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Events 48 maltatoday, Sunday, 12 July 2015 "The new Jeep Renegade is set to go down as one of Jeep's most success- ful models. It carries Jeep's DNA and the entire brand's most sought after qualities whilst remaining very accessible. Indeed, it is very well priced making it the most accessible Jeep on the market." This was stated by Francesca Ma- mo, Managing Director of UCIM Co Ltd, local representatives of the Jeep brand as she spoke in occasion of the arrival in Malta of the new Renegade model which is now avail- able for viewing and test drives at the Jeep showroom in Valley Road Msida. According to Jeep's most recent results, in Q1 2015, the Jeep brand grew by 98% in the EMEA area, compared with the same period last year. For the month of March, the increase was 124% versus previous year, with France up 434%, the UK up 397%, Spain up 260% and Italy up 249%, as best performing coun- tries. This success was achieved not only thanks to the performance of Wrangler up 30,3% and the contin- ued success of the Jeep Cherokee but mainly thanks to the newest vehicle in the Jeep line up, the all-new Jeep Renegade. Recently, the new Jeep Renegade has also won the "Best Small SUV 2015 Award" in Spain, becoming the reference SUV of 2015 and becom- ing one of the best-selling models on the Spanish market just six months after its launch. The Jeep Renegade gained the highest score in the security section, achieving five-star EuroNCAP with an overall score of 80/100. In addi- tion, it boasts efficient latest genera- tion MultiAir (petrol) and Multijet (diesel) 1.6 and 2.0 litre engines with power of over 170 hp. It is also the first car in its class to mount an innovative nine-speed automatic transmission. In other words, Jeep Renegade embodies all of Jeep's virtues and experience in the SUV segment combined with a high level of customization, making it a truly unique car. "We are looking at the Jeep Rene- gade as an opportunity to introduce the brand to a wider section of the local market because at €25,000, this model is the lowest priced Jeep model ever sold in Malta, making the brand more accessible to our customer base," added Francesca Mamo. For comprehensive protection, the new Jeep Renegade comes as stand- ard with 6 airbags, Electronic Stabil- ity Control with electronic anti-roll- over system. The safety equipment, depending on market and trim level, features as standard or on request, further important systems such as Blind-Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path Detection, Adaptive Cruise Control and ParkView reversing camera. One of the most innovative sys- tems available on the new Jeep Renegade is the Forward Collision Warning-Plus (assisted braking system) - the first in the category in terms of reliability and preci- sion - which uses radar and video sensors to detect whether the car is approaching another vehicle or obstacle in its path too rapidly. In these cases the system warns or assists the driver in order to avoid impact or mitigate its consequenc- es. The Jeep Renegade can also be equipped with the "Lane Sense De- parture Warning-Plus" and "Blind- spot Monitoring" systems. Best Mum and Best Dad Awards winners announced The winners of the Malta Baby & Kids Directory Best Mum and Best Dad Awards were presented with their awards and prizes by Michelle Muscat, the Prime Minister's wife, at a celebratory party on Thursday 2 July at Girgenti Palace during the launch of the 2015 edition of The Malta Baby & Kids Directory. On the day, together with the launch of the latest directory, the Malta Baby & Kids team in collab- oration with The Marigold Foun- dation supporting the Children's Special Olympics Malta hosted a Children's Fashion Show during the event showing exciting summer collections by Missey & Bo, Okaidi and Brands4Kids. The guests were also entertained with a short violin recital by Shawn Attard, aged nine. The Best Mum and Best Dad Awards campaign was launched in March 2015 and the public were in- vited to nominate a spouse, relative or friend who they felt deserved the titles of "Best Mum" and "Best Dad". The campaign generated a great response and six finalists were chosen. Readers were then asked to vote for their favourite choice and these together with a panel decided which mum and dad deserved to win these awards. Nikki Attard and Ian Cochrane werevoted this year's winners. Their stories are featured in the latest edition of the Malta Baby & Kids Directory. The winners were presented with their awards and some amazing prizes included a weekend break at the Radisson Blu Resorts in St Julians and Golden Sands; a meal for two at top award winning res- taurant of the Definitive(ly) Good Guide –Medina in Mdina; a ham- per of Nestle goodies; a treatment at Myoka Spas, two hours of party animation by Cheeramigos and a celebration cake commemorating the award by Busy Bee. The front cover painting compe- tition sponsored by Vee Gee Bee with the theme 'Malta – A multi- cultural island in the Mediterrane- an' was won by Caprice Dipple (13) and the runner up Maya Mallia (12 years old). The winner's painting is on the cover of the 9th edition of the Malta Baby & Kids Directory launched on the 2 July. Paintings of 12 shortlisted artists are also fea- tured in the directory. The book is the essential refer- ence for parents and childcarers in Malta and Gozo. It is available to buy online at www.maltababyand- kids.com. Expectant mothers are entitled to a free copy of the direc- tory through Mater Dei Maternity Outpatients. The portal