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he leaves to mourn his loss his son Mario and his wife Isabel, and his daughter Jose­phine, his adorable grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his brother Albert and sisters Mary, Agnes and Bernar­dette, relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest. ATTARD. On September 10 at Casa Antonia, DORIS née Cottrell, aged 95, widow of the late Michael Attard, founder of Michael Attard Ltd, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her beloved children Michael and his wife Lucienne, and John, her grandchildren Michel and Martina, Luke and Gwen, Jean Paul, Andrea and Ben, and Rebecca and Andrew, and her beloved great-granddaughter Giulia, her sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral...
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Dancing theme takes centre stage at Triq Cinemoon Festival

September 11, 2016, 3:01 pm
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Thursday evening’s Triq Cinemoon Festival focuses on the theme of dancing. This unusual festival, in its fourth year, asks its prospective audience to pick the films that are screened with the general theme this summer being ‘In Motion’. The films proposed for this week are: When We Were Kings, a 1996 Academy Award-winning documentary film directed by Leon Gast about the famous ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ heavyweight championship match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman; the Australian film The Sapphires, a musical comedy-drama directed by Wayne Blair, which is loosely based on a true story of a four-woman Aboriginal group on a tour of war-torn Vietnam; and Dagur Kári’s Virgin Mountain (Fúsi), a 2015 Icelandic feature which presents a moving, coming-of-age portrait of a gentle giant, conveying such universal themes as goodness, giving and grace. The film obtaining the most votes will be shown on Thursday in the evocative surroundings of Valletta’s enchanting night-time streets. Those who attend can choose their seat on the stepped section of St John’s Street, Valletta, just outside Cafe Society. To find out more about the festival and to access the relevant event page with...
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Activities focusing on children, adolescents

September 11, 2016, 3:01 pm
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Waad Mohammed in Wadjda (2012), one of the films showing as part of Fast Forward – Pause – Play, being organised by the Society of Christian Doctrine.

The Society of Christian Doctrine (MUSEUM) is organising the activity Fast Forward – Pause – Play with the theme #Uliedna (#Our Sons and Daughters). Starting today, the theme is focused on children and adolescents though the activities are aimed at all the public. These include discussions, films, talks, activities for children and youths, space for prayer and meditation, spiritual direction and the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Participants will be addressed by, among others, the former Commissioner for Children, Sonia Camilleri; church schools’ inclusion coordinator Hilary Schembri; Fr Antoine Farrugia, SDB; head of the Safeguarding Commission in the Archdiocese of Malta, Andrew Azzopardi; Nathalie Galea, an oncology specialist within paediatrics; and parents Sandro and Christine Rossi. The films being shown are Monsieur Lazhar, directed by the veteran Philippe Falardeau on Tuesday; Wadjda, directed by Haifaa Al-Mansour on Thursday; and Oscar and the Lady in Pink directed by Eric Emmanuel Schmitt on Saturday. ■ The event is being held at Dar il-Ħanin Samaritan Conference Centre in Santa Venera from 6.30pm onwards. For more information, call 7944 4700 or send...
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Travellers in concert

September 11, 2016, 3:01 pm
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Gozitan band The Travellers will give a concert tonight in Marsalforn.

Gozitan band The Travellers will be holding their last gig for the summer in their hometown of Marsalforn in Gozo. The group released their debut EP Xemx u Xita last April, including five original Maltese tracks. The Travellers were originally composed of Clayton (bass), Joseph (trumpet), Chris (main vocals) and Andrew (guitar), with Sylvano (saxophone) and Michael (drums) joining the band in 2013. They have released three singles so far, all of which have topped local charts. Tonight’s event is titled Acoustic Session and will be taking place along the sea promenade. The band has a very special set list lined up for the evening including their latest releases, all found inside the EP and a brand new songs which have just been written. Organised by Gozo Culture, entrance is free with the concert starting at 9pm.
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Announcements

September 11, 2016, 3:01 pm
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ATTARD. On September 10 at Casa Antonia, DORIS née  Cottrell, aged 95, widow of Michael Attard, founder of Michael Attard Ltd, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her beloved children Michael and his wife Lucienne, and John, her grandchildren Michel and Martina, Luke and Gwen, Jean Paul, Andrea and Ben, and Rebecca and Andrew, and her beloved great-granddaughter Giulia, her sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Casa Antonia, Balzan, today, Monday, September 12 at 8am for Our Lady of the Annunciation parish church, Balzan where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetry. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, and The Mission Fund will be greatly appreciated. The family would also like to thank all the staff of Casa Antonia for their dedicated care. Lord, grant her eternal rest. ATTARD. On September 11, PHILIP of Żebbuġ, residing at St Paul’s Bay, aged 81, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his devoted wife Lourdes, née...
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He Ping Exhibition

September 12, 2016, 3:01 pm
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He Ping’s exhibition Persistence of Form is currently on at Spazju Kreattiv.

