Government Notices published in Govt. Gazette no 20,804 of 11th March 2022

IT is notified for general information that, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister, the President of Malta has directed that the Hon. Chris Fearne, MD, FRCS (Ed), MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health, assumes the additional duties of the Prime Minister on Thursday, 10th March, 2022, during the absence from Malta of the Hon. Robert Abela, KUOM, BA, LLD, Adv. Trib. Melit., MP.

Appointment of Notary Delegate/Keeper

It is hereby notified that in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 20 of the Notarial Profession and Notarial Archives Act, the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts has appointed Notary Dr Michaela Fleri-Soler to be notary delegate and keeper of the Acts for Notary Dr Peter Fleri-Soler, for the period between the 4th March, 2022 and the 14th March, 2022.

Today, the 7th March, 2022

Dr MARIA RUTH CIANTAR, DIP. LAWS OF PROC. (MELIT.), LLB (HONS) (MELIT.), M. ADV. (MELIT.)

Deputy Registrar, Court of Revision of Notarial Acts

Declaration by the LANDS AUTHORITY

Whereas by the Declaration of the President of Malta of the 22nd September, 1982, published in the Government Gazette of the 27th September, 1982, under Government Notice No. 518, the President of Malta had declared that the plot of land was required by the competent Government for a public purpose in accordance with the provisions of the Land Acquisition (Public Purposes) Ordinance (Cap. 88), and whereas part of the plot of land is no longer so required, I hereby declare for all intents and purposes of law that the undermentioned land is no longer required by the competent authority for a public purpose and also according to the Government Lands Act (Cap. 573) of the Laws of Malta.

Description of the Land

The following land in the limits of Siġġiewi:

A plot of land, including three rural rooms, measuring 14,250 square metres, bounded on the West and South West by property of Lapsi Estates Limited and on the North East  by property of the heirs of Frances Chesney Sciberras D'Amico Inguanez  and in part by property of the Legacy of Reverend Joseph Bonavia, annexed to Naxxar parish church, or more precise boundaries.

The abovementioned land is shown marked with the colour blue and marked as plot 2A on plan L.D. 148/82/1, which may be viewed on demand at the Lands Authority, Auberge de Baviere, Valletta.

(Sgd) Dr John Vassallo

Chairperson of the Board of Governors of the Lands Authority

Declaration by the LANDS AUTHORITY

Whereas by the Declaration of the President of Malta of the 22nd September, 1982, published in the Government Gazette of the 27th September, 1982, under Government Notice No. 518, the President of Malta had declared that the plot of land was required by the competent Government for a public purpose in accordance with the provisions of the Land Acquisition (Public Purposes) Ordinance (Cap. 88), and whereas this plot of land is no longer so required, I hereby declare for all intents and purposes of law that the undermentioned land is no longer required by the competent authority for a public purpose and also according to the Government Lands Act (Cap. 573) of the Laws of Malta.

Description of the Land

The following land in the limits of Siġġiewi:

A plot of land measuring 3,389 square metres, bounded on the North East by property of the heirs of Frances Chesney Sciberras D'Amico Inguanez, on the West and South West by property of the Company Leisure Estates Limited or more precise boundaries.

The abovementioned land is shown marked with the colour red and marked as plot no. 1 on plan L.D. 148/82/1, which may be viewed on demand at the Lands Authority, Auberge de Baviere, Valletta.

(Sgd) Dr John Vassallo

Chairperson of the Board of Governors of the Lands Authority

Declaration by the LANDS AUTHORITY

Whereas by the Declaration of the President of Malta of the 22nd September, 1982, published in the Government Gazette of the 27th September, 1982, under Government Notice No. 518, the President of Malta had declared that the plot of land was required by the competent Government for a public purpose in accordance with the provisions of the Land Acquisition (Public Purposes) Ordinance (Cap. 88), and whereas this plot of land is no longer so required, I hereby declare for all intents and purposes of law that the undermentioned land is no longer required by the competent authority for a public purpose and also according to the Government Lands Act (Cap. 573) of the Laws of Malta.