www.maltababyand- kids.com is constantly updated, featuring all the directory infor- mation for free to those who ac- cess the site, together with being the top reference for parents and carers looking to find events, serv- ices and products available to them throughout the year. Anyone who subscribes on www. maltababyandkids.com, receives a free monthly newsletter packed with news and events and can par- ticipate in our exciting competi- tions and win great prizes. They will also be kept informed about our mums and kids events organ- ised on a regular basis throughout the year. New Jeep Renegade launched in Malta MSV Life recertified equal opportunities employer MSV Life, Malta's largest life insur- er, was recertified and awarded the Equality Mark Certification for the next three years. This is the second time MSV Life is being acknowl- edged for its exemplary role in hu- man capital employment. The first time it was certified was in 2012. The certification follows a thor- ough exercise where the company was assessed for its equal opportu- nities policies, recruitment process, human resources framework, em- ployee survey and conduct training by the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE), with the support of the European Social Fund (ESF). Although these practic- es were already in place when MSV received the first Certification, these are reviewed every three years to en- sure that standards are maintained. MSV has a total staff complement of 80, 55% of whom are women at all levels. "As a responsible company, we do not only look after our business interests but also, and equally im- portant, our respect towards our employees and the community we operate in," said MSV Life CEO David G. Curmi. "Every member of society deserves to play an integral part within the workforce, with equal opportuni- ties that do justice to their skills and their potential to give a valid contri- bution at the workplace. At MSV we are proud to have these ethical prac- tices in place." The Equality Mark Certification acknowledges the company's com- mitment to provide equal access to opportunities and career develop- ment based on employees' poten- tials, irrespective of their gender, age, status or other factors. "Initia- tives that assist employees to find a balance between work and fam- ily commitments further reinforce MSV's commitment towards equal- ity and underpin its endeavour to be an employer of choice," said Nor- man Mifsud, Chief Officer HR & Corporate Services at MSV Life. In collaboration with the Inspire Foundation, MSV Life also prac- tises another initiative, giving young people over the age of 16 with de- velopmental disabilities, training opportunities and exposure to work environments that reflect their dig- nity. The initiative is also intended to help these youngsters develop their social and employability skills, which would ultimately enhance their chances to find permanent employment in the open market. One of these employees is now per- manently employed with MSV Life. The initiative was jointly started by MSV and MAPFRE Middlesea 16 years ago and the two companies currently have a seconded comple- ment of 14 youngsters between the ages of 23 and 33 years of age with developmental disabilities. MSV Life p.l.c. is authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority to carry on long term business under the Insurance Business Act 1998. Nexia BT participates in Turnaround Restructuring Insolvency (TRI) Summit in Rome Anita Aloisio and Anton Dalli, from the Specialist Advisory Services practice of Nexia BT, participated in the Nexia Turnaround Restruc- turing Insolvency (TRI) Summit held in Rome, Italy. The event gath- ered numerous associates of the Nexia International network from around the globe. Company restructuring, turna- rounds and insolvency options and case studies were the theme of the TRI Summit. As a new member to the TRI Summit, Nexia BT Adviso- ry Services Limited was invited to present the services offered in Mal- ta. Anita Aloisio, the Partner lead- ing the advisory services in Malta presented the innovative hands-on and holistic approach adopted by the Malta team to assist companies in gaining competitive advantage. These meetings are an integral part of the Nexia International strategy, during which experts from around the Nexia Interna- tional network come together and work to provide cohesive, custom- ised services to solve and advise their respective customers on wealth creation and preservation. Cross-border opportunities was also discussed and explored during the Rome forum. Aloisio is a corporate finance and restructuring specialist with broad experience in cost-modelling, stra- tegic management and financial planning. In this role, Anita assists companies in adopting a forward looking approach which allows them to grow to their full poten- tial. She has managed a number of corporate restructuring projects for complex organisations, both for the public and the private sector. With more than 20 years of prac- tical industry experience within the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, Anton Dalli ap- plies his hands-on operational ex- perience and technical IT expertise to assist clients in implementing the required changes to achieve business process improvements. Presently, Anton manages a port- folio of clients where he provides business intelligence, planning and project management services, and facilitates re-organisation direct- ing a team of BPR specialists. Your first click of the daY www.maltatoday.com.mt A children's fashion show was held at Girgenti Palace