Notices published in Govt Gazette No. 20,951 of 28th October 2022

Agriculture and Rural Payments Agency (ARPA)

National Training Scheme for Young Farmers

The Agriculture and Rural Payments Agency (ARPA), within the Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights (MAFA), in collaboration with the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) has launched a 3rd call for applications under the Government-funded National Training Scheme for Young Farmers.

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

The application form for this scheme is to be collected from ARPA's Front Office in Ta' Qali or the Governmental Experimental Farm found in Xewkija, Gozo. Alternatively, one may request the application via email sent to (arpa.mafa@gov.mt).

Filled in applications are to be submitted by post or in person at the Front Office in Ta' Qali or the Governmental Experimental Farm in Xewkija by not later than the extended date which is Sunday, 30th November, 2022.

In case of difficulty or questions applicants or interested parties may:

Call the Agency's Front Office on 2292 6148;

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

Access the scheme's guidelines via the Agency's website (https://agrikoltura.gov.mt/en/arpa/Pages/guidelines.aspx).

Comparitive return Gaz 28.10.pdf

Conservation and Restoration of Movable Cultural Property

In keeping with Articles 49 and 56 of the Cultural Heritage Act 2021 (Cap. 445), the conservation and restoration of movable cultural property may only be carried out by warranted conservators with the prior consent and conditions as established by the Superintendent.

The applicant shall inform the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage of the date of intent to commence works at least two weeks prior to the start of works by completing the form found in the link hereunder and submitting it to (movables.sch@gov.mt). No works are to commence without written authorisation of the Superintendent of Cultural Heritage. The Superintendence will authorise the start of works or request further information, such as a method statement as per Annex III.

Clear images of the movable cultural property proposed for restoration and/or conservation are to be attached to this notification (one image from the front and details of significant identifying features, even if at the back, including signatures and evident signs of deterioration/damage).

The notification form for the Conservation and Restoration of Movable Cultural Property can be downloaded from:

(https://culture.gov.mt/en/culturalheritage/Documents/Superintendence%20of%20Cultural%20Heritage%20%20Notification%20Form%20for%20the%20Conservation%20And%20Restoration%20of%20Movable%20Cultural%20Property.pdf).

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 Friday, 4th November, 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).

 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 Ms Carmen Micallef for the provision of clerical services in connection with payments for a period of 12 months as from 28th October, 2022 till 27th October, 2023 working 35 hours per week, paid at the rate of €10.50 excluding VAT per hour for the cost of  €19,110.00 excluding VAT. 

 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 Dr Stephanie Fabri for the development of a strategic transformation framework and plan of action for the CfR's renewal covering the period from 14th October, 2022 till 31st January, 2023, for the cost of €43,900.00 excluding VAT (made up of Phase 1 – €19,500, Moderation of consultation documents – €2,200, and Phase 2 – €22,200)

Tenders awarded lists Gaz 28.10.pdf

Public Consultation Meeting

The Ħal Safi Local Council notifies residents that a Public Consultation Meeting, on the new traffic management plan for Ħal Safi, will be held on Tuesday, 22nd November, 2022, at Pietru Pawl Busuttil Hall, Triq il-Menqa, Ħal Safi, at 5.00 p.m.

All residents whose names appear in the last Ħal Safi Local Council's Electoral Register are urged to attend and  participate in this discussion.

Residents interested in attending are requested to call the Local Council on 21689168 or send an email to (safi.lc@gov.mt) for reservations.

Traffic and Parking Suspension

The Ħal Għargħur Local Council notifies that on Wednesday, 2nd November, 2022 from 9.30 a.m. till 4.30 p.m, Triq San Ġorġ will be closed to traffic. Parking of vehicles is not allowed on this day during these times.

Traffic and Parking Suspension

The Ħal Għargħur Local Council notifies that from Thursday, 3rd November 2022 till Monday, 5th December, 2022 from 9.30 a.m. till 5.00 p.m. Triq il-Ġnien will be closed to all traffic. Parking of vehicles is not allowed on this day during these times.