Government Notices published in Government Gazette No. 21,378 of 21st January 2025
No. 87
ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING REVIEW TRIBUNAL ACT (CAP. 551)
Appointment of Environment and Planning Review Tribunal
IT is hereby notified for general information that, in exercise of the powers conferrred by Article 4 (4) of the Environment and Planning Review Tribunal Act, the President of Malta, on the advice of the Prime Minister, has approved the following appointments:
Chairperson
Mr Joseph Borg
This appointment is effective from the 13th February, 2025, for a period of five (5) years.
Member
Dr Alicia Borg
This appointment is effective from the 2nd January, 2025, for a period of five (5) years.
This Government Notice is superseding the one with the No. 52 published in the Government Gazette No. 21,375 of the 14th January, 2025.
No. 88
APPOINTMENT OF ACTING DIRECTOR GENERAL (FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE)
The Prime Minister has approved the acting appointment under Article 92(4) of the Constitution of Malta of Mr Bjorn Azzopardi as acting Director General (Fisheries and Aquaculture) within the Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights with effect from 8th January, 2025, until the new appointment of Director General (Fisheries and Aquaculture).
No. 89
MOTOR VEHICLES REGISTRATION AND LICENSING ACT (CAP. 368)
LEGAL NOTICE 196 (2009) EXEMPTION FROM MOTOR VEHICLES REGISTRATION TAX RULES, 2009
IN exercise of the powers conferred by Regulation 10 of Legal Notice 196 of 2009 (S.L. 368.01), the Minister for Finance has appointed the following persons on the board that will consider requests for the exemption or relief of registration tax for individuals who transfer their residence to Malta:
Chairman
Mr Leonard Sacco
Members
Ms Janice Psaila
Ms Shirley Spina
Secretary
Ms Sylvia Gauci
These appointments are valid for a period of two years with effect from 1st January, 2025.
No. 90
MOTOR VEHICLES REGISTRATION AND LICENSING ACT (CAP. 368)
LEGAL NOTICE 6 (2012) EXEMPTION FROM MOTOR VEHICLES REGISTRATION TAX RULES, 2012
IN exercise of the powers conferred by Regulation 9(1)(b) of Legal Notice 6 of 2012 S.L. 368.01, the Minister for Finance has appointed the following persons on the Review Board for Exemptions/Reductions/Grants related to Motor Vehicles for Persons with Disability Scheme.
Chairman
Mr Leonard Sacco
Members
Mr Brian Farrugia
Ms Rhoda Garland
Ms Gail Spiteri
Mr Joseph Bugeja
Secretary
Ms Sylvia Gauci
These appointments are valid for a period of two years with effect from 1st January, 2025.
No. 91
MOTOR VEHICLES REGISTRATION AND LICENSING ACT (CAP. 368)
LEGAL NOTICE 6 (2012) EXEMPTION FROM MOTOR VEHICLES REGISTRATION TAX RULES, 2012
IN exercise of the powers conferred by Regulation 9(1)(b) of Legal Notice 6 of 2012 S.L. 368.01, the Minister for Finance has appointed the following persons on the Review Board for Registration Tax Exemption in favour of Philanthropic Organisations.
Chairman
Mr Leonard Sacco
Members
Mr Marvin Schembri
Mr Lino Agius
Secretary
Ms Ruth Friggieri
These appointments are valid for a period of two years with effect from 1st January, 2025.
No. 92
MINISTRY FOR AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND ANIMAL RIGHTS
Access to Benefit Sharing Advisory Committee
Amendment
IT is hereby notified that, with reference to Government Notice No. 1089 published in the Government Gazette No. 20,913 dated 26th August, 2022, Ms Marvic Azzopardi Micallef is to substitute Mr Jeffrey Bugeja as Member of the Access to Benefit Sharing Advisory Committee.
No. 93
SOCIAL SECURITY ACT (CAP. 318)
Appointment of Medical Panel
IN exercise of the powers vested in him by section 106 of the Social Security Act (Cap. 318), the Minister for Social Policy and Children's Rights is pleased to appoint the Medical Officers shown hereunder to be members of the Panel of Medical Practitioners for the purposes of the said Act.
Dr Nazzareno Azzopardi, MD, DA, FFARCS, Dip. Rel. Stud.
Dr Doreen Cassar, Dip. PC & GP (Ulster), Dip. WH (ICGP), MD, MMCFD
Dr Amy Chircop, MD (Melit.)
