Government Notices published in Government Gazette No. 21,423 of 17th April 2025

IT is hereby notified that in accordance with Article 29 (1) of the Ġieħ ir-Repubblika Act, the President of Malta, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister, has approved the recognition of the conferment of the following honour by the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta:

Cross Pro Merito Melitensi

H.E. Dr Marisa Farrugia

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

Act No. IX of 2025 entitled the Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2025.

Constitution of Malta (Article 96B(1) and Article 100)

Appointment of Magistrates

The President of Malta hereby notifies that following the public call issued on 31st January, 2025, by the Minister for Justice and Reform of the Construction Sector, for the appointment of two magistrates to the Inferior Courts of Malta, from eligible persons for these positions:

The Judicial Appointments Committee appointed in terms of Article 96 A of the Constitution of Malta, received and considered twenty-three (23) expressions of interest all of which were eligible for consideration in accordance with Article 100 (2) of the Constitution.

At a meeting of the Committee held on Saturday, 15th March, 2025, the Committee, guiding itself by the dispositions of Article 96 B of the Constitution and its own approved rules and guidelines, evaluated all the candidates;

After the Committee deliberated on the recommendations it is required to make to the President in accordance with Article 96 A of the Constitution of Malta;

On Monday, 24th March, 2025, the Secretary of the Committee, Mr Frankie Mercieca, presented me with a detailed report with the names of three candidates who in the opinion of the Committee were the most suitable and deserving so that from these three candidates the President makes her choice in terms of Article 96 A (6) (d).

The names of the three candidates in alphabetical order were:

Dr Bianco Ingrid

Dr Borg Galea Monica

Dr Sammut Tanya

On 2nd April, 2025, I informed the Committee that my choice in accordance with the same Article 96 A (6) (d) of the Constitution was:

Dr Sammut Tanya

Subsequently, on Wednesday, 9th April, 2025, the Secretary of the Committee Mr Frankie Mercieca presented me with a second detailed report, also resulting from the sitting of 15th March, 2025, with the names, in accordance with Article 96 A (6)(d) of the Constitution of Malta, of three candidates who in the opinion of the Committee were the most suitable and deserving.

The names in alphabetical order were:

Dr Agius Franco

Dr Bianco Ingrid

Dr Borg Galea Monica

The choice from these three names, in accordance with the same Article 96A (6) (d) of the Constitution, is of:

Dr Borg Galea Monica

Whereas in accordance with Article 100 (1) of the Constitution, magistrates of the Inferior Courts shall be appointed by the President, acting on the recommendation of the Judicial Appointments Committee established by Article 96A of the Constitution; the President appoints, in alphabetical order, the following persons to serve as magistrates of the Inferior Courts:

Dr Borg Galea Monica

Dr Sammut Tanya

The names of the candidates who in the opinion of the Committee were submitted to the President for selection as being the most suitable and meritorious, according to the procedure established by Article 96 A (6)(d) are to be published: these names appear above in this statement.

It is hereby declared that the appointment of two Magistrates pursuant to the public call issued by the Minister for Justice and Reform of the Construction Sector on 31st January, 2025, has been satisfied and fulfilled.

The President congratulates the new Magistrates and thanks the members of the Judicial Appointments Committee for the valuable and meticulous work they have carried out.

15th April 2025

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

Bill No. 132 entitled the Employment and Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act, 2025.

​Notice of Derogation

IN exercise of the powers conferred by the fourth proviso to Regulation 10(6) of the Conservation of Wild Birds Regulations (S.L. 549.42), the Minister responsible for the environment, in conjunction with the Minister for Gozo and Planning, after giving due consideration to the recommendations of the Ornis Committee, which met on the 21st March, 2025, is hereby authorising derogation from the provisions of Regulation 4 (1) (a), (d) and (e) in line with the provisions of Regulation 9 (1) (e) to permit the taking of feather samples from up to hundred sixty (160) specimens from Yelkouan Shearwater Puffinus yelkouan, up to hundred sixty  (160) specimens from Scopoli's Shearwater Calonectris diomedea and up to hundred sixty (160) specimens from European Storm-petrel Hydrobates pelagicus. The validity period of the licence shall be from the 1st May, 2025 until 30th November, 2025. Authorisation is being granted for the purpose of scientific research and analysis strictly under the conditions and controls stipulated in the licences issued for this purpose by the Wild Birds Regulation Unit. The information obtained through this study shall be provided to the Wild Birds Regulation Unit in the form of a detailed written report within six (6) months from the expiry date of the licence.

Notice of Derogation

IN exercise of the powers conferred by the fourth proviso to Regulation 10(6) of the Conservation of Wild Birds Regulations (S.L. 549.42), the Minister responsible for the environment, in conjunction with the Minister for Gozo and Planning, after giving due consideration to the recommendations of the Ornis Committee, which met on the 21st March, 2025, is hereby authorising derogation from the provisions of Regulation 4 (1) (a), (d) and (e) in line with the provisions of Regulation 9(1)(e) to permit the taking of blood samples from up to fifty (50) adult and fledged young specimens of Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata s.l.) and the taking of feather samples from up to hundred (100) specimens from the same species, including pulli. The retrieval of any chicks from the same species that may be found dead in nests shall also be permitted for genetic analysis. Authorisation is being granted for the purpose of scientific research and analysis strictly under the conditions and controls stipulated in the licence issued for this purpose by the Wild Birds Regulation Unit, which shall be valid from 1st June to 31st August, 2025. The information obtained through this study shall be submitted to the Wild Birds Regulation Unit in the form of a detailed written report by not later than 16th September, 2025.

