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Notices published in Govt. Gazette No. 19,171 of the 22nd November 2013

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National Book Prize 2013:

lISt of books 2012.
This is a list of books published in 2012 which have been submitted and accepted to participate in the National Book Prize 2013. This event, which will be presided by Prime Minister will take place on Wednesday, 27th November, 2013 at 7.30 p.m. in Ambassador’s Hall, Auberge of Castille.
Literary Prose (in Maltese) – Main Category
First prize, €700; second prize€400
Meta l-ponsjetta tibda tħammar – Loreto J. Dalli
Barney l-ispiżjar – Carmel Scicluna
Kastell għal Clara – Lina Brockdorff
Intermezzi – Lina Brockdorff
Skariġġi – Keith Azzopardi
L-Għarusa tal-Mosta –Doris Vella Camilleri
Frekwenzi Ħiemda – Tyronne Grima/Justin Schembri
Ir-raġel ta’ waħdu – Ġorġ Peresso
Il-ħajja mqallba taz-zija Rhoda –Alfred Massa
Il-Poeta – Philip M. Magri
Is-sriep reġgħu saru velenużi – Alex Vella Gera
Non-literary and non-fiction prose – Main Category
First prize, €700; second prize€400
The Times Picture Annual 2012- Darrin Zammit Lupi
Ilwien il-Festi Maltin – Vol.2 – Andew Borg/Mark Micallef
L-imħabba taħt il-lenti – Renald Blundell
Naħqa ta’ ħmar – Raymond Muscat
Jingle il-kelb li mexa miegħi – Antoine Joseph Hili
The essential Oliver Friggieri – Charles Briffa
Joseph Vella Bondin – Drammaturgu – Charles Briffa
Ġrajjiet li ma ninsa qatt – Philip Calleja
Kwadri tal-imgħoddi – Charles Bezzina
Four havens of intimacy – Mark Montebello
Mill-arkivji ta’ ħajti –ittri li bgħatt jew irċevejt 1950-2008 – Lawrence Mizzi
Għad-dell tal-balluta – Victor V. Vella
Religious books in Maltese and other languages – Sub-category
First prize, €700
Kristoterapija: fejqan sħiħ – Elias Vella
Omm il-Ħniena –Paul Darmanin
Il-ġmiel tal-Fidi tagħna Vol. 2 – Hector Scerri
Il-lok tal-mara fil-Pjan tas-Salvazzjoni – Mary Haber
Mixja lejn il-ħajja – Ġorġ Zammit
Serħan il-moħħ u l-qalb – Arthur Cutajar
Textbooks – Sub-category
First prize, €700
Glossarju Bilingwali ta’ termini KummerċjaliIngliż-Malti – Godwin Ellul
Ġew l-għasafar jgħiduli ġabra ta’ titli u xi spunti għall-kitba fil-livell Primarju – Terence Portelli
Ward ta’ kull staġun: 1500 xrara għall-ktiba fil-livell Sekondarju u f’dak Postsekondarju – Terence Portelli
Suċċessinu 1 – Charles Daniel Saliba
Suċċessinu 2- Charles Daniel Saliba
Qwiel għalina t-tfal – Charles Daniel Saliba
Idjomi għalina t-tfal – Charles Daniel Saliba
Malti aħjar bi sforzi żgħar – ktieb ta’ taħriġ – Charles Daniel Saliba
All’attacco – Patrick Sammut; Glossarju Ġermaniż –Malti/Malti-Ġermaniż – Toni Aquilina, Alfred Scalpello, Ritianne Stanyer
Sit tal-Arkivji tal-Ewropa: għajnuna għall-użu – Charles J. Farrugia
3.MT Xogħol għad-dar – Sharon Micallef Cann
3.MT – Clare Azzopardi; Ħoloq – David Alosio
Merlin Benchmark English – Merlin Publishers – Tim Editorjali
Merlin Benchmark: Maths – Merlin Publishers – Tim Editorjali
Merlin Benchmark: Studji Soċjali – Merlin Publishers – Tim Editorjali
Merlin Benchmark: Malti – Merlin Publishers – Tim Editorjali
Lifestyle – Sub-category
First prize, €700
Gourmet Today – 100 best receipes – Rachel Zammit Cutajar/Saviour Balzan
Kif toħloq E book bil-Malti – Norman C. Borg
My Favourites – Peter Dacoutros
Poetry in Maltese – Main category
First prize, €700; second prize€400
Il-Fabbrikant tal-Marjunetti: poeżiji u poesaġġ 2012 – Mario Azzopardi
Sekonda Qabel Tqum – Claudia Gauci
Raxx tas-silenzju – Charles Bezzina
L-għanja tat-tifkira- Joe M. Attard
Poetry in other languages – Sub-category
First prize, €700
Sponde Amanti – Mario Attard/ Patrick Sammut
Spring Rain/Water Blues – Victor Fenech
The divide of silence – Damian Ebejer
Drama in Maltese – Main Category
First prize, €700; second prize€400
Dwar Menopawsi, Minorenni u Muturi High Speed – Alfred Buttigieg
L-Għanja taċ-Ċinju u Il-Ġnien ta’ Esopu – Joe Friggieri
M’hemmx bżonn siparju – kitbiet dwar it-Teatru – Mario Azzopardi editur et al
Biographical and historical research in Maltese and other languages – Main category
First prize, €700; second prize€400
De Soldanis: an eighteenth century intellectual – Godwin Vella
Peasant Costumes: insights into rural life and society – Godwin Vella
Sicut Lilium: Devozzjoni u ritwal tul is-sekli – Charles J. Farrugia
L-istorja tal-Koperattivi f’Malta – Francis Galea
The Zejtun Roman Villa research-conservation-management – Ruben Abela
Victoria a portrait of a city – Charles Cini;
Duminku Mintoff u Malta fi żmienu – Josef Grech
The emergence of a Maltese Teacher Corps: from modest orgins to strength in unity 1800 -1919 – George Cassar