Description of the Land

The following land in the limits of Siġġiewi:

A plot of land measuring 243 square metres, bounded on the North East by property of Reverend Joseph Bonavia annexed to Naxxar parish church and on the West and South West by property of the Company Leisure Estates Limited or more precise boundaries.

The abovementioned land is shown marked with the colour blue and marked as plot no. 3 on plan L.D. 148/82/1, which may be viewed on demand at the Lands Authority, Auberge de Baviere, Valletta.

(Sgd) Dr John Vassallo

Chairperson of the Board of Governors of the Lands Authority

IT  is hereby notified for general information that the following person has been appointed Deputy Executive Secretary of that Local Council between 30th March, 2022 and 4th April, 2022, both days inclusive:

Local Council Deputy Executive Secretary

Birżebbuġa                              Jordy Brincat

IT is hereby notified for general information that the following person has been appointed Deputy Executive Secretary of that Local Council with effect from the 5th February, 2022:

Local Council Deputy Executive Secretary

Ħal Luqa                                 Karen Maria Camilleri

Boat Restoration Scheme

This scheme shall help in the cultural preservation of the local fishing fleet and is aimed at the professional categories (MFA/MFB). Registered wooden fishing vessels which year of construction dates prior to 2007 (base year also included). Only MFA or MFB registered vessels, which vessel type is either a: Firilla, Frejgatina, Kajjik and Luzzu, shall be considered as being eligible. Apart from financial and sectorial aspects, these vessels have also a cultural and historical value and should therefore be preserved.

1. Definitions

In this scheme, unless the context requires otherwise:

“Minister" means the Minister responsible for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Animal Rights.

“Director" means the Director responsible for Fisheries and Aquaculture.

 “Owner/s" means the natural or legal person/s under whom the ownership of a fishing vessel is registered.

“Applicant" carries the same meaning as “owner".

2. Who is eligible for such assistance?

Owner/s of fishing vessel/s which are made entirely of wood, are registered in the professional categories (MFA/MFB), which year of construction was 2007 or earlier. Only MFA or MFB registered vessels, which vessel type is either a: Firilla, Frejgatina, Kajjik or Luzzu, shall be considered as being eligible.

This measure will be implemented in line with the provisions of the Commission Regulation (EU) No 717/2014 of 27 June, 2014, on the application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid in the fishery and aquaculture sector (OJ L 190, 28.6.2014, p. 45) as amended by Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/2008 of 8 December 2020 amending Regulations (EU) No 702/2014, (EU) No 717/2014 and (EU) No 1388/2014, as regards their period of application and other relevant adjustments (OJ L 414, 9.12.2020, p. 15).The DFA shall request for a signed declaration from the undertaking concerned about any other de minimis aid received during the previous two fiscal years and the current fiscal year. Applications shall not be considered as eligible unless the above regulatory provisions are met.

3. How does a Person Acquire the Right for this Assistance?

Eligible vessel owners should fill in an Application Form to formally register their interest in this scheme. All declarations and documentation should be provided as per instructions provided in the Application Form.

Interested applicants are encouraged to fill in the attached Application Form with the necessary documentation and then return it by hand to the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture by not later than the 28/03/2022, unless otherwise notified by the DFA.

All eligible and non-eligible applicants shall be notified via an official letter.

Payments shall be processed in a single batch, following the submission of itemised valid fiscal receipts with a photo of the restoration work done on the vessel.

Following the vetting of receipts received, all applicants will receive their submitted amounts to their personal bank account.

4. How support is calculated

The maximum financial allocation shall be calculated on the registered vessel length in meters as per below pre-defined length categories, each having a corresponding financial value. In under no circumstance shall the value of maximum support received exceed the stipulated value. The total value of aid provided shall be capped to this pre-defined limit.

Category 1: 00–05.99M - €1,300 (Max Support)

Category 2: 06–11.99M - €2,700 (Max Support)

Following the last submission of receipts, eligible applicants shall not be entitled in any manner for any pending unclaimed balance.

Vessel owner/s in possession of more than one eligible vessel shall be entitled to apply for multiple vessels, which financial support shall then be calculated following the same principles as stipulated in the above schedule, depending on the applicable category.

