Notices published in Govt. Gazette No. 19,394 of 17 March 2015

Result of Interviews for the Post of Senior Data Control Clerk (IT) in the Building Regulation Office within the Ministry for Transport and Infrastructure

The Permanent Secretary notifies that the result of the interviews for the above-mentioned post has been published, and can be viewed on the main notice-board at the People Management Directorate, Ministry for Transport and Infrastructure, Block ‘A’, Triq Francesco Buonamici, Floriana, and on the notice-board of the Office of the Public Service Commission, Level 2, Palazzo Spinola, Triq San Kristofru, Valletta.

Public Lending Rights Payments to Authors, Illustrators and Photographers

The National Book Council notifies that along with what was published in the Government Gazette on Friday, 23rd January, 2015, and in accordance with the European Union directive 2006/115/EC, the scheme in question will also remunerate illustrators and photographers that:

(1) are authors or co-authors of a publication;

(2) are contributors of 50% or more of the publication’s content - generally the case in children’s books where illustrations play an important and essential role alongside the text.

In cases where a book has two or more authors, be they co-authors, illustrators or photographers, payment will be divided equally between all parties.

With this document, the National Book Council wishes to update those interested in benefiting from this scheme by reminding them of some important guidelines and regulations that must be observed when applying.

As highlighted before, it is imperative that: (i) every publication is accompanied by an ISBN