Government Notices published in Government Gazette No. of 18th April 2023

IT is notified for general information that, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister, the President of Malta has directed that the Hon. Owen Bonnici, BA, LLD, MP, Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government, assumes the additional duties of Prime Minister on Wednesday, 31st May, 2023, during the absence from Malta of the Hon. Robert Abela, KUOM, BA, LLD, Adv. Trib. Melit., MP.

IN SUPPLEMENT

IT is notified for general information that the following Bill is published in the Supplement to this Gazette:

Bill No. 59 entitled the Youth Work Profession (Amendment) Act, 2023.

Malta Psychology Profession Board

IT is hereby notified for general information that in exercise of the powers conferred by section 4 of the Psychology Profession Act (Cap .471), and for the purpose of that Act, the Minister for Social Policy and Children's Rights has approved the appointment of the Malta Psychology Profession Board, as follows:

The term of office of the members listed hereunder is for a period of two years with effect from 2nd May, 2023.

Chairperson

Dr Kevin Sammut Henwood, B.Psy. (Hons.) (Melit), MSc (Surr.), D.Foren. Psy. (Nott.)

Members

Dr Anita Giordimaina, LLD

Dr Priscilla Muscat, B.Psy (Hons), M.Sc. (Health Psy.), PhD

Ms Erika Muscat Genovese, B. Psy. (Hons), M A  Inclusive Educ. and Communities, M.Psy

Secretary

Ms Deborah Cassar

The term of office of the members listed hereunder shall remain valid until 29th May, 2024.

Members

Prof. Mary Anne Lauri, PhD, AFBPs,

Ms Mariella Mamo, M.Psy. (Melit), B.Psy. (Hons) (Melit)

Ms Jo Christine Scicluna, M.Psy., BA (Hons) Psych., PGCE, Dip. in App. Sys. Proc., Cert. in Play Therapy

Council for the Voluntary Sector

IN exercise of the powers conferred by Article 2 of the Voluntary Organisations Act (Cap. 492), and for the purpose of that Act, the Minister for Inclusion, Voluntary Organisations and Consumer Rights has approved the appointment of the members of the Council for the Voluntary Sector  as follows:

Chairperson

Ms Gertrude Buttigieg

Deputy Chairperson

Perit Jorge Spiteri

Members

Ms Doreen Borg Zammit

Ms Norma Camilleri

Ms Laura Cunningham

Mr Edward Gruppetta

Mr Paul Sultana

Mr Leslie Bonnici

Mr Paul Mifsud

Mr Frank Muscat

Mr Mark Micallef

Secretary

Ms Kimberly Grech

These appointments are valid for a period of three years with effect from the 1st of March, 2023.

IT is notified that in exercise of such powers as provided by Article (3) of the Commissioners for Oaths Ordinance (Cap. 79) the Minister for Justice appointed as Commissioners for Oaths, in the performance of their duties and for as long as they remain in such office, the undermentioned:

Persons who perform functions relating to the foreign service of the Government outside Malta

Bonnici Bennett, Ms Melanie – First Secretary, Washington

By Authority

Jonathan Attard

Minister for Justice

In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 113 of the Civil Code (Cap. 16), the Minister for Justice has made this Order whereby the Adoption Order dated 31st March, 1965, issued by Judge John R. Spon, Probate Court, Jefferson County, Ohio, United States, is being specified as an adoption of the person therein mentioned for the purposes of Articles 113, 130 and 130A of the Civil Code.

(Sgd) Dr Jonathan Attard

Minister for Justice

In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 113 of the Civil Code (Cap. 16), the Minister for Justice has made this Order whereby the Certificate of Adoption involving Foreign Elements in accordance with The Hague Convention issued by Dang Tran Anh Tuan on behalf of the Minister of Justice, Head of Department of Adoption in Vietnam dated 14th March, 2023, is being specified as an adoption of the person therein mentioned for the purposes of Articles 113, 130 and 130A of the Civil Code.

