Notices published in Govt Gazette No. 20,4848 of 29th April 2022

Withdrawal – Post of Practitioner II (Psychotherapy) in the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation hereby notifies that the call for the post of Practitioner II (Psychotherapy) in the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation as published in Government Gazette number 20,843 of Friday, 22nd April, 2022, is being withdrawn by virtue of this notice.

National Pig Welfare Scheme

The Agriculture and Rural Payments Agency (ARPA), within the Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights (MAFA), has launched a National Pig Welfare scheme with the aim of providing financial assistance to Maltese and Gozitan livestock farmers who voluntarily take actions which serve to improve the living and animal welfare conditions of pigs on their farms.

This scheme is entirely funded through national funds and the financial assistance provided under this scheme is being granted over a period of five (5) years (2021-2025) to those pig farmers who voluntarily agree to increase the living space for sows and gilts on their holdings. These actions should be in line with the dimensions set out by the Veterinary Regulation Directorate (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.

The contracted beneficiaries are required to fill in the Application for the year 2022 which is to be submitted by post to the Agency's Front Office by not later than 31st of May, 2022.

Further information regarding this scheme may be obtained from the Agriculture and Rural Payments Agency (ARPA) via email to (arpa.mafa@gov.mt) or by calling on 22 926 148. 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 European Commission has re-introduced a temporary framework on Financial State Aid to support the economy to cope with the devastating economic effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic.

The Agriculture and Rural Payments Agency (ARPA), within the Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights (MAFA), announces that the submission deadline for the Temporary Financial State Aid Application is the 31st May, 2022.

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 will have to fall within one of the following categories:

Farmers registered with dairy farms with the Veterinary Regulation Directorate (VRD) who benefitted from the CAP VCS milk scheme in claim year 2021.

Farmers registered with beef farms with the Veterinary Regulation Directorate (VRD) who benefitted from the CAP VCS beef scheme in claim year 2021.

Farmers registered with active pig farms with the Veterinary Regulation Directorate (VRD) with at least 2 sows (as reported in the sows' census).

Farmers registered with sheep farms with the Veterinary Regulation Directorate (VRD) with at least 20 heads who benefited from the CAP VCS sheep scheme in claim year 2021.

Farmers registered with goat farms with the Veterinary Regulation Directorate (VRD) with at least 20 female heads.

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 colonies with the Veterinary Regulation Directorate (VRD) with at least five (5) colonies according to the census held by the Veterinary Regulation Directorate (VRD).

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

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

Payment claims will be received until Tuesday, 31st May, 2022.

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 telephone number 2292 6148

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

Payment Claims for Temporary Financial State Aid related to Land Farmers

The European Commission has re-introduced a temporary framework on State Aid to support the economy to cope with the devastating economic effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic.

The Agriculture and Rural Payments Agency (ARPA), within the Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights (MAFA), announces that the submission deadline for the Temporary Financial State Aid Application is the 31st of May, 2022.

Eligible farmers must be:

Farmers with agriculture 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);

Beneficiaries who have applied and were eligible for payment under the Basic Payment Scheme for the claim year 2021.

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

The closing date for payment claims for Temporary Financial State Aid is Tuesday, 31st May, 2022.

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 telephone number 2292 6148,

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

Draft Maltese Standard for Public Comment

Draft revised national annexes to European standards SM EN 589:2018+A1:2022 'Automotive fuels - LPG - Requirements and test methods', have been prepared by Technical Committee SMI/TC 500 and is available from:

Standards and Metrology Institute

Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs

Authority

Mizzi House, Triq Nazzjonali

Blata l-Bajda HMR 9010

Tel: 2395 2000

Fax: 2124 2406

Email: (standards@mccaa.org.mt)

Comments are welcome up to 31st May, 2022, to be considered by the abovementioned Technical Committee.  The Annex to National Standard may be modified before being issued as a Maltese National Annex.

Notice

For the purposes of regulation 90 of the Third Schedule of the Local Councils Act (Cap. 363), the Electoral Commissioners hereby notify that no candidatures were presented for the casual election of a Councillor for the Local Council of Il-Mosta.

J. CAMILLERI

Chief Electoral Commissioner

Office of the Electoral Commission,

Ex-Trade Fair Grounds,

In-Naxxar.

Notice

By virtue of regulation 90 of the Third Schedule of the Local Government Act (Cap. 363), the Electoral Commissioners hereby notify that the candidates nominated in accordance with the provisions of regulation 89 of the aforesaid schedule for the casual election of a Councillor for the Locality of Is-Siġġiewi are the following that is:

Nominated Candidates

ABELA ALEXANDER JOHN

FARRUGIA PACE GILLIAN

The Electoral Commissioners further notify that they will proceed to examine the ballot papers of Dr Alessia Psaila Zammit for the Locality of Is-Siġġiewi, in accordance with the provisions of regulation 91 of the Third Schedule of the Local Government Act (Cap. 363), on Monday, 2nd May, 2022 at 9.15 a.m. at the Counting Hall Complex, In-Naxxar.

J. CAMILLERI

Chief Electoral Commissioner

Office of the Electoral Commission,

Ex-Trade Fair Grounds,

In-Naxxar.

