Government Notices published in Govt. Gazette no 20,573 of 16th February 2021

Appointment of Commissioner for the Rights of Persons with Disability

IN exercise of the powers conferred by Article 21A of the Equal Opportunities (Persons with Disability) Act (Cap. 413), and for the purpose of that Act, the Prime Minister has appointed Ms Samantha Pace Gasan as Commissioner for the Rights of Persons with Disability for a period of three years with effect from 15th January, 2021.

Public Contracts Review Board

IT is notified for general information that, in exercise of the powers conferred by article 81(1) of the Public Procurement Regulations S.L. 601.03, the Prime Minister has appointed Dr Ian Spiteri Bailey, LLD, LLM EU (Employment) Law  as Chairman of the Public Contracts Review Board in lieu of Dr Anthony J. Cassar, PhD, FCMA, FIA, CPA. This appointment is valid for a period of three years with effect from 9th February, 2021

IT is notified for general information that the following Legal Notices were published in the Supplement to the Government Gazette No. 20,568 of 9th February, 2021, and No. 20,571 of 12th February, 2021, respectively.

L.N. 45 of 2021: Regulator for Energy and Water Services Act (Cap. 545); Electrical Installations (Amendment) Regulations, 2021.

L.N. 46 of 2021: Malta Travel and Tourism Services Act (Cap. 409); Licensed Accommodation Regulations, 2021.

L.N. 47 of 2021: Commissioners for Justice Act (Cap. 291); Commissioners for Justice Act (Schedule) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021.

L.N. 48 of 2021: Malta Film Commission Act (Cap. 478); Financial Incentives for the Audiovisual Industry (Amendment) Regulations, 2021.

L.N. 49 of 2021: Medicines Act (Cap. 458); Delivery and Testing of COVID-19 using Point-of-Care Rapid Testing, Regulations 2021.

L.N. 50 of 2021: Trademarks Act (Cap. 597); Trademark Rules, 2021.

L.N. 51 of 2021: Occupational Health and Safety Authority Act (Cap. 424); Protection of Workers from the Risks related to Exposure to Carcinogens or Mutagens at Work (Amendment) Regulations, 2021.

Appointment of Members of the Local Government Reform Steering Committee

IT is hereby notified for general information that the Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government has approved the appointment of the members of the Local Government Reform Steering Committee as follows:

Chairperson

Mr Karl Parnis

Deputy Chairperson

Mr Michael Cohen

Members

Mr Joseph Scerri

Mr Vincent Bonello

Ms Rachelle Borg Dingli

Mr Albert Dimech

Mr Marc Muscat

Mr Ignatius Farrugia

Secretary

Ms Gabriella Agius

These appointments are for a period of 3 years valid up to 13th May 2023.

Board of Directors

It is notified for general information that, in exercise of the powers conferred by article 21(2)(c) of the Malta Development Bank Act, Cap. 574, the Minister for Finance and Employment has appointed Ms Jacqueline Camilleri, BA (Hons) Acctcy, CPA, FIA, MBA Heriot Watt Edinburgh, as Director on the Malta Development Bank Board of Directors in lieu of Mr Paul Abela. This appointment is valid up to 10th December, 2023.

Chief Executive Officer of the Lands Authority

In terms of Article 15 (1) of the Lands Authority, the Minister for the Economy and Industry appointed the following person after a public call was issued to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Lands Authority for a period of three years with effect from 2nd February, 2021.

Chief Executive Officer

Mr Robert Vella

Chief Executive Officer of the Malta Gaming Authority

IN terms of Article 6 (2)(a) of the Gaming Act (Cap. 583 of the Laws of Malta), following the issue of a public call, the Board of Governors appointed the following person to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Malta Gaming Authority for a period of three years with effect from 26th January, 2021.

Chief Executive Officer

Dr Carl Brincat

In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 113 of the Civil Code (Cap. 16), the Minister for Justice, Equality and Governance has made this Order whereby the Adoption Order dated 3rd October, 2020, issued by the District Court of Shahdol, India, is being specified as an intercountry adoption of the person therein mentioned for the purposes of Articles 113, 130 and 130A of the Civil Code.

(Sgd) Edward Zammit Lewis

Minister for Justice, Equality and Governance

In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 113 of the Civil Code (Cap. 16), the Minister for Justice, Equality and Governance has made this Order whereby the Adoption Order dated 29th January, 2020, issued by the Court of Bengaluru, India, is being specified as an intercountry adoption of the person therein mentioned for the purposes of Articles 113, 130 and 130A of the Civil Code.

(Sgd) Edward Zammit Lewis

Minister for Justice, Equality and Governance

In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 113 of the Civil Code (Cap. 16), the Minister for Justice, Equality and Governance has made this Order whereby the Adoption Order dated 18th September, 2020, issued by the Court of Buldana, Maharashtra, India, is being specified as an intercountry adoption of the person therein mentioned for the purposes of Articles 113, 130 and 130A of the Civil Code.

