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47 Events maltatoday SUNDAY 22 APRIL 2018 IFS Awards ceremony recognises APS staff members' achievements EIGHT APS Bank staff mem- bers who successfully com- pleted courses delivered by the Institute of Financial Services, were presented with certificates on Friday, April 13th, at Xara Lodge in Rabat. The annual IFS ceremony, at- tended by prize-winners, their relatives and key banking prac- titioners, kicked off with a wel- come address by IFS President Kenneth B. Micallef. A keynote address by Chairman of Edu- cation Consultative Council, Dr John Consiglio, followed, encouraging students to never stop learning. The APS cohort and their achievements for 2017 con- sisted of Jeremy Noah Agius, Annis Stellini, Terrence Sey- chell, Jessica Gravina Zammit, Audrey Cassar Camilleri, Nata- sha Grech, Shelaine Cassar and James Duca. APS Bank was also the spon- sor of a cash prize for the top student in the Professional Bankers course, which this year went to Maria Scerri. "We are especially proud to be recognising our staff members on attaining such great results in their academic journey and we are convinced that this will likewise reflect well in their re- spective careers," said Ray Bon- nici, APS Bank's Head of Hu- man Capital. From left to right: Terrence Seychell, Natasha Grech, Shelaine Cassar, Jeremy Noah Agius, Kenneth B. Micallef, Profs. John Mamo, John Consiglio, Jessica Gravina Zammit, Audrey Cassar Camilleri, Marcel Cassar, Ray Bonnici, James Duca GSD Marketing Ltd launches Bavaria Valletta 2018 limited edition cans The 'Scalpel' – our sharpest tool yet GSD Marketing Ltd and Bavaria, official partners of Valletta 2018, have launched two limited edi- tion Bavaria Premium Lager cans in honour of Valletta, host of the European Capital of Culture title for 2018. The two limited-edition Ba- varia beer cans feature the iconic Valletta Skyline and the Auberge de Castille. "GSD Marketing Ltd is hon- oured to be one of Valletta 2018's official partners. We want to display some of Valletta's herit- age inspired by Valletta's iconic its domes, spires and spectacu- lar historical fortifications, as well as Auberge De Castille, one of the finest architectural works in Valletta. It is with great pride that, thanks to our partnership with Valletta 2018 and Bavaria, we present the Bavaria Valletta 2018 Limited Edition," said Mar- tin Agius, Senior Sales and Mar- keting Manager at GSD Market- ing Ltd. Valletta 2018 Chairman, Ja- son Micallef, said that he is very proud that GSD Marketing Ltd are Valletta 2018's premium part- ners, and that he is very happy that they have chosen Valletta to feature on their limited-edition Bavaria packaging. Bavaria Premium Lager is a clear pilsner that is easy to drink, with a pleasant, slightly bitter af- tertaste. It is brewed with barley malt, wheat, natural mineral wa- ter from Bavaria's own spring and hop, and has a refreshing, fruity and slightly hop-like taste, with a full f lavour which is beautifully balanced. Bavaria's limited-edition pack- aging invites consumers to cel- ebrate Valletta's prestigious title of European Capital of Culture, as well as Maltese culture and history and Bavaria is proud to be part of this. "Eviva l-Belt Valletta, il-Kapitali Ewropea tal-Kultura 2018',' said Peter Evan, Senior Ex- port Manager Europe at Bavaria N.V. Bavaria Valletta 2018 limited edition will be available in both on trade and off trade. THE much anticipated KTM 790 Duke has finally reached our shores. It was officially unveiled by representatives from KTM two weeks ago, while the official KTM stunt rider, Rok Bagoroš, was wowing our islands with his spec- tacular tricks and stunts. True riders know the impor- tance of balance between power and precision in a bike of such calibre, and this is exactly what KTM have managed to achieve here with the combination of a light, state-of-the-art chassis, and the new LC8c engine. As a result of this mechanical marriage, the bike has great torque on tap and a 105 horsepower rush which makes for one very happy rider. The LC8c engine is KTM's first inline twin, with the 'c' standing for 'compact'. It was designed with torque in mind, and the liquid cooled 8 valve unit delivers 87Nm at 8000rpm. Furthermore, an ad- vanced ride-by-wire system allows for great refinement, as well as low fuel consumption and emission figures. The exterior components of the chassis itself have been reduced to the bare essentials, leaving behind no unnecessary parts or cover which are not im- perative for function. Therefore, the engine itself doubles as a load bearing element, while the frame is made of extra strong chrome- molybdenum tubular steel, mean- ing that ultimately, less material is needed. Down low, the 790 Duke is equipped with Maxxis Super- maxx ST tyres, which have stag- gering grip in both wet and dry conditions. Nonetheless, they are lightweight, resulting in the bike feeling lighter overall, as well as working towards minimising the unsprung masses and moments of inertia.