Government Notices published in Government Gazette No. 21,612 of 27th March 2026

Constitution of Malta Article 96A (6) (d)

Appointment of Judges

The President of Malta hereby notifies that following the public call issued on 30th January, 2026, by the Minister for Justice and Reform of the Construction Sector, for the appointment of two new Judges, for which applications had to be received by the 20th February, 2026, on the 20th of March, 2026, I was given a Report in terms of Article 96A (6) (d) of the Constitution of Malta also dated the 20th March, 2026, issued by the Committee on Judicial Appointments established by Article 96 A of the Constitution of Malta: this following a meeting of the same Committee held on Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026, where twenty one (21) expressions of interest from various individuals eligible for this appointment were evaluated.

This Report submitted for my consideration the names of three candidates who according to the report were the most suitable and from these three names the President of Malta in accordance with Article 96 A (6) (d) of the Constitution of Malta selects one name.

The three names submitted in alphabetical order which in the opinion of the Committee were the most suitable and deserving for the position of Judge were these:

1. Rizzo Elaine

2. Stafrace Zammit Claire, and

3. Sultana Brigitte

From these three names I chose that of Stafrace Zammit Claire.

On the 23rd March, 2026, I informed the Committee that in accordance with the same Article 96 A (6) (d) I choose:

​Stafrace Zammit Claire

Subsequently on the 24th March, 2026, the Secretary of the Committee delivered a second detailed Report, also emanating from the Committee's sitting of the 3rd March, 2026, with the names in accordance with Article 96 A (6) (d) of the Constitution of Malta of three candidates, who in the opinion of the Committee were the most suitable and deserving for the office of Judge

The three names submitted, in alphabetical order were the following:

1. Caruana Leonard

2. Rizzo Elaine, and

3. Sultana Brigitte

My choice from these three names in accordance with the same Article 96 A (6) (d) of the Constitution of Malta is:

Sultana Brigitte

Whereas in accordance with Article 96 (1) of the Constitution Judges of the Superior Courts are appointed by the President acting on recommendations made by the Judicial Appointments Committee established by Article 96 A of the Constitution, the President appoints, in alphabetical order, the following persons to serve as Judges of the Superior Courts:

Stafrace Zammit Claire

Sultana Brigitte

The names of the Candidates who in the opinion of the Judicial Appointments Committee were suitable and meritorious and who were submitted for selection by the President in accordance with the procedure established by Article 96 A (6) (d) which names are to be published in accordance with the same Article are those which appear above in this statement.

It is hereby declared that the appointment of two Judges in accordance with the public call issued by the Minister for Justice and Reform of the Construction Sector on the 30th January, 2026, has been fulfilled and exhausted.

The President congratulates the newly appointed Judges and thanks the members of the Judicial Appointments Committee for the meticulous work they have carried out.

​THE President of Malta has been pleased to approve the transfer of Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Cachia from the Regular Force of the Armed Forces of Malta to the Individual Reserve Force, on retirement, with effect from 31st March, 2026.

THE President of Malta has been pleased to approve the transfer of Major Jonathan Borg from the Regular Force of the Armed Forces of Malta to the Individual Reserve Force, on retirement, with effect from 3rd April, 2026.

THE President of Malta has been pleased to approve the retirement of Captain Dorothy Dolores Gauci from the Regular Force of the Armed Forces of Malta with effect from 2nd April, 2026.

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

Act No. VI of 2026 entitled the Credit Review Office Act, 2026;

Act No. VII of 2026 entitled the Various Laws relating to the Establishment of the Family Court (Amendment) Act, 2026;

Act No. VIII of 2026 entitled the Human Organs, Tissues and Cell Donation (Amendment) Act, 2026;

Act No. IX of 2026 entitled the Constitution of Malta (Amendment) Act, 2026.

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

Bill No. 171 entitled the Arms (Amendment) Act, 2026.

27th March 2026

IT is hereby notified for general information that the following person has been appointed Acting Executive Secretary of that Local Council with effect from the 20th March, 2026.

Local CouncilActing Executive Secretary

Marsa                              Roderick Ebejer

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:

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

1. Introduction

2. Summary and background

Part One of the Fifth Schedule to the Value Added Tax Act (Cap. 406) (hereinafter referred to as the “VAT Act") presents a list of supplies which are to be treated as zero rated (0% VAT), also referred to as exempt with credit for VAT purposes. This means that such supplies included in this Part are subject to a 0% VAT rate upon sale, whilst enabling input VAT recovery for input VAT related to such supplies.

As part of this list, the supply of scheduled passenger transport services by means of a public lift, as defined in the Passenger Transport Services Regulations (S.L. 499.56), is being included.

3. Overview of the structure of the instrument

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

Regulation 1: Citation and scope.

Regulation 2: Amends the Fifth Schedule.

4. Commentary

In terms of the new item 11(e) of Part One of the Fifth Schedule to the VAT Act, scheduled passenger transport services by means of a public lift recognised as such by the Commissioner shall be subject to a 0% VAT rate.

In addition, the regulations provide for the addition of the definition of a “public lift" as provided by the new item 7(4) of Part Five of the Fifth Schedule to the VAT Act where “public lift" shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in the Passenger Transport Services Regulations (S.L. 499. 56) and which is operated in accordance with the provisions of regulation 68S of the said regulations.

5. Concluding sections

The regulations shall come into force upon their date of publication in the Government Gazette.

These Explanatory Notes shall not be construed as guidelines, explanations or instructions relating to the VAT Act in terms of article 75 of the said Act.

For further information please contact:

Email: servizz@gov.mt

Telephone: 144

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

Notice in terms of Articles 58 and 73

In terms of the proviso to Article 58(3) and Article 73(2) of the Value Added Tax Act, the Commissioner for Tax and Customs is hereby notifying the person/s listed hereunder that a demand notice for payment of tax, penalties and interest as per Article 59 of Cap. 406 has been issued in their regard.

VAT NumberTax Payer

Unless payment is effected within 30 days from the date of this notice, the Commissioner for Tax and Customs will proceed to enforce payment in terms of law.

Copies of said notices may be collected from the Collection Section, MTCA, Blk 5, Floriana.

Holders of a Warrant of Registered Youth Workers

THE Youth Work Profession Board, in accordance with Article 5(2) of the Youth Work Profession Act, is hereby publishing the following list of persons who, on the 31st December 2025, were registered in the official register of Youth Workers in accordance with the said Act:

​Tree Planting Initiative of Project Green (hereinafter “the Scheme")

IN ORDER to further implement Government's environmental and climate objectives, including the enhancement of green infrastructure, tree coverage, climate resilience, and the promotion of sustainable land use across the Maltese Islands Project Green, established by virtue of Legal Notice 367 of 2022 as a government agency in terms of the Public Administration Act, Chapter 595 of the Laws of Malta, within the Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness, has developed the Scheme by virtue of which eligible applicants may be supported through the allocation of trees free of charge.

The Scheme forms part of Project Green's broader commitment to agro-afforestation, environmental sustainability, strengthened food safety and food security measures, the circular economy, productive land management, agricultural restoration, and the development of resilient food system practices, as outlined under Malta Vision 2050.

By means of this Government Notice, it is hereby being notified that a call for applications is being issued relative to the initial roll-out of the Scheme bearing reference number PG/TPI001/26. Receipt of applications will start with immediate effect.

Applications to the initial roll-out of the Scheme bearing reference number PG/TPI001/26 shall be received till December 2027. Late or incomplete submissions shall not be considered.

Participation in the initial roll-out of the Scheme bearing reference number PG/TPI001/26 is subject to eligibility criteria, land requirements and other terms and conditions as laid down in the Application Form, the Participation Application Agreement, and the Consent Form issued by Project Green and any additional documents as may be issued from time to time by Project Green.

The submission of an application does not in itself guarantee approval or the allocation of trees.

Full details of the initial roll-out of the Scheme bearing reference number PG/TPI001/26, including eligibility criteria, the list of eligible trees, application procedures and supporting documents such as the de minimis declaration (where applicable), are available on the Project Green website (https://projectgreen.mt).

For any kind of assistance, one may call Freephone 153 (Ext. 20)