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Notices published in Govt. Gazette No. 19,320 of 3 October 2014
01/01/2014
Gozo Action Group Foundation
LEADER Programme
Rural Development Programme for Malta (2007-2013)
Action 413.5 – Improving Signposting for Sites of Interest
The Gozo Action Group Foundation (GAGF) announces the launch for proposals for Action 413.5 under Axis 4, LEADER of the Rural Development Programme for Malta (2007-2013).
The purpose of this action is to provide assistance to Public Entities to improve the signage of sites of interest in the island of Gozo. This Priority Action seeks to improve signposting and ensure signage in prime locations or other touristic locations in Gozo that need more exposure. This Priority Action will also fund the creation and generation of maps and information tools which will be developed for localities and sites of interest.This will lead to an integrated investment in further accessibility to the sites of interest including those of environmental, panoramic and historical importance.
The beneficiaries eligible for funding under this call are Public Entities.
The public contribution for Measure 413.5 amounts to €72,000. 80% of this sum will be financed through the EAFRD whilst the Maltese Government will co-finance the remaining 20%. Beneficiaries will be granted up to 80% financial assistance should the proposed investment be selected. The GAGF and the Managing Authority reserve the right to transfer additional funds to the Measure.
This call is open on Thursday, 16th October, 2014 and closes on Thursday, 13th November, 2014 at noon. More information may be obtained by phone on 2155 0322 or by sending an email to: (mgatt@leadergozo.eu) or (info@leadergozo.eu). Applications and guidance notes can be downloaded from (www.leadergozo.eu). They can also be obtained from the foundation’s office located at 23, Triq G.P.F Agius De Soldanis, Victoria, Gozo. Office hours are from 8.30 a.m. till 4.00 p.m.
Rural Development Programme for Malta 2007-2013
LEADER
Project Part-Financed by the European Union
The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development:
Co-Financing Rate: 80% European Union; 20% Government of Malta
Europe Investing in Rural Areas
Ministry for the Family and Social Solidarity
The Minister for the Family and Social Solidarity is launching the following scheme, by the title LEAP! Project Traineeship, which is aimed at creating occupational opportunities for vulnerable individuals to better their skills and enabling them to adapt in the labour market.
1) Definitions
In this scheme, unless the context requires otherwise:
“Minister” means the Minister responsible for Social Policy;
“Director” means the Director General responsible for the Department of Social Security;
“Chairman” means the Chairman responsible for the Employment and Training Corporation;
“Head of Household” shall have the meaning assigned to it under the Social Security Act (Cap. 318);
“Household” shall have the meaning assigned to it under the Social Security Act (Cap. 318).
2) Organisations eligible under this Scheme
a. Government Entities;
b. Local Councils, Religious Organisations, Non-Government Organisations enrolled with the Commission for Voluntary Organisations; and
c. Organisations falling under the exemption from the Ministry for the Family and Social Solidarity.
Such organisations should not be engaged in economic activity as defined in Article 107 TFEU – Notion of State Aid and Derogations.
3) Who Qualifies for this Scheme
a. Early school leavers who are registered as unemployed or inactive;
b. Young parents who are currently unemployed, inactive, or are early school leavers;
c. Persons over 50 years of age registered as unemployed or inactive;
d. Persons recognised to be or have been an addict in accordance with the national law and are registered as unemployed or inactive or early school leavers;
e. Persons who have not obtained their first regular paid employment since beginning a period of imprisonment or other penal measure;
f. Women who are inactive or registered as unemployed;
g. Persons certified by the National Commission for Persons with Disability, to be suffering from a physical, mental or psychological impairment and are inactive or registered as unemployed;
h. Persons who have not attained an upper secondary educational qualification or its equivalent who are inactive or registered as unemployed or risking long-term unemployment;
i. Third country nationals who have obtained Maltese citizenship and are inactive or registered as unemployed;
j. Widowed persons who are registered as unemployed;
k. Migrant men or women who are inactive or registered as unemployed.
4) What does this scheme consist of
This scheme consists of the following:
a. 200 placements will be offered;
b. Eligible persons are entitled to a payment for a set period as defined in the LEAP! Project Traineeship document;
c. Eligible organisations are entitled to a payment for a set period as defined in the LEAP! Project Traineeship document;
d. The traineeship schedule is to be monitored by the eligible organisation;
e. In the eventuality that particular skills are being sought by the organisation, the organisation is bound to contact the project administration team outlining such skills;
f. The organisation is to provide a mentor monitoring the trainee or trainees for the duration of the scheme;
g. The organisation’s mentor is to liasion with appointed social mentors, to assess the beneficiary’s progress;
h. The project’s social mentor wil assist the trainees in developing a skills passport, considered as an asset to enable the beneficiary to enter the labour market;
i. A trial period of one month wil be allocated to the trainee and the organisation.
5) The payment issued to beneficiaries throughout the period of eligibility
a. Where a head of household is in receipt of Social Assistance, not awarded on medical grounds, in accordance with the provisions of Article 30 of the Social Security Act (Cap. 318) and is also a beneficiary under this scheme, the payment issued is not to be considered for the purposes of arriving to a weekly rate of Social Assistance.
b. Any payment under this scheme issued to any member of a household wherin the head of household is a beneficiary of Social Assistance as provided in Article 30 of the Social Security Act (Cap 318) shall not be considered for the purposes of arriving to a weekly rate of Social Assistance.
6) Registration with the Employment and Training Corporation
a. While benefitting from this scheme, the beneficiary will be exempted from the weekly registration. Nonetheless, during the period of eligibility under this scheme, the beneficiary would still be considered as registering under Part I of the register held by the Employment and Training Corporation.
b. During the period as explained in part (a) of this Section 6, the beneficiary is to be considered as a job seeker and would retain the same responsabilities of seeking a permanent employment. Moreover, the beneficiary is obliged to attend interviews or courses organised by the Employment and Training Corporation. A permanent employment takes precedence over this scheme. The eligibity under this scheme ceases in the eventuality of the beneficiary being engaged in a permanent employment.
7) Duration of the Scheme
The scheme shall enter into force on the 1st October 2014 and shall remain in force until such date as the Minister may prescribe in the Government Gazette.
8) Amendments to the Scheme
The Minister may effect any necessary amendments to this scheme by publishing the said amendments in the Government Gazette.
Operational Programme II – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013
Empowering people for more jobs and a Better Quality of Life
The Project is part-financed by the European Union
European Social Fund (ESF)
Co-financing rate: 85% EU Funds; 15% National Funds
Investing in your future
Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights
Request for Proposals
Concessions for the Set-up and Operation of Aquaculture Farms in the South East Aquaculture Zone
The Privatisation Unit (‘PU’), acting on behalf of the Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights, is issuing a public Request for Proposals in connection withthe concession for the Set-up and Operation of Aquaculture Farms in the South East Aquaculture Zone.
The PU is inviting submissions for the Request for Proposals (RFP) from reputable persons and/or entities with the necessary experience and resources to undertake such task.
In the first instance, interested parties are invited to communicate with the PU, at the email address shown below, expressing their interest to undertake the task. Once this initial communication takes place, the PU will forward a process letter inviting interested parties to collect the RFP document. The process letter will explain the procedure to be followed for the collection and submission of the RFP document.
Closing date for collecting the RFP:
24th October 2014 (noon CET).
Closing date for the submission of the RFP:
28th November 2014 (noon CET).
The Chairman,
Privatisation Unit,
Ministry for the Economy, Investment
and Small Business,
4, Clock Tower, Level 1,
Tigné Point,
Sliema TP01
Tel: (+356) 2220 9572
Email: (privatisation.meib@gov.mt)
Website: (privatisation.gov.mt)
SUPERINTENDENCE OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
National Inventory of the Cultural Property of the Maltese Islands
The following inventory of sites and objects is being published hereunder, in terms of Article 7 (5) (a) of the Cultural Heritage Act (Cap. 445).
More detailed Inventory data forms may be obtained from:
(http://www.culturalheritage.gov.mt/page.asp?p=21409&l=1)
MINISTRY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Withdrawal of Recognition
The Director of Agriculture notifies that is withdrawing the recognition of Frott Artna Producer Group in accordance to Article 114 of the Commission Regulation 543/2011, Article 7 (b) of Legal Notice 63 of 2004, and Article 18 (2) of Legal Notice 210 of 2011 from 7th November, 2013.
L-GĦARB LOCAL COUNCIL
Suspension of Traffic
The L-Għarb Local Council notifies that on a temporary basis on Sunday, 19th October, 2014, the lower part of Triq Trux will be no entry except for residents.Triq San Dmitri will be no entry where traffic will go through Triq Birbuba and then Triq San Dimitri.
SAN PAWL IL-BAĦAR LOCAL COUNCIL
Suspension of Traffic
The San Pawl il-Baħar Local Council notifies that on Wednesday, 8th October, 2014 from 1.00 p.m. till 6.00 p.m. Dawret il-Ġżejjer, corner with Triq ir-Rebbiegħa, to Dawret il-Gżejjer, corner with Triq il-Ħalel will be closed for traffic, including public transport.No parking will be allowed along these streets.
ĦAD-DINGLI LOCAL COUNCIL
Change of traffic direction in Triq il-Liedna
The Ħad-Dingli Local Council notifies that as from Monday, 13th October, 2014, the traffic flow in Triq il-Liedna shall be directed in the opposite direction, that is from Triq Santa Marija through Triq il-Liedna and exiting from Triq il-Kbira.This change shall be for a trial period of one month.