The Grant can only be availed of/applied for once (per vessel), by the applicant (registered person/s) owning the vessel/s.

The DFA reserves the right to revise the total Eligible Maximum support value if required.

5. What does such assistance consist of?

This measure will be implemented in line with the provisions of the Commission Regulation (EU) No 717/2014 of 27 June, 2014, on the application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid in the fishery and aquaculture sector (OJ L 190, 28.6.2014, p. 45) as amended by Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/2008 of 8 December 2020 amending Regulations (EU) No 702/2014, (EU) No 717/2014 and (EU) No 1388/2014, as regards their period of application and other relevant adjustments (OJ L 414, 9.12.2020, p. 15).

Only the following or similar expenditure shall be considered as being eligible:

Decorative, protective and antifouling paint (or similar);

Solid, laminated, plywood wood sheets and planks (or similar);

Copper nails, bolts, rivets and screws (or similar);

Glues, epoxy, sealant and caulking (or similar);

Direct labour costs (up to a maximum of 20% of the total eligible support).

The following or similar expenditure shall be considered as being non eligible:

Equipment (or similar);

Engine parts, engine oils, lubricants (or similar);

Power tools and hand tools (or similar).

The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture reserves the right to determine the eligibility of submitted receipts/claimed expenditure, as per parameters stipulated above. All expenditure eligibility shall be subject to the scrutiny, interpretation and acceptance of the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture. Expenditure defined as being eligible or non-eligible by the Department shall be deemed as final.

The English version of both the Application Form and the Terms and Conditions shall prevail in case of conflict or interpretation with the Maltese version.

6. How shall it be paid?

The payment will be processed and paid via the applicants' bank account.

Registered vessel owner/s benefitting from this scheme cannot decommission their vessel for a period of 5 years following the date of acceptance of support, unless support received is entirely refunded back to the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture by the applicant/owners benefitting from this scheme. If during the 5-year period the boat is sold or transferred, the original applicant/owner shall still remain legally responsible of actions incurred.

7. Whenever False Information is given or Failure to Conform to the Provisions of the Scheme

Any false declaration/s shall be defined as being a criminal offence. The applicant shall be held personally liable to return back any monies received, if payments would have already been processed. One will also be automatically disqualified from the scheme. This clause does not have an applicable time limit and shall remain in force indefinitely.

8. Duration of the Scheme

This is a scheme which was launched in 2019, 2020, 2021 and is being launched once again during 2022. It will be implemented in 2022 and concluded in 2023.

Receipts shall only be considered as valid if the expenditure incurred/receipt date falls between the period 01/03/2022 and 28/11/2022.

9. Amendments to the Scheme

The Minister shall make the necessary amendments to this scheme by publishing the said amendments in the Government Gazette.

THE Commissioner of Police, in terms of articles 7 and 8 of the Private Guards and Community Officers Act 1996, hereby notifies that the following applications as mentioned hereunder have been received:

Applikazzjoni ghall-liċenza bħala Gwardjani Privat

Application for licence of aPrivate Guard

Name and SurnameIdentity Card No.Address

Any person may, within one month from the publication of this notice, object in writing to the Commissioner about the issue of the above licences on any of the grounds listed in section 10 of the Private Guards and Community Officers  Act 1996, which are:

(a) where the applicant or any officer of the applicant or any person who has an effective control of the services to be provided by the applicant.

(i) has been convicted in Malta or elsewhere of any crime against the safety of the state, or of any crime of voluntary harm or injury to any person or any crime against property or public trust or any other serious crime; or

(ii) has been declared bankrupt or his financial position is precarious or otherwise renders the applicant unsuitable; or

(iii) has been discharged from the police or armed forces or the prison services because of any offence or other misbehaviour; or

(iv) is a public officer or a member of the police or armed forces or the prison services; or

(b) when information is available which is in the public interest; or

(c) where the applicant does not possess the necessary qualifications as may be prescribed by or under the Act.

THE Commissioner of Inland Revenue notifies that, on the date shown hereunder, the price of gold and silver on which valuations made by the Consul for Goldsmiths and Silversmiths are based has been fixed for the purposes of article 14 of the said Act as follows: