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39 Events maltatoday, SUNDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER 2013 BOV launches new lending product to support Maltese businesses Bank of Valletta has launched a new lending product to support Maltese businesses. The new BOV Tax Arrears Loan is specifically intended to support business liquidity and, as a result, continue to promote the further generation of economic activity by making credit available in a responsible manner. "Bank of Valletta is committed to continue supporting the local business community in its financial needs, and this initiative is earmarked to further assist businesses in bridging their working capital gaps and short term liquidity needs within a framework of sound financial management and sustainability," said Albert Frendo, Chief Officer, Credit at Bank of Valletta. The purpose of the BOV Tax Arrears Loan is to enable businesses to pay off arrears in National Insurance contributions, Value Added Tax or Income Tax. As the Bank with the largest market share of resident lending, Bank of Valletta has retained an excellent track record by making available loan products that support the generation of economic growth. The success of the BOV Jeremie financing instrument is just one recent example of the bank's leadership in this sector, with over 550 facilities granted to SMEs in less than three years. The new BOV Tax Arrears Loan continues to build on the suite of financing options available from BOV, strengthening the bank's position as the lender of choice in Malta. Further information can be obtained from any BOV branch or Business Centre, the bank's website (www.bov.com) or through the bank's Customer Service Centre on 2131 2020 Winner of the online Watch Emirates offers early-bird and Win Challenge from GO fares to over 60 worldwide destinations One lucky GO customer had plenty to smile about recently when GO announced him winner of its newest competition – the Watch and Win Challenge on the GO Facebook page. As the lucky winner, Mark Griolo landed himself an LG 32" LED TV, sponsored by Gardenia Homecentre of Naxxar. Mark Griolo, winner of the online Watch and Win Challenge from GO, during the presentation held at Gardenia Homecentre in Naxxar The response to the Watch and Win Challenge from GO proved truly overwhelming and hundreds grasped the opportunity to participate in the hope of clinching the great prize. The online competition was open to GO TV customers who follow the two series – The Bridge and Homeland 2 on Fox The Bridge currently airs on Sundays at 22:20 hours and Homeland 2 at prime time i.e. 20:30 hours on Tuesdays. Speaking about the competition, Claire Galea, GO's Digital Marketing and Portals Manager said, "The whole idea of the Challenge was to encourage our customers to have some fun and they really took us up on our word! Watching the two upmarket series on GO Gold TV and GO Gold Interactive was indeed, in itself, an exceptional viewership experience not to mention the thrill and excitement of actually participating in the challenge." Participants of the Watch and Win Challenge simply had to access the GO Facebook page and answer five random questions based on the two TV series. The next step was for them to 'like' the GO Facebook page www.facebook.com/go.com.mt and share the competition on their Facebook profile. Mark Grioli scored the highest number of correct answers in the shortest time possible. During the prize-awarding event held at Gardenia Homecentre in Naxxar, winner Mark Griolo took the opportunity of thanking GO for the great gift and Gardenia Homecentre for partnering with GO and providing the state-of-the-art LED TV. The lucky winner stressed that he was indeed looking forward to experiencing exceptionally sharp images, bright colours and real-world detail – qualities typical of GO digital TV and GO interactive TV – on his brand new, high-tech LG 32" LED TV. The Watch and Win Challenge focused on the two action-packed, captivating series – The Bridge and Homeland 2 on Fox – Channel 301 for both GO Gold TV and GO Gold Interactive viewers. Both the Bridge and Homeland 2 are part of Fox's spectacular schedule aimed at giving that extra boost to the 'feel good' experience of summer. Fox is part of the programme line up for GO Gold TV and GO Gold Interactive TV packages. For further information on the two topnotch summer series on GO Gold TV and GO Gold Interactive TV or to apply for service, customers are welcome to drop in at any one of the GO retail outlets in Malta and Gozo, call Freephone 80072121 or visit the website, www.go.com.mt. Terms and conditions apply Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, is offering special fares for Economy Class to travellers from Malta. Business and leisure travellers can enjoy Emirates' worldclass service and products at a great price when booking and purchasing tickets to more than 60 selected destinations from 1 to 21 September 2013 for outbound travel between 1 September and 14 December 2013. Passengers can book a return flight from Malta to Bangkok for €654, to Beijing is €753, Maldives is €788 and to Cape Town and Johannesburg for €791. The economy fares to Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo are €893 and €894, respectively, and the price to Brisbane is €1,211. The offer price to Clark and Manila in the Philippines is €867, and Mumbai is just €635. Prices are inclusive of taxes and fuel surcharge. Terms and conditions apply. Emirates Manager for Malta Paul Fleri Soler said, "Emirates opens doors to life experiences in diverse corners of the world. These special fares offer tremendous value for travellers from Malta setting their sights on long-haul destinations. It is a great opportunity to visit one of these destinations within the Emirates network." Emirates operates flights on a daily schedule from Malta to Dubai on a Boeing 777-200 aircraft and arrives at a convenient time for onward connections to the Middle East, Far East, Asia, South Africa and Australasia. Aboard the aircraft, gourmet, chef-prepared meals are served in all cabin classes by highly trained, multinational cabin crew. The airline provides Emirates' award-winning Ice in-flight entertainment system, with hundreds of channels of movies, television programmes, music and games in every seat. Luggage allowances are amongst the most generous in the industry with 30kg of check-in baggage permitted in economy class. SAVE 35% ON ALL YOUR FIXED COMMUNICATION SERVICES W: WWW.OZONE.COM.MT | T: +356 2010 1000 Passengers in all classes can enjoy Emirates' award winning 'ice' Digital Widescreen, the industry's most sophisticated video and audio system, offering 1,500 channels of on-demand entertainment – the largest selection of programming in the sky Emirates currently serves 134 cities across six continents with a young, technologically advanced fleet of 201 wide-bodied aircraft that are equipped with industry-leading comforts. From 1 September onwards Emirates is operating four scheduled flights weekly from Malta to Dubai via Larnaka, Cyprus, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. While on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Emirates operates direct flights from Dubai to Malta and return flights fly via Tripoli. For the complete list of special economy fares and flight bookings, one can visit www.emirates.com/mt or contact the Emirates Sales Office at MIA (Departures Lounge) tel 2557 7255 or the respective travel agent