Notices published in Govt. Gazette No. 19,842 of 04 August 2017

Live Firing Practices

It is notified that live firing practices at Pembroke Ranges will take place on Friday, 4th August, 2017. In view of this, LMD-6 will be activated from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m.

Agricultural Marketing Centres

Regulations, 1975

Notice of Opening Hours

In exercise of his duties in terms of regulation 4 of the Agricultural Marketing Centres Regulations, 1975, the Director responsible for wholesale markets hereby notifies that in view of Monday, 15th August, 2016, being a public holiday, both farmer’s markets of Ta’ Qali and Birgu will be closed.

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Agricultural Marketing Centres

Regulations, 1975

Notice of Opening Hours

In exercise of his duties in terms of regulation 4 of the Agricultural Marketing Centres Regulations, 1975, the Director responsible for wholesale markets hereby notifies that in view of Tuesday, 15th August, 2017 being a public holiday, the agricultural marketing centre (Pitkalija) shall be kept open for business on Wednesday, 17th August, 2017, at the following hours:

Farmers                          5.00 a.m. onwards;

Hawkers (with vehicles)     6.30 a.m. onwards;

On all other days the Pitkali markets will open daily as from 7.00 a.m.

On Tuesday, 15th August, 2017, the Pitkali market will be closed.

National Poetry Competition

‘Mons. Amante Buontempo’ 2017

‘L-Għaqda Poeti Maltin’ and the ‘National Book Council’ are launching the National Poetry Competition ‘Mons. Amante Buontempo’ for the year 2017.

1. The entrants shall submit up to three poems each in Maltese, and which poems shall consist of no more than 36 verses.

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

3. The entrant shall submit in a separate sealed envelope, the name of the poem, the nom de plume, his or her full name, postal address, landline and mobile telephone number and email address.

4. The first three poems which are awarded the highest marks shall be awarded the first three prizes respective. The poem which will win the first prize will be awarded €400, the poem which places second €200, and the poem which place third €100. If the poems do not reach the required standard, the prizes may not be awarded.  

5. The jury panel shall consist of three members, one from ‘Għaqda Poeti Maltin’ u two members from the ‘National Book Council.’

6. The entries for this competition are to be sent to: Għaqda Poeti Maltin, Dr Joseph Axiaq, 50 Triq il-Lunzjata, Santa Venera STV 1024, by not later than Monday, 4th September, 2017. 

7. The poems for this competition are to be sent in one envelope and the details of the entrants are to be sent in a separate sealed envolope.  The entrant shall not write his or her name on the back of the main envelope.  

8. Members of both the committee of ‘Għaqda Poeti Maltin’ or that of the ‘National Book Council’ cannot participate in the competition.  

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

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

11. The names of the poems submitted for the competition shall be published on either the website of the ‘National Book Council’ or that o f ‘Għaqda Poeti Maltin.’

N.B.

a) The prizes for the winning entries shall be provided by the ‘National Book Council’.

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 ‘National Book Council’. 

With reference to the list of ERU competitive call contracts for quotations published in the Government Gazette No. 19,831 of the 18th July, 2017, on page 8564, it is notified that the openinig paragraph should read as follows:

“List of ERU competitive call contracts for quotations awarded by the the Central Procurement and Supplies Unit between 1st January, 2017 and 30th June, 2017 in terms of Regulation 15  of the Public Procurement Regulations 2016 (LN 350 of 2016).”

4th August 2017

KALKARA LOCAL COUNCIL

Traffic and Parking Suspension

The Kalkara Local Council notifies that on Friday, 4th August, 2017, from 3.00 p.m. onwards, the promenade area including Triq ix-Xatt, Triq il-Marina and Pjazza l-Arċisqof Gonzi will be closed for traffic and parking. Public Transport will not be effected.

Traffic Suspension

The Ħal Għargħur Local Council notifies that on Saturday, 5th August, 2017, from 9.00 a.m. till noon, Triq il-Mons L. Catania will be closed for traffic.

Traffic Suspension

The Ħal Għargħur Local Council notifies that on Thursday, 10th August, 2017, between 9.00 a.m. till 5.00 p.m., Triq Ferdinand will be closed for traffic.

The Ħal Għargħur Local Council notifies that on Friday, 11th August, 2017, from 9.00 a.m. till 3.00 p.m., Triq il-Kbira will be closed for traffic.

Traffic Suspension

The Ħal Għargħur Local Council notifies that on Wednesday, 9th August, 2017, from 7.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m., Triq San Ġwann will be closed for traffic.

Suspension of Parking

The San Pawl il-Baħar Local Council notifies that on Monday, 7th and Tuesday 8th August, 2017 from 8.00 a.m. till 5.00 p.m., no parking is allowed in part of Triq San Xmun (both days).

Vehicles found in contravention to the order of this notice are liable to be towed.