ELT Council

The English Language Teaching Council has withdrawn the licence of:

BERLITZ LANGUAGE CENTRE

Triq id-Dragonara, St Julian's

School Licence Number: 224/MB 03

Berlitz Language Centre has no licence to operate as an ELT School with immediate effect.

ELT Council

The English Language Teaching Council has withdrawn the licence of:

EDUCATIONAL ENGLISH CULTURE LANGUAGE CENTRE

Villa Monaco, Triq Tas-Sliema, Kappara SGN 4416

School Licence Number: 274/MB 35

Education English Culture Language Centre has no licence to operate as an ELT School with immediate effect.

ELT Council

The English Language Teaching Council has withdrawn the licence of:

ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SCHOOL

10, Triq San Piju V, Tas-Sliema SLM 1424

School Licence Number: 129

English Communication School has no licence to operate as an ELT School with immediate effect.

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Parliament of Malta

Notice of Direct Order

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

Agreement for Maintenance and Technical Support Services of Audio-visual Equipment at the House of Representatives, Parliament of Malta, with TELMACO S.A, Greece.

(From 1st May, 2022 to 30th April, 2023)

On Monday, 28th February, 2022, the Ministry for Finance and Employment approved a request from the House of Representatives, Parliament of Malta, to enter into contractual arrangements relative to Agreement for Maintenance and Technical Support Services of Audio-visual Equipment at the House of Representatives, Parliament of Malta, with TELMACO S.A, Chalandri of Attica. 23 Ath. Diakou Street, P.C. 152 33, Greece, from 1st May, 2022 to 30th April, 2023, for the total cost of €65,000.00 excluding VAT.

Traffic Suspension

The Ħal Għargħur Local Council notifies that on Wednesday, 4th May, 2022, from 9.30 a.m. till 12.30 p.m., Triq San Bartilmew (from Misraħ il-Knisja till Triq San Ġwann) will be closed to all traffic.

Traffic Suspension

The Ħal Għargħur Local Council notifies that on Saturday, 7th May, 2022, from 10.45 a.m. till 4.00 p.m., Triq San Bartilmew (from Misraħ il-Knisja till Triq San Ġwann) will be closed for traffic.

Suspension of Traffic and Parking

The Mdina Local Council notifies that there will be car clearance in Triq Villegaignon, Pjazza San Pawl and Pjazza l-Arċisqof from Tuesday, 3rd May, 2022, from 3.00 p.m., till Thursday, 5th May, 2022, at 11.00 p.m.

Car clearance in part of Lorenzo Calleja Ditch and Triq Għarreqin from Wednesday, 4th May, 2022 till Thursday, 5th May, 2022.

On Wednesday, 4th May, 2022, and on Thursday, 5th May, 2022, there will be intermittent traffic control (two way traffic through Triq Villegaignon and Triq San Pawl.

Suspension of Traffic and Parking

The Għarb Local Council notifies that on Friday, 13th May, 2022, Pjazza Gerano will be closed to traffic from 4.00 p.m. till 8.00p.m. and also no parking from noon till 8.00 p.m. Triq Trux, Triq l-Isqof M. Molina, Triq Frenċ tal-Għarb and Triq ta' Sdieri will be two way.  Traffic coming up from Wied il-Mielaħ will be diverted to Triq San Katald.

Suspension of Traffic and Parking

The Mellieħa Local Council notifies that on Sunday, 1st May, 2022, from 7.30 a.m. till noon, the areas mentioned hereunder will be classified as tow zones, and therefore the transit and parking of vehicles will be prohibited in:

Triq il-Parroċċa, and Misraħ il-Parroċċa.

During the specified period, traffic will be allowed to proceed in Triq il-Parroċċa up to Misraħ il-Parroċċa and turn into Triq San Luqa.

Entry into Triq San Luqa from Triq it-Tramuntana and into Misraħ il-Parroċċa from Triq Salvinu Vella will also be prohibited.

Suspension of Traffic and Parking

The Mellieħa Local Council notifies that the areas mentioned hereunder will be classified as tow-zones and therefore the transit and parking of vehicles will be prohibited as follows:

On Saturday, 30th April 2022,  from 5.00 a.m. till 2.00 p.m., in Misraħ il-Parroċċa; 

On Saturday, 30th April 2022, from 7.00 a.m. till 2.00 p.m. in Triq il-Madonna ta' Fatima, between Triq il-Mitħna l-Ġdida and Triq Edward Camilleri;

On Saturday, 30th April, 2022, from 8.00 a.m. till noon, in upper section of the Għadira Car Park; and

On Sunday, 1st May, 2022, from 5.00 a.m. till 5.00 p.m., in Misraħ il-Parroċċa, Triq Salvinu  Vella  and  Triq  San  Pawl  corner  with  Misraħ  il-Parroċċa  and  corner  with  Triq  it-Tramuntana.

During these days traffic will be allowed to proceed throughout Triq il-Parroċċa and turn into Triq San Luqa.  Entry into Triq San Luqa from Triq it-Tramuntana, and from Triq Salvinu Vella to Misraħ il-Parroċċa will also be prohibited.