(Sgd) Edward Zammit Lewis

Minister for Justice, Equality and Governance

In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 113 of the Civil Code (Cap. 16), the Minister for Justice, Equality and Governance has made this Order whereby the Adoption Order dated 12th March, 2020, issued by the District Court of Cuttack, Odisha, India, is being specified as an intercountry adoption of the person therein mentioned for the purposes of Articles 113, 130 and 130A of the Civil Code.

(Sgd) Edward Zammit Lewis

Minister for Justice, Equality and Governance

Regulation 17A of the Flora, Fauna and Natural Habitats Protection Regulations (S.L. 549.44)

Environment Protection Act (Cap. 549)

Protection Notice

In accordance with Regulation 17A of the Flora, Fauna and Natural Habitats Protection Regulations (S.L. 549.44), the Environment and Resources Authority is hereby issuing a Protection Notice in respect to the Special Area of Conservation of International Importance listed below, for the purpose of its conservation and management:

L-Għadira s-Safra u l-Iskoll tal-Għallis

as delineated in the site map on page 1300 under Schedule I(a) hereinafter referred to as “the site".

The aim of this Protection Notice is to contribute towards maintaining at and restoring to a favourable conservation status of the natural habitats and species of fauna and flora of national interest, as well as, to help address the conservation objectives.

For the purpose of this Protection Notice:

“Act" means the Environment Protection Act, Chapter 549 of the Laws of Malta;

“competent authority" means the Environment and Resources Authority as established under Article 6 of the Act;

“fauna" means all types of animals except for birds;

“indigenous" means a native species of wild fauna and flora which is found naturally within the site and which is not alien; including species which are considered to be possibly native and, or endemic;

''l-Iskoll tal-Għallis'' refers to the area delineated under Schedule I(c) (as shown on page 1302).

For the purpose of implementation of this Protection Notice, the competent authority may enter into a management agreement, as per regulation 15 of the Flora, Fauna and Natural Habitats Protection Regulations (S.L. 549.44), and designate a site manager who shall be responsible for the carrying out of specific tasks related to the site.

Regulation of Activities

1. Within the site no person shall:

(a) collect, pursue, take, trap, capture, pick, uproot, cut, hunt, kill, destroy or damage any specimen of any species of indigenous flora or fauna;

(b) utilise or deploy, or be in possession or in control of any weapon, ammunition, trap or contraption, at any time within the site that may be utilised to capture any fauna;

(c) release and, or in any way intentionally assist the establishment or potential establishment of non-indigenous species or, allow the escape of such species;

(d) allow pets to enter the area delineated in the site map in Schedule I(b) as shown on page 1301;

(e) install any equipment, or place any construction material or structure, or effect any physical modification for whatever purpose including construction, excavation, trenching, cabling or similar infrastructural works; 

(f) hold an organised operation or activity of a commercial nature;

(g) kindle a fire including barbecues, campfires, fireworks and burning of waste or vegetation;

(h) participate in any camping activity;

(i) dump, pour or throw any waste, or any other form of refuse, material or deleterious substance;

unless in possession of a valid permit from the competent authority.

Provided that the competent authority shall not grant a permit if it is of the opinion that the activity is not sufficiently justified or that the adverse impacts, implications or risks of the activity outweigh any possible benefits.

2. No person shall:

(a) access the restricted area as delineated in the site map in Schedule I(b) as shown on page 1301;

(b) drive, manoeuvre or park any machinery or motorised vehicle in the site as delineated in the site map in Schedule I(a) as shown on page 1300, or introduce any bicycle, or other mechanical modes of transport therein:

except for the undertaking of essential management interventions under the supervision of the competent authority or the site manager, or if in possession of a valid permit from the competent authority.

3. No person shall:

(a) climb or access L-Iskoll tal-Għallis;

(b) secure, moor or anchor any seacraft to L-Iskoll tal-Għallis;

unless in possession of a valid permit from the competent authority. Provided that recreational rod fishing shall be exempted from the requirement to obtain such permit.

4. Permit applications for any activities or operations regulated by this Protection Notice shall be regulated in line with Part XI of the Flora, Fauna and Natural Habitats Protection Regulations (S.L. 549.44).

5. If the site subject of this Protection Notice is in any way damaged or altered in contravention of this Notice or its status as a Special Area of Conservation of International Importance is in any way jeopardised, or if any person undertakes activities or actions in breach of the provisions of this Protection Notice, the competent authority shall exercise its powers of enforcement under Regulation 49 of the Flora, Fauna and Natural Habitats Protection Regulations (S.L. 549.44).

Period of Quarantine Order, 2020

The Superintendent of Public Health notifies that in accordance with article 2 (1) of the Period of Quarantine Order 2020, the quarantine of the person travelling from Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport), United States of America on the 11th February, 2021, with connection from Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport), United States of America on the 12th February, 2021, and with additional connection from Frankfurt, Germany on the 13th February, 2021, with scheduled arrival in Malta on the 13th February, 2021, at 12.35hrs, shall be subject to those conditions of quarantine as communicated to her by the Superintendent.

THE Commissioner of Inland Revenue notifies that, on the date shown hereunder, the price of gold and silver on which valuations made by the Consul for Goldsmiths and Silversmiths are based has been fixed for the purposes of article 14 of the said Act as follows: