Government Notices published in Govt. Gazette No. 21,546 of 2nd December 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,

HAVING CONSIDERED the European Commission's request for information on improving the knowledge base on Malta's reference population of Golden Plover (including satellite tracking), as discussed during the bilateral package meeting held on 26th November, 2019, and the recommendations of the Malta Ornis Committee during its meetings on:

29th July, 2020 (in-principle recommendation);

2nd August, 2023 (renewal of research period);

5th September, 2024 (renewal of research period); and

​6th October, 2025 (renewal of research period)

HEREBY AUTHORISES the application of a derogation from the provisions of Regulation 4 (1)(a), (d), and (e) in line with the provisions of Regulation 9(1)(e). This derogation permits the capturing of one (1) Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) by the Wild Birds Regulation Unit for the purpose of affixing a satellite-tag, followed by its immediate release back into the wild. The authorisation is granted for the purpose of research to monitor and assess the migratory route of the specimen. The validity period shall be from the date of publication of this Notice until 10th January, 2026, and shall cease immediately upon the deployment of the tag. This activity is strictly subject to the conditions and controls stipulated in the licence issued for this purpose by the Wild Birds Regulation Unit.

Malita Investements Ltd Board

IT is to be notified for general information that Mr Marvin Gaerty has been appointed as Director on the Malita Investements Ltd Board in lieu of the resignation of Mr Johan Farrugia.

The nomination will remain valid until the 27th May, 2026.

IT is notified for general information that the following Legal Notices were published in the Supplement to the Government Gazette No. 21,545 of 28th November, 2025 (Legal Notices 269 to 273).

L.N. 269: Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges Act (Cap. 191); Application of Part III of the Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges Act (Global Centre for Maritime Sanctions Monitoring) Order, 2025.

L.N. 270: Public Administration Act (Cap. 595); Servizz.gov Agency (Establishment as an Agency) (Amendment) Order, 2025.

L.N. 271: Regulator for Energy and Water Services Act (Cap. 545); Data Centres (Sustainability Reporting Obligations) Regulations, 2025.

L.N. 272: Environment Protection Act (Cap. 549); Abandonment, Dumping and Disposal of Waste in Streets and Public Places or Areas (Amendment No. 2) Regulations, 2025.

​L.N. 273: Supplies and Services Act (Cap. 117), Environment Protection Act (Cap. 549); Restrictions on Placing on the Market of Single-use Plastic Products (Amendment) Regulations, 2025.

IT is hereby notified that in virtue of article 10B (1) of the Notarial Profession and Notarial Archives Act, Notary Doctor Erica Camilleri changed her surname from Camilleri to Soler, and therefore her name and surname now read Erica Soler.

DR KEITH FRANCIS GERMAN

Chief Notary to Government

​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 Dr Nicole Cassar Zammit to be notary delegate and keeper of the Acts for Notary Dr Stephenie Sant for the period between the 12th December, 2025 till the 14th January, 2026.

Today Tuesday, 25th November, 2025

RUTH PISCOPO

Deputy Registrar, Court of Revision of Notarial Acts

Declaration by the Lands Authority

I hereby declare that in accordance with article 43 of Chapter 573 of the Laws of Malta regarding Government Lands, I am revoking the Declaration of the Chairman of the Lands Authority published in the Government gazette of the 12th April, 2025, under Government Notice No. 496.

Description of the Land

The following land in Ħad-Dingli:

A plot of land measuring about 26 square metres, bounded on the North by property of unknown owners and on the South and and South West by a public road or more precise boundaries.

With the approval of the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works, it has been confirmed that the above mentioned plot of land is no longer required and so this revocation is being made by which the mentioned land will be returned to the owners.

The abovementioned land is shown delineated with the colour red on plan P.D 2020_0690_6_1, which may be viewed on demand at the Lands Authority, Auberge de Baviere, Valletta.

(Sgd) Dr John Vassallo

Chairperson of the Board of Governors of the Lands Authority

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.

​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.

Notification of Affixation of Notice (Deceased Applicant)

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.

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: