Notices published in Govt. Gazette No. 19,443 of 19 June 2015

Authorisation Examination required for the Application of Authorisation of a Service Provider for Electrical Installations as per Legal Notice 225 of 2010 - July 2015

The Director of Examinations notifies that the notice of the above-mentioned examination has been sent to the candidates concerned.

Those applicants who have not received the notice of the examination are advised to contact immediately the Department of Examinations, Floriana, on telephone number 2598 2968.

Partecipation in the Malta Book Festival 2015

The National Book Council notifies that prospective exhibitors of the Malta Book Festival 2015 may send in their application forms by Monday, 17th August, 2015 to secure their place and listing in the official programme. Applicants must also submit their activity proposals and requests for related subsidies. The Malta Book Festival will take place between Wednesday, 4th and Sunday, 8th November at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta.Applications may be downloaded from this link (http://ktieb.org.mt/?p=1494).

National Book Prize 2015

Terramaxka Prize 2015

The National Book Council notifies that the books listed below have been examined by an adjudiaction board and placed in the respective categories as indicated. It is important to note that as of this year, the National Book Prize categories awarding literature for children and adolescents have been grouped to create a separate prize –henceforth to be referred to as Terramaxka Prize. The lists for both contests appear separately. Following the adjudication process for books in both contests, a shortlist will be created from which a winner for every category will be chosen; given that the required level is reached.

National Book Prize 2015: books published in 2014

Novels in Maltese and English

Short Stories in Maltese and English

Poetry in Maltese and English

Dramain Maltese and English

Translation

General Research

Historiographic Research

Terramaxka Prize 2015: books published in 2014

Original Works: Books For Children (Ages 0-7)

Original Works : Books For Children (Ages 8-12)

Original Works : Books For Adolescents (Ages 13-16)

Books Translated Into Maltese(Ages 0-7)

Books Translated into Maltese(Ages 8-12)

Books Translated Into Maltese(Ages 13-16)

Advert 77

Sale of Apartments, Maisonettes and Garages in Various Localities of Malta

With reference to Advert Number 77 – Sale of Apartments, Maisonettes and Garages in various localities of Malta published in the Government Gazette of the 13th February, 2014, the Housing Authority wishes to amend Clause 7.7 in page 1,320 to read as follows:

7.7The Housing Authority shall draw up lists of names of applicants (Reserve Lists) for these same premises and garages so that those premises and garages which are either refused by applicants who are chosen first will be offered to applicants in reserve. Reserve Lists will be compiled on the order of merit according to the points awarded to the applicants as indicated in Schedule C and shall remain valid for a period of thirteen (13) months from the date of their publication. However this period can be changed according to the discretion of the Housing Authority.

PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARIAT FOR THE EU PRESIDENCY 2017 AND EU FUNDS

Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2014-2020

Fostering a Competitive and Sustainable Economy to meet Our Challenges

PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT - Call II

European Regional Development Fund

The Managing Authority for Cohesion Policy 2014-2020 in Malta, the Planning and Priorities Co-ordination Division (PPCD) within the Ministry for European Affairs and Implementation of the Electoral Manifesto (MEAIM), notifies that it will shortly be launching a call for project proposals to be undertaken by Ministries, Government Departments, Central Government Authorities and the Public Sector Companies under the following Priority Axes and Investment Priorities:

Priority Axis 2 – ‘Consolidating investment within the ICT sector’

Investment Priority (IP) 2c - Strengthening ICT applications for e-government, e-learning, e-inclusion, e-culture and e-health.

Priority Axis 8 – ‘Investing towards a more socially-inclusive society’

Investment Priority (IP) 9a -Investing in health and social infrastructure which contributes to national, regional and local development, reducing inequalities in terms of health status, promoting social inclusion through improved access to social, cultural and recreational services and the transition from institutional to community-based services.

Priority Axis 9 – ‘Developing our future through education, training and lifelong learning’

Investment Priority (IP) 10a - Investing in education, training and vocational training for skills and lifelong learning by developing education and training infrastructure.

The actual launch of the call, together with details of the related Information Session, will be published in the coming weeks and will be available on our webpage: (www.eufunds.gov.mt). The related Application Form and relevant documentation (including the list of eligible actions) will be made available through the same link once the call is launched. In the meantime, background documents and further information may be obtained from (www.eufunds.gov.mt) or from PPCD’s Online Helpdesk: (info.ppcd@gov.mt).

This notice should be considered as a pre-announcement to allow interested applicants additional time to prepare projects.

Advert part-financed by the European Union

Co-financing rate: 85% EU Funds; 15% National Funds

Investing in your future

PLANNING AND PRIORITIES CO-ORDINATION DIVISION,

PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARIAT FOR THE EU PRESIDENCY 2017 AND EU FUNDS

Operational Programme II – Cohesion Policy 2014-2020

Investing in the Human Capital to Create More Opportunities and Promote the Wellbeing of Society

PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT – Call II

European Social Fund

The Managing Authority for Cohesion Policy 2014-2020 in Malta, the Planning and Priorities Co-ordination Division (PPCD) within the Ministry for European Affairs and Implementation of the Electoral Manifesto (MEAIM), notifies that it will shortly be launching a call for project proposals, under the following Priority Axes and Investment Priorities:

Priority Axis 2 - ‘Towards a more inclusive society’

This call is open to Ministries, Government Departments, Central Government Authorities and the Public Sector Companies, Local Councils, NGOs, Social Partners and Voluntary Organisations.

Investment priority (IP) 9i - Active inclusion, including with a view to promoting equal opportunities and active participation, and improving employability.

Investment priority (IP) 9iv- Enhancing access to affordable, sustainable and high quality services, including health care and social services of general interest

Priority Axis 3 – ‘Investing in people through Education, Training and Life Long Learning’

This call is restricted to interventions undertaken by Public Administration.

Investment priority (IP) 10i - Reducing and preventing early school leaving and promoting equal access to good quality early childhood, primary and secondary education including formal, non-formal and informal learning pathways for reintegrating into education and training

Private Individuals and undertakings [as per definition in Companies Act, Chapter 386 of the Laws of Malta, Article 2(1)], as well as organisations having links and/or an economic/commercial nature, are NOT the target group of this call for proposals.

The actual launch of the call, together with details of the related Information Session, will be published in the coming weeks and will also be available on our webpage: (www.eufunds.gov.mt). The related Application Form and relevant documentation (including the list of eligible actions) will be made available through the same link once the call is launched.In the meantime, background documents and further information may be obtained from (www.eufunds.gov.mt) or from PPCD’s Online Helpdesk: (info.ppcd@gov.mt).

This notice should be considered as a pre-announcement to allow interested applicants additional time to prepare projects.

Empowering People for More Jobs and a Better Quality of Life

Advert part-financed by the European Union

European Social Fund (ESF)

Co-financing rate: 85% EU Funds; 15% National Funds

Investing in your future

Malta Environment and Planning Authority

Award of Direct Orders

The Director of Corporate Services of MEPA notifies that:

In terms of the Public Procurement Regulations 2010, (L.N. 296 of 2010), and in accordance with the instructions issued in MFEI Circular No. 11/2011 dated 11th October 2011, a direct order has been awarded to Virtual Reality Studio Limited forVerified Photomontages for the Proposed Development at Ħal Lija for the cost of €11,853.10

In terms of the Public Procurement Regulations 2010, (L.N. 296 of 2010), and in accordance with the instructions issued in MFEI Circular No. 11/2011 dated 11th October 2011, a direct order has been awarded to University of Malta for the Provision of data and expertise on Physical Oceanography as Part of the Implementation of Action A1 of the LIFE+ Migrate Project for the price of €31,858.82.

Suspension of Traffic

The Executive Chairman Water Services Corporation notifies that due to works in Triq Birkirkara, Saint Julians, and subsequent diversion of traffic, this road shall be closed for traffic from Monday, 1st June, 2015, till Monday, 29th June, 2015. A site plan of the diversion can be found on (http://www.wsc.com.mt/content/further-road-works-birkirkara-road-st-julians).

Suspension of Traffic

With reference to the notice published in the Government Gazette of the 12th June, 2015, the Nadur Local Council notifies that on Friday, 19th June, 2015and on Saturday, 20th June, 2015, from 7.00 a.m. till midnight Pjazza l-Arċipriet Martin Camilleri and Triq Madre Ġemma Camilleri will be closed for traffic.

On Sunday, 21st June, 2015, from 7.00 a.m. till 10.00 p.m. Pjazza l-Arċipriet Martin Camilleri and Triq Madre Ġemma Camilleri will be closed for traffic.