Dr Keith Debono, MD
Dr Victoria Farrugia Sant'Angelo, MD
Dr Taygeta Firman, MD
Dr Robert Galea, MD
Dr Melvin J. Gouder, MD, (Malta), MRC Ophth. (UK), MRCS Ed. (Ophth.)
Dr Anthony Livori, MD, Dip. Fam. Prac. (MCFD)
Dr Alexander Magri, MD, USMLE, MMCFD
Dr Joseph G. Pace, MD, LRCP (Lond.), MRCS(Eng.)
Mr Carmel Sciberras, MD, FRCS (Glas.)
Dr Bernardette Spiteri, MD, MRCPCH (UK), MSc (Lond.)
Dr Charles Spiteri, MD
Dr Joseph Spiteri, MD, MRC Psych.
Dr Zaid Teebi, MD
Dr Mario Vella, MD, FRCS Ed, MRCS Ed (Ophth.), FEBO, DISSO
Dr Anthony Zahra, MD, PGDIP PHIL M.Sc. GER MRCPSYCH CCST (Psych.)
These appointments are valid from 11th January, 2025 till the 10th April, 2025.
No. 94
LEGAL NOTICES PUBLISHED IN THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
IT is notified for general information that the following Legal Notices were published in the Supplement to the Government Gazette No. 21,377 of 17th January, 2025 (Legal Notices 11 to 18).
L.N. 11 of 2025: Judges and Magistrates (Salaries) Act (Cap. 175); Judges and Magistrates (Revision of Salaries) Order, 2025.
L.N. 12 of 2025: President of Malta and Other Officers (Salaries) Act (Cap. 186); President of Malta and other Officers (Revision of Salaries) Order, 2025.
L.N. 13 of 2025: Civil Protection Act (Cap. 411); Civil Protection Pensions (Amendment) Regulations, 2025.
L.N. 14 of 2025: Police Act (Cap. 164); Police Act (Amendment of Fourth Schedule) Regulations, 2025.
L.N. 15 of 2025: Prisons Act (Cap. 260); Prisons Pensions (Amendment) Regulations, 2025.
L.N. 16 of 2025: Malta Armed Forces Act (Cap. 220); Appointments and Conditions of Service of the Regular Force (Amendment) Regulations, 2025.
L.N. 17 of 2025: Health Care Professions Act (Cap. 464); Health Care Professions Act (Amendment of Fourth Schedule) Regulations, 2025.
L.N. 18 of 2025: Income Tax Act (Cap. 123); Cooperation with Other Jurisdictions on Tax Matters (Amendment) Regulations, 2025.
No. 95
MINISTRY FOR THE NATIONAL HERITAGE, THE ARTS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Appointment of Members of the Public Broadcasting Services Limited ‒ Editorial Board
It is hereby notified for general information that the Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government has approved the appointment of Mr Engelbert Grech (to substitute Mr Joe Sammut) as chairperson of the Public Broadcasting Services Limited ‒ Editorial Board.
This appointment is with effect from the 10th September, 2024 until the 9th September, 2025.
No. 96
APPOINTMENT OF ACTING DIRECTOR/REGISTRAR CRIMINAL COURTS AND TRIBUNALS
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry for Justice and Reform of the Construction Sector has approved the following acting appointment:
| NAME | POSITION | DEPARTMENT | DATE |
| Ms Stephania Calafato Testa | Acting Director/Registrar Criminal Courts and Tribunals | Courts of Justice | With effect from the 18th January, 2025 |
No. 97
Malta Business Registry
Notice of Registry of Companies
In accordance with paragraph (i) of regulation 15 of the Continuation of Companies Regulations, 2002, it is hereby notified that on the 9th January, 2025, a copy of an extraordinary resolution of the shareholders of 1˚ Parzeci Limited (C60577) with registered office at Level 1, Blue Harbour Business Centre, Ta' Xbiex Yacht Marina, Ta' Xbiex XBX 1027, Malta, authorising the request by the company to the Registrar for his consent to be continued as a company outside Malta, was delivered for registration and publication.
Any creditor of the company whose debt existed prior to the publication of this notice is advised that unless objection is lodged by writ of summons, in terms of paragraph (ii) of regulation 15 of the aforesaid Regulations, the Registrar shall give his consent on the lapse of three months from the date of the publication of this notice.
