Court Notices published in Government Gazette no 21,524 of 21st October 2025

It is hereby notified that in virtue of the powers conferred by Section 257 of the Civil Code, the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts, by a Decree dated the 9th October, 2025, and upon an application numbered 960/2025, ordered:

To the Director of the Public Registry, to make the necessary corrections or annotations on the Act of Birth and the Act of Marriage of Yu-Wen Chen when these are to be registered in Malta, so that the name of the applicant is amended by annotation from ‘Hsiao-Yun’ to ‘Yu-Wen’.

Court of Revision of Notarial Acts

RUTH PISCOPO

Deputy Registrar, Court of Revision of Notarial Acts

By means of a decree of the 17th July, 2025, in the records of the judicial letter number 853/2025, in the names Clyde Farrugia vs Charter Properties Limited, the First Hall of the Civil Courts ordered the following publication for the purpose of effecting service on the respondent company Charter Properties Limited in terms of Article 187(3) et sequitur  of Cap. 12.

In the First Hall of the Civil Court

To Charter Properties Limited (C69311) of Lara Buildings, Triq Ġużeppi Calì, Iklin

By means of this present, Clyde Farrugia (ID 156192M0 of 42, Chartreux, Triq Ħal Dwin, Ħaż-Żebbuġ, whilst referring to the contract of constitution of debt in the records of Notary Michael Laferla dated 3rd April, 2023, by means of which the company Charter Properties Limited constituted itself as debtor of the interpellant in the sum of €210,000, under the terms and conditions included in the said contract hereby attached and marked as Doc. A, and considered that in view of the default of the conditions of the same contract, every benefit was lost and all the debt is due, is, for all intents and purposes of law, rendering as an executive title the said constitution of debt and calls upon you so that within two days (2) from service to you of the present judicial letter you pay the amount of €210,000 besides interest at the rate of 8% per annum due on the 3rd April 2023 or rather the date of the above mentioned contract till the date of effective payment.

The interpellant informs you that in case the time given to you passes uselessly, he will have no alternative but to proceed further against you by all the means permitted by law, including the filing of executive warrants against you.

This judicial letter is being filed for all intents and purposes of law and especially although not limitedly in terms of Cap. 12 namely Articles 253 (b) and 256 (2) of Cap. 12 of the Laws of Malta and is intended to render the notarial contract above mentioned executable and Cap. 16 of the Laws of Malta.

So much so that you may know how to regulate yourself and to avoid useless costs and legal procedures.

With costs including those of the judicial letter dated 28th January, 2025, and legal interest from 3rd April, 2023.

ALEXANDRA DEBATTISTA

For the Registrar, Civil Courts and Tribunals                                                                                                                                        

Banns for Curators

Republic of Malta 

To the Marshall of the Court.

By means of a decree given by this Court, on the 9th July, 2025, following a request of Deborah DelRe it was ordered that deputy curators be chosen to represent the absent Marcello Carbonara, in the records of the Sworn Application 242/2019AL, in the names Deputy Curators vs Deborah DelRe and in the other relative and subsequent acts.

By means of a Sworn application in the names Deputy Curators to represent Marcello Carbonara vs Deborah DelRe, in the records of the Sworn Application bearing reference 242/2019AL, filed in the Civil Court (Family Section), on the 8th July, 2025, the applicant Deborah DelRe (ID 55984M) requested this Honourable Court so that it appoints deputy curators in terms of Article 929 (a) of Cap. 12 of the Laws of Malta to represent the plaintiff Marcello Carbonara absent from the Maltese Islands in these acts and in all relative and subsequent acts.:

Notification: Deputy curators

You are therefore ordered to affix an official copy of these banns at the entrance of this Superior Court and to summon whosoever wishes to act as curator to appear before this registry within six days and by means of a minute to submit a declaration that he wishes so to act.

You are also ordered to inform each one that if he fails to make this declaration within the stipulated time, the Court will proceed to the selection of curators of office.

And after so acting, or if you should encounter any difficulty in the execution of these banns, you are to inform forthwith this Court.

Given by the Civil Court (Family Section), above mentioned,with the witness of the Hon. Mr Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti BA, LLD, Doctor of Laws.

ALEXANDRA DEBATTISTA

For the Registrar, Civil Courts and Tribunals

By means of a decree of the 25th September, 2025, handed down by the Juvenile Court in the records of the application number 80/2025AC in the names Directorate for Child Protection within the Foundation of Social Welfare Services vs Liza Delia, the following publication was ordered for the purpose of effecting service on the respondent Liza Delia in terms of Article 187(3) et sequitur  of Cap. 12.

By means of an application in the names Directorate for Child Protection within the Foundation of Social Welfare Services vs Liza Delia (ID 551677M and David Buhagair (ID 481078M) filed in the Juvenile Court, on the 13th August, 2025, the applicant Directorate for Child Protection within the Foundation of Social Welfare Services requested this Honourable Court so that:

1. On a preliminary basis and in terms of Article 18(3), orders that the minor continues to reside with the father David Buhagiar; provided that the same father shall cooperate with this Directorate for any visits which may take place without notice and any recommendations in favour of the best interests of the minor … omissis …;

2. Order that the care and custody of the minor be vested in the father David Buhagair so that he can administer the ordinary and extraordinary care of the minor … omissis … including aspects related to education and any medical treatments whereby the passport, clothes and uniform, educational books and any material belonging to the same minor shall immediately be released to the same father;

3. On a preliminary basis and in terms of Article 18(3), any contact of the minor with the mother shall be suspended until the mother begins to attend psychiatric appointments and individual therapy with the aim of building a healthy and stable relationship with the minor. Provided that this happens, any access shall be carried out under supervision, which supervision shall be regulated by the Alternative Care Directorate (Children and Youths) in accordance with the regulations and procedures which are operated by the Access Service within the applicant Directorate where the same Directorate has the faculty that after examining the benefit to minors from such access it shall have the faculty to take decisions that reduce, extend, increase, suspend or terminate access if this is harmful to minors;

4. Order that the mother should attend for psychiatric assessment and continue to attend for any appointment and/or treatment in a consistent manner with a view to improving her mental health in the best interest of the minor … omissis …;

5. Appoints the present application for hearing in terms of the Article18(5) of Cap. 602 of the Laws of Malta;

6. Appoint a children’s Advocate to provide an explanation, provide any information to the minor, assist and present the views of the minor before this Honourable Court in terms of Article 25 of Cap. 602 of the Laws of Malta;

7. Upholds the recommendations, including the issuing of the welfare care order for the well being of the minor with the intention of permanency and not reintegration of the Director of the Directorate for Child Protection as set out in the report attached as Doc. X and makes them an integral part of its final decision and subsequently refers the decision of this Honourable Court to the Revision Board to revise the care plan of the minor in terms of Cap. 602 of the Laws of Malta,

And this under those provisions that this Honourable Court deems fit and opportune in the circumstances.

With costs.

Applicant: Directorate for Child Protection, 220, Triq il-Kanun, Santa Venera

Notification: Liza Delia, 30, Class Court, Blk A, Flt 5, Triq Danny Cremona, Ħamrun

In the Juvenile Court

Magistrate: Dr Abigail Critien, BA, Trib. Eccl, Melit. LL.M. (Family Law) London, LLD 

The Court,

Having seen the application of the Directorate for Child Protection within the Foundation for Social Welfare services dated 13th August, 2025, and in virtue of which it declared that it is of the professional opinion that the minor … omissis … shall be protected by issuing a Supervision Order in terms of the Cap. 602 of the Laws of Malta;

1. Upholds the first demand and in terms of Article 18 (3), authorises the minor to continue to reside with the father David Buhagiar, and provided that the same father shall cooperate with the Directorate for Child Protection as regards the visits which can be made without notice and any recommendations in favour and in the best interest of the minor provided that the Court is ordering that:

Limitedly to those cases where an urgent decision has to be taken – the Court shall be informed of any move of residence or considerable change in the life of the minor immediately and shall also be informed of the details of the facts and why such situation was deemed to be urgent,

In all other circumstances the Court should be informed of any intention to move residence or considerable changes in the life of the minor and that such intention be communicated also to the children’s Advocate who is being appointed in this cause and namely Dr Marita Pace Dimech. The Court is making it clear that no transit should take place without the prior authorisation of the Court;

2.Limitedly upholds the second demand and in terms of Article 18 (3), entrusts the care and custody of the minor to the father David Buhagiar who is being given the power to take ordinary but non-extraordinary decisions regarding education and medical, therapeutic and psychiatric treatments but in cases where an urgent or extraordinary decision has to be taken – the Court should be informed immediately and be it is also informed of the details of the facts and why such a situation was considered urgent. In addition, if there is an intention to delegate such powers, in the first place this Court has to be informed immediately and before such delegation actually takes place and all the information on the person on whom there is an intention to make such delegation could be given so that subsequently this Court will see whether it should authorise/confirm such delegation or otherwise;

The Court is making it clear that no travel should take place without its authorisation

3. Uphold limitedly the third demand and in terms of Article 18 (3), if access and/or contact between the minor and the mother be suspended until the same mother starts attending psychiatric appointments and individual therapy with the aim of building a healthy and stable relationship with the minor. If this occurs and consequently resumes access and/or contact between the minor and the mother, order that any contact and access between the minor and the mother shall be supervised and regulated by the Directorate Alternative Care (Children and Youths) provided that the same Directorate is being given the faculty to authorise such contact after examining the benefit to the minor from such access. The same Directorate is also being authorised to determine, even pendente lite, the contact methodology and administer the supervision or monitoring. The Directorate is also being given the faculty to take decisions to reduce, extend or increase access in the best interests of the minor but in case it intends to suspend or terminate such access, then in that case the Court orders that it be immediately informed of such intention by means of a note in the records of the cause so that subsequently this Court will see whether it should authorise and/or confirm such intention or not;

4. Uphold the Fourth demand and consequently, order the mother Liza Delia to attend for psychiatric assessment, and continue to attend for any appointment and/or treatment in a consistent manner with the aim of improving her mental health in the best interest of the minor … omissis …;

 5. Upholds the fifth demand and appoints the present application for hearing for the 25th August, 2025, at 9.00 a.m. which hearing was postponed to the 21st November, 2025, at 9.00 a.m. in terms of the Article18(5) of Cap. 602 of the Laws of Malta;

6. Upholds Sixth demand and in terms of Article 25 of Cap. 602 of the Laws of Malta appoints Dr Marita Pace Dimech as children’s advocate to provide an explanation, provide any information to the minor, assist and present the minor’s views before this Court;

7. Regarding the seventh demand the Court reserves its right to decide at the opportune stage and consequently abstains from taking cognizance of the same demands at this stage and this till the evidence is heard before it;

… omissis …

Orders the service of this decree amongst others to Liza Delia.

ALEXANDRA DEBATTISTA

For the Registrar, Civil Courts and Tribunals

Notice, Registry of the Civil Court, First Hall

Whereas Sebastian Jaz Fenech (ID 156098M) filed an application under oath (number 1033/2025JVC) demanding the correction of the Act of Public Registry number1560/1998 in the Public Registry.

Whosoever may have an interest therein, and wishes to oppose that demand, is hereby called upon to do so, by means of a note to be filed in the Registry of these Courts, within fifteen days from the day of the publication of this present notice in the Government Gazette. 

Those who, within the aforesaid time, shall have filed such note, shall be notified by the service of a copy of the said application under oath, of the day which will be appointed for the hearing of the case. 

By order of the Court,

CORA CATANIA

For Registrar, Civil Courts and Tribunals

By means of a decree of the 29th September 2025 of the Rent Regulation Board, in the records of the Application in the names Indis Malta Ltd vs Printline Quality Printers Limited, Application number 236/2025JG, the following publication was ordered for the purpose of effecting service on the respondent company Printline Quality Printers Limited in terms of Article 187(3) et sequitur  of the Code of Organisation and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12).

By means of an application in the names Indis Malta Ltd (C28965) vs Printline Quality Printers Limited (C25727), filed in the Rent Regulation Board, on the 29th July, 2025, the applicant Indis Malta Ltd requested this Honourable Board so that:

1. With the application of the provisions in Art 16A of Cap. 69 decide this matter summarily and without proceeding to trial;

2. Order the respondent company so that within a short and peremptory time that is fixed, it vacates from the factory MRA030, in Marsa Industrial Estate, and leave the same vacant and free in favour of the applicant company.

With costs, against the respondent company who is from now summoned so that a reference to his oath be made and reserving any other action by the applicant company according to law for the rent payment or any other payment till the date of effective payment.

Applicant: : Indis, Mosta Technopark, Mosta

Respondent: MRA 030D, Marsa Industrial Estate, Marsa

The application in the names Indis Malta Ltd vs Printline Quality Printers Limited, Application number 236/2025JG, has been postponed for hearing to the 12th December, 2025, at 9.40 a.m. 

ALEXANDRA DEBATTISTA

For the Registrar, Civil Courts and Tribunals

By means of a decree of the 22nd September, 2025, of the Rent Regulation Board, in the records of the Application in the names Indis Malta Ltd vs Laga Company Limited, Application number 240/2025CG, the following publication was ordered for the purpose of effecting service on the respondent company Laga Company Limited in terms of Article 187(3) et sequitur  of the Code of Organisation and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12).

By means of an application in the names Indis Malta Ltd (C28965) vs Laga Company Limited (C4656), filed in the Rent Regulation Board, on the 30th July, 2025, the applicant Indis Malta Ltd requested this Honourable Board so that:

1. With the application of the provisions in Art 16A of Cap. 69 decide this matter summarily and without proceeding to trial;

2. Order the respondent company so that within a short and peremptory time that is fixed, it vacates from the factory LQA025 in Ħal Luqa Industrial Estate, and leave the same vacant and free and return the keys in favour of the applicant company.

With costs, against the respondent company who is from now summoned so that a reference to his oath be made and reserving any other action by the applicant company according to law for the rent payment or any other payment till the date of effective payment.

Applicant: Indis, Mosta Technopark, Mosta

Respondent: 192 (LQA025) Ħal Luqa Industrial Estate, Ħal Luqa

The application in the names Indis Malta Ltd vs Laga Company Limited, Application number 240/2025CG, has been postponed for hearing to the 6th November, 2025, at 10.10 a.m. 

ALEXANDRA DEBATTISTA

For the Registrar, Civil Courts and Tribunals

By means of a decree of the 9th October, 2025, of the Rent Regulation Board, in the records of the Application in the names Davinia Borg vs Thomas Hill, Application number 237/2025CG, the following publication was ordered for the purpose of effecting service on the respondent Thomas Hill in terms of Article 187(3) et sequitur  of the Code of Organisation and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12).

By means of an application in the names Davinia Borg (ID 440683M) vs Thomas Hill (ID 223752A) filed in the Rent Regulation Board, on the 30th July, 2025, the applicant Davinia Borg (ID 440683M) requested this Honourable Board why it should not:

1. Declare the lease dissolved and terminated;

2. Order the eviction of the respondent from the premises 36, Rivendell, Triq il-Palma, Madliena, within a short and peremptory period that shall be fixed to him;

3. Declare that the respondent did not pay the rent as ordered in the private writing dated 1st January, 2025;

4. Liquidate the rent which the respondent did not pay and this from January 2025 till when he vacates the premises;

5. Liquidate the penalty of €10 for every day that the respondent was late in the payment of rent and this till the date of eventual payment;

6. Condemn the respondent to pay the applicant the rent arrears and penalties as liquidated;

7. Orders also the respondent to pay the water and electricity bills.

With costs including those of the judicial letter and with interests according to law against the respondent who is from now summoned so that a reference to his oath be made.

Applicant: Chez Nous, Triq il-Fjamma, Kappara

Notification respondent: 36, Rivendell, Triq il-Palma, Madliena

The application in the names Davinia Borg vs Thomas Hill, Application number 237/2025CG, has been postponed for hearing to the 28th October, 2025, at 9.30 a.m. 

ALEXANDRA DEBATTISTA

For the Registrar, Civil Courts and Tribunals

By means of a decree of the 8th October, 2025, by the Rent Regulation Board, in the records of the Warrant of Eviction number 1302/2025 in the names (Applicant) Natalie Attard et vs (respondent) Joseph Debattista the following publication was ordered for the purpose of service of the respondent Joseph Debattista in terms of Article 187(3) of the Code of Organisation and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12).

By means of an application in the Rent Regulation Board, in the names (applicants): 1) Natalie Attard (ID 0044957M); 2) Josephine Attard (ID 0297864M); 3) Giorgina Galea (ID 0387360M); 4) Peter Attard (ID 1037147M); 5) Maria Concetta sive Connie Carabott (ID 0009659M); and 6) Tessie Attard (ID 0420549M) vs (respondent) Joseph Debattista (ID 0420549M), filed on the 12th August, 2025, the applicant Natalie Attard (ID 0044957M) et asked this Honourable Board:

To order the issuing of a Warrant of Eviction against the respondent (from the under mentioned premises) in execution of the under mentioned judgement and this since the respondent failed to do this till this day.

Premises: Ninteen (19) previously 8, Triq l-Imsida, Birkirkara

Judgement: according to a judgement of the Rent Regulation Board of the 6th May, 2025 (reference number 310/2024JG – Doc. A), which judgement was passed in a judgement (see confirmation that no appeal was filed – Doc. B), whereby the respondent Debattista was ordered so that within thirty (30) days from the date of this judgement he vacates from the premises merit of these procedures and returns all the keys to the applicants.

That although the respondent was called upon to vacate the premises even by legal letter (Doc. C) he remained in default and still occupies the premises de quo abusively and without title. The applicants are naturally reserving all their rights for the damages suffered by them as a consequence of the abusive behaviour of the respondent.

Filed by Dr Ruth Ellul and PL Daniel Aquilina.

Warrant of Eviction

Republic of Malta

To the Court Marshall

Given by the Court , above mentioned, with the witness of the Hon. Dr Joseph Gatt, LLD, Doctor of Laws.

Applicant: 300, Triq Fleur-de-Lys, Fleur-de-Lys, Birkirkara

Notification respondent: 19, Triq l-Imsida, Birkirkara

ALEXANDRA DEBATTISTA

For the Registrar, Civil Courts and Tribunals

Banns for Curators

Republic of Malta

To the Executive Officer of the Court of Magistrates (Gozo)

It is hereby notified that by a decree given on the 17th of October, 2025, the Court of Magistrates (Gozo), Superior Jurisdiction, General Section, ordered the publication of the extract reproduced below in terms of article 931 (3) of the Code of Organisation and Civil Procedure.

