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Notices published in Govt. Gazette No. 19,187 of the 24th December 2013

01/01/2013

Ministry For Foreign Affairs

Scholarship at the College of Europe, Bruges2014/2015

The Government of Malta is offering scholarships (for Maltese citizens only) for academic year 2014/2015 tenable at the College of Europe, Bruges (Belgium) to enable students to participate in one of the following areas of specialisation:-

* MA in European Economic Studies,

* MA in European Legal Studies,

* MA in European Political and Administrative Studies or

* MA in EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies

The scholarships cover one academic year commencing September 2014 and ending June 2015.

Applicants for any of the above-mentioned specialisations must already hold a Second Class Upper (or better) local or foreign approved University degree.In case of the economic and legal departments, applicants must already have a degree in a relevant subject namely economics and law.

The age limit is in principle 30 years.

The documents listed below should be attached to the application form in duplicate:

(a) a Curriculum Vitae indicating the totality of studies pursued as well as the grades obtained.

(b) a copy of the degree(s) obtained;

(d) a copy of the internationally recognised certificate in French;

(e) a copy of an internationally recognised certificate in English;

(f) a letter of recommendation from two University Professors (each letter should be in duplicate and has to be delivered in separately sealed envelopes: one addressed to the College of Europe and a copy to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, and annexed to the relevant application form).

Applicants are to apply through the Ministry for Foreign Affairs Scholarhsip portal (www.scholarships.gov.mt). Kindly note that this portal requires e-ID certification. E-ID registration details may be obtained from www.mygov.mt .

Alternatively application forms are available from the Ministry’s own website (www.mfa.gov.mt). These are to be submitted to the Scholarships Section at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Palazzo Parisio, Triq il-Merkanti, Valletta, from 8.00 a.m. to noon. Closing date for these scholarships is by not later than noon of Wednesday 15th January 2014.

It is imperative that applicants should also apply on line directly to the College of Europe, Bruges by the same deadline. (www.coleurope.eu)

Applications from Government and Parastatal employees and from the Private Sector will not be considered unless recommended by their Head of Department/Parastatal Organisation/employer respectively.

Selected candidates will be required to sign an undertaking to the effect that on completion of studies they would be available to work in Malta.They may also be required to enter into a contract to serve the government of Malta upon completion of studies.

Late applications will not be considered. The Board’s decision will be final.

Housing Authority

Extensions of Service Contract

The Housing Authority is hereby notifying that in terms of the Public Procurement Regulations, 2010 (LN 296 of 2010), the Ministry for Finance granted approval to the Housing Authority within the Ministry for the Family and Social Solidarity to extend the contract for service of Dr Tania Farrugia and Dr Angele Rapa, as Public Notaries, by a further period of two months from 1st December, 2013 till 31st January, 2014.The expressions of interest were awarded in 2010 and the contract for service has been extended annually.

The Housing Authority is hereby notifying that in terms of the Public Procurement Regulations, 2010 (LN 296 of 2010), the Ministry for the Family and Social Solidarity granted approval to the Housing Authority to extend the contract for service of Mr Demis Cachia and Ms Antoinette Powell as occupational therapists by a further period of two months from 1st December, 2013 till 31st January, 2014.The expression of interest were awarded in 2010 and the contract for service has been extended annually.

Malta Environment and Planning Authority

Public Consultation Meeting in relation with the Environmental Impact Assessment

A public consultation meeting in relation with the Environmental Impact Assessment will be held with regards:

TRK. 145432: To construct a Polishing Plant within the south sewage treatment plant boundaries, Għar Barkat Sewage Treatment Plant, Ta’ Barkat, Xgħajra, Malta.

TRK. 145808:Water reclamation infrastructure –proposed infrastructure works through trenchless methods by drilling an underground pipe from Ta’ Barkat, Xgħajra Sewage Treatment Plant, through Triq San Leonardu, Żabbar to Sant Antnin Sewage Treatment Plant, Marsascala, Site at, Ta’ Barkat Xgħajra, San Leonardo, Ħaż-Żabbar, off, Wied Sant’ Antnin, Marsaskala, Malta.

TRK. 145553: To carry out hard landscaping works at the sewage treatment plant at Ta’ Barkat l/o Xgħajra, Sewage Treatment Plant, Ta’ Barkat, Xgħajra, Malta.

Date:Monday 13th January, 2014

Venue:Xgħajra Parish Hall, Triq il-Knisja, Xgħajra.

Time:4.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m.

The public is invited to attend for this public meeting, and to request information and clarifications, discuss with the consultants, and comment on the impacts of the proposal or on the assessment itself. There will also be a public exhibition.

This is part of the consultation process about the proposed development, and is not the final decision-taking meeting. All comments made during the meeting will be recorded.

Copies of the draft Environmental Impact Statement Update may be viewed at the offices of the Malta Environment and Planning Authority (St. Francis Ravelin, Floriana) and Xgħajra Local Council, during office hours.

Written submissions can also be made by not later than 20th January 2014. These should be addressed to the Director, Environment Protection Directorate, Malta Environment and Planning Authority, St. Francis Ravelin, Floriana or sent to e-mail address: (eiamalta@mepa.org.mt).

Further details can be obtained from: (http://www.mepa.org.mt/permitting-ea-cons)

San Pawl il-Baħar Local Council

The San Pawl il-Baħar Local Council will be holding a public meeting to discuss the new bye-laws being implemented, on Saturday, 11th January, 2014 at 9.00 a.m. in the San Pawl il-Baħar Local Council Hall.

For further details kindly contact the Local Council Administrative Offices.