Notices published in Govt Gazette No 20,605 of 9 April 2021

Call for Enlistment of Officer Cadets in the Armed Forces of Malta (Regular Force)

The Armed Forces of Malta notify that the results in respect of the Selection Process of the Call for Enlistment of Officer Cadets in the Armed Forces of Malta, published in Government Gazette No. 20,462, dated 14th August, 2020, will be published on the official website of the Armed Forces of Malta on Friday, 9th April, 2021.

Amendments of Pembroke Ranges – April 2021

Live Firing will take place at Pembroke Ranges on this date as indicated below:

On Saturday, 10th April, 2021, from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m.

Live Firing Programme at Pembroke Ranges − May and June 2021

Live firing practice will be taking place at Pembroke Ranges during the months of May and June 2021, on the respective dates and times as indicated hereunder: 

From Monday, 3rd May, 2021, till Friday, 7th May, 2021, from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. (local time)

From Monday, 10th May, 2021, till Friday, 14th May, 2021, from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. (local time)

From Monday, 17th May, 2021, till Friday, 21st May, 2021, from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. (local time)

From Monday, 24th May, 2021, till Tuesday, 25th May, 2021, from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. (local time)

On Monday, 31st May, 2021, from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. (local time)

From Tuesday, 1st June, 2021, till Friday, 4th June, 2021, from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. (local time)

From Tuesday, 8th June, 2021, till Friday, 11th June, 2021, from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. (local time)

From Monday, 14th June, 2021, till Friday, 18th June, 2021, from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. (local time)

From Monday, 21st June, 2021, till Friday, 25th June, 2021, from 7.00 a.m. till 6.00 p.m. (local time)

On Monday, 28th June, 2021, from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. (local time)

On Wednesday, 30th June, 2021, from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. (local time)

The attention of all entities concerned is drawn to the fact that the AFM will be activating LMD-6 Pembroke low, an area with 4 NM radius centered on 355554N 0142832E joining the following points: 355946N 0142715E - 35 5829N 0143219E

All vessels are to keep four nautical miles (4 NM) off Pembroke coast during the above dates and times.

Red marker flags, indicating that the ranges are in use will be flown on the dates and times in caption from the limits of the ranges concerned.

MATS is to activate LMD 06 'Pembroke low' during the above times.

Plant Protection Directorate Notice

With reference to the ongoing process of gathering information related to findings of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) on tomato seedlings, which is a newly identified virus affecting both tomato and pepper seedlings, seeds, and fruits, the Directorate calls for the attention of the public.

The Directorate is informing the public, possibly farmers and gardeners who purchased tomato and/or pepper seedlings from garden centres, nurseries and other types of agricultural stores located in Malta and Gozo during the period of 1st March, 2021 till 7th April, 2021, that they are to contact the Plant Protection Directorate immediately by telephone 2292 6533/2292 6535 and/or by email to (plantquarantine@gov.mt).

Product type: Tomato and pepper seedlings

Date: Purchases held from 1st March, 2021 till 7th April, 2021

Place of purchase: Garden centres, nurseries and other type of agricultural stores located in Malta and Gozo

This notice is being issued in accordance to the provisions of the Plant Quarantine Act, Article 4 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1191 establishing measures to prevent the introduction into and the spread within the Union of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV), Articles 14 and 17 of Plant Health Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 on protective measures against pests of plants, and the Plant Protection Directorate's national contingency plan and their amendments.

National Training Scheme for Young Farmers

The Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Animal Rights (MAFA) together with the Agriculture and Rural Payments Agency (ARPA), in collaboration with the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) have developed a Government-funded training scheme for young farmers.

Under the coordination, supervision and guidance of MCAST, there will be a number of hours allocated for young farmers to assist in the day-to-day work planned by the host farmer. The aim is for young farmers to gain the necessary experience through practical training provided by the host farmer and structured theoretical learning.

Before submitting applications for support under this scheme, the Agency is launching a pre-call for established farmers who wish to participate and serve as host farmers in the scheme by offering practical experience and training to prospective young farmers. Similarly, interested young farmers can also apply under this pre-call to show their interest in the scheme. The list of host farmers and young farmers will be available before the call for the actual application allowing applicants with sufficient time to come to an arrangement and eventually submit a joint application.

It is important to note that this call is only intended to facilitate contact between young farmers and host farmers, and under no circumstances should it be interpreted as a certification of eligibility.

Applications for this pre-call are to be sent to the Agency by not later than Friday, 23rd April, 2021.

In case of difficulty or questions applicants or interested parties may call the Agency's Front Office on 2292 6148 or send an email to (arpa.mafa@gov.mt). The guidelines for this scheme may be accessed from the Agency's website (https://agrikoltura.gov.mt/en/arpa/Pages/guidelines.aspx).

Contracts tenders awarded lists Gaz 9.4.pdf

Melita TransGas has awarded a direct order for legal consultancy services as detailed below:

Reference No: MTG/03/2021

Description: Legal services to Melita TransGas

Date: 17/02/2021

Contractor Name: MSB Associates

Value of Contract (excl. VAT): €6,000

 MTG Finance Department generic email: (accounts@melitatransgas.com.mt).

MTG VAT No: MT26251208

Postal Address: 12, Triq Spiru Mizzi, Birkirkara BKR 1762

The Marsaskala Local Council notifies that a vehicle which was parked for a long period in Triq Patri Wistin Born, Marsaskala, the car type being a Toyota BAG286 with an expired licence, was towed on 5th April, 2021, by the Marsaskala Local Council and taken to Ta' Robba Recycling Plant, Ħal Kirkop, after being notified for 8 days as in virtue of Section 8A, of Legal Notice 94 of 1977 as amended with Legal Notice 123 of 2001 (Traffic Regulations regarding Clamping and Removal of Encumbering Objects).

If the owner of the said vehicle does not show up within the stipulated timeframe according to law, the said will be scrapped.

Traffic Suspension

The Ħal Għargħur Local Council notifies that on Thursday, 15th April, 2021, from 2.30 p.m. till 5.30 p.m., Triq San Ġwann (from the end of Triq San Nikola till the turning downwards towards Triq l-Isqof Gargallo) will be closed for traffic.

Traffic and Parking Suspension

The Commissioner of Police hereby notifies that in terms of S.L. 65.13, the areas listed hereunder are to be classified as 'Tow Zones' as indicated in connection with filming.

In Virtue of Section 52 (1) of the Traffic Regulations (Cap. 65), the Commissioner of Police hereby notifies that the transit and parking of vehicles through the areas mentioned hereunder is prohibited on the dates and times indicated:

Mellieħa

On Tuesday, 13th and Wednesday, 14th April, 2021, from 6.00 a.m. till 8.00 p.m., through Triq l-Armier in the area known as Il-Ponta tal-Aħrax as well as at Aħrax tat-Tunnara

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