Charles Clews (1919-2009) Kittieb u Attur Komiku popolari- Anne Marie Bonnici
Oh żmien ħelu ... – Josephine Mahoney
Mintoff – il-bniedem u l-istorja – Mario Cutajar
Irridu u ma nistax: il-ħajja ta’ Karmenu Vassallo – Marcel Zammit Marmara
Duminku Mintoff bejn storja u miti – Sergio Grech
Banking and finance in the Mediterranean: a historical perspective – John A. Consiglio
Vassalli fil-ħolma Maltija – Matthew Theuma
General research in Maltese and other languages - Main-category
First prize, €700; second prize€400
Speakers’ rulings in the Parliament of Malta: first volume parts one and two: The Legislative Assembly – Raymond Mangion
Malta at the European Court of Human Rights 1987- 2012 – Mark A. Sammut/ David Borg
Antonio Sciortino and the British Academy of Arts in Rome – Giuseppe Schembri Bonaci
Kaktus u sukkulenti oħra – Renè Zahra
Translation studies: An Anglo-Maltese scenario of reproductive health – Joseph Eynaud
The Maltese Legal System Volume I – Introduction – David J. Attard
Tmexxija effettiva ta’ skejjel f’kulleġġi: kunsiderazzjonijiet f’kuntest ta’ bidla – Frank Fabri
Camouflage, Revolution and Desire – drawing from movies – Ruth Bianco
Nismagħhom Jgħidu – Paul P. Borg
The Art and life of George Fenech 1926 – 2011 – Lino Borg
Aphorism: wisdom of a philospher in exile – Mark Montebello/Francis Galea
Transit – David Pisani
Breeding birds of the Maltese Islands- a scientific and historical review – Alfred E. Baldacchino/John Azzopardi
Il-Kultura Maltija – Fiona Mallia
The philosophy of Desert Metaphors in Ibrahim al-Keni-the bleeding of the stone – Meinrad Calleja
The battle roar of silence – Foucault and the Caneral System – Meinrad Calleja
Il-Ganutell – Maria Kerr
Prose for children - Main-category
First prize, €700; second prize€400
Kidane – Clare Azzopardi
L-ixkupa tar-Re Vonxkup – Clare Azzopardi
Storja tinkiteb tal-klikka ... U l-mera msaħħra – Cynthia Debono
Ir-Re Fellambrożja u r-Renju La Ġenba – Clare Azzopardi;
Żarbun imsaħħar – Norman C. Borg
Tommy u s-sabiħ tal-qari u rakkonti oħra għat-tfal – Patrick Sammut
Is-sigriet ta’ tarċisju – Andrew Borg
Il-ħolma tan-nannu Ġuż – Roberta Bajada
Stedina għal Sabrina – Louise Sammut
Ħadd ma jista’ jsaltan jew jieħu tron li mhux tiegħu – Trevor Zahra
Mid-djarju ta’ Kikku – Christabel Attard
Kif jaħsibhom Mastru Gerfex – Carmel G. Cauchi
Passiġġata fil-ġungla – a walk through the jungle – Marie-Louise Farrugia
Il-maġija ta’ Drinu fl-Eġittu tal-qedem – Gloria Abela
L-annimali: id-dinja tiegħi – Merlin Publishers – Tim Editorjali
Il-frott u l-ħaxix: id-dinja tiegħi – Merlin Publishers – Tim Editorjali
it-trasport: id-dinja tiegħi – Merlin Publishers – Tim Editorjali
Il-kuluri: id-dinja tiegħi – Merlin Publishers – Tim Editorjali
Mill-ġnejna ta’ tfuliti – Carmel G. Cauchi
Prose for Adolescents - Main-Category
First prize, €700; second prize€400
Lavberds – Carmel Scicluna
Frejp – Clare Azzopardi
Ġimgħa, Sibt u Ħadd – Ivan Bugeja
Anastasia – Edgar Formosa
Storja Maqsuma – Emmanuel Psaila
Din mhix logħba – Adrian Grima
Il-Prinċep tal-Warda Bajda – Liliana Risiott
Fid-delltal-mantell iswed – Andreas Azzopardi
Is-sitt aħwa – John A. Bonello
Jenny u ż-żifna tal-Ħarifa – Rita Grech
Sajf speċjali għal Charlene – Rita Grech
Translations of books for children and adolescents - Sub-category
First prize, €700
Illum ngħix il-Quddiesa – Paul Darmanin
Żiemel tal-Gwerra – Tony C. Cutajar
Meg the Egg – Rita Antoinette Borg
Il-ħajja u l-avventuri ta’ Santa Klaws – Matthew Scerri
Il-Qaddis li ssielet mad-dragun: l-istorja ta’ San Ġorġ- Francesco Pio Attard
Deformity – Simon Bartolo
Milly, Molly u l-Missirijiet – Frans A. Attard
Milly, Molly u ż-Żwiemel ‘Melħ u Bżar’ – Frans A. Attard
Milly, Molly jgħinu l-annimali – Frans A. Attard
Milly, Molly u Ella Bella Boo – Frans A. Attard
Translation
First prize, €500
Il-Bibbja – ir-raba’ edizzjoni – Għaqda Biblika Maltija
Meaulines it-Twil – Paul Zahra
Sbuħija moħbija u stejjer oħra – Toni Aquilina
Il-Glorja ta’ Missieri – Josette Attard
Paul Boffa: Malta’s first Labour Prime Minister – Desmond Zammit Marmarà
When the siren wailed – Alfred Palma
Other Prizes which will consist in a Trophy and a certificate of merit will be awarded to:
(a) Those who produce the book in Maltese with the most beautiful presentation for the year 2012 and a certificate of merit to the publishing house;
(b) Those who produce the book in Maltese with the most attractive appearance for the year 2012 and a certificate of merit to the publishing house;
(c) The designer of the illustrations of the book amongst those submitted in the category for children and adolescents;
(d)That person who contributed helpfully to literature or in the sector of books.

