Notices published in Govt Gazette No. 2,609 of 16th April 2021

Malta Book Fund 2021 is Now Open for Applications

Applications for the 2021 Malta Book Fund are now open. The Malta Book Fund has a total value of €105,000 and comprises of two distinct grants funding both the publication and the translation of books. 

As part of its vision to take the role of a cultural-agent within society and becomes a proactive and progressive contributor to the cultural, educational and intellectual development of our society, the National Book Council developed the Fund to foster cultural growth in the local book market, with the objective in mind to counter the effects of its relatively small size, which seriously limits the capital available for quality publications, research and development, translation and marketing.

Local authors, translators and publishers tend to either curtail their more ambitious projects or take the financial risks involved in pursuing them. It is to encourage authors, translators and publishers not to shun projects on the grounds of lack of commercial viability, and to boost confidence in such initiatives and to ensure their fruition, that the National Book Council is for the seventh year in a row opening the public call for applications for the Malta Book Fund.

The National Book Council is currently receiving applications for Publishing Grants and Translation Grants (divided into two categories: Translation of Maltese books and Translation of books into Maltese).

With the aim of supporting the publication of quality literature and/or works of research, the Publishing Grants are allocated the annual sum of €50,000. Preference is given to ambitious projects of high cultural value and relevance to the target local market, particularly if such projects face difficulties relating to commercial viability. The grants support applications for the publication of original works of literature, including novels, poetry, drama, biographies, literary nonfiction and graphic novels, as well as academic and scholarly books including monographs, edited collections, and critical editions. Books based solely on imagery or photography books are not eligible.

The Translation Grants within the Malta Book Fund are allocated an annual budget of €55,000 – €40,000 to support applications for the translation projects of Maltese books (published in the Maltese or English language with a Maltese ISBN) into any other language, with the aim of increasing the international exposure of Maltese creative and academic writing. Through a separate funding category, the annual sum of €15,000 is allocated to fund the translation projects of books from any other language into Maltese, thus supporting Maltese language translators in bringing international works of literature and research to a Maltese-reading public.

All of the grants within the Malta Book Fund adhere to the provisions of the Writers’ Charter of Economic Rights. The grants will be awarded to successful applicants following a competitive adjudication process. A specially appointed adjudication board evaluates each project to ascertain both the value of the project and funding requirements. All grants awarded may support up to 100% of the proposed project up to a maximum of €5,000.

Interested applicants are encouraged to carefully read the guidelines and regulations of the respective grants for information relating to eligibility and the evaluation process before applying. The guidelines and regulations, together with the application form and other relevant information, can be accessed and downloaded from the Malta Book Fund webpage. 

The order of classification of applications submitted will be published within six weeks from the application deadline.

The call for applications closes on Wednesday, 30th June, 2021, at noon. 

Cleaning – Pembroke Ranges 

It is notified that there will be cleaning in Pembroke Ranges, from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m., on Saturday, 17th May, 2021.

OFFICE FOR THE COMMISSIONER FOR REVENUE MINISTRY FOR FINANCE AND EMPLOYMENT

 In terms and for the purposes of the Public Procurement Regulations (S.L. 174.04), the Office for the Commissioner for Revenue is granting approval to the Commissioner for Revenue within the Ministry for Finance and Employment to enter into a contract for service with Dr Marie Elise Agius for the provision of support and assistance to the CFR principally on matters relating to the interpretation and implementation of the Duty on Document and Tranfers Acts, Value Added Tax Act, and Income Tax Acts (Revenue Acts) for a period of 12 months starting 5th March, 2021 till 4th March, 2022 paid at the rate of €23.08 per hour for the cost of €24,003.20 excluding VAT.

Locality Meeting

In accordance with article 70 of the Local Councils Act (Cap. 363), the Marsaskala Local Council will be holding a locality meeting and it will be streamed on the Council’s facebook page Friday, 23rd April, 2021, at 7.00 p.m. 

All residents whose names appear on the locality’s electoral register are invited to attend.

Annual Locality Meeting

The Marsa Local Council will be holding its Annual Meeting as provided by article 70 of the Local Councils Act (Cap. 363). This meeting will take place on Tuesday, 27th April, 2021, at 6.00 p.m., transmitted live on the Council’s Facebook Page. Those who intend intervening through  electronic means should notify the Council by email on (marsa.lc@gov.mt) not later than  Monday, 26th April, 2021.

Traffic and Parking Suspension

The Ħal Għargħur Local Council notifies that on Tuesday, 20th April, 2021, from 9.30 a.m. till 12.30 p.m., Triq l-Indipendenza will be closed for traffic. Parking of vehices is not allowed on this day during these times.

Traffic and Parking Suspension

The Valletta Local Council hereby notifies that the streets listed hereunder are to be classified as ‘Tow Zones’. Parking is prohibited along the below mentioned streets on the dates and times indicated.

Vehicles found in contravention of this Notice are subject to be towed.

Valletta 

On Monday, 19th April, 2021, from 6.00 a.m., parking places marked with ‘No Parking’ signs in Castille Place, Triq Kastilja, Triq San Ġwann, Triq Santa Luċija, Triq San Pawl, Triq it-Teatru l-Antik, Triq it-Teżorerija and Triq il-Lvant 

On Tuesday, 20th April, 2021, from 6.00 a.m., parking places marked with ‘No Parking’ signs in Castille Place, Triq Kastilja, and Triq il-Lvant.

On Thursday, 22nd April, 2021, from 6.00 a.m., parking places marked with ‘No Parking’ signs in Valletta Ditch, Triq l-Assedju l-Kbir and Quarry Wharf

On Thursday, 29th April, 2021, from 6.00 a.m., parking places marked with ‘No Parking’ signs in Valletta Ditch and Triq l-Assedju l-Kbir 

Road closure of same mentioned streets as required.