Notices published in Govt. Gazette no 20,340 of 31st January 2020

Scholarships in Brunei Darussalam 2020/2021

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of the Government of Brunei Darussalam is offering undergraduate, diploma and postgraduate scholarships for people from Commonwealth countries.

The scholarship awards are available for programmes commencing in July/August 2020 in four participating institutions in Brunei Darussalam. These institutions are:

1. Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD)–(www.ubd.edu.bn)

2. Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA)–(www.unissa.edu.bn)

3. Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB)–(www.utb.edu.bn)

4. Politeknik Brunei (PB)–(www.pb.edu.bn)

Tuition fees and other compulsory school fees, one return economy class air ticket, allowances (personal, food, book etc.), and residential accommodation are covered in each scholarship. For specific details on the terms and conditions of the scholarship, click on (http://www.mfa.gov.bn/Pages/BDGS.aspx). The entry requirements and the application form can also be found on this link.

Applicants are invited to enquire about any procedures directly with the Brunei Darussalam Government by email (scholarship@mfa.gov.bn). Applicants applying with Universiti Brunei Darussalam must also complete an online application through (https://apply.ubd.edu.bn/orbeon/uis-welcome/). The deadline to submit the application and all documentation is the 13th February, 2020, at 3.00 p.m. Application forms must be duly endorsed by the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs of Malta. 

Applicants seeking the scholarship must:

Meet the admission/entry requirements of the chosen programme as stated by the participating institution;

Be a citizen of a Commonwealth country;

Be between 18-25 years old for undergraduate and diploma programmes and not exceed the age of 35 for postgraduate programmes by 31st July, 2020;

Must produce a security clearance statement from the Police;

Must possess a valid passport for the whole duration of their study in Brunei Darussalam;

Demonstrate how the degree obtained will help progress their personal and professional development.

The Government of Brunei Darussalam reserves the right to reject any applications. The decision on the selection of candidates is final. Any disputes or enquiries pertaining to the decision made will not be entertained. Only successful applicants will be notified via email.

The Culture Section (Cultural Heritage Directorate) within the Ministry for Gozo notifies that due to Carnival Activities 2020 in Victoria, Gozo there will be the following closure of streets:

Closure of Streets

On Friday, 21st February, 2020, from 4.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m. from Villa Rundle Gardens to Independence Square (It-Tokk).

On Saturday, 22nd February, 2020, from 7.00 a.m. till 3.00 p.m. from crossroads (Triq ir-Repubblika) to Independence Square (It-Tokk) and from 4.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m. from Villa Rundle Gardens to Independence Square (It-Tokk).

On Sunday, 23rd February, 2020, from noon till 11.00 p.m. from Villa Rundle Gardens to Independence Square (It-Tokk).

On Monday, 24th February, 2020, from 4.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m. from Villa Rundle Gardens to Independence Square (It-Tokk).

On Tuesday, 25th February, 2020, from 4.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m. from Villa Rundle Gardens to Independence Square (It-Tokk).

During the Carnival days roads will be closed from near Villa Rundle till Pjazza Savina and from Triq il-Kastell onwards.

The area round Independence Square (It-Tokk) and Pjazza Savina (parking in front of the Church) need to be cleared during the indicated days.

 In terms of Regulation 111 (2) of the Public Procurement Regulations 2016 (L.N. 352 of 2016), the following direct order was awarded by the Office for the Commissioner for Revenue within the Ministry for Finance for a contract for service with Mr Steve Martin for the provision of service as clerical for a period of 12 months starting from 15th December, 2019, up to 14th December, 2020, for the cost of €12,350 VAT excluded.

Suspension of Traffic and Parking

The Naxxar Local Council notifies that in Triq iż-Żenqa no parking will be allowed and the street will be considered as a towing area as it will be closed completely. Public transport will not be affected. This applies to Sunday, 16th February, 2020, form 7.00 a.m. till 1.00 p.m.

Traffic Suspension

The Ħal Għargħur Local Council notifies that on Tuesday, 4th February, 2020, and on Thursday, 6th February, 2020, from 9.30 a.m. till 5.00 p.m., Triq l-Isqof Gargallo corner with Triq San Bartilmew will be closed for traffic.

Suspension of Traffic and Parking

The Valletta Local Council notifies that on Sunday, 2nd February, 2020, from 5.00 a.m. till 3.00 p.m., Triq id-Dejqa between Triq Melita and Triq San Ġwann will be closed for traffic and no parking is allowed in 6 parking bays in Triq l-Ifran and corner with Triq Melita.

Any vehicles found parked in contravention to the order of this notice are liable to be towed away.

Suspension of Traffic and Parking

The Nadur Local Council notifies that the following streets shall be cleared of parked vehicles and closed to traffic as follows:

On Sunday, 16th February, 2020, from 5.00 a.m. till 9.00 p.m., through part of Triq Xjuf ir-Riħ, part of Triq San Ġwann, Triq Diċembru 13, Pjazza San Pietru u San Pawl, Pjazza 28 ta’ April 1688, part of Triq it-Tramuntana, Triq Lazzru Pisani, part of Triq il-Knisja and part of Triq ir-Rabat.

On Friday, 21st February, 2020, till Wednesday, 26th February, 2020, from 5.00 p.m. till 8.00 a.m. (following day) through the following streets: part of Triq Xjuf ir-Rih, part of Triq San Ġwann, Triq Diċembru 13, Triq Ċimċem, Triq Papa Ljun XIII, Pjazza l-Arċipriet Martin Camilleri, Pjazza San Pietru u San Pawl, Pjazza 28 ta’ April 1688, Triq Dun Bernard Haber, part of Triq it-Tramuntana, part of Triq Said, Triq il-Knisja, Triq ir-Rabat and part of Triq it-Tiġrija.

Suspension of Traffic and Parking

The Isla Local Council notifies that from noon of Wednesday, 5th February, 2020, till 9.00 p.m. of Thursday, 6th February, 2020, no parking is allowed in Pjazza Francesco Zahra, Pjazza Dom Mauro Inguanez and Dawret ix-Xatt (near Football Ground). From 5.00 p.m. of Thursday, 13th February, 2020, till 9.00 p.m. of Friday, 14th February, 2020, no parking is allowed in  Dawret  ix-Xatt (near Football Ground) and Triq il-Vitorja from Triq San Mikiel to Triq Sant’ Anġlu.