Government Notices published in Govt. Gazette No. 20,946 of 21st October 2022

IT is notified for general information that, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister, the President of Malta has directed that the Hon. Chris Fearne, MD, FRCS (Ed), MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health, assumes the additional duties of Prime Minister, on Thursday, 20th October, 2022, during the absence from Malta of the Hon. Robert Abela, KUOM, BA, LLD, Adv. Trib. Melit., MP.

IN exercise of the powers vested in him by Article 44A (1) of the Animal Welfare Act, Cap. 439, the Prime Minister, after consultation with the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights, has re-appointed Ms Alison Bezzina as Commissioner for Animal Welfare with effect from 8th October, 2022.

Board of the Foundation for Social Welfare Services

It is notified for general information that the Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Mr Anthony Agius Decelis as member of the Board of the Foundation for Social Welfare Services. This appointment shall remain valid until 22nd May, 2022. 

IT is notified for general information that the following Act is published in the Supplement to this Gazette:

Act No. XIII of 2022 entitled the Consumer Affairs Act and other Laws relating to consumer protection (Amendment) Act, 2022.

Mr Godwin Warr, Director General (Commerce), resumed duties on 16th October, 2022 and the arrangements referred to in the Government Notice No. 1413 of 14th October, 2022 are hereby being cancelled

Appointment of Notary Delegate/Keeper

It is hereby notified that in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 20 of the Notarial Profession and Notarial Archives Act, the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts has appointed Notary Marija Cachia to be notary delegate and keeper of the Acts for Notary Dr Roderick Gatt, for the period between the 20th October, 2022 and the 2nd of November, 2022.

Today the 18th October, 2022

ADV. MARIA RUTH CIANTAR, DIP. LAWS OF PROC. (MELIT.), LLB (HONS) (MELIT.), M. ADV. (MELIT.), M.  NOT. St (melit)

Deputy Registrar, Court of Revision of Notarial Acts

Appointment of Notary Delegate/Keeper

It is hereby notified that in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 20 of the Notarial Profession and Notarial Archives Act, the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts has appointed Notary Diana Galea to be notary delegate and keeper of the Acts for Notary Dr Renee Gatt, for the period between the 20th October, 2022 and the 2nd of November, 2022.

Today, the 18th October, 2022

adv. MARIA RUTH CIANTAR, DIP. LAWS OF PROC. (MELIT.), LLB (HONS) (MELIT.), M. ADV. (MELIT.), M.  NOT. St (melit)

Deputy Registrar, Court of Revision of Notarial Acts

Heraldry and Genealogy Regulations

IN terms of the proviso to article 9(2) of the Heraldry and Genealogy Regulations 2021 (L.N. 489 of 2021) (S.L. 445.07), the Chief Herald of Arms of Malta hereby notifies that the persons listed hereunder have applied for the provision/registration of heraldic arms from the Office of the Chief Herald of Arms of Malta.

Anyone is to inform the Chief Herald of Arms of Malta by not later than twenty one (21) days after publication of any valid and cogent representations for or against the application. Such representations shall be addressed to the Registrar either in writing by means of registered mail to the Office of the Chief Herald or electronically by means of email to the email address (chiefherald@gov.mt).

1. R0043: Prof. Dr. Angelo Federico Arcelli (Italy)

Gules a Greek cross chequy Argent and Azure, above a helm befitting his degree with mantling at dexter Gules doubled Argent and at sinister Azure doubled Argent is set for a Crest issuant from the coronet of an Italian nobile, three ostrich feathers Gules, Argent and Azure.

Motto: NON DEEST GENEROSO IN PECTORE VIRTUS.

2. R0044: Professor Dr. Eduardo Smith Singares (USA)

Gules two tripled-towered castles Or masoned Sable each with open port and two windows of the field the whole debruised by an escutcheon Sable bordered Azure charged with a harpy displayed Or its face Argent bearing a Spartan helmet and Athenian breastplate Or armed Argent grasping at dexter a hammer and at sinister a fleam all Or between in chief barry of two counter-compony Argent and Sable and at base point a fleam Or.

Upon a helmet befitting his degree with mantling Gules doubled Or is set for a crest upon a wreath of the colours in pale a dexter arm in armour proper its gauntlet grasping a fleam Or below a scroll bearing the crie-de-guerre ἄραγε ἀπὸ τῶν καρπῶν αὐτῶν ἐπιγνώσεσθε αὐτούς (By their fruits, ye shall know them).

Motto: AEQUUM IUDICIUM SIT

3. R0045: Dr. Med. Enrico Bruno Manfredi Luserne d'Angrogne von Staufen (Belgium)

Argent bendy of three Gules. Above the shield is the coronet of an ancient Savoyard Marquis.

Motto: A BON DROIT

4. G0072: The Right Reverend Tau Jacob Iakvos Madway Bressman (USA)

Per fess Gules and Or in chief below in pale a Byzantine crown a double-headed eagle similarly crowned beaked, armed and langued bearing in its talons at dexter a sceptre and at sinister an orb all Or and in base a sprig of Acacia proper in bend below a mullet of six points voided and interlaced Azure flanked by two Tudor roses all arranged fessways. The shield lies at dexter on an Eastern Orthodox Crosier and at sinister on an Eastern Orthodox Processional blessing cross in saltire all Or. The Arms are born within a mantle Gules doubled Argent , its dexter and sinister folds bound with cords Vert and bearing the crown of a Bishop of the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Motto: Temet Nosce

5. G0073: George Hennry Denis Lyons (Canada) – posthumous

A chevron Sable between three lions dormant their tails erect Gules (2,1), the whole within a bordure Argent semy of maple leaves of the Third. Upon a helm befitting his degree with mantling Gules doubled Or is set for a crest issuant from a wreath of the liveries a demi-griffin segreant Or, armed and langued Gules wielding in his upper claw a sword in bend sinister Argent with hilt and crosspiece Or.

Motto: Ex Officio Privilegium

6. G0074: Gifra, Vittorio (Italy)

Paly of six Azure and Or, a bend azure. Crest: from a wreath Or and Azure, a demi-eagle displayed. Sable, crowned Or.

Motto: AQUILA MUSCAS NON CAPTAT

7. G0075 Zurrieq Local Council (Malta)

Per fess Bleu celéste and Azure a Greek cross counterchanged.

8. R0046: Garcia-Bosch-de Morales de Sola, Blanche Imaculada Aliénor Thomas, Gwen (France)

On an Oval, Per fess dexter Argent a Heron close Sable, with one leg raised,  its chest feathers Gules all within a bordure Gules bearing the crie de guerre DE GARCIA ARRIBA NADÍE DIGA (for Garcia) sinister Azure 5 fleur-de-lys Or bendwise, 1,3,1, the chief bearing as a mark of cadency on an inescutcheon Argent  a dolphin haurient Azureand quarterly1^st & 4^th Per fess Argent bendy of 3 Sable, 2^nd &  3^rd Argent  a Mulberry tree proper (for Morales) all debruised by two links of a chain in bend sinister Argent. Around the oval a wreath of roses Or leaved vert, bound by a ribbon Azure.

Motto: STRONGER THAN STRENGTH

Dr Charles A. Gauci

Chief Herald of Arms of Malta

In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 113 of the Civil Code (Cap. 16), the Minister for Justice has made this Order whereby the Adoption Order dated 27th April, 2022, issued by the Family Court, Hyderabad, India, is being specified as an adoption of the person therein mentioned for the purposes of Articles 113, 130 and 130A of the Civil Code.

(Sgd) Dr Jonathan Attard

Minister for Justice

In exercise of the powers conferred by subsection (2) of article (5) of the Juvenile Court Act, Chapter 287, and for the purposes of the provisions of the said subsection, the Minister for Justice has determined that the buildings where the Juvenile Court shall sit be the following:

In Malta:

Family Court, Triq id-Dejqa, Valletta

In Gozo:

1. NGO Centre situated in Triq Madonna tar-Rummiena, Xewkija, Gozo, in respect of proceedings in terms of paragraph 'a' of sub-article two (2) of Article three (3) of Chapter two hundred eighty seven (287) of the Laws of Malta;

2. Court of Justice, Pjazza Katidral, Rabat, Gozo, and/or NGO Centre situated in Triq Madonna tar-Rummiena, Xewkija, Gozo, in respect of proceedings in terms of paragraph 'b' of sub-article two (2) of Article three (3) of Chapter two hundred eighty seven (287) of the Laws of Malta provided that it would be the discretion of the same Magistrate presiding over such proceedings to choose the place of hearing of the particular case.

Appointment of Umpire

IN exercise of the powers conferred by section 107 of the Social Security Act (Cap. 318), the Minister for Social Policy and Children's Rights is pleased to appoint Dr Simon Micallef Stafrace, LLD, to be Umpire for the purposes of the said Act.

This appointment is for a period of one year with effect from 18th October, 2022.

EU sanctions against Myanmar Timber Enterprise (MTE)

The European Union adopted sanctions against MTE on 21st June, 2021. Since, according to Myanmar law, all timber for export must be sold from MTE timber depots and economic transactions with MTE is subject to the sanctions, all timber exported from Myanmar to the EU will be regarded as illegal according to the EU Timber Regulation (Article 6, b). The EU's restrictive measures are largely aligned with those of major international partners where the US also has placed sanctions against MTE.

Myanmar Timber Enterprise (a.k.a. Myanmar Timber Enterprise/MTE) is a state-owned enterprise operating under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation (MONREC). MTE has exclusive rights on the production and the export of timber in Myanmar/Burma. On 1st February, 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, seized power from the civilian legitimate Government in a coup d'état and established the State Administration Council (SAC) to exercise legislative, executive, and judicial powers of the State. On 2nd February, 2021, the military regime appointed a new cabinet, including a new minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation (MONREC). Through the SAC and the new cabinet, the military regime acquired control over and benefits from state-owned enterprises, including MTE. Therefore, the Myanmar Timber Enterprise and its subsidiaries are controlled by and generate revenue for the Tatmadaw, therefore contributing to its capabilities to carry out activities undermining democracy and the rule of law.

Based on the above, all relations with MTE and MONREC related to trade and timber production should be put to a hold. At the same time, all relations regarding forest management and trade developments where MTE may be involved should be brought to a hold at least until the sanctions are lifted.

More detailed information can be found on:

Official Journal of the EU, 21st June, 2021 (including a list of the sanctioned individuals and entities)

More information:

Conservation Objectives and Measures forMalta's Marine Natura 2000 Sites

In terms of Regulation 4(7) of 'Strategic Environmental Assessment Regulationsof 2010'(S.L. 549.61),the   Environment   and   Resources   Authority   notifies   that the   SEA   Screening   Template for   the Conservation Objectives and Measures for Malta's Marine Natura 2000 sites has been drafted in order to assess whether there is the need for the preparation of a Strategic Environmental Assessment. In accordance with the SEA screening template, the Conservation Objectives and Measures for Malta's Marine  Natura 2000 Sites do not  require  a Strategic Environmental Assessment. The SEA Screening Template can be found on the webpage (https://era.org.mt/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Updated-MPAs-COs-CMs_Screening-Template_Signed.pdf).

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:

Notice is hereby given that I have received an application for the registration of and/or amendment to rules regulating the following condominia:

Dr Claude Sapiano, LLD

Land Registrar