Notices published in Govt Gazette No 20,690 of 27th August 2021

National Pig Welfare Scheme

The Agriculture and Rural Payments Agency (ARPA), within the Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food, and Animal Rights (MAFA), notifies that the deadline for the submission of applications under the National Pig Welfare Scheme is being extended until the 30th September, 2021. Applications are to be submitted by post to the Agency's Front Office in Pitkali Markets, Ta' Qali.

This scheme is entirely funded through National Funds and the financial assistance provided under this scheme will be granted over a period of five (5) years to those pig farmers who voluntarily increase their living space for sows and gilts on their holdings. These actions should be in line with the dimensions set out by the Division of Veterinary Regulation (VRD), which are stipulated in the detailed guidelines for this scheme. Payments will be provided for each eligible pig benefitting from an increase in living space under this scheme.

Further information on this scheme may be obtained from the Agriculture and Rural Payments Agency (ARPA) via email to (arpa.mafa@gov.mt) or by calling 2292 6148. The detailed guidelines for this scheme may be accessed from the Agency's website (www.arpa.gov.mt).

Payment Claims for Temporary Financial State Aid related to Livestock Farmers

The Agriculture and Rural Payments Agency (ARPA), within the Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Animal Rights (MAFA), will be extending the deadline for the submission of the Temporary Financial State Aid Application related to Livestock Farmers, which previously was the 30th of July, 2021, until the 30th September, 2021.

The scheme is intended for farmers with livestock production registered in Malta, and applies to micro and small enterprises active in NACE Code 01.4 – Animal production.

In order to be eligible, livestock farmers must fall under one of the following categories:

Farmers registered with the Veterinary Regulation Directorate (VRD) who benefitted from the CAP VCS milk scheme in claim year 2020.

Farmers registered with the Veterinary Regulation Directorate (VRD) who benefitted from the CAP VCS beef scheme in claim year 2020.

Farmers registered with the Veterinary Regulation Directorate (VRD) with at least two (2) sows (as reported in the 2021 census).

Farmers registered with the Veterinary Regulation Directorate (VRD) with at least 20 heads who benefited from the CAP VCS sheep scheme in claim year 2020.

Farmers registered with the Veterinary Regulation Directorate (VRD) with at least 20 female goats.

Farmers registered with layer hen farms with the Veterinary Regulation Directorate (VRD).

Farmers registered with broiler farms with the Veterinary Regulation Directorate (VRD).

Beekeepers registered with the Veterinary Regulation Directorate (VRD) with at least five (5) colonies as reported in the 2021 census carried out by the Veterinary Regulation Directorate (VRD).

Farmers registered with the Veterinary Regulation Directorate (VRD) with at least 50 does (female rabbits).

Applicants must submit a valid Bank Payment Form to the Agriculture and Rural Payments Agency (ARPA).

Applications will be received until Thursday, 30th September, 2021.

The eligible beneficiaries will need to complete the prefilled application sent by post which needs to be mailed to ARPA using the enclosed self-addressed envelope.

For more information one may:

visit the Agency's website (www.arpa.gov.mt);

call on 2292 6148;

send an email to (arpa.mafa@gov.mt).

Payment Claims for Temporary Financial State Aid related to Land Farmers

The Agriculture and Rural Payments Agency (ARPA), within the Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Animal Rights (MAFA), will be extending the deadline for the submission of the Temporary Financial State Aid Application related to Land Farmers, which previously was the 30th of July, 2021, until the 30th of September, 2021.

For farmers to be eligible they must be:

Farmers with agricultural holdings registered in Malta.

Small and micro-enterprises active in the following sectors:

grow non-perennial crops;

grow perennial crops;

plant propagation;

activities related to aid in the production of crops.

Active farmers that maintain a minimum 0.3 ha of eligible land as per Regulation (EU) No. 1307/2013 and were eligible for payment under the Basic Payment Scheme for claim year 2020.

Applicants must submit a valid Bank Payment Form to ARPA

Applications will be received until Thursday, 30th September, 2021.

Eligible beneficiaries are to complete the prefilled application sent by post which needs to be mailed back to ARPA using the enclosed self-addressed envelope.

For further information one may:

visit the Agency's website (www.arpa.gov.mt);

call on 2292 6148;

send an email to (arpa.mafa@gov.mt).

Notice to Owners of Vehicles Removed from the Road

In accordance with the Clamping and Removal of Motor Vehicles and Encumbering Objects Regulations SL.65.13, Transport Malta is hereby publishing a list of vehicles that were removed from the road for being in breach of the Motor Vehicles Registration and Licensing Act (Cap. 368) and the Registration and Licensing of Motor Vehicles Regulations S.L. 368.02 and which have not been retrieved by their lawful owners.

The list includes a description of the removed motor vehicle. The vehicles are currently being stored at Transport Malta's compound.

Respective owners are to retrieve their motor vehicle from Transport Malta upon submission of proof of ownership and upon payment of the applicable registration tax, licences, contraventions and other administration fees that may be due.

Vehicles which are not retrieved and for which any applicable registration tax, licences, contraventions and other fees are not paid by the 11th September 2021, will be auctioned and, if not sold, will be destroyed.

Further information may be obtained by telephone 2555 5446/70/97 between 7.30 a.m. and noon or from (auctions.tm@transport.gov.mt).

Notice of Direct Order

In terms of Regulation 100 (1,2) of the Public Procurement Regulations S.L.601.03 of 2016

Renewal of the Support relative to IT Data Network at the House of Representatives, Parliament of Malta, with ICT Solutions Ltd, Malta

(From 23rd July, 2021 to 31st December, 2021)

On Wednesday, 23rd June, 2021, the Ministry for Finance and Employment approved a request from the House of Representatives, Parliament of Malta, to enter into contractual arrangement relative to the Renewal of the Support relative to IT Data Network at the House of Representatives, Parliament of Malta, with ICT Solutions Ltd, 1, Triq il-Birrerija, Mrieħel BKR 3000, Malta, from 23rd July, 2021 to 31 December, 2021, for the total cost of €6,768.30 excluding VAT.

Notice of Direct Order

In terms of Regulation 111 (2) of the Public Procurement Regulations L.N. 352 of 2016

Maintenance and Technical Support Services Agreement relative to Fortigate 300E Firewalls at the House of Representatives, Parliament of Malta, with ICT Solutions Ltd, Malta

(From 24th September, 2021 to 23rd September, 2024)

On Tuesday, 3rd August, 2021, the Ministry for Finance and Employment approved a request from the House of Representatives, Parliament of Malta, to enter into contractual arrangement relative to the renewal of Licenses and enhanced Maintenance Agreement to Fortigate 300E Firewalls at the House of Representatives, Parliament of Malta, with ICT Solutions Ltd, 1, Triq il-Birrerija, Mrieħel  BKR 3000, Malta, from 24th September, 2021 to 23rd September, 2024, for the total cost of €42,676.00 excluding VAT.

Lands Authority awarded lists Gaz 27.8.pdf

Comparitive return Gaz 27.8.pdf

MFE awarded lists Gaz 27.8.pdf

Traffic Suspension

The Ħal Għargħur Local Council notifies that on Tuesday, 31st August, 2021, from 8.00 a.m. till 6.00 p.m., Triq San Ġwann (near the football club) will be closed to all traffic.

Traffic Suspension

The Ħal Għargħur Local Council notifies that on Thursday, 2nd September, 2021 and on Friday, 3rd September, 2021, from 8.00 a.m. till 6.00 p.m., Triq San Ġwann (near the football club) will be closed to all traffic.