Notice of Derogation

IN exercise of the powers conferred by the fourth proviso to Regulation 10(6) of the Conservation of Wild Birds Regulations (S.L. 549.42), the Minister responsible for the environment, in conjunction with the Minister for Gozo and Planning, after giving due consideration to the outcome of the meeting of the Malta Ornis Committee held on the 2nd April, 2025, is hereby authorising derogation from the provisions of Regulation 4 (1) (a) and (d) in line with the provisions of Regulation 9 (1) (e) to permit limited capturing of European Turtle-doves (Streptopelia turtur). The validity period of the licence shall be from the 21st April, 2025 until the 4th May, 2025, both days included, from two hours before sunrise until noon. The first six (6) Turtle-doves will be fitted with a satellite-tag and released back into the wild following closure of the Spring hunting season 2025. The remaining Turtle-doves will be reported as part of the national quota for the 2025 Spring hunting season and introduced as stock to the FKNK's captive-breeding project. Authorisation is being granted for the purpose of research to monitor and assess the migratory routes of the specimens fitted with a satellite-tag, and for consanguinity purposes, strictly under the conditions and controls stipulated in the licence issued for this purpose by the Wild Birds Regulation Unit. The information obtained through the satellite tags affixed to the Turtle-doves, shall be provided to the Wild Birds Regulation Unit in the form of a detailed written report within six (6) months from the expiry date of the licence, followed by a final report within three (3) months from the date of last transmission of the satellite-tags.

Notice of Derogation

IN exercise of the powers conferred by the fourth proviso to Regulation 10(6) of the Conservation of Wild Birds Regulations (S.L. 549.42), the Minister responsible for the environment, in conjunction with the Minister for Gozo and Planning, after giving due consideration to the outcome of the meeting of the Malta Ornis Committee held on the 2nd April, 2025, is hereby authorising derogation from the provisions of Regulation 4 (1) (a) and (d) in line with the provisions of Regulation 9 (1) (e) to permit the capturing of up to eighteen (18) European Turtle-doves (Streptopelia turtur)  for the purpose of affixing these specimens with satellite-tags, followed by their immediate release back into the wild. The validity period shall be from the 21st April, 2025 until the 4th May, 2025, both days included, from two hours before sunrise until noon. Authorisation is being granted for the purpose of research to monitor and assess the migratory routes of the specimens fitted with a satellite-tag, strictly under the conditions and controls stipulated in the licence issued for this purpose by the Wild Birds Regulation Unit. The information obtained through this study shall be provided to the Wild Birds Regulation Unit in the form of a detailed written report within six (6) months from the expiry date of the licence, followed by a final report within three (3) months from the date of last transmission of the satellite-tags.

Malita Investment Company Board

IT is hereby notified that the Minister for Social and Affordable Accomodation has appointed the following members on the Malita Investment Company Board as follows:

Chairperson

Mr Johan Farrugia

Directors

Mr Victor Carachi

Dr Desirèe Cassar

Mr Miguel Borg

Ms Tania Brown

​Declaration of an Archaeological Zone at Sea

The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage is hereby declaring the hereunder mentioned site as included in the list of protected sites, in terms of the Cultural Heritage Act 2002 (as amended) (Cap. 445), Article 45, as follows:

Coordinates amended as follows:

The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage will exercise its powers to ensure the protection of this site, as provided by the Cultural Heritage Act 2002 (as amended) (Cap. 445) as regards to cultural heritage.

Access to the site mentioned above shall be subject to permission from (uchu@heritagemalta.org) and (underwater.sch@gov.mt).

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).

Vol.2/G0134/25: Her Excellency Myriam Spiteri Debono, President of Malta:

Tierced in pale, Or upon a fess Azure a lion passant Gules holding in pale a sword Argent soudé with hilt and pommel of the Same (for Spiteri), Azure upon a base Vert a tree eradicated proper supported at sinister by a man proper wearing a loincloth Argent and holding in his other hand in pale a spear Or and in chief three mullets of six points Or fesswise (for Debono), Gules in fess two sleeved arms Argent with their hands proper clasped at fess and holding in pale a dagger Argent with hilt and pommel Or, in chief three mullets of six points Or fesswise and in base a sprig of olive proper (for Zammit).

Above the shield is a helm befitting her degree as President of Malta with mantling Gules doubled Argent bearing for a crest on a wreath of the liveries an escutcheon Teal charged with three intertwined arches increasing in height from dexter to sinister Or standing on a base wavy Argent and Azure.

Supporters: Upon a grass mound a pair of lions combattant Or langued Gules.

Motto: Servire Cum Modestia

Dr Charles A. Gauci

Chief Herald of Arms of Malta

Suspension of Tourism Operation – Margo's Restaurant (CE/2152) and Bar (Bar/2152)

IT is notified that terms of Regulation 6(1) of Subsidiary Legislation 409.08, the licensee Claude Camilleri was legally obliged to inform the Malta Tourism Authority of the intention to suspend a tourism operation. Should the closure be for a period of more than two months, a licensee shall require the prior approval of the Authority before the recommencement of the operation.

On the basis of Regulation 19 of Subsidiary Legislation 409.08 and since the premises has not been operating for the last two (2) years, the Authority is hereby granting the licencee an opportunity to submit representations before the Authority, within two (2) working days. The Authority will withdraw the licence without further notice unless the licencee complies within the prescribed time.

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:

Application for licence of aPrivate Guard

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.