Government Notices published in Government Gazette No. 21,061 of 30th May 2023

It is notified for general information that the President of Malta has resumed the functions of the Office of the President on Monday, 29th May, 2023.

Prof. Frank Bezzina has ceased to perform the function of President.

The President of Malta has been pleased to approve the retirement of Colonel Alfred Attard from the Armed Forces of Malta Individual Reserve of Officers, with effect from the 28th May, 2023.

IN terms of Regulations 65(1) and 66 of the Public Procurement Regulations S.L. 601.03, the Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Ms Margaret Camilleri as member of the General Contracts Committee. 

This appointment is valid with effect from 25th  May, 2023 up to 9th August, 2025.

IT is being notified for general information that in accordance with the Commissioners for Justice Act (Cap. 291), the Prime Minister approved the renewal of appointment as Commissioner for Justice for a period of two years of:

Vella, Dr Amanda – with effect from the 22nd May, 2023.

IT is notified for general information that the following Legal Notices were published in the Supplement to the Government Gazette No. 21,058 of 23rd May, 2023 (Legal Notice 111) and No. 21,060 of 26th May, 2023 (Legal Notices 112 to 114) respectively.

L.N. 111 of 2023: Traffic Regulation Ordinance (Cap. 65), Authority for Transport in Malta Act (Cap. 499); Light Passenger Transport Services and Vehicle Hire Services (Amendment) Regulations, 2023.

L.N. 112 of 2023: Fisheries Conservation and Management Act (Cap. 425); Exports and Trade of Bluefin Tuna Regulations, 2023.

L.N. 113 of 2023: Various Laws Relating to Building and Construction (Amendment) Act, 2023 (Act No. XVI of 2023); Commencement Notice.

L.N. 114 of 2023: Minor Protection (Alternative Care) (Amendment) Act, 2023 (Act No. XI of 2023); Commencement Notice.

It is hereby notified for general information that, in exercise of the powers vested in him by article 6 (1) of the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act, the Minister for Justice, has appointed Dr Antonella Sammut as member on the Drug Offenders Rehabilitation Board. This appointment is valid for two (2) years, as from 22nd May, 2023.

IT is notified that in exercise of such powers as provided by Article (3) of the Commissioners for Oaths Ordinance (Cap. 79) the Minister for Justice appointed as Commissioners for Oaths, in the performance of their duties and for as long as they remain in such office, the undermentioned:

Public Officers/Employees

Borg, Dr Steve Joseph - Legal Officer, Department of Justice

Sant, Sergeant Lyanne - Executive Police

Persons who perform functions relating to the foreign service of the Government outside Malta

Borg, Ms Deborah Maria - Counsellor, Vienna

Camenzuli, Mr Gabriel - Counsellor, Tripoli

Engerer, Mr Jonathan - First Secretary, Tripoli

By Authority

Jonathan Attard

Minister for Justice

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 4th January, 2023 issued by the Office of the District Magistrate, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, 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 Article 113 of the Civil Code (Cap. 16), the Minister for Justice has made this Order whereby the Adoption Order dated 23rd December, 2022 issued by the District Magistrate, Maharashtra, 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 Article 113 of the Civil Code (Cap. 16), the Minister for Justice has made this Order whereby the Adoption Order dated 18th January, 2023 issued by the District Magistrate, Kolkata, 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 Article 113 of the Civil Code (Cap. 16), the Minister for Justice has made this Order whereby the Adoption Order dated 23rd June, 1980 issued by the Colchester and Clacton County Court within England is being specified as an adoption of the person therein mentioned for the purposes of Articles 113 and 130 of the Civil Code.

(Sgd) Dr Jonathan Attard

Minister for Justice

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 4th June, 2007 issued by the North Tyneside Family Proceedings Court, England 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 Article 113 of the Civil Code (Cap. 16), the Minister for Justice has made this Order whereby the Adoption Order dated 17th December, 2022 issued by the District Magistrate Rahul Kr. Sinha, Ranchi, 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 Article 113 of the Civil Code (Cap. 16), the Minister for Justice has made this Order whereby the Adoption Order dated 21st June, 2017 issued by the Courts in Tokyo, Japan 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 Article 113 of the Civil Code (Cap. 16), the Minister for Justice has made this Order whereby the Adoption Order dated 12th December, 2022 issued by the Office of the District Magistrate, Narmadapuram, India, is being spcified 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

THE Commissioner of Police, in terms of articles 7 and 8 of the Private Guards and Community Officers Act 1996, hereby notifies that the following applications as mentioned hereunder have been received:

Applikazzjoni ghall-liċenza bħala Gwardjani Privat

Application for licence of aPrivate Guard

Name and SurnameIdentity Card No.Address

Any person may, within one month from the publication of this notice, object in writing to the Commissioner about the issue of the above licences on any of the grounds listed in section 10 of the Private Guards and Community Officers  Act 1996, which are:

(a) where the applicant or any officer of the applicant or any person who has an effective control of the services to be provided by the applicant.

(i) has been convicted in Malta or elsewhere of any crime against the safety of the state, or of any crime of voluntary harm or injury to any person or any crime against property or public trust or any other serious crime; or

(ii) has been declared bankrupt or his financial position is precarious or otherwise renders the applicant unsuitable; or

(iii) has been discharged from the police or armed forces  or the prison services because of any offence or other misbehaviour; or

(iv) is a public officer or a member of the police or armed forces or the prison services; or

(b) when information is available which is in the public interest; or

(c) where the applicant does not possess the necessary qualifications as may be prescribed by or under the Act.

IT is hereby notified for general information that the Government of Nepal has appointed Dr Johnaton Abela as Honorary Consul of Nepal in Malta.

The Honorary Consulate is situated at:

Alfaran Trailers

Triq Ħal Far,

Ħal Far

Telephone Number: +356 2165 1791

Email: (Legal@alfaran.eu)

Renewal of Government Notice No. 681 of 10th June, 2022

The Plant Protection Directorate hereby notifies that Government Notice number 681, issued on 10th June, 2022 on the management of palm trees within designated sites, is being renewed.

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: