Notices published in Govt Gazette No 20,299 of 22 November 2019

Post of Manager II (Psychotherapy) in the People and Standards Division within the Office of the Prime Minister

The Permanent Secretary (People and Standards) in the People and Standards Division within the Office of the Prime Minister hereby notifies that the call for the post of Manager II (Psychotherapy) in the People and Standards Division within the Office of the Prime Minister published in the Government Gazette of Friday, 8th November, 2019, is being withdrawn by virtue of this notice.

Post of Manager II (Counselling) in the People and Standards Division, within the Office of the Prime Minister

The Permanent Secretary (People and Standards) in the People and Standards Division within the Office of the Prime Minister hereby notifies that the call for the post of Manager II (Counselling) in the People and Standards Division within the Office of the Prime Minister, published in the Government Gazette of Friday, 8th November, 2019, is being withdrawn by virtue of this notice.

The Literacy Resource Centres of the National Literacy Agency are stocked with a variety of books and literacy aids for educators from all sectors (teachers, LSEs, LSTs, KGEs, etc.), and parents whose children are attending literacy programmes to enhance their reading and writing skills.

The Literacy Resource Centres are situated at the National Literacy Agency, Triq Joseph Abela Scolaro, Ħamrun, Malta and at the Ta' Sannat Primary School, Ta' Sannat, Gozo. The opening hours are:

The Literacy Resource Centre at Ħamrun, Malta:

Monday and Wednesday: 8.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.

Saturday 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

Further information on the centre in Malta may be obtained from Ms Anna Farrugia (anna.farrugia.2@ilearn.edu.mt) or Mr Joseph Zammit (joseph.zammit.7@ilearn.edu.mt) or on 2598 3317.

The Literacy Resource Centre at Ta' Sannat, Gozo:

Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday: 1.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.

Saturday: 9.00 a.m. - noon

Further information on the centre in Gozo may be obtained from Ms Godwine Grima (godwine.grima@ilearn.edu.mt) or 2598 8725

Amendment – Pembroke Ranges

It is notified that live firing practice will take place on the date indicated hereunder for Pembroke Ranges.

On Tuesday, 26th  November, 2019, from 2.30 p.m. till 5.00 p.m.

The 3rd Regiment will be using the Ranges.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Business Enhance ERDF Grant Schemes

Open Rolling Calls – Cut-off dates

Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2014-2020

Fostering a Competitive and Sustainable Economy to Meet Our Challenges

The Measures  and  Support  Division  within  the  Ministry  for  European  Affairs  and Equality, designated  by  the Managing Authority for  Cohesion  Policy  2014-2020 as the Intermediate  Body  responsible  for  administering aid schemes  for  enterprises  under  the European  Regional  Development  Fund  (ERDF)  2014-2020,  would  like  to announce further cut-off  dates for the submission  of  applications under  the  Business  Enhance  ERDF  Grant Schemes initiative.

The Intermediate Body notifies that as of January 2020 the cut-off dates for Calls under the following ERDF Grant Schemes shall be as outlined hereunder:

Noon of Friday, 31st January, 2020              

                                                                        Call 1 - e-Commerce Grant Scheme

Noon of Friday, 28th February, 2020            

                                                                        Call 1 - SME Internationalisation Grant Scheme

Noon of Monday, 30th March, 2020

Further  cut-off  dates for the  ERDF  Grant  Schemes shall  be published at  a  later  date. Information  sessions will  be organised for prospective applicants periodically and dates and venues will be notified accordingly.

Any information on these calls including the respective Guidance Notes and the Guidelines for Implementation, as well as on the information sessions may be obtained from (https://businessenhance.gov.mt).

"Fostering a competitive and sustainable economy to meet our challenges"

Advert part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

Co-financing rate: Public Eligible (80% European Union; 20% National funds)

Department of Examinations

Examination for the Post of Security Guard at the Gozo General Hospital in the Ministry for Health – 2019

Part I – Written Examination

The Director of Examinations notifies that the notice of the abovementioned 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 2958.

Examination for the Post of Security Guard in the Ministry for Health – 2019

Part I – Written Examination

The Director of Examinations notifies that the notice of the abovementioned 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 2958.

Compensation Scheme for the Temporary Cessation of Fishing Activities

Swordfish fishery is subject to a closed fishing season in accordance with ICCAT recommendation 16-05 establishing a multi-annual recovery plan for Mediterranean swordfish. In the framework of ICCAT such a closed fishing season constitutes a technical conservation measure in line with Article 7 of Regulation (EU) 1380/2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy.

With the aim of further enhancing the recovery of the swordfish stock by the Maltese fishing fleet, the Minister for the Environment, Sustainable Development and Climate Change, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights are extending the closed season period by one month during the month of December as an additional conservation measure, over and above the obligatory closure period referred to in Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1154 on a multi-annual recovery plan for Mediterranean swordfish and amending Regulations (EC) No. 1967/2006 and (EU) 2017/2107.

1. Definitions

In this scheme, unless the context requires otherwise:

"Director" means the Director responsible for Fisheries;

"Minister" means the Minister responsible for the Environment, Sustainable Development and Climate Change.

"Owner" means the natural or legal person under whom a fishing vessel is registered.

"Single undertaking" includes all enterprises having at least one of the following relationships with each other:

(a) one enterprise has a majority of the shareholders' or members' voting rights in another enterprise;

(b) one enterprise has the right to appoint or remove a majority of the members of the administrative, management or supervisory body of another enterprise;

(c) one enterprise has the right to exercise a dominant influence over another enterprise pursuant to a contract entered into with that enterprise or to a provision in its memorandum or articles of association;

(d) one enterprise, which is a shareholder in or member of another enterprise, controls alone, pursuant to an agreement with other shareholders in or members of that enterprise, a majority of shareholders' or members' voting rights in that enterprise.

Enterprises having any of the relationships referred to in points (a) to (d) of the first subparagraph through one or more other enterprises shall also be considered to be a single undertaking.

2. Scope

The planned implementation of Article 33.1(a) of Regulation (EU) 508/2014 envisages a closure of fishing activities for swordfish for the period 1st December - 31st December which is being considered as an additional measure to the closed swordfish season agreed by ICCAT (i.e. Recommendation 16-05 of 2016 which closure for the period is January-March of each year).

The financial assistance to be provided through temporary cessation is aimed at owners of fishing vessels operating in the swordfish fishery, envisaging also a decrease in the general fishing effort on other fish stocks.

3. Who is eligible for such assistance

To be eligible for assistance the following conditions should be fulfilled:

1. Owners of fishing vessels which are registered as active in the swordfish fishery and whose licenced fishing vessel will not carry out any fishing activities during December;

2. As established in article 33.4 of the EMFF Regulation, all fishing activities carried out by the fishing vessel shall be effectively suspended. The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture shall satisfy itself that the fishing vessel concerned has stopped any fishing activities during the period concerned by the temporary cessation;

3. Owners of fishing vessels registered as active and which have been out at sea for 120 days during the last two years preceding application;

4. Owners of fishing vessels demonstrating that during each of the two years preceding application for support, the vessel registered the minimum landing required by the local Subsidiary Legislation 425.07;

5. Owners and Fishermen who are in compliance with Common Fisheries Policy rules and who have not committed serious infringements and/or fraud in the context of EFF and EMFF as defined in Article 10 of Regulation (EU) No. 508/2014;

6. Owners of fishing vessels (MFA & MFB) should demonstrate that during each of the two years preceding application for support, the vessel registered equal to or more than the value of swordfish landings shown below in accordance with the following established vessel lengths:

7. Fishing vessels concerned should have registered a positive net profit in each of the two years preceding the application of support.

Applicants must present an Application Form filled in with relevant details and auxiliary documentation prior to defined deadlines.

4. How does a person acquire the right for this assistance

1. This assistance is awarded through an application which must be submitted on the application form provided by the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture. This application form may be obtained from the Fishers' Cooperatives or from the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture. The application form should reach the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture between the 1st and 31st December, 2019. Late application forms shall not be considered.

2. Any application made should include the following information, details and documentation:

(a) Be registered with the JobsPlus as a fisherman;

(b) Have a valid VAT number.

3. A claim for such assistance is subject to the following provisions:

(a) The application will not be considered valid unless all the required documents are attached to it; and

(b) the right for such assistance shall only accrue from the date such an application has been officially received by the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture;

(c) In the case of co-owners only 1 application per vessel will be accepted (with the consent of all the owners);

4. The Director shall, from time to time, request any other document that may be required so that the claim may be processed, revised or renewed and may make use of any documentation present at the Department or request information from other Departments.

5. When the right for such assistance is lost

When a person qualifies for this assistance, the right for such assistance is automatically lost when the vessel is no longer anchored in port and is used in other activities at sea.

6. What does such assistance consist of

This assistance falls under the provisions in line with Article 33 of Regulation (EU) 508/2014 of 15th May, 2014, on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund. Any other applicable legal provisions governing the sector and state aid will apply.

The vessel owners shall be the final beneficiaries of operations related to such support. Com-pensation shall be calculated based on the economic loss resulting from the temporary cessa-tion. Income obtained less costs in year N-1 (N being the year of call for applications) shall be used as a reference, based on the latest official data recorded by the Department of Fisher-ies and Aquaculture including data collected through the Automatic weighing and labelling machines (AWLs).

The formula for the calculation of compensation/premium to be granted under Article 33 for vessel owners shall be as follows:

L(t) = P x D x R

Where

L(t) = The premium for the temporary suspension of fishing activities

P = daily loss in landings volume

D = days of Suspension (i.e. maximum of 20 days)

R = rate per kilo established on landings income less costs

Support for temporary cessation of fishing activities shall not exceed the six-month maximum duration for each vessel from 2014 to 2020 in line with Article 33.2 of the EMFF Regulation.

7. How shall it be paid

1. This assistance shall be paid by means of a cheque which will be mailed by post or by direct credit transaction by the Central Bank of Malta.

2. The cheque will be valid for a period of six months from date of issue.

8. Whenever false information is given or failure to conform to the provisions of the scheme

In case of providing information that results to be false or in the case of a change in circumstances that the Director has not been made aware of, the applicant will be liable to necessary legal action.

9. Duration of the Scheme

The date when this scheme comes into force shall be the date of publication and will terminate on the end of 2020 or until EMFF funds are exhausted. The Managing Authority reserves the right to increase the budget available if deemed necessary and thus extending the scheme for the period 2021-2023. Annual claims by interested parties need to be submitted as per point 4.

10. Amendments to the Scheme

The Minister shall make the necessary amendments to this scheme by publishing the said amendments in the Government Gazette.

Project part-financed by the European Union European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)

Co-financing rate: 50% European Union funds; 50% National funds

Investing in sustainable fisheries and aquaculture

Water Services Corporation

The Water Services Corporation together with the Birkirkara Local Council notify that the stopping of vehicles on the temporary double yellow lines through the service road in Triq il-Wied tal-Imsida, Birkirkara is prohibited all day up to 30th January, 2020.

Suspension of Parking

The Ħal Safi Local Council notifies that on Sunday, 1st December, 2019, from 7.00 a.m. till 11.00 a.m. no parking is allowed in the village square.

Suspension of Parking

The Valletta Local Council notifies that no parking will be allowed in 3 parking bays in Triq Zekka till Wednesday, 30th May, 2020, from 7.00 a.m. till 5.00 p.m.

Suspension of Parking

The Valletta Local Council notifies that no parking will be allowed in 3 parking bays near Pilar, and 3 parking bays in Triq San Kristofru from Sunday, 25th November, 2019, till Wednesday, 30th May, 2020, from 7.00 a.m. till 7.00 p.m.

Traffic and Parking Suspension

The Rabat (Malta) Local Council notifies that no parking is allowed on Saturday, 7th December, 2019, in Triq San Pawl, from 7.00 a.m. onwards, on Sunday, 8th December, 2019, in Triq San Ġużepp and Pjazza l'Isle Adam, from 7.00 a.m. onwards and on Monday, 9th December, 2019, in Triq San Pawl, from 7.00 a.m. onwards. There will be indicative no parking signs. From Wednesday, 11th December, 2019, till Sunday, 15th December, 2019, no parking will be allowed in Triq San Pawl, Triq San Ġużepp, Triq Indrì Borg, Triq Doni and Pjazza l'Isle Adam from 10.00 a.m. till midnight. Signs will be indicating where parking is not permitted. Mentioned streets are going to be closed.

Parked cars will be towed.

Traffic and Parking Suspension

The Rabat (Gozo) Local Council notifies that on Saturday, 30th November, 2019, no parking is allowed on both sides of Triq Repubblika from the cross roads up to Pjazza Savina from 5.00 p.m. till midnight. Triq Repubblika from the crossroads till Pjazza Savina will be closed for all traffic from 7.30 p.m. till midnight. On Sunday, 22nd December, 2019, Triq Repubblika from Triq Fortunato Mizzi (in front of Arkadia) till Pjazza Savina will be closed. No parking will be allowed through Triq Repubblika in parking bays on both sides of the street from 4.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m. On Tuesday, 31st December, 2019, from 6.00 p.m. onwards, Pjazza San Ġorġ will be closed for traffic on the side of  San Ġakbu Church and from Triq Karità. From 7.00 p.m. onwards no parking is allowed in Triq Repubblika from the crossroads till Pjazza Savina. From 9.00 p.m. onwards from the cross roads up to Pjazza Savina will be closed.

The area in Pjazza Savina in front of the Church will be reserved for emegency vehicles.

The Ħal Qormi Local Council notifies that on Saturday, 25th November, 2019, till Thursday, 12th December, 2019, no parking is allowed in the 3 parking spaces in front of 59, Triq id-Drama.

On Saturday, 30th November, 2019, no parking is allowed in Triq il-Ġdida corner with Triq l-Imdina. The road will be closed from 1.00 p.m. onwards.

Parked cars will be towed.

Traffic Suspension

The Ħal Għargħur Local Council notifies that on Saturday, 30th November, 2019, and on Monday, 2nd December, 2019, from 9.30 a.m. till 5.00 p.m., Triq San Ġwann (from the cemetry till the ATM machine) will be closed for all traffic including public transport.

Traffic Suspension

The Ħal Għargħur Local Council notifies that on Monday, 25th November, 2019, and on Tuesday, 26th November, 2019, from 9.30 a.m. till 5.00 p.m., Triq San Ġwann (from the cemetry till the ATM machine) will be closed for all traffic including public transport.

Traffic Suspension

The Ħal Għargħur Local Council notifies that on Monday, 25th November, 2019, from 11.30 a.m. till 2.30 p.m., Triq il-Kbira will be closed for all traffic.