Notices published in Govt Gazette No. 20,943 of 14th October 2022

Authorisation Examination for the Application of Authorisation of a Service Provider for Electrical Installations as per Legal Notice 225 of 2010 – Resit 2023

1. The Director of Examinations and the Board of Local Public Examinations notify that a resit session is being organized for the written examinations of  Electrical Theory and Electrical Installation Technology which will be held between Tuesday, 31st January, 2023 and Friday, 3rd February, 2023, to enable successful candidates to apply to the Regulator for Energy and Water Services (REWS) for the issue of Authorisations 'A' and 'B' as stipulated in the Regulator for Energy and Water Services Act (Cap. 545) and Legal Notice 225 of 2010.

2. The Director of Examinations and the Board of Local Public Examinations also notify that the Practical examination in connection with the Authorisation of a service provider for electrical installations 'A' and 'B' will be held on Monday, 27th March, 2023 whilst the Interviews will be held between Wednesday, 29th March, 2023 and Tuesday, 11th April, 2023.

3. These examinations are ONLY available for those candidates who still need to obtain a pass in a particular paper/s to be successful in obtaining the Licence,  as long as they were eligible for the July 2022 session and that any results in any paper was not obtained prior to February 2020 session.

4. The examination will be held in two sections as follows:

(a) Authorisation 'A' Examination – Single Phase

Paper I (Written) Electrical Theory

Time allowed: 3 hours

Marks:  100 (Max.), 50 (Min.)

Paper II (Written) Electrical Installation Technology

Time allowed:  3 hours   

Marks: 100 (Max.), 50 (Min.)

Practical Test (Written)/Interview

 (Max. 100 marks – Min. 50 marks)

(b) Authorisation 'B' Examination – Three Phase

Paper I (Written) Electrical Theory

Time allowed: 3 hours

Marks: 100 (Max.), 50 (Min.)

Paper II (Written) Electrical Installation Technology

Time allowed: 3 hours  

Marks: 100 (Max.), 50 (Min.)

Practical  Test (Written)/Interview

 (Max. 100 marks – Min. 50 marks)

5. To be able to apply for Authorisation 'A' or for Authorisation 'B', candidates must obtain a pass mark in both Paper I and Paper II. They will also be required to sit for the Practical Test/Interview and obtain a Pass  in order to be successful.

6. This session will be the last session the examination papers will be based on the current syllabus.  Candidates need to obtain a pass in both Paper I and Paper II as well as in the Practical/Interview.

7. Candidates can apply as follows:

Date:   Monday, 31st October, 2022 till Friday, 11th November, 2022

Time: Monday to Saturday from 8.00 a.m. till 1.00 p.m., and Wednesday from 4.30 p.m. till 7.00 p.m.

Place: Edu servizz.gov, Triq l-Assedju l-Kbir, Floriana

Payment: A fee of €9.30, by Card only

8. Late applications will not be considered.

9. A copy of the syllabus of the examination may be obtained from the website of the Department of Examinations (https://myexams.gov.mt/local-licences-examinations/).

10. The Board of Local Public Examinations shall have the power to deal summarily with any candidate who while the examination is in progress, is found to be guilty of misconduct or of any breach of the instructions issued for the guidance of candidates.

11. The Board of Local Public Examinations reserves the right to annul the examination if any irregularity is detected.  Such annulment may be in respect of the whole examination even if the detected irregularity is in respect of only one paper or a particular stage of the examination.

The 31st PLR Payment is out

The National Book Council notifies that the thirty first (31st) PLR (Public Lending Rights) payment is being distributed to authors, illustrators and photographers whose books were borrowed from Public Libraries in Malta and Gozo in the period covering from 1st July 2022 till 30th September 2022.

The list of said persons, their books and total remuneration can be accessed from (https://ktieb.org.mt/news/the-31-plr-payment-is-out/).

Scheme for Persons With a Disability

With reference to Scheme for Persons with a Disability published in the Government Gazette of the 13th March, 2012, the Housing Authority wishes to effect the following amendment:

(a) Amend Clause 2 to read as follows:

2. Interpretation

In this scheme, unless the context otherwise require:

“Applicant" means the person with a disability who applies for cash assistance under this scheme to carry out adaptation works in the ordinary residence. Where a disabled person is under the age of eighteen (18), his parents or legal guardians will be considered as the main applicants. Where the application is made by two or more persons jointly, shall include all applicants;

“Authority" means the Housing Authority established by section 3 of the Housing Authority Act, 1976 (Cap. 261).

“Chairman" means the Chairman of the Housing Authority and any other person authorised to act on his/her behalf;

In this scheme, the singular shall implore the plural and the masculine shall implore the feminine.

(b) Amend Clause 5 to read as follows:

5. Disqualification

A person shall not qualify to make an application under the scheme if:

(i) the dwelling house on which subsidy is being requested is in a slum area which eventually has to be demolished; and/or

(ii) the dwelling house is substandard and/or in a dangerous state.

(c) Amend Clause 10 to read as follows:

10. Administrative Charge and Abandoned Applications

(i) The applicant shall pay the sum of twenty euro (€20) as an administrative charge which is not refundable even if the application is not accepted.

(d) Completely cancel Clauses 11, 12(i) and 14.

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 21st of October, 2022, will be auctioned and, if not sold, will be destroyed.

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

MINISTRY FOR FINANCE AND EMPLOYMENT

In terms and for the purposes of the Public Procurement Regulations (S.L. 174.04), the Direct Orders office is granting approval to the Commissioner for Revenue within the Ministry for Finance and Employment to enter into a contract for service with Mr Anthony Busuttil for the provision of advisory services related to tax administration for a period of 12 months starting from 1st October, 2022 up to 30th September, 2023 working 30 hours per week paid at the rate of €23.08 excluding VAT per hour for the cost of €36,000.00 excluding VAT. 

 List of direct contracts awarded by the Land Registration Agency during the period between 1st January, 2022 and 30th June, 2022, published in terms of Regulation 111 (2) of the Public Procurement Regulations S.L. 601.03*

Traffic and Parking Suspension

The San Lawrenz Local Council notifies that on Sunday, 23rd October, 2022, from 2.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m., the main square will be closed.

During these times Triq id-Duluri and Triq il-Ġebla tal-Ġeneral (the part connecting with Triq Ciangura) will serve as a 2-way and no parking will be allowed on the mentioned streets.

Traffic and Parking Suspension

The Ħal Għargħur Local Council notifies that on Monday, 17th October, 2022, from 9.30 a.m. till 5.00 p.m., Triq San Nikola will be closed for traffic. Parking of vehicles is not permitted during this time

Traffic and Parking Suspension

The Ħal Għargħur Local Council notifies that on Tuesday, 18th October, 2022, from 9.30 a.m. till 2.30 p.m., Triq Fidiel Zarb will be closed for traffic. Parking of vehicles is not permitted during this time.

Traffic and Parking Suspension

The Ħal Għargħur Local Council notifies that on Friday, 28th October, 2022, from 8.30 a.m. till 5.00 p.m., Triq Fidiel Zarb will be closed for traffic. Parking of vehicles is not permitted during this time.

Suspension of Traffic and Parking

The Ħamrun Local Council notifies that on Saturday, 22nd October, 2022, from 6.00 a.m., till 3.00 a.m. of Sunday, 23rd October, 2022, Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp will be closed for traffic. Traffic will be diverted.

Public transport will be diverted as follows:

From Valletta direction Ħamrun – Traffic will be diverted to Triq Schembri

From Ħal Qormi/Marsa Park and Ride – Traffic will be diverted to Triq Diċembru Tlettax

From Rabat/Birkirkara – Public transport will be diverted to Triq Psaila/Triq Annuzjata

No parking is allowed in Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp from Triq Santa Marija till Trejqet SantʼAnna, Triq Cordina Perez, Triq il-Ferrovija, Triq id-Duka taʼ Edinburgh and Triq Fra Diegu.

Annual General Meeting

In accordance with Section 70 of the Local Councils' Act (Cap. 363), the Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday, 21st October, 2022, at 6.00 p.m., at the Birkirkara Local Council Hall, Civic Centre.

Traffic and Parking Suspension

The Ħal Balzan Local Council notifies that Triq l-Annunzjata will be closed for all traffic on Saturday, 22nd October, 2022, from 9.00 a.m. till midnight. No parking is allowed and parked cars will be towed away.

In case of bad weather this advert will be transfered to Saturday, 29th October, 2022.

Suspension of Traffic and Parking

The Siġġiewi Local Council informs that on Sunday, 16th October, 2022, from 6.00 a.m. till 1.00 p.m., no parking will be possible in all of Pjazza San Nikola.

Bus terminus will be temporary moved to Triq Dun Manwel Zammit (near football ground).

Parked cars will be towed.