Dr Geraldine A. Spiteri Lucas, LLD
Registrar of Companies
No. 98
LOCAL COUNCIL DEPUTY ACTING EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
IT is hereby notified for general information that the following person has been appointed Deputy Acting Executive Secretary of that Local Council with effect from the 4th January, 2025.
Local Council Deputy Acting Executive Secretary
Birkirkara Mandy Farrugia
No. 99
LOCAL COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
IT is hereby notified for general information that the following person has been appointed Executive Secretary of that Local Council with effect from the 4th January, 2025.
Local Council Executive Secretary
Gżira Mandy Farrugia
No. 100
LANDS AUTHORITY
Notification of Affixation of Notice
It is notified for general information that in terms of Regulation No. 10 of Subsidiary Legislation 573.06, a notice has been affixed on the hereunder indicated sites informing co-tenants recognised in solidum with the submission of the application that has been made by other co-tenants on the same land. Applicant is responsible to ensure that the notice is to remain affixed on site for five (5) working days from the date of affixation.
If the notice is removed by third parties prior to the expiry of such date, the applicant must contact the Lands Authority on (enforcement.la@landsauthority.org.mt), so that the notice is re-affixed on site.
| Application No. | Property/Tenement No. | Property Description | Request |
| AGRI 1/2023/0472 | 050519-024 | 3rd portion of Farm, Il-Qlejja l-Kbira, L-Imdina, Malta | Transfer of agricultural lease rights onto a third-party farmer |
| AGRI 1/2024/0328 | Z50292-018 | Land Tal-Lewż, 3rd portion Ix-Xewkija ‒ Gozo, Malta | Transfer of agricultural lease rights onto a third-party farmer |
| AGRI 1/2024/0804 | 052896-003 | Land at l-Aħrax tal-Madonna Il-Mellieħa | Transfer of agricultural lease rights onto a third-party farmer |
No. 103
AGENCY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE MALTA
Completion of Road Formation and Traffic and Parking Suspension
In virtue of Article eighteen (18) of Legal Notice 291 of 2018, the Agency for Infrastructure Malta hereby gives official notice of its intention to complete the formation of:
Vjal l-Oleandri, Santa Luċija (indicated on site plan on page 511).
Triq Costantino Farrugia, part of Triq Porfirjo and part of Triq Dun N. Tonna, Żurrieq (indicated on site plan on page 512).
Any person who is obliged by law to form said road (including by acquiring land necessary for the same formation) has fifteen (15) days from the date of the publication of this notice within which to comply with his obligations at law. In default, the Agency for Infrastructure Malta shall itself proceed with the formation of this road in accordance with its powers at law and at the expense of those persons whose obligation it is to form the road.
The Agency for Infrastructure Malta notifies that between 20th January, 2025 and 31st August, 2025, it will be starting road works in Vjal l-Oleandri, Santa Luċija. Vehicular access and on-street parking in this road may be restricted during certain works. 'No parking' signs authorised by Transport Malta will be affixed on site before such parking restrictions come in force.
The Agency for Infrastructure Malta notifies that between 20th January, 2025 and 31st August, 2025, it will be starting road works in Triq Costantino Farrugia, part of Triq Porfirjo and part of Triq Dun N. Tonna, Żurrieq. Vehicular access and on-street parking in this road may be restricted during certain works. 'No parking' signs authorised by Transport Malta will be affixed on site before such parking restrictions come in force.
Vehicles found in contravention to the order of this notice and to the related 'no parking' signs on site are liable to be towed.
Further information or assistance may be obtained by email to (info.im@infrastructuremalta.com).
No. 107
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT (CAP. 363)
the Electoral Commission notifies that the candidate elected as Councillor in the casual election held on Monday, 20th January, 2025 for the Local Council of Ħaż-Żebbuġ (M) to fill the post vacated by Mr Godwin Grech is that whose name is shown hereunder:
Scicluna Philip
J. CAMILLERI
Chief Electoral Commissioner
Office of the Electoral Commission,
Ex-Trade Fair Grounds,
In-Naxxar.
No. 108
GOLDSMITHS AND SILVERSMITHS ACT (CAP. 46)
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:
| Date | Pure Gold | Pure Silver |
|---|---|---|
| Grams | Grams | |
| 21.1.2025 | €84.594 | €0.950 |