By a decree given on the 17th of October, 2025, it was ordered that a deputy curator be chosen according to the law to represent the unknown owner/owners, unknown heir/heirs, and namely the persons entitled to receive of the annual and perpetual ground rent of the immovable property described hereunder in the schedule of deposit and redemption of ground rent bearing number 335/2025 in names Anna Marie Curmi vs Deputy Curator to represent the unknown owner/owners, unknown heir/heirs, and namely the persons entitled to receive of the annual and perpetual ground rent of the immovable property described hereunder, which schedule of deposit was filed on the 25th September, 2025, in the Court of Magistrates (Gozo) Superior Jurisdiction, General Section, and in all other relative and subsequent acts.

The immovable property subject to this schedule is:

The premises with official number forty-four (44) in Triq Xandriku, Nadur, Gozo, with the garden, with the overlying open space and with the subsoil, as indicated on the plan annexed to the same schedule of deposit, and which property is subject to the equivalent today of fifty-eight euro cents (€0.58c) annual and perpetual ground rent, and which ground rent the applicant wishes to redeem in terms of article 1501 of the Civil Code, and which amount capitalized at the rate of 5% amounts to eleven euro and sixty cents (€11.60c), which together with a payment of five euro and eighty cents (€5.80c) ground rent payment for the last ten years arrears of rent and as well as the sum of fifty-eight euro cents (€0.58c) as a possible laudemium, amounting to a total of seventeen euro and ninety-eight cents (€17.98c), which is being deposited so that anyone entitled to it can freely withdraw it after tendering due receipt.

You, executive officer of the Court of Magistrates (Gozo) are therefore ordered to affix an official copy of this notice at the entrance of this Court and thereby summon anyone who wants to enter as a curator to appear within a period of six (6) days in this Registry and make a note declaring that they so accept.

You are also ordered to inform one and all that if they do not make this declaration within the time given above, this Court will proceed to choose a curator of the office. And after you have done this, or if you encounter any obstacle in the execution of this order, you should inform this Court.

Issued by the Court of Magistrates (Gozo) Superior Jurisdiction, General Section, mentioned above, with the testimony of Magistrate Dr Brigitte Sultana, LLD, LLM (Cardiff), Adv. Trib. Eccl. Melit., a Magistrate of the aforementioned Court.

MARY JANE ATTARD 

Deputy Registrar, for the Registrar, Gozo Courts and Tribunals

Banns for Curators

Republic of Malta

To the Marshall of the Courts

By means of a decree given by this Court on the 17th September, 2024, following a request of Antoinette Hili it was ordered that deputy curators be appointed to represent the unknown directus dominus, in the acts of the schedule of deposit number 1941/2024 in the names Antoinette Hili vs Deputy Curators in the other relative and subsequent acts:

By means of a schedule of deposit and redemption of groundrent number 1941/2024 in the name of Antoinette Hili (ID 199055M), wife of Andrew Hili, daughter of Carmel Galea and Josephine Galea née Pantallersco, born in Vittoriosa on the 20th February, 1955, and residing at 36, Triq Eldorado, Ħamrun, vs Deputy Curators to represent the unknown directus dominus of the property 40, Triq Eldorado, Hamrun filed on the 13th September, 2024, whereby Antoinette Hili (ID 199055M) respectfully submitted:

That the applicant Hili acquired a maisonette with official number 40, in Triq Eldorado, Ħamrun, including his airspace from Maria Concetta (Cettina) Tonna by means of a will dated 18th December, 2015, in the records of Notary Pamela Mifsud Bonnici (causa mortis dated 22nd February, 2023, attached and marked as Doc. A);

That originally the property was acquired by Joseph Tonna and Josephine Tonna née Borg by means of a public deed in the records of Notary Remigio Zammit Pace which contract is dated 9th April, 1966 (copy of contract here attached and marked Doc. B and siteplan attached and marked as Doc. C), which property was inherited by Maria Concetta (Cettina) Tonna by means of Unica Carta dated 1st July, 1963, in the records of Notary Joseph Cachia.

This said premises consisting of a maisonette with its airspace in part overlying third party property is subject to the rate of Lm1.50 per annum, equivalent to €3.49 of annual and perpetual groundrent, free and unencumbered from all other things, with all its rights and appurtenances, with vacant possession and with the terms and conditions therein listed, which amount is payable to the respondents;

That this amount is being deposited to redeem the groundrent of the maisonette with official number 40, Triq Eldorado, Ħamrun;

That the same interpellant today wishes to avail herself of the faculty given to her by Article 1501 of the Civil Code (Cap. 16 of the Laws of Malta) to redeem this groundrent;

That the amount of Lm1.50 equivalent to €3.49 capitalised at the rate of 5% amounts to €69.80;

That at the same time the applicant is depositing also the arrears of groundrent of these last five years and namely the amount of €17.45.

Thus, the applicant is humbly calling upon this Honourable Court and under its authority deposit the amount of €69.80 to redeem this groundrent and another sum of €17.45 representing arrears of groundrent, which sum is to be freely given to the respondent after leaving the due receipt according to law.

Applicant: Antoinette Hili, 36, Triq Eldorado, Ħamrun

Notification: Director Public Registry, Triq l-Arċisqof, Valletta

Deputy Curators

You are therefore ordered to affix an official copy of these banns at the entrance of this Superior Court and to summon whosoever wishes to act as curator to appear before this Registry within six days and by means of a minute to submit a declaration that he wishes so to act.

You are also ordered to inform each one that if he fails to make this declaration within the stipulated time, this Court will proceed to the selection of curators of office.

And after so acting, or if you encounter any difficulty in the execution of these banns, you are to inform forthwith this Court.

Given by the above mentioned Superior Court with the witness of the Hon. Mr Justice Grazio Mercieca, LLD, doctor of Laws.

ALEXANDRA DEBATTISTA

For the Registrar, Civil Courts and Tribunals

ARB/C113/2025 – SEIZING AND FREEZING ORDER

IT IS BEING NOTIFIED that by a decree dated 13th September, 2025 given by the Court of Magistrates (Malta) as a Court of Criminal Inquiry (Magistrate Dr Yana Micallef Stafrace, LLD), with Compilation Number 802/2025, in the case:

The Republic of Malta

Versus

SEDIA JALLOW, 44 years, son of Mamadu and Fatou née Beh born in Kotu, Gambia, on the 13th July, 1981, residing at Saint Francis, Apartment 1, Triq San George Preca, Ħaż-Żabbar, and holder of a Gambian passport bearing number PC141334.

The Court ORDERED the attachment in the hands of third parties in general of all moneys and other movable property due to or pertaining or belonging to SEDIA JALLOW and prohibits the said accused from transferring, pledging, hypothecating or otherwise disposing of any movable or immovable property, and this in terms of Article 22A of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Cap. 101 of the Laws of Malta, Article 5 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, Cap. 373 of the Laws of Malta, Article 23A of the Criminal Code, Cap. 9 of the Laws of Malta and Article 36 of the Proceeds of Crime Act, Cap. 621 of the Laws of Malta.

Any person who acts in contravention of the court order mentioned in Article 22A, Article 5, Article 23A, Article 36, referred to above shall be guilty of an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine (multa) not exceeding eleven thousand, six hundred and forty-six euro and eighty-seven cents (€11,646.87), or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding twelve months, or to both such fine and imprisonment.

Any transfer or other disposal of any property made in contravention of the said Court order shall be null and without effect at law. 

MS EUNICE GRECH FIORINI

Director, Asset Recovery Bureau

ARB/C114/2025 – FREEZING ORDER

IT IS BEING NOTIFIED that by a decree dated 12th October, 2025, given by the Court of Magistrates (Malta) as a Court of Criminal Judicature (Magistrate Dr Rachel Montebello, LLD), with Compilation Number 906/2025, in the case:

The Republic of Malta

Versus

DUSTIN ROBBY M BARRON, driver, 40 years, son of Marcel and Dulce née Penais born in Suriname, on the 27th September, 1985, without a fixed address in Malta and holder of a Belgian identity card bearing number 595-2250170-79 and a national registry number 85.09.27-655.92.

The Court ORDERED the attachment in the hands of third parties in general of all moneys and other movable property due to or pertaining or belonging to DUSTIN ROBBY M BARRON and prohibits the said accused from transferring, pledging, hypothecating or otherwise disposing of any movable or immovable property, and this in terms of Article 22A of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Cap. 101 of the Laws of Malta.

Any person who acts in contravention of the court order mentioned in Article 22A, referred to above shall be guilty of an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine (multa) not exceeding eleven thousand, six hundred and forty-six euro and eighty-seven cents (€11,646.87), or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding twelve months, or to both such fine and imprisonment.

Any transfer or other disposal of any property made in contravention of the said Court order shall be null and without effect at law. 

