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Notices published in Government Gazette No 20,019 of 28th June 2018

28/06/2018

NATIONAL BOOK COUNCIL

National Poetry Contest ‘Mons. Amante Buontempo’ 2018

‘L-Għaqda Poeti Maltin’ and the ‘Kunsill Nazzjonali tal-Ktieb’ are launching the National Poetry Contest ‘Mons. Amante Buontempo’ for the year 2018

1. This year the contest shall consist of two different categories: 1) A category for Maltese Poetry; and 2) A category for English Poetry.

2. The contestants may participate in either or both categories.

3. The contestants shall submit only one poem for each category, i.e. The Maltese Poetry category and the English Poetry category, and which poem shall consist of no more than 36 verses.

4. The poems shall each be typed on A4 paper and each contestant is to send three copies of each poem. The poems shall be signed only by a nom de plume.

5. The contestant shall submit in a separate sealed envolope, the category for which s/he is competing, the name of the poem, the nom de plume, his or her full name, postal address, landline and mobile telephone number and email address.

6. The first three poems in each respective category, which achieve the highest marks shall be awarded the first three prizes respectively. The poem which will win the first prize will be awared €400, the poem which places second €200, and the poem which places third €100. If the poems do not reach the required standard, the prizes may not be awarded.

7. The jury panel shall consist of three members: one from Għaqda Poeti Maltin and two members from the Kunsill Nazzjonali tal-Ktieb.

8. The entries for this poetry contest are to be sent to: Għaqda Poeti Maltin, 25, ‘Tabor’, Triq il-Knisja, Ħal Lija LJA 1031, by not later than 24th August, 2018.

9. The poems for this contest are to be sent in one envelope, and the details of the contestants are to be sent in a separate sealed envelope together with the envelope with the poem/s. The entrant shall not write his or her name on the back of the main envelope.

10. Members of both the committee of ‘Għaqda Poeti Maltin’ or that of the ‘Kunsill Nazzjonali tal-Ktieb’ cannot participate in the competition.

11. The poetic work submitted has to be original and was never published in either a book/journal or newspaper.

12. Whoever does not adhere to any of these regulations shall be disqualified automatically from the competition.

13. The names of the poems submitted for the competition shall be published on either the website of the ‘Kunsill Nazzjonali tal-Ktieb’ or that of ‘Għaqda Poeti Maltin.’

N.B.

a) The prizes for the winning entries shall be provided by ‘Kunsill Nazzjonali tal-Ktieb’.

b) The result of the poetry competition shall be announced in one of the activities to be held during the Book Festival in November, which festival is organised annually by the Kunsill Nazzjonali tal-Ktieb.

FUNDS AND PROGRAMMES DIVISION, PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARIAT FOR EU FUNDS AND SOCIAL DIALOGUE

(Third) Open call for project proposals under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) 2014 – 2020

Measure I.6, Article 30 of Regulation (EU)

No. 508/2014: Diversification and new forms of income

The Funds and Programmes Division (FPD), in its remit as Managing Authority of the Maritime and Fisheries Operational Programme for Malta 2014-2020, is hereby announcing the launch of the third open call for project proposals which seek to support investments contributing to the diversification of the income of fishermen through the development of complementary activities, including investments on board, angling tourism, restaurants, and environmental services related to fishing and educational activities concerning fishing. Interested applicants are urged to read through the Application Form and relative guidance notes. Conditions may apply.

The open call for project proposals falls within Union Priority 1: Promoting environmentally sustainable, resource efficient, innovative, competitive and knowledge based fisheries; Measure I.6, Article 30 of Regulation (EU) No. 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council: Diversification and new forms of income. In line with the EMFF Operational Programme, the measure to be implemented through this open call for proposals should address Specific Objective 4 of Union Priority 1: Enhancement of the competitiveness and viability of fisheries enterprises, including of small scale coastal fleet, and the improvement of safety or working conditions.

The total indicative budget for the call is €300,000.00. However, the Managing Authority reserves the right to decrease or increase the indicative allocation.

Prospective applicants should note that the Application Form and relevant documentation may be downloaded from the website of the Funds and Programmes Division (www.eufunds.gov.mt) or (www.eufundsmalta.gov.mt). An Information session for prospective applicants will be held on the 20th July, 2018. A Registration Form to participate in such information session will be available at the above-mentioned link. Interested parties should submit their request for registration to (fpd.meae@gov.mt) by not later than Friday, 13th July, 2018, at noon. Time and venue of the information session will be communicated by the Managing Authority to fishers who have registered for the information session.

Project proposals shall be received by hand and on the appropriate Application Form, at the Funds and Programmes Division, Triq il-Kukkanja Santa Venera, until 11.00 a.m. of Friday, 31st August, 2018.

For further information interested applicants are to kindly call the following telephone number 2200 1108, or send an email to (fpd.meae@gov.mt).