(Sgd) Dr Jonathan Attard

Minister for Justice

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 Ann Fenech Adami to be notary delegate and keeper of the Acts for Notary Dr Martha Ellul Carabott for the period between the 5th of June, 2023 and the 10th of August, 2023.

adv. MARIA RUTH CIANTAR, DIP. LAWS OF PROC. (MELIT.), LLB (HONS) (MELIT.), M. ADV. (MELIT.), M.  NOT. St (melit)

Deputy Registrar, Court of Revision of Notarial Acts

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 Roberta Bisazza to be notary delegate and keeper of the Acts for Notary Dr Victor J. Bisazza for the period between the 1st of June, 2023 and the 15th of June, 2023.

adv. MARIA RUTH CIANTAR, DIP. LAWS OF PROC. (MELIT.), LLB (HONS) (MELIT.), M. ADV. (MELIT.), M.  NOT. St (melit)

Deputy Registrar, Court of Revision of Notarial Acts

Lower Barrakka Gardens

It is notified for general information that as enabled by Section 2 of the Public Gardens (Closing) Ordinance (Cap. 34) the Director of Agriculture has approved that Lower Barrakka Gardens will be closed to the public on Thursday, 29th June, 2023, from noon onwards, and will be under the control of Izaak Mifsud.

Lower Barrakka Gardens

It is notified for general information that as enabled by Section 2 of the Public Gardens (Closing) Ordinance (Cap. 34) the Director of Agriculture has approved that Lower Barrakka Gardens will be closed to the public on Wednesday, 28th June, 2023, from noon onwards, and will be under the control of David Massa.

Lower Barrakka Gardens

It is notified for general information that as enabled by Section 2 of the Public Gardens (Closing) Ordinance (Cap. 34) the Director of Agriculture has approved that Lower Barrakka Gardens will be closed to the public on Saturday, 24th June, 2023, from noon onwards, and will be under the control of Maria Victoria Schembri.

Lower Barrakka Gardens

It is notified for general information that as enabled by Section 2 of the Public Gardens (Closing) Ordinance (Cap. 34) the Director of Agriculture has approved that Lower Barrakka Gardens will be closed to the public on Saturday, 17th June, 2023, from noon onwards, and will be under the control of Corinthia Caterers.

Argotti Gardens

It is notified for general information that as enabled by Section 2 of the Public Gardens (Closing) Ordinance (Cap. 34) the Director of Agriculture has approved that Argotti Gardens will be closed to the public from Friday, 9th June, 2023 till Saturday, 10th June, 2023, from noon onwards, and will be under the control of Festivals Malta.

Lower Barrakka Gardens

It is notified for general information that as enabled by Section 2 of the Public Gardens (Closing) Ordinance (Cap. 34) the Director of Agriculture has approved that Lower Barrakka Gardens will be closed to the public on Friday, 9th June, 2023, from noon onwards, and will be under the control of Timothy Gingell.

Declaration by the LANDS AUTHORITY

Whereas by the Declaration of the President of Malta of the 24th April, 1990, published in the Government Gazette of the 4th May, 1990, under Government Notice No. 305, the President of Malta had declared that a 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 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 at Żejtun:

A plot of land measuring 132.51 square metres, bounded on the west and southwest by property of Alexander De Piro Gourgion and others and on the southeast by property of the Firm Peter Camilleri and Sons Ltd or more precise boundaries.

The abovementioned land is shown delineated with the colour red and marked with the capital letter 'B' on plan No. P.D. 308_89_a, which may be viewed on demand at the Lands Authority, Auberge de Baviere, Valletta.

The land described in the Declaration of the President of Malta of the 24th April, 1990, was also indicated on plan L.D. No. 308/89. This land measured 354.94 square metres and not of 212 square metres and this as also indicated on plan P.D. No. 308_89_a. The land that was presently used for a public purpose measures 222.43 square metres and is indicated in red and marked with the capital letter 'A' on P.D. No. 308_ 89_a. The remaining land of 132.51 square metres is the land described above, and which presently is being declared as no longer required by the competent Government for a public purpose, as indicated above.