He Ping’s exhibition Persistence of Form is a fusion of Chinese calligraphy and a brand of European and American abstract expressionism, the direct result of a continuous cultural and artistic exchange between the West and the Orient. Currently on show at Spazju Kreattiv, his expression is spontaneous and instinctive as in gestural, automatic and action painting. It is an effusion of emotion, feeling and sentiment in line with the concepts of Pierre Soulages, Willem de Kooning, Hans Hartung and, especially and particularly, the calligraphic Frans Kline. In the West, the movement towards abstraction was started by Wassily Kandinsky in 1910, a Russian émigré imbued with a spirituality stimulated by the mysticism of the East. Ping’s expression seems effortless: it has an affinity with the simplicity in Joan Mirò’s works and his dexterity and emotional content echo Jackson Pollock. The exhibition is open until October 12 within Space A at Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta.
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Midnight walk for charity

September 12, 2016, 3:01 pm
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Participants during last year’s midnight walk organised by Hospice Malta. Photo: Reuben Seychell Photography

Hospice Malta is organising a midnight walk in support of its patients and their families on Friday. The walk follows two routes, both of which leave from Buġibba’s main square at 11pm. The one-hour walk (four kilometres) follows a circular route to Qawra, ending back in the square. The two-hour walk (nine kilometres) follows the same route but veers off at a point to continue on to the main square of Mosta. Transport from Mosta to Buġibba is being provided for those participating in the second walk. It will leave Mosta square at 9pm sharp and must be booked by tomorrow. Activities start at 9pm in the main square of Buġibba. Cheeramigos will provide animation for children with live Disney characters and the possibility to take pictures with them. At 9.45pm Phyllisienne Brincat’s Vocal Academy will take to the stage. This will be followed by a warm-up Zumba class at 10.15pm. At 10.50pm silence will be observed to remember loved ones who passed away after a battle with cancer. Participants are encouraged to seek sponsorships, with fantastic prizes lined up for the three who collect the most. Registration for the walk, against a donation of €10 per person, can be done online at...
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Talk on Venetian architect Palladio

September 12, 2016, 3:01 pm
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Federico Tamiozzo will deliver a talk entitled Le ville venete di Andrea Palladio this evening. Andrea di Pietro della Gondola, known as Palladio, was a 16th-century architect active in the Republic of Venice and admired throughout the world. He even went on to develop his own style, with his buildings referred to as Palladian villas. He is considered to be one of the most influential individuals in the world of architecture. This talk is one in a series called Magic Box organised by the Italian Cultural Institute. The series presents a different topic on the second Tuesday of each month and this year’s programme will come to an end in December. Wine and treats follow the talk, with guests encouraged to mingle and practise their Italian. Entrance is free. The talk is being held at the Italian Cultural Institute Hall in Valletta at 6.30 pm. One of the Palladian villas, Villa Foscari (1550-1560), also known as La Malcontenta, near Venice.
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World premiere of film on The Beatles

September 12, 2016, 3:01 pm
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World legends The Beatles are the subject of a new documentary by Ron Howard which is premiering this Thursday.

Featuring rare and exclusive footage, Ron Howard’s The Beatles – Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years premieres this Thursday in London. The film will be screened simultaneously in Malta, preceded by a live streaming of the London red carpet. Starting at 7pm, this is set to be a star-studded event from the city’s famed Leicester Square. The screening here will also include 20 minutes of exclusive theatrical content. The documentary is based on the first part of the Beatles’ career (1962-1966) and produced with the full cooperation of Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison. It focuses on the period in which the band toured and captured the world’s acclaim and explores how John Lennon, McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr came together to become the extraordinary phenomenon The Beatles. It looks at their inner workings – how they made decisions, created their music and built their collective career  – all the while exploring the Beatles’ extraordinary and unique musical gifts and their remarkable, complementary personalities. Thursday’s premiere can be enjoyed at Eden Cinemas in St Julian’s and Empire Cinemas in Buġibba. A full theatrical run will...
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Announcements

September 12, 2016, 3:01 pm
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ATTARD. On September 11, PHILIP of Żebbuġ, residing at St Paul’s Bay, aged 81, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his devoted wife Lourdes, née Titley, his loving children Henry and Audrey, Gene and Angelo, Trudy and Pierre, his beloved grandchildren Michelle, Sarah and Mario, Kurt and Sarah, Daniel, Nicholas and Jodie, Rebekah and Robert, Luke and Lisa, and Andre, his sister Mary, widow of Spiro Muscat, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday, September 14 at 3pm for St Philip parish church, Żebbuġ, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm, followed by interment at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Żebbuġ. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest. ATTARD. On September 13, IMELDA, née Arrigo Azzopardi, aged 78, passed away peacefully after a long borne illness. She leaves to mourn her great loss her devoted husband Joseph John, her loving children Yvette and her husband Charles Grech, Kevin and his wife Silvana, Keith and his wife Angela, her beloved...
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