MINISTRY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, THE ENVIRONMENT

AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Fishing Effort Adjustment Plan for Bottom Otter Trawl Fishery
Fishing Effort Adjustment Plan for Lampara Fishery
See attachment - feap.pdffeap.pdf
Ministry for Sustainable Development, the Environment and Climate Change
The Ministry for Sustainable Development, the Environment and Climate Change notifies that further to the public consultation launched in respect of Malta’s Waste Management Plan 2013-2020, a further public consultation on the Strategic Environmental Assessment Environment Report made on this Plan is now also underway. This document can be found on (www.environment.gov.mt).
Anyone who wishes to make representations about this report should write by not later than Friday, 20th December, 2013 to:
Sustainable Waste
Ministry for Sustainable Development, the Environment and Climate Change
3rd Floor, Millennia Buildings
Triq Aldo Moro
Marsa MRS 9065
Or email to (sustainablewaste.environment@gov.mt)

MINISTRY FOR SOCIAL DIALOGUE, CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES

Application for funds by Voluntary Organisations and Support Groups
The Ministry for Social Dialogue, Consumer Affairs and Civil Liberties (MSDC) invites applications from voluntary organisations and support groups for the provision of funds in connection with specific projects.Funds to voluntary organisations and support groups will be provided for 2014 only.Voluntary Organisations who in 2011 applied for funding for the period 2012-2014, need not reapply for funding for the same project.
Interested organisations are required to obtain an application form and the information pack by sending an email to (charlene.cristina@gov.mt).Applications submitted for funds are to be made on the templates attached to the information pack.
One signed and bound copy of the application is to be submitted with all the required information by not later than noon of Friday, 6th December, 2013 at the reception desk of the Ministry for Social Dialogue, Consumer Affairs and Civil Liberties, Barriera Wharf, Valletta (next to the ‘Pixkerija’).A soft copy of the application is also to be sent on the above mentioned e-mail address.
Late or incomplete applications will be refused.