(Sgd) Dr John Vassallo

Chairperson of the Board of Governors of the Lands Authority

Completion of Road Formation and Traffic and Parking Suspension

In virtue of Article eighteen (18) of Legal Notice 291 of 2018, the Agency for Infrastructure Malta hereby gives official notice of its intention to complete the formation of:

Triq Gianni Bonavia, Ħaż-Żabbar (indicated on site plan on page 6069);

Part of Triq Lia, Ħaż-Żabbar (indicated on site plan on page 6070);

Part of Triq La Sengle, Marsaskala (indicated on site plan on page 6071);

Triq id-Daħla ta' San Tumas (Part 2), Żejtun (indicated on site plan on page 6072).

Any person who is obliged by law to form said road (including by acquiring land necessary for the same formation) has fifteen (15) days from the date of the publication of this notice within which to comply with his obligations at law. In default, the Agency for Infrastructure Malta shall itself proceed with the formation of this road in accordance with its powers at law and at the expense of those persons whose obligation it is to form the road.

The Agency for Infrastructure Malta notifies that between 19th June, 2023 and 29th December, 2023, it will be starting road works in Triq Gianni Bonavia, Ħaż-Żabbar. Vehicular access and on-street parking in this road may be restricted during certain works. 'No parking' signs authorised by Transport Malta will be affixed on site before such parking restrictions come in force.

The Agency for Infrastructure Malta notifies that between 19th June, 2023 and 29th December, 2023, it will be starting road works in part of Triq Lia, Ħaż-Żabbar. Vehicular access and on-street parking in this road may be restricted during certain works. 'No parking' signs authorized by Transport Malta will be affixed on site before such parking restrictions come in force.

The Agency for Infrastructure Malta notifies that between 19th June, 2023 and 29th December, 2023, it will be starting road works in part of Triq La Sengle, Ħaż-Żabbar. Vehicular access and on-street parking in this road may be restricted during certain works. 'No parking' signs authorised by Transport Malta will be affixed on site before such parking restrictions come in force.

The Agency for Infrastructure Malta notifies that between 19th June, 2023 and 29th December, 2023, it will be starting road works in Triq id-Daħla ta' San Tumas (Part 2), Żejtun. Vehicular access and on-street parking in this road may be restricted during certain works. 'No parking' signs authorised by Transport Malta will be affixed on site before such parking restrictions come in force.

Vehicles found in contravention to the order of this notice and to the related 'No parking' signs on site are liable to be towed.

Further assistance or more information can be obtained via email to (info.im@infrastructuremalta.com).

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:

Application of the Proviso to Article 3(2)(b) ofthe Small Business Act (Exemption) Order

IN exercise of the powers conferred by article 18(1) of the Small Business Act (Cap. 512) the Minister for the Economy, European Funds and Lands has made the following order:

The Owning and Keeping of Dangerous Animals (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 is hereby exempt from the application of article 3(2)(b) of the Small Business Act for the reason that the measures established in the mentioned legislation are urgently required to permit the entry into Malta of animals that fall under the remit of these regulations.

Explanatory Notes(for the purposes of article 3(2)(c) of Chapter 512 of the Laws of Malta)

1. Introduction

2.Summary and background

2.1 Aims and Objectives of the legislation

The objective of these regulations is to be able to allow dangerous animals to be used in cinematic performances as props or extras in the territory of Malta.

2.2 Public Consultation

No public consultation was needed.

3. Overview of the structure of the instrument

The regulations are made up of two (2) regulations and consist of the following:

1. Citation.

2. Adds a new regulation to the principal regulations.

4. Commentary on the regulations

Regulation 2: Adds a new regulation 10A to the principal regulations which permits that dangerous animals may be used in cinematic performances as props or extras in the territory of Malta provided that several strict conditions are adhered to.

5. Concluding Section

These regulations shall come into force upon their publication in the Gazette.

N.B: These Explanatory Notes are not intended to be an exhaustive description of the legal instrument nor a substitute thereof or a legislative supplement to it. These Explanatory Notes do not purport to be an authoritative ruling on the interpretation of the legislation.

Mr Godwin Warr, Director General (Commerce), resumed duties on 1st June, 2023, and the arrangements referred to in Government Notice No. 690 of 26th May, 2023, are hereby being cancelled.