MS EUNICE GRECH FIORINI

Director, Asset Recovery Bureau

DKR 96/2015 – VARIATION OF A FREEZING ORDER

IT IS BEING NOTIFIED that by a decree dated 7th October, 2025, given by the Court of Magistrates (Malta) as a Court of Criminal Judicature (Magistrate Dr Astrid May Grima, LLD) following a joint application filed by Emma Azzopardi and Lombard Bank Malta plc on the 4th of September, 2025, Compilation Number 834/2014, in the case in the names:

The Police 

(Inspector Keith Caruana Darmanin)

Versus

KARL (CARMEL) AZZOPARDI, 55 years, son of Emmanuel and Emma née Mifsud, born in Ħ’Attard, Malta, on the 18th November, 1969, residing at number 38, Emma, Triq W. Lassel, Mellieħa, Malta, and holder of Maltese identity card bearing number 90770M.

The Court AUTHORISED Lombard Bank Malta plc to accept deposits and/or payments from the accused mother (Emma Azzopardi ID 34642M) and this regarding the debt on behalf of Karl Azzopardi in the loan account bearing number 0126110694903.

This variation is being published in terms of Article 5 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, Cap. 373 of the Laws of Malta and of Article 23A of the Criminal Code, Cap. 9 of the Laws of Malta, following a freezing order given by the same Court on the 19th February, 2015, and published in the Government Gazette of the 3rd March, 2015, whereas the Court ordered the attachment in the hands of third parties in a general manner, all monies and other movable property which may be due to or belonging to Karl (Carmel) Azzopardi.

MARVIC PSAILA

Deputy Registrar, Criminal Courts and Criminal Tribunals (Malta)

DKR 113/2005 – VARIATION OF A FREEZING ORDER

IT IS BEING NOTIFIED that by a decree dated 21st August, 2025 given by the Criminal Court of Appeal (the Hon. Justice Dr Edwina Grima, LLD) following an application filed by Arnold Farrugia on the 23rd July, 2025, and following judgement given on the 26th April, 2018, Bill of Indictment number 21/2020, in the case in the names:

The Republic of Malta

Versus

ARNOLD FARRUGIA, 55 years, son of Emanuel and Theresa née Ciappara, born in Ħ’Attard, Malta, on the 7th November, 1969, residing at number 17, Grevillea, Sqaq tal-Ħlas, Ħaż-Żebbuġ, Malta, and holder of Maltese identity card bearing number 471569M.

The Court ACCEDED to the request of the defendant Arnold Farrugia in the sense that:

1. Authorise him to pay the Commissioner of Police the sum of €2627.11 representing costs and tax due in accordance with the attachment warrant filed against him attached with the application from his bank account with Bank of Valletta plc bearing number MT93VALL22013000000012900996011.

2. Authorises also that from the defendant’s bank account, provided that he is residing with the RISE Foundation, may be administered by a representative of the said Foundation with the aim that his living expenses and any other expenses incurred by him may be paid from these funds.

This variation is being published following another variation given by the Criminal Court on the 27th June, 2024, and published in the Government Gazette of the 26th July, 2024, in terms of Section 22A of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Cap. 101 of the Laws of Malta following a freezing order, which decree was given on the 27th July, 2005 by the Court of Magistrates (Malta) as a Court of Criminal Inquiry (Magistrate Dr Consuelo Scerri Herrera, LLD) and published in the Government Gazette of the 2nd August, 2005, whereas the Court ordered the attachment in the hands of third parties in a general manner, all monies and other movable and immovable property which may be due to or belonging to Arnold Farrugia.

MARVIC PSAILA

Deputy Registrar, Criminal Courts and Criminal Tribunals

Banns for Curators

Republic of Malta

To the Marshall of the Courts

By means of a decree given by this Court on the 18th July, 2025, following a request of Joseph Camilleri it was ordered that deputy curators be appointed to represent the vacant inheritance of Mary Calleja Urry, in the acts of the schedule of deposit number 1169/2025 in the names Joseph Camilleri vs Deputy Curators in the other relative and subsequent acts:

By means of a schedule of deposit and redemption of groundrent and sub groundrent number 1169/2025 in the name of Joseph Camilleri, born Camilleri, divorced, son of the late Anthony Camilleri and Carmela Camilleri née Magrin, born in Ħamrun on the 23rd July, 1955, and residing in St Julian’s (ID 0533455M) vs a) Deputy Curators to represent the vacant inheritence of Mary Calleja Urry née Pace, wife of Oscar Calleja Urry, daughter of Henry Pace and Teresa née Petro-cocchino, born in Tas-Sliema and resided in Valletta; b) Joint Office as successors of Abbazia Spinola, 29/30 Triq Marsamxett, Valletta; and also a) Anthony Chircop, married, son of the late Philip Chircop and the late Helen Chircop née Grima, born in Tas-Sliema on the 9th June, 1949, and residing at 134A, Flat 5, Triq it-Torri, Tas-Sliema (ID 0477249M); b) Carmel sive Lino Chircop, married, son of the late Philip Chircop and the late Helen Chircop née Grima, born in Tas-Sliema on the 10th August, 1947, and residing at 30, Madliena Heights, Triq Ta’ Stonka, Madliena, Swieqi (ID 0702347M); and c) Maryanne Abela, wife of Paul Abela, daughter of the late Philip Chircop and the late Helen Chircop née Grima, born in Tas-Sliema on the 25th December, 1950, and residing at 4, Capricorn, Triq l-Akwirkarja, Madliena, Swieqi (ID 0032251M) filed on the 8th July, 2025, whereby Joseph Camilleri respectfully submitted:

1. That he owns the perpetual subbutile dominium of buildings which are found in the block of buildings which is situated in Ball Street, Paceville, St Julian’s, known as Tropicana Hotel which incorporates therein:

(i) the apartments internally marked number one, two, three, four, five, six, seven and eight (flats 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8), previously forming part of a block of apartments bearing the name ‘Nevada Flats’ at other times bearing the name ‘Mediterranean Flats’ and sometimes ‘Mediterranean Flats Block B’, with the official number thirty-four (34), in Ball Street, Paceville, St Julian’s, as subject to annual and perpetual groundrent and sub-groundrent of thirty six euro and ninety four cents (€36.94c) before fifteen Maltese lira (Lm15) for each apartment and namely for the global sum of two hundred and seventy nine euro and fifty three cents (€279.53c);

That the applicant Joseph Camilleri acquired the apartments internally numbered two and eight (2 and 8) from the power of Edwin Vella in virtue of a contract of sale in the records of Notary Doctor Tonio Spiteri of the ninth October of the year one thousand nine hundred and eighty six (9.10.1986) as subject tighter to thirty Maltese lira (Lm30) annual and perpetual groundrent and subgroundrent. That in virtue of the same deed Joseph Camilleri acquired the apartment internally numbered one, three, four, five, six and seven (1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7) forming part of the same block from the power of Nazzareno and Maria Theresa spouses Attard, all subject to ninty Maltese lira (Lm90) annual and perpetual groundrent and subgroundrent (hereby attached and marked as Doc. A);

That on their part Edwin Vella and Nazzareno and Maria Theresa spouses Attard had acquired the same property respectively as above mentioned from the power of Carmel and Anthony brothers Chircop and Paul Abela in virtue of a contract in the records of Notary George Bonello du Pius of the fourteenth December, one thousand nine hundred and seventy nine (14.12.1979) whereby in virtue of the same contract Edwin Vella and Nazzareno and Maria Theresa spouses Attard had redeemed from the power of Helen Chircop and siblings Chircop in so far as for Edwin Vella, the amount of one hundred and seventy Maltese lira (Lm170) annual and perpetual groundrent and subgroundrent which aggravated two flats internally marked two and eight (2 and 8) and as for the spouses Attard the amount of five hundred and ten Maltese lira (Lm510) grounrent and subgroundrent which aggravated the property;

That Paul Abela, Carmelo and Anthony, the last two brothers Chircop, had acquired these flats by title of perpetual Sub-emphyteusis from the power of Philip Chircop by deed of Notary Dr George Bonello du Pius of the eighteenth August of the year one thousand nine hundred and seventy five(18.8.1975) towards annual and perpetual subgroundrent of eight hundred Maltese lira (Lm800);

That Philip Chircop had built this block of flats on part of a site he acquired by onerous title by deed of Notary Nicola Said of the eighteenth June of the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty six (18.6.1956) from the power of Paolo Grixti as subject to this land of one hundred and twenty six square canes (126 sq.c) as subject to the original groundrent of five shillings and three pence (Lm0.5x3s) towards the procurator of Abbazia Spinola and subcanone that is an increase of an annual and perpetual canone of thirty seven Maltese lira and ten shillings and nine pence(Lm37.10x9s) towards Mrs Mary Calleja Urry, wife of Mr Oscar Calleja Urry.

Since the property is built together with other property on the same site which is aggravated by the original groundrent of five shillings and three pence (Lm0.5x3s) towards and in favour of the Rector of Abbazia Spinola or its successors as well as for the subgroundrent towards and in favour of the successors of Mrs Mary Calleja Urry, the deposit and the redemption of the subgroundrent due to siblings Chircop and a deposit and concurrent redemption further down in this schedule of deposit together with the other property owned by Joseph Camilleri on the same site towards Mary Calleja Urry or her successors as well as the Abbazia Spinola successors.

For all intents and purposes, the whole amount of the subgroundrent of two hundred and seventy nine euro and fifty three cents (€279.53c) will be redeemed towards Chircop as successors in title of Philip Chircop and his wife Helen Chircop;

That the sum of two hundred and seventy nine euro and fifty three cents (€279.53c) before one hundred and twenty Maltese lira (Lm120) capitalised at five (5%) per cent amounts to five thousand five hundred and ninety euro and sixty cents (€5,590.60c) and this in order to be withdrawn from the siblings Chircop as successors of Philip and Helen spouses Chircop.

(ii) the apartment internally marked with number nine (9) on the first floor level of the block bearing official number twenty-eight (28) and bearing the name Nevada on other occasions ‘Mediterranean Flats’ and sometimes ‘Mediterranean Flats B’, at Ball Street, Paceville, St Julian’s. Included with this apartment is the pro rata and undivided share of the common area and of those services intended for common use which include the front door, entrance Hall, the stairs, the stair case, drainage and the roof. And exempt from the payment of the groundrent and subgroundrent which would otherwise be free and unencumbered with all its rights and appurtenances;

That Joseph Camilleri acquired this apartment by onerous title by deed of Notary Dr Marco Burlo of the 4th October of the year one thousand nine hundred and ninety (4.10.1990) (hereby attached and marked as Doc. B) from the power of Michael Sultana as exempt from the payment of the groundrent and subgroundrent which agravated (as they remained responsible for his payment to the Chircop family, with all his rights and appurtenances). On his part, Michael Sultana had acquired this apartment by means of two contracts, that of the sixteenth September of the year one thousand nine hundred and eighty-five (16.9.1985) and that in the records of Notary Dr Clyde la Rosa of the seventh December of the year one thousand nine hundred and eighty-eight (7.12.1988);

That the Chircop family are the successors in title of Philip Chircop and his wife Helen Chircop – Philip Chircop had acquired the site by deed of Notary Doctor Nicola Said of the eighteenth June of the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty six (18.6.1956) as subject to the original groundrent of five shillings and three pence (Lm0.5x3s) towards and in favour of the Rector of Abbazia Spinola, or its successors, as well as to the subgroundrent of thirty seven Maltese lira and ten shillings and nine pence (Lm37.10x9s) towards and in favour of the successors of Mrs Mary Calleja Urry.

iii)the garage internally marked with number ten (10) accessible from a private entrance without number abutting in Triq Wilġa, Paceville, St Julian’s, bounded on the north by property of Chircop, on the west and south by a common entrance, as subject to the subgroundrent and groundrent of eight cents of Maltese lira (LM0.08c) equivalent to nineteen euro cents (€0.19c);

That this garage was acquired by Joseph Camilleri and Paul Vassallo by title of honour by deed of Notary George Bonello du Pius dated twenty fifth August of the year one thousand nine hundred and eighty six (25.8.1986) (hereby attached and marked as Doc. C). That by a deed of Notary Christina Grima Tabone dated 5th April of the year two thousand and eighteen (5.4.2018) (here attached and marked as Doc. D), Joseph Camilleri acquired by onerous title the remaining undivided share of half of the garage. That Chircop Estates acquired this garage and other property by deed of Notary Doctor Nicola Said dated twenty seven November of the year one thousand nine hundred and sixty nine (27.11.1969) from the power of Carmel and Anthony, and Marianne, siblings Chircop children of Philip Chircop for and on behalf of the company Chircop Estates from the power of Philip Chircop;

That Philip Chircop had acquired the land on which there is the property and other property by deed of Notary Doctor Nicola Said dated eighteenth June of the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty six (18.6.1956) as subject to the original groundrent of five shillings and three pence (Lm0.5x.3s) in favour of the Rector of Abbazia Spinola or her successor as well as to the subgroundrent of towards subgroundrent of thirty seven Maltese lira and ten shillings and nine pence (Lm37.10x9s) towards and in favour of the successors of Ms Mary Calleja Urry.

(i)the property known as ‘Ghal Kaffe’, formerly known as ‘Salt and Pepper’ at ground floor level, in Ball Street, Paceville, St Julian’s, bounded on the south by property ‘Estilo’, formerly known as ‘Sardi’, on the east by the said road, on the north partly by property of Joseph Camilleri and partly by property of the Chircop family, or its successors in title, or more precise boundaries, as subject to the servitudes inherent to its relative position as underlying other property including the servitude of rainwater falling on the roof of the overlying property and which water falls to its property, with the drains and drainage system common to the overlying property and subject to the annual and perpetual groundrent and subgroundrent of eleven euro and sixty five cents (€11.65c) previously five Maltese lira (Lm5), otherwise free and unencumbered with all its rights and appurtenances;

That the said property ‘Għal Kaffe’ was acquired by Joseph Camilleri from the power of family Chircop and Chircop Estate by onerous title by means of a deed of sale in the records of Notary Doctor John Cachia Zammit of the eleventh January of the year one thousand nine hundred and eighty nine (11/1/1989) (hereby attached and marked as Doc. E);

That this shop was acquired by Chircop Estates by onerous title together with other property in virtue of a contract of sale in the records of Notary Nicola Said dated twenty seventh November of the year one thousand nine hundred and sixty nine (27.11.1969) from the power of Philip Chircop;

Philip Chircop acquired the land on which is the property and other property by deed of Notary Dr Nicola Said dated eighteenth June of the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty six (18.6.1956) as subject to the original groundrent of five shillings and three pence (Lm0.5x.3s) in favour of the Rector of Abbazia Spinola or its successor and towards subgroundrent of thirty seven Maltese lira and ten shillings and nine pence (Lm37.10x9s) towards and in favour of the successors of Mrs Mary Calleja Urry.

Thus, the interpellant shall pass on to the deposit of the amounts in order to redeem the whole subgroundrent.

For all intents and purposes, the total amount of the subgroundrent of eighty seven euro and forty seven cents (€87.47c), before thirty seven Maltese lira and ten shillings and nine pence (Lm37.10x9s), towards Mrs Mary Calleja Urry, or her successors, shall be redeemed and this as stipulated by the sub-emphyteutical concession in the records of Notary Doctor Giuseppe Sammut of the twelfth June of the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty three (12.6.1953) and the contract of sale in the records of Notary Nicola Said dated eighteenth June of the year one thousand nine hundred and sixty five (18.6.1965).

The sum of eighty seven euro and forty seven cents (€87.47c), before thirty seven Maltese lira and ten shillings and nine pence (Lm37.10x9s), capitalised at the rate of five percent (5%) amounts to the sum of one thousand, seven hundred and forty nine euro and forty cents (€1,749.40c).

For all intents and purposes, the original groundrent of sixty three euro cents (€0.63c), a larger amount than the previous one of five shillings and three pence (Lm0.5x.3s) for all intents and purposes, in favour of Abbazia Spinola Rector or its successors, according to the contract of Notary Doctor Giuseppe Sammut of the twelfth June of the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty three (12.6.1953) and the contract of sale in the records of Notary Nicola Said of the eighteenth June of the year one thousand nine hundred and sixty five (18.6.1965).

The sum of sixty three euro cents (€0.63c), a larger amount than that previously mentioned of (Lm0.5x3s), capitalised at the rate of five per cent (5%) amounts to the sum of twelve euro and sixty cents (€12.60c).

2. That for all intents and purposes it is hereby declared that it was found according to the deed of Notary Giovanni Chapelle of the twelfth April of the year one thousand nine hundred and thirty three (12.4.1933), that the company Eastern Telegraph Company Limited subcontracted the land by title of long and perpetual sublease which it had by title of emphyteusis in favour of Abbazia Spinola measuring twenty seven tumoli and one kejla (27T 0M 1M) subject to the groundrent in favour of Abbazia Spinola, which land was shown with the colour blue on the plan attached to the deed as well as granted by emphyteusis of long and perpetual lease another portion of the same land which had as free and unencumbered fourteen tumoli, five sighan and three kejliet (14T 5M 3M) shown with the colour yellow on the plan shown and attached to the deed.

3. That in the said deed it was stated that Eastern Telegraph Company Limited acquired the land from the vacant inheritance of the banker Paolo Ellul by a deed of Notary Alfriedo Carbone dated twenty-first July of the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-one (21.7.1921) and that the same Paolo Ellul acquired the portions of the land together with larger land from the Trustees of Abbazia Spinola by means of a deed published by Notary CH. Giuseppe Rossi of the sixteenth August of the year one thousand nine hundred (16.8.1900) and Easter Telegraph Company Limited acquired the other portions of the same land from various people by deed of Notary Alfriedo Carbone of the thirteenth January of the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty one (13.1.1921) from the power of Caterina Grech, Ignazio Bonello and his wife, by deed of the second July of the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty one (2.7.1921) from the power of Giovanni Sammut and others, by deed of Notary Carmelo Farrugia dated Wednesday and twenty-fourth February of the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-six (24.2.1926) from the power of Ignazio Ellul and his wife, by another deed in the records of Notary Carbone dated twenty-first July of the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-one (21.7.1921) from the vacant inheritance of Paolo Ellul as stated above.

4. That from verifications carried out it results that the property above mentioned falls on the portion of land marked with the colour yellow on the plan attached to the deed of Notary Giovanni Chapelle of the twelfth April of the year one thousand nine hundred and thirty three (12.4.1933). That for all intents and purposes a groundrent is still being redeemed in favour of Abbazia Spinola, and its successors, by means of a schedule of deposit and redemption of groundrent despite that according to the contract above mentioned there is no groundrent burdening the land in favour of Abbazia Spinola or its successors on the above mentioned property on which a groundrent and subgroundrent is redeemed. That attached with this deed there is a plan where the actual property on which a groundrent and subgroundrent is being redeemed on the plan of the year one thousand nine hundred and thirty three (1933) and this for all intents and purposes.

5. That for all intents and purposes there is also the contract in the records of Notary Joseph Gatt of the thirteenth February of the year one thousand nine hundred and forty three (13.2.1943) whereby Dr Giuseppe Pace had bought an annual and perpetual sub-direct from the power of Eastern Telegraph Company Limited regarding the land by title of sale before transferring Mrs Mary Pace (after Calleja Urry) by deed of Notary Giuseppe Sammut of the sixth October of one thousand nine hundred and fifty-one (6.10.1951) and the contract of sub-emphyteusis in the records of Notary Doctor Giuseppe Sammut of the thirteenth June of the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-three (13.6.1953) whereby Calleja Urry granted by sub-groundrent the land to Paolo Grixti. That the said Paolo Grixti had sold to Philip Chircop the land on which the property above mentioned is built by deed of Notary Nicola Said of the eighteenth June of the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty six (18.6.1956).

6. That the applicant wishes to avail himself of the faculty given to him by Article 1501 of the Civil Code of Malta and redeem the said annual and perpetual groundrent and sub-groundrents as stipulated in law.

7. That thus, the interpellant is depositing the total sum of nine thousand, five hundred and fifty eight euro and thirty seven cents (€9,558.37c) representing:

a) The sum of seven thousand, three hundred and fifty two euro and sixty cents (€7,352.60c) representing the redemption price of the annual and perpetual groundrent and sub-groundrents as above mentioned and this at the rate of capitalisation of five per cent, which are to be withdrawn in the following manner:

i. The sum of five thousand five hundred and ninety euro and sixty cents (€5,590.60c) shall be withdrawn from the siblings Chircop as successors of Philip and Helen spouses Chircop; (sub-groundrent)

ii. The sum of one thousand, seven hundred and forty-nine euro and forty cents (€1,749.40c) is to be withdrawn from the successors of Mary Calleja Urry née Pace; and (sub-groundrent)

iii. The sum of twelve euro and sixty cents (€12.60c) shall be withdrawn by Rector Abbazia Spinola, or successor thereof. (original groundrent)

b) The sum of three hundred sixty seven euro and sixty two cents (€367.63c) representing the laudemium which shall be withdrawn in the following manner:

i. The sum of two hundred and seventy nine euro and fifty three cents (€279.53c) from the Chircop family;

ii. The sum of eighty seven euro and forty seven cents (€87.47c) from the successors of Mr Mary Calleja Urry; and

iii. The sum of sixty three euro cents (€0.63c) from the successors of Abbazia Spinola;

c) The sum of one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight euro and fifteen cents (€1,838.15c) representing the arrears of the payment of groundrent and subgroundrent, which are to be withdrawn in the following manner:

i. in the sum of one thousand, three hundred and ninety seven euro and sixty five cents (€1397.65c) representing the arrears of five years groundrent due to the Chircop family;

ii. in the sum of four hundred and thirty seven euro and thirty five cents (€437.35 c) representing arrears of five years subgroundrent due to the inheritance of the absent Mary Calleja Urry, or her successors; and

iii. in the sum of three euro and fifteen cents (€3.15c) representing the arrears of five years payment of the groundrent due to the Rector of Abbazia Spinola or its successors.

Thus, the applicant in order to abide by the said law, is calling upon this Honourable Court, and under its authority is passing to deposit the global sum of nine thousand, five hundred and fifty eight euro and thirty seven cents (€9,558.37c), which is to be freely withdrawn by the respondents, as stipulated in paragraph 7., and this after the same respondents release the due receipt according to law.

Applicant: Tropicana Hotel, Triq Ball, Paceville

Notification: Director Public Registry

Joint Office

Deputy Curators

You are therefore ordered to affix an official copy of these banns at the entrance of this Superior Court and to summon whosoever wishes to act as curator to appear before this Registry within six days and by means of a minute to submit a declaration that he wishes so to act.

You are also ordered to inform each one that if he fails to make this declaration within the stipulated time, this Court will proceed to the selection of curators of office.

And after so acting, or if you encounter any difficulty in the execution of these banns, you are to inform forthwith this Court.

Given by the above mentioned Superior Court with the witness of the Hon. Mr Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti, LLD, Doctor of Laws.

ALEXANDRA DEBATTISTA

For the Registrar, Civil Courts and Tribunals.

Banns for Curators

Republic of Malta

To the Marshall of the Court

By means of a decree given by this Court on the 1st September, 2025, following a request by Commissioner for Tax and Customs it was ordered that deputy curators be chosen to represent the absentee Plinio Pilotto in his own name and as director for and on behalf of the company Azimut Project RE E.E.I.G. (EEIG 10) in the acts of the judicial letter number 3865/2025 in the names Commissioner for Tax and ustoms vs Deputy Curators and in the other relative and subsequent acts.

By means of a judicial letter filed in the First Hall of the Civil Courts on the 28th August, 2025, by The Commissioner for Tax and Customs of Block 5, Triq Vincenzo Dimech, Floriana against deputy curators nominated to represent the absentee Plinio Pilotto (passport number YA2275783) in his own name and as director for and on behalf of the company Azimut Project RE E.E.I.G. (EEIG 10), the Commissioner for Tax and Customs calls upon you in terms of Article 59 of Cap. 406 of the Laws of Malta so that within two (2) days from the service of this act, you pay the amount of €522,352.65 representing amount due by you pro et noe as value added tax .

With costs and interest in terms of Cap. 406 of the Laws of Malta till the date of effective payment.

This calling is being made for all intents and purposes of law, particularly, but not exclusively, in order to render executable the executive title which the same Commissioner for Tax and Customs has against you by means of a notice sent to you. 

In default, the interpellants informs you that they shall pass to execute the said executive title they have against you pro et noe by means of the opportune warrants.

So much so that you may know how to regulate yourselves and to proceed.

Interpellant: Commissioner for Tax and Customs, Block 5, Triq Vincenzo Dimech, Floriana

Notification: Deputy curators

You are therefore ordered to affix an official copy of these banns at the entrance of this Superior Court and to summon whosoever wishes to act as curator to appear before this registry within six days and by means of a minute to submit a declaration that he wishes so to act.

You are also ordered to inform each one that if he fails to make this declaration within the stipulated time, the Court will proceed to the selection of curators of office.

And after so acting or if you should encounter any difficulty in the execution of these banns, you are to inform forthwith this Court.

Given by the Civil Court First Hall, above mentioned, with the witness of the Hon. Mr Justice Christian Falzon Scerri, LLD, Doctor of Laws.

ALEXANDRA DEBATTISTA

For the Registrar, Civil Courts and Tribunals

Banns for Curators

Republic of Malta

To the Marshall of the Courts

By means of a decree given by this Court on the 27th June, 2024, following a request of Doctor Sharon Brincat Ruffini et it was ordered that deputy curators be appointed to represent the unknown persons, in the acts of the schedule of deposit number 975/2024 in the names Doctor Sharon Brincat Ruffini et vs Deputy Curators in the other relative and subsequent acts:

By means of a schedule of deposit and redemption of groundrent number 975/2024 in the name of Doctor Sharon Brincat Ruffini, born Ruffini, wife of Joseph Brincat, medical doctor, daughter of the late Oswald Ruffini and Teresa Ruffini born Buhagiar, born in Tas-Sliema, Malta, on the 14th May, 1964, and residing at Agra, Daħlet Pawluzzu, Sqaq numru 2, Saqa tal-Franċiż, San Lawrenz, Gozo (ID 2720564M) and Dorraine Zammit Lupi, born Ruffini wife of Aidan Zammit Lupi, teacher daughter of the late Oswald Ruffini and Theresa Ruffini, born Buhagiar, born in Tas-Sliema, Malta, on the 20th August, 1968, and residing at 48, Triq l-Oratorju, Naxxar, Malta (ID 349369M) vs Deputy Curators to represent the unknown persons that are entitle to receive this schedule of deposit filed on the 9th April 2024 whereby Doctor Sharon Brincat Ruffini and Dorraine Zammit Lupi respectfully submitted:

That by means of a contract of the 3rd March, 1981, in the records of Notary Grazio Mercieca, Oswald and Theresa spouses Ruffini acquired a garage without its airspace with number 18 which is situated on ground floor level in Triq Henry Calleja Schembri, Msida, Malta, with the area of circa 11.77 mk, contract and attached plan Doc. A and B;

That the applicants are children and heirs of the said Oswald and Theresa spouses Ruffini who died on the 20th August, 2022 and 4th October, 2023, respectively;

That this premises is subject to the annual and perpetual groundrent of €4.66 equivalent to Lm2 and this as results from the original contract of purchase of the same property;

That the applicants wish to avail themselves of the faculty given to them by Article 1501 of the Civil Code and redeem this groundrent;

That the sum of €4.66 capitalised at 5% amounts to €93.20;

That furthermore the applicants wish to present the payment of five arrears of such groundrent, which arrears amount to €23.30;

That thus the applicants are depositing the total amount of €116.50.