Malta Competition And Consumer Affairs Authority

Draft Maltese Standard on “Child Adoption Process”
The Standards and Metrology Institute of Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority is considering a proposal to start drafting a new Maltese Standard on “Child Adoption Process”.
Organisations, associations and other groups who are interested in participating in the development of this Maltese Standard are requested to write to the Head of Standardization at:
Standards Metrology Institute,
Malta Competition and Consumer
Affairs Authority,
Standardisation Directorate
Mizzi House, National Road,
Blata l-Bajda, HMR 9010
Tel: 2395 2000
Fax: 21 242406
E-mail: (standards@mccaa.org.mt)
A note of any objections to this proposal should also be sent to the above.All correspondence is to be received by the above by not later than Monday, 16th December, 2013.

Malta Competition And Consumer Affairs Authority

Draft Maltese Standard on “Residential Facilities for Persons with Disability”
The Standards and Metrology Institute of Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority is considering a proposal to start drafting a new Maltese Standard on “Residential Facilities for Persons with Disability”.
Organisations, associations and other groups who are interested in participating in the development of this Maltese Standard are requested to write to the Head of Standardization at:
Standards Metrology Institute,
Malta Competition and Consumer
Affairs Authority,
Standardisation Directorate
Mizzi House, National Road,
Blata l-Bajda, HMR 9010
Tel: 2395 2000
Fax: 21 242406
E-mail: (standards@mccaa.org.mt)
A note of any objections to this proposal should also be sent to the above.All correspondence is to be received by the above by not later than Monday, 16th December, 2013.

Malta Competition And Consumer Affairs Authority

Draft Maltese Standard on “Residential Facilities for Persons with Difficulties Related to Alcohol, Drugs and Gambling”
The Standards and Metrology Institute of Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority is considering a proposal to start drafting a new Maltese Standard on “Residential Facilities for Persons with Difficulties Related to Alcohol, Drugs and Gambling”.
Organisations, associations and other groups who are interested in participating in the development of this Maltese Standard are requested to write to the Head of Standardization at:
Standards Metrology Institute,
Malta Competition and Consumer
Affairs Authority,
Standardisation Directorate
Mizzi House, National Road,
Blata l-Bajda, HMR 9010
Tel: 2395 2000
Fax: 21 242406
E-mail: (standards@mccaa.org.mt)
A note of any objections to this proposal should also be sent to the above.All correspondence is to be received by the above by not later than Monday, 16th December, 2013.

Parliamentary secretariat for agriculture, fisheries and animal rights

Call for Applicationsfor Selling Outlets at the Christmas Village 2013 in Għammieri in Aid of l-Istrina
The Rural Festivities Section within the Parliamentary Secretariat for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights invites sealed applications in an envelope marked “Call for Applications – Christmas Village 2013”. Interested persons are to deposit their applications in the appropriate box at l-Għammieri by not later than 10.00 a.m. of Friday, 29th ta’ November, 2013. Application documents are obtained from the Rural Festivities Section, l-Għammieri.Further information may be obtained from the Rural Festivities Section on telephone number 2292 4130 or 2292 4110.

MOSTA LOCAL COUNCIL

Mosta Annual Locality Meeting
In accordance with Article 70 of the Local Councils Act (Cap. 363), the Annual Locality Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 17th December, 2013 at 7.30 p.m. at the Community Hall, Civic Centre, Constitution Street, Mosta.
All residents whose names appear in the last Local Council’s Electoral Register for the locality of Mosta are urged to attend and to participate in this meeting.

GŻIRA Local Council

The Gżira Local Council notifies that on Saturday, 14th December, 2013 from 2.30 p.m. onwards there will be no access for vehicular traffic and no on street parking in the following streets:
Manoel de Vilhena from the Strand to Triq il-Vitorja.
Sir Charles Cameron from Triq Sir William Reid to Triq Manoel de Vilhena.
Carlo Manchè from Triq Sir William Reid to Triq Manoel De Vilhena.
The Local Council notifies that parked vehicles will be removed and penalties imposed according to law.

NAXXAR Local Council

The Naxxar Local Council notifies that on Saturday, 30th November, 2013 between 6.00 p.m. and 9.00 p.m., part of Victory Square, namely 7 parking bays between Palazzo Parisio and Cafe OK Bar will be considered as a towing area.