Notices published in Govt Gazette No 20,711 of 1st October 2021

Position of Part-time Adult Educator in the Ministry for Education

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Education, is notifying the closure of rolling call for applications for the position of part-time Adult Educator with the closing date of 5.15 p.m. (Central European Time) of Friday, 30th December, 2022, published on Government Gazette No. 20,421 on 12th June, 2020.

The closing date of the receipt of applications is 5.15 p.m. (Central European Time) of Friday, 1st October, 2021.

Compensation Scheme for the Temporary Cessation 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 Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Animal Rights is extending the closed season period by one month during the month of December 2021 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 Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Animal Rights;

“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 a person acquires 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 will be sent by post to fishermen who might be eligible for the scheme and they may also be obtained from the Fishers' Cooperatives. The application form should reach the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture between the 1st and 31st October, 2021. Late application forms shall not be considered.

2. Any application made should include the following documentation:

(a) Registration with Jobsplus as a fisherman;

(b) Income Tax Return and Profit and Loss account for 2020, Year of Assessment 2021;

(c) A copy of the Authorisation for the fishing of swordfish 2021.

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 applicant has a valid VAT number; and

(c) 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;

(d) 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. Compensation shall be calculated based on the economic loss resulting from the temporary cessation. 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 Fisheries 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 direct credit transaction from the Central Bank of Malta.

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 reopens shall be the date of publication and will terminate on the end of 2021 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

Examinations Department

English Language Teaching Council (ELTC)

1. The Director of Examinations and the English Language Teaching Council (ELTC) notify candidates who are interested to sit for the Test for English Language Teachers (TELT), that applications will be received from Monday 27th September to Friday, 8th October, 2021.

Only online applications will be accepted.

1. Applicants who do not have an eID need to contact the Examinations Department on 2598 2967/2989.

2. The examination will consist of a Written Session, which will be held on Saturday, 23rd October, 2021.

3. Applicants are to apply online via (https://myexams.gov.mt/applications/). Candidates who do not have access to the eID are to contact the Examinations Department as indicated in the first paragraph.

4. All those sitting for October 2021 TELT session will need to apply for SEPTT (oral test). More details regarding this test are available on the ELT Council website (eltcouncil.gov.mt).

5. Other details related to the call for applications may be obtained from the Examinations Department, Malta, telephone number (+356) 2598 2967/2989, email address (myexams@gov.mt); or from the Examinations Centre, Gozo, telephone number (+356) 2598 2960/1; or from the website (https://myexams.gov.mt/)

6. The English Language Teaching Council notifies that fees normally applicable will be waived in 2021. Thus applications for this exam will be free of charge.

Notice

In terms of article 43 of the General Elections Act (Cap. 354), it is notified that by order of the Revising Officer, the following additions and deletions were made in the Electoral Register published in April, 2021.

ADDITIONS

Debono Marie Theresa – 0082402L – Dar Belmont, Triq il- Madonna ta' Lourdes, Nadur

Muscat Doris – 0026360G – 99, Triq Binġemma, Nadur

Muscat John – 0004661G – 99, Triq Binġemma, Nadur

Saliba John – 0048056G – 74, Triq l-Arċisqof Pietru Pace, Rabat (Għawdex)

DELETIONS

Atkins Gweneth Ann – 0080101A – Raxx, Fl 4, Triq is-Sagħtrija, Żebbuġ (Gozo)

Burrows Stephen – 0079228A  – Raxx, Fl 4, Triq is-Sagħtrija, Żebbuġ (Gozo)

Del Rio Vazquez Roi – 0195230A – 53, Matka, Triq Victor Denaro, Imsida

Fairclough Dylan – 0081125A – Piccadilly Crt Blk B, Fl 4, Triq Edgar Bernard, Gżira

Favretto Stefania – 0169499A – 101A, Shamrock, Fl 2, Triq l-Uqija, Swieqi

Gambino Germano Maria – 0164692A – 101A, Shamrock, Fl 2, Triq l-Uqija, Swieqi

Parlato Gianluca – 0181494A – 101A, Shamrock, Fl 3, Triq l-Uqija, Swieqi

Paul Grischa Marian – 0069700A – 90, Fl 2, Triq Sir Arturo Mercieca, Tas-Sliema

Soldati Enrico – 0158080A – 101A, Shamrock, Fl 2, Triq l-Uqija, Swieqi

Torronen Sirkka Liisa – 0064001A – 101A, Shamrock, Fl 3, Triq l-Uqija, Swieqi

Wolfel Christian Hans – 0049158A – 101A, Shamrock, Fl 3, Triq l-Uqija, Swieqi

Opening of the Students' Maintenance Grants' Online Application

The Students' Maintenance Grants' Board, within the Ministry for Education, notifies that the application for Students' Maintenance Grants for Academic Year 2021/2022, will be accessible online on Friday, 1st October, 2021.

Full-time students commencing or pursuing their studies in approved post-secondary, vocational or tertiary educational institutions in academic year 2021/2022 may apply for the Students' Maintenance Grants.

Undergraduate students studying for qualifications up to MQF Level 6, including Bachelors Degrees and vocational qualifications in a private institution or abroad, may also apply.

Electronic copies of requested documents are to be uploaded online with the application.

Application can be found on (www.education.gov.mt/studentsgrants). Further information may be obtained from (https://education.gov.mt/en/studentsgrants/Pages/About%20Us/Overview.aspx).

Closing date for applications for all Students' Maintenance Grants, including the MGUS, is Friday, 31st December, 2021, at noon.

ANNOUNCEMENT – 29th September 2021 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 Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), 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 intiative.

The cut-off dates for all the open Calls until end March 2022 are set at noon of the following dates:

​In addition to the above, the following open Calls have mid-monthly cut-off dates set at noon of the following dates:

​The Intermediate Body wishes to inform that the last cut-off date for Call 3 SME Growth Grant Scheme is set at noon of 30th November, 2021. A revised ERDF Grant Scheme for projects addressing expansion activities shall be launched during 2022.

Further information on these calls, including the respective Guidance Notes and the Guidelines for Implementation, may be obtained from (https://businessenhance.gov.mt), or by sending an email to the Measures and Support Division at (msd.eufunds@gov.mt), or by telephone number 2295 7110.   

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