Thus, the applicants call upon this Honourable Court and under its authority deposit the sum of €116.50 as redemption of this groundrent and arrears of groundrent, so that it can be freely withdrawn by the same respondent after a receipt is left according to law.

Notification: Director Public Registry

Deputy Curators

You are therefore ordered to affix an official copy of these banns at the entrance of this Superior Court and to summon whosoever wishes to act as curator to appear before this Registry within six days and by means of a minute to submit a declaration that he wishes so to act.

You are also ordered to inform each one that if he fails to make this declaration within the stipulated time, this Court will proceed to the selection of curators of office.

And after so acting, or if you encounter any difficulty in the execution of these banns, you are to inform forthwith this Court.

Given by the above mentioned Superior Court with the witness of the Hon. Mr Justice Henri Mizzi, LLD, doctor of Laws.

ALEXANDRA DEBATTISTA

For the Registrar, Civil Courts and Tribunals

By means of a decree of the 14th March, 2025, handed down by the First Hall of the Civil Court in the records of the judicial letter number 5583/2024 in the names Automated Revenue Management Services Limited pro et noe vs John Fenech, the following publication was ordered for the purpose of effecting service on the respondent John Fenech in terms of Article 187(3) et sequitur  of Cap. 12.

In the First Hall of the Civil Court

To John Fenech (ID 271262M) of 84, Triq Tumas Dingli, Mosta 

By the present, the company Automated Revenue Management Services Limited (C 46054) of Gattard House, Triq Nazzjonali, Blata l-Bajda, Malta, in its own name and on behalf of Enemalta plc and Water Services Corporation, notifies you with the attached sworn declaration marked as Document A for all the purposes and effects of Article 466 of Cap. 12 of the Laws of Malta and solicits you to pay the amount of €23,798.94, which amount is sure, liquid and due and representing the balance due for the consumption of water and electricity, rent of water and electricity meter, administrative fees, connection and disconnection fees, and/or any other payment according to the electricity supply regulations and the water supply regulations together with interest due on the amount which amount consists of the following:

i. As for bill number 101000088125 the amount of €17,903.70 for the premises with address Isabella’s Triq l-Ibħra, St Paul’s Bay, Buġibba; and 

ii. As for bill number 101000196698 the amount of €3,140.04 for the premises with address 82, Triq Tumas Dingli, Mosta; and

iii. As for bill number 101000196641 the amount of €2,755.20 for the premises with address 84, Triq Tumas Dingli, Mosta.

Despite several soliċitations by the applicant company for the payment of the amount due, you remained in default and did not pay till the day of the filing of this judicial letter. In addition, there is no valid reason for your failure to pay and you never contested the amount due.

This act is being sent to you for all the purposes and effects of law and in default of payment or opposition on your part within the time mentioned in Article 466 Cap. 12 of the Laws of Malta, the applicant company shall proceed to enforce this credit according to law.

With costs

ALEXANDRA DEBATTISTA

For the Registrar, Civil Courts and Tribunals

By means of a decree of the 16th December 2024, handed down by the Court of Magistrates (Malta) in the records of the judicial letter number 3342/2024 in the names Automated Revenue Management Services Limited noe vs Alexander Borg the following publication was ordered for the purpose of effecting service on the respondent Alexander Borg in terms of Article 187(3) of Cap. 12.

In the Court of Magistrates (Malta) 

 To Alexander Borg   (ID 235869M) of  53, Assisi Crt, Flt 5,  Triq it-Turisti, St Paul’s Bay

By the present, Automated Revenue Management Services Limited (C 46054) of Gattard House, Triq Nazzjonali, Blata l-Bajda, Malta, in its own name and on behalf of Enemalta plc and Water Services Corporation, notifies you with the attached sworn declaration marked as Document A for all the purposes and effects of Article 466 of Cap. 12 of the Laws of Malta and solicits you to pay the amount of €2,577.89, which amount is sure, liquid and due and representing the balance due for the consumption of water and electricity, rent of water and electricity meter, administrative fees, connection and disconnection fees, and/or any other payment according to the electricity supply regulations and the water supply regulations together with interest due on the amount according to law regarding regarding the utility bills with number  101000038742 regarding the premises with address 53, Assisi Crt, Flt 5, Triq it-Turisti, St Paul’s Bay.

Despite several soliċitations by the applicant company for the payment of the amount due, you remained in default and did not pay till the day of the filing of this judicial letter. In addition, there is no valid reason for your failure to pay and you never contested the amount due.

This act is being sent to you for all the purposes and effects of law and in default of payment or opposition on your part within the time mentioned in Article 466 Cap. 12 of the Laws of Malta, the applicant company shall proceed to enforce this credit according to law.

With costs

ALEXANDRA DEBATTISTA

For the Registrar, Civil Courts and Tribunals

By means of a decree of the 25th June, 2025, in the records of the judicial letter number 932/2025, in the names HSBC Bank Malta plc vs Al Gededi Khaled et, the First Hall of the Civil Courts ordered the following publication for the purpose of effecting service on the respondents Al Gededi Khaled and Al Gededi Sharon in terms of Article 187(3) et sequitur  of Cap. 12.

In the First Hall of the Civil Court

To Al Gededi Khaled (ID 365173M) and Al Gededi Sharon (ID 150594M) of Trilthon Court, Flat 11, Triq il-Klamari, St Paul’s Bay, Qawra

By means of this present, HSBC Bank Malta plc (C3177) of 32, Triq il-Merkanti, Valletta

Draws your formal attention to the fact that on the 27th January, 2025, you were in delay of payment of the loan given to you by means of a contract in the records of Notary Victor Bisazza dated 4th January, 2006, in the amount of €42,403.20 and thus the interpellant company solicits you so that within two days you pay this amount. Besides the interpellant company informs you that this sum of arrears in the amount of €1333 per month will be added after that date.

Informs you that if you fail to pay all the arrears within fifteen days from the day of notification of this letter, the whole loan amount will be due all at once besides legal interest with the rate of 8% per year till the date of effective payment.

To avoid useless court fees, if the payment of the loan is not possible in the time given and you need more time to pay by monthly installments, you can admit your debt towards the Bank by means of a notarial act. In this case you are requested so that within fifteen days from when you receive this letter you inform the Bank and engage a notary.

This letter is being filed as well to interrupt prescription and as such is required by law in terms of article 2128 of the Civil Code (Cap. 16 of the Laws of Malta).

In default further procedures will be taken against at Court without further notice.

So much so that you may know how to regulate yourselves.

With costs.

ALEXANDRA DEBATTISTA

For the Registrar, Civil Courts and Tribunals                                                                                                                                                                                                  

By a decree of the Small Claims Tribunal of the 17th September, 2025, the publication of the following extract was ordered for the purpose of service on the respondent Fiona Baldacchino in terms of Article 187(3) et sequitur  of the Code of Organisation and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12).

Cose Casa Ltd (C15933) of Triq it-Tliet Knejjes, Ħal Balzan, filed a Claim on the 26th August, 2025, whereby they asked the Tribunal to condemn Fiona Baldacchino (ID 0594777M) of No. 2, Lucienne Flats, Flat 1, Triq il-Kummerc, Birżebbuġa, to pay the plaintiff company the sum of €5000, which amount is due to the plaintiff company.

With costs and interest.

The case (Claim number 209/2025GT) is deferred on the 30th October, 2025, at 12.45 p.m.

ALEXANDRA DEBATTISTA

For the Registrar, Civil Courts and Tribunals

By a decree of the Court of Magistrates (Malta) of the 10th July, 2025, the publication of the following extract was ordered for the purpose of service in terms of Article 187(3) et sequitur  of the Code of Organisation and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12).

Elmo Insurance Limited (C3500) of Triq Abate Rigord, ta’ Xbiex, as subrogated in the rights of its insured Consiglio Abela filed a Claim on the 12th June, 2025, whereby they asked the Court to condemn Emanuel Cauchi and Diana Degabriele (ID 0067186M) of 80, Triq San Franġisk, Cospicua, to pay the plaintiff company the sum of €12,942.80, which amount is due to the plaintiff company.

With costs and legal interests.

The case (Notice number 173/2025VGA) is deferred for hearing for the 10th November, 2025, at 9.40 a.m.

Notification: Diana Degabriele (ID 0067186M) of 80, Triq San Franġisk, Cospicua 

ALEXANDRA DEBATTISTA

For the Registrar, Civil Courts and Tribunals

By decree given by the Civil Court, First Hall on the 16th October, 2025 on the application of Dominic Borg (ID 286278M) in representation of Vernons (Sales) Limited (C2085), Wednesday, 26th November, 2025, at eleven in the morning (11.00 a.m.) has been fixed for the sale by auction, to be held at Amazon Theatre, St Edward Street, Ħal Qormi, of the following vehicle seized from the property of Edgar Buttigieg (ID 335177M) et.

Vehicle with the Registration Number ACD 636. 

N.B. The said vehicle will be sold as described in the acts of judicial sale number 6/2025.

GAETANA AQUILINA

For the Registrar, Civil Courts and Tribunals

Notice, Registry of the Civil Court, First Hall

Whereas Mary Rose Aquilina (ID 30699M) filed an application (number 1021/2025JVC) demanding the correction of the Act of Public Registry number 306/1999 in the Public Registry.

Whosoever may have an interest therein, and wishes to oppose that demand, is hereby called upon to do so, by means of a note to be filed in the Registry of these Courts, within fifteen days from the day of the publication of this present notice in the Government Gazette. 

Those who, within the aforesaid time, shall have filed such note, shall be notified by the service of a copy of the said application under oath, of the day which will be appointed for the hearing of the case. 

By order of the Court,

CORA CATANIA

For Registrar, Civil Courts and Tribunals

By means of a decree of the 25th September, 2025, handed down by the Juvenile Court in the records of the application number 62/2025AC in the names Directorate for Child Protection within the Foundation of Social Welfare Services vs Leanne Tonna, the following publication was ordered for the purpose of effecting service on the respondent Leanne Tonna in terms of Article 187(3) et sequitur  of Cap. 12.

By means of an application in the names Directorate for Child Protection within the Foundation of Social Welfare Services vs Leanne Tonna (ID 0353790M) filed in the Court of Magistrates (Malta), on the 26th June, 2025, the applicant Directorate for Child Protection requested this Honourable Court so that it:

1.Validates the issuance of an emergency order and the removal of the minor … omissis … in terms of Article 20 (2) of Cap 602;

2. Entrust the care and custody of the minor with the Director of the Alternative Care Directorate (Children and Youths) where the baby book belonging to the minor has to be released immediately in the possession of this Directorate;

3. Authorise this Directorate and/or the Director of the Directorate of Alternative Care to administer any vaccine or inoculation recommended by medical doctors and professionals;

4. Order preliminarily and in terms of Article 18 (3) that the minor resides in an alternative residence which is licenced and approved by the respective authority and the applicant Director according to the same Cap. 602;

5. That preliminarily and in terms of Article 18 (3) any contact of the minor with the mother is to be made under supervision which is to be regulated by the Directorate Alternative Care (Children and Youths) where the same Directorate has the option that after assessing the benefit of the minor from such an access, authorises such contact to be made where such Directorate shall also have the authorisation to determine even pendente lite the manner of such contact and to administer himself the supervision or monitoring where the Directorate will have the option to take decisions to reduce, extend, increase, suspend or terminate access if this would be harmful to the minor;

6. That preliminarily and in terms of Article 18 (3), it authorises social workers within the Directorate for Child Protection and/or the Directorate for Alternative Care (Children and Youths) to apply and do everything necessary with the respective departments including that of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs if applicable for the application and/or renewal of the passport of the minor without authorisation and/or signature of the mother and father;

7. Order the mother to register the baby with Identity or any other respective department. Otherwise and in case that the mother remains in default to register the baby order the doctor or the midwife to give the birth notice to the official who has the right to write such act in terms of Article 272 et sequitur  of Cap.16 of the Laws of Malta;

8. Proceed to nominate a children's Advocate in terms of the proviso following Article 20 (2) of Cap 602 to provide an explanation, provide any information to the minor, assist and present the views of the minor before this Honourable Court in terms of Article 25 of Cap 602 of the Laws of Malta;

9. Send the records to the Juvenile Court in terms of Article 20 (5) which Court is respectfully being asked to authorise the order for the protection of the minor and uphold the recommendations of the applicant Director as shall be deducted in the plan of protection by the same Directorate if this Honourable Court validates temporarily this order and this in terms of Article 20 (13) of Cap. 602.

And this under those provisions that this Honourable Court deems fit and opportune in the circumstances.

Notification: Leanne Tonna, 234, Liedna Court, Flat 9 Triq il-Liedna, Fgura

In the Court of Magistates (Malta)

Magistrate: Dr Abigail Critien, BA, Trib. Eccl. Melit., LLM (Family Law) (Lond.), LLD 

The Court,

Having seen the decree of the Court of Magistrates as presided over by Magistrate Dr Joseph Gatt of the 26th June, 2025, notified to this Court today according to the provisions of Article 20(5) of Cap. 602 of the Laws of Malta;

Having seen the contents of the same where this Court declares that it is also carrying out the directives given by that Court of Magistrates as presided in such a manner that the orders be applicable to these procedures but subject to the limitations, particulars and orders of this Decree;

At this stage and pendente lite the Court:

1. Upholds the first demand and consequently validates the issuing of an emergency order and the removal of the minor … omissis … in terms of Article 20 (2) of Cap. 602;

2. Upholds limitedly the second demand and consequently pendente lite and in terms of Article 18 (3), entrusts the care and custody of the minor to the Director of the Directorate Alternative Care (Children and Youths) who is being given the power to take ordinary but non-extraordinary decisions regarding education and medical treatment, therapeutics and psychiatrists however in cases where an urgent or extraordinary decision has to be taken – the Court should be immediately informed and also informed of the details of the facts and why such a situation was considered urgent.

In addition if there is an intention to delegate such powers, in the first place this Court has to be informed immediately and before such delegation actually takes place and all the information on the person on whom there is an intention to make such delegation could be given so that subsequently this Court will see whether it should authorise/confirm such delegation or otherwise;

In addition, it orders that the Baby Book has to be released immediately in the possession of the applicant Directorate;

3.Upholds the third demand and authorises the Directorate for Child Protection and/or Directorate for Alternative Care (Children and Youths) within the Foundation for Social Welfare Services to administer and vaccines or inoculation that is recommended by medical doctors and professionals;

4.Upholds limitedly the fourth request in terms of Article 18 (3), orders that the minor resides in an alternative residence liċensed and approved by the respective authority and the Director of the Directorate for Child Protection within the Foundation for Social Welfare Services, however the Court is ordering that:

Limitedly to those cases where an urgent decision has to be taken – the Court shall be informed of any move of residence or considerable change in the life of the minor immediately and shall also be informed of the details of the facts and why such situation was deemed to be urgent,

In all other circumstances, the Court should be informed of any intention to move residence or considerable changes in the life of the minor and that such intention be communicated also to the Children's Advocate who is being appointed in this cause and namely Dr Mary Muscat. The Court is making it clear that no transfers should take place without the prior authorisation of the Court;

5. Upholds limitedly the fifth demand and consequently and in terms of Article 18 (3), orders that any access and contact of the minor with the parents be supervised and regulated by the Directorate Alternative Care (Children and Youths) provided that the same Directorate is being given the faculty that after examining the benefit to the minor from such access and after consulting with the children's Advocate, such contact is authorised. The same Directorate is also being authorised to determine, even pendente lite, the contact methodology and to administer itself the supervision or monitoring. The Directorate is also being given the faculty that after consultation with the Children's Advocate, it takes decisions to reduce, extend or increase access in the best interests of the minor however in case it intends to suspend or terminate such access, then in that case the Court orders that it should be immediately informed of such intention by means of a note in the records of the cause so that subsequently this Court will see whether it should authorise and/or confirm such intention or otherwise;

6. Upholds the sixth demand and in terms of Article 18 (3) of Cap. 602 of the Laws of Malta authorises social workers within the Child Protection Directorate and/or the Alternative Care Directorate (Children and Youths) to apply and do whatever is necessary with the respective departments including that of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs if applicable for the application and/or renewal of the child’s passport without authorisation and/or signature of the parents;

7. To uphold limitedly the seventh demand and order the mother of the minor to register the child with Idenitità and any other respective department and this till not later than two days after the notification of this Decree to the same parents;

8.Confirms the appointment of Dr Rosanna Ciliberti as children's Advocate in the present proceedings;

9. Order in terms of Article 20 (6) of Cap. 602 of the Laws of Malta, that the hearing of the present application be heard before this Court on the 11th July, 2025, at 9.00 a.m. and is postponed to the 14th November, 2025, at 10.15 a.m. and this in order to see whether it should uphold the request for the issuing of a care order which is being requested by the Directorate in favour of the minor concerned;

In addition and according to the dictates of Article 20 (7) of Cap. 602 this Court orders from now on that the Director for Child Protection carry out the necessary investigations in order to establish what action is to be taken to safeguard the well-being of the minor concerned.

In addition order the Director for Child Protection within the Foundation for Social Welfare services to present the birth ċertificate of the minor by means of a note in the records of the present cause immediately and subsequently notify all parties and the Registrar Civil Courts (Family Section) of such note.

In addition, it orders the Registrar Civil Court and Tribunals so that by means of a note in the present acts filed within a maximum of 3 weeks from the date of service of the Note mentioned in the preceding paragraph to:

1. Indicate in a clear and concise manner whether there is any application or act pending before the same Honourable Civil Court (Family Section) regarding the minor concerned and namely the minor … omissis … including but not limited to General applications;

2. Inform this Court immediately by means of a note in case an act relative to the same minor is filed and this at every stage of these procedures even if such acts are filed by third parties,

and this with the aim of avoiding parallel procedures on the same minor.

Orders the service of this decree:

1. To the respondent Leanne Tonna amongst others.

ALEXANDRA DEBATTISTA

For the Registrar, Civil Courts and Tribunals