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17 COMMERCIAL maltatoday | WEDNESDAY • 20 JUNE 2018 New additions to the Pendergardens experience GUESTS gathered at an even- ing event to celebrate and en- joy the launch of two fabulous outlets recently opened at the retail podium of Pendergar- dens. This prestigious self- contained development, cov- ering an area of 18,500sq.m, has stayed true to its mantra that everything surrounds you, with the opening of these two retailers. The reputable and success- ful Optika Opticians have opened a flagship store hous- ing all the top brands. And in addition to testing facilities and optometric clinical health services, Optika Opticians will offer a vast range of products, from high-end, premium fash- ion brands such as Ray-Ban, Cartier, Bulgari, Tiffany & Co and Giorgio Armani, as well as contact lenses and lens care products. U&Co, an easy eatery and social café, spread over two floors and offering both inside and outdoor seating, aims to offer a mindful and memo- rable experience delivering exquisite and beautifully pre- sented food, artisan coffees, craft beers and so much more in an authentic way. It is guar- anteed to be a hit with the community which surrounds it. Both outlets are served by the recently opened Pender- gardens public car park, mak- ing them very easily accessible at all times of the day. Valyou Supermarkets and Hertz will soon be joining U&Co and Optika Opticians at the Pendergardens retail podium while The Pender- gardens Business Centre will also be opening its doors to its tenants in Q1 2019. As Pend- ergardens moves into the fi- nal phase of the project, it of- fers an opportunity to acquire some of the most sought after real estate in Malta with a few units still available in Block 17 and the upper floors of T1T2. For further information and to make an appointment for a private view please visit www.pendergardens.com Left to right: Sandro Vella; Ron Scerri; Mark Camilleri; Dolores Gatt Baldacchino; Simon Gatt Baldacchino MCAST holds Fish Event 'Food from the Sea – Is-Sajda u t-Tisjira' THIS Friday, the Centre for Agriculture, Aquatics and Animal Sciences within the MCAST Institute of Applied Sciences will be organising an evening event entitled 'Food from the Sea – Is-Sajda u t- Tisjira'. The event will take place at the Centre's premises in Luqa Road, Qormi from 6pm onwards. This celebration, also re- ferred to as a 'free fish party for all the family' forms part of the European Maritime Day, and will be showcasing the work of local fishermen, students and lecturing staff within the Cen- tre for Agriculture, Aquatics and Animal Sciences. Persons attending the event will have the opportunity to taste different types of local fish and learn more about the importance of a balanced diet and the cooking of under-uti- lized fish species. Information on small-scale fishing and its social importance in the Mal- tese Islands will also be dis- seminated. Live cooking and tasting ses- sions will be carried out in col- laboration with the Mediter- ranean Culinary Academy's chefs cooking on-site and sharing recipes with attendees. A talk on 'Fish for a Healthy Lifestyle' will be delivered at 6.45pm. During this event the Centre will launch the Malta Small- Scale Fisheries Network. The MCAST Centre for Ag- riculture, Aquatics and Animal Sciences within the Institute of Applied Sciences offers cours- es in three major streams: Horticulture, Fish Manage- ment and Animal Manage- ment. The Fish Management courses provide students with the needed competences to work in the Aquaculture, Fish- eries and Aquariology sectors and is done through class lec- tures, practical sessions and on-the-job learning. Research undertaken by students as part of this course supports the lo- cal efforts for a better under- standing towards more sus- tainable fishing, diversification of farmed species, etc. Free parking will be available outside the Centre. For further information call on 23987342 or email malcolm.b.borg@ mcast.edu.mt. Atlas wins Employee Voice Award for the second year running ATLAS Group was recently awarded overall winner for the most engaged employees in the 100+ employees' category. The Employees' Voice award was presented to Marketing and HR Manager Jackie Attard Mon- talto at the HR Spring Event, organised by Business Leaders Malta. "This award is testimony to all our staff, in every job and at every level, who make such an effort to make Atlas a great place to work," said Attard Montalto. "Thanks to our staff and man- agement, we have a corporate culture which encourages devel- opment and ongoing feedback to improve our working envi- ronment. I am pleased that our hard work and effort to create a positive environment for our staff has been recognised – it gives us added motivation to al- ways do better." Atlas takes the positive engage- ment of its employees very seri- ously, with ongoing monitoring throughout the year, together with performance appraisals and regular feedback. "We ana- lyse the responses received and feed them back into our pro- cesses to improve them – we be- lieve it is critical that Atlas staff feel comfortable to share their opinions, and that these opin- ions and suggestions will be lis- tened to," said Attard Montalto. "Positive engagement through the promotion of healthy life- styles is the ethos behind Atlas Wellness, our health and fitness programme," explained Attard Montalto. "Through Atlas Well- ness, we organise subsidised ex- ercise sessions, such as circuit training and the walking and running club, as well as pres- entations by experts on exer- cise, nutrition as well as various health conditions." "We also have a very active Social Club, that organises vari- ous activities throughout the year, such as our annual treas- ure hunt, fundraising for good causes, and parties where staff can just have a good time in a re- laxed setting," said Attard Mon- talto. From left: Morgan Parnis, CEO of Business Leaders Malta, Katrina Grech, Director of Operations, Business Leaders Malta, Jackie Attard Montalto, Marketing and HR Manager, Atlas Insurance and Margherita Cachia, Assistant HR Manager, Atlas Insurance