Maritime and Fisheries Operational Programme 2014-2020

Part-financed by the European Union

European Maritime and Fisheries Fund

Co-financing rate: 37.5% European Union Funds;

12.5% National Funds; 50% Private Funds

Investing in sustainable fisheries and aquaculture

FUNDS AND PROGRAMMES DIVISION, PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARIAT FOR EU FUNDS AND SOCIAL DIALOGUE

Open call for project proposals under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) 2014 – 2020

Measure I.20, Article 41.1 of Regulation (EU)

No. 508/2014: On board investments; energy efficiency audits and schemes; and studies

The Funds and Programmes Division (FPD), in its remit as Managing Authority of the Maritime and Fisheries Operational Programme for Malta 2014-2020, is hereby announcing the launch of the third open call for project proposals, aimed at fishing vessel owners for investments in equipment or on board, energy efficiency audits and schemes and studies to assess the contribution of alternative propulsion systems and hull designs. Interested applicants are urged to read through the Application Form and relative guidance notes. Conditions may apply.

The open call for project proposals falls within Union Priority 1: Promoting environmentally sustainable, resource efficient, innovative, competitive and knowledge based fisheries; Measure I.20, Article 41.1 of Regulation (EU) No. 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council: On board investments; energy efficiency audits and schemes and studies. In line with the EMFF Operational Programme, the measure to be implemented through this open call for proposals should address Specific Objective 5 of Union Priority 1: Provision of support to strengthen technological development and innovation, including increasing energy efficiency, and knowledge transfer.

The total indicative budget for the call is €200,000.00. However, the Managing Authority reserves the right to decrease or increase the indicative allocation.

Prospective applicants should note that the Application Form and relevant documentation may be downloaded from the website of the Funds and Programmes Division (www.eufunds.gov.mt), (www.eufundsmalta.gov.mt). An Information session for prospective applicants will be held on the 20th July, 2018. A Registration Form to participate in such information session will be available at the above-mentioned link. Interested parties should submit their request for registration to (fpd.meae@gov.mt) by not later than 13th July, 2018, noon. Time and venue of the information session will be communicated by the Managing Authority to fishers who have registered for the information session.

For further information interested applicants are to call on the following telephone number 2200 1108, or send an email to (fpd.meae@gov.mt).

Maritime and Fisheries Operational Programme 2014-2020

Part-financed by the European Union

European Maritime and Fisheries Fund

Co-financing rate: 37.5% European Union Funds;

12.5% National Funds; 50% Private Funds*

Investing in sustainable fisheries and aquaculture

*Operations related to small-scale coastal fisheries may benefit from an increase of 30% in public aid intensity, while operations implemented by enterprises that fall outside the definition of SMEs shall have the public aid intensity reduced by 20%.

CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT

Contracts awarded by the Customs Department during the period 1st January, 2018 to 30th June, 2018, published in terms of Regulation 111(2) of the Public Procurement Regulations (LN 352/2016).

Ref. No.	Subject	Awarded Date	Contractor’s Name	Contract Value Excl. VAT
Contract dated 15th June, 2018	Contract for Service for 12 months	15th June, 2018	Mr Albert Zammit	€12.80 per hour
Contract dated 22nd February, 2018	Contract for Service for 6 months	22nd February, 2018	Mr Arnold Grima	€11.19 per hour
Contract dated 3rd April, 2018	Contract for Service for 6 months	3rd April, 2018	Mr Joseph Naudi	€11.78 per hour
Contract dated 1st June, 2018	Contract for Service for 6 months	1st June, 2018	Mr Alfred Zarb	€12.80 per hour
Contract dated 30th April, 2018	Contract for Service for 6 months	30th April, 2018	Mr Donald Cauchi	€11.19 per hour
Contract dated 23rd April, 2018	Contract for Service for 6 months	23rd April, 2018	Mr Mario Abela	€11.19 per hour
Contract dated 11th May, 2018	Contract for Service for 6 months	11th May, 2018	Mr Angelo Pace	€11.26 per hour
Contract dated 15th March, 2018	Contract for Service for 6 months	15th March, 2018	Mr John Camilleri	€14.72 per hour
Contract dated 21st February, 2018	Contract for Service for 6 months	21st February, 2018	Mr Mario Cini	€12.29 per hour
Contract dated 26th January, 2018	Contract for Service for 6 months	26th January, 2018	Mr Albert Zammit	€12.80 per hour
Contract dated 23rd April, 2018	Contract for Service for 12 months	23rd April, 2018	Mr Raymond Cutajar	€9.81 per hour

TA’ XBIEX LOCAL COUNCIL

Suspension of Parking

Ta’ Xbiex Local Council notifies that on Tuesday, 3rd July, 2018, no parking is allowed all day in part of the Yacht Marina car park in Ta’ Xbiex near the fountain where indicative signs will be placed.

ĦAL GĦARGĦUR LOCAL COUNCIL

Feast of St Bartholomew

Setting up of Kiosks

The Ħal Għargħur Local Council notifies that it is accepting applications for the setting up of kiosks for the occasion of the Feast of St Bartholomew. These applications are to reach the Office of the Ħal Għargħur Local Council by not later than Tuesday, 31st July, 2018.

The applicant has to submit with the application:

Identity card;

Photo of the kiosk;

Certification from the VAT Department;

Trade Licence;

Certificate issued by the Department of Public Health.

If one of these documents is not presented, the application will not be accepted.

A fee should be paid in accordance to Legal Notice 119/2002.

BORMLA LOCAL COUNCIL

Suspension of Traffic and Parking

The Bormla Local Council notifies that part of Triq il-Ġublew tal-Fidda, will be closed to traffic on Monday, 2nd July, 2018 from 2.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. Parking is not allowed and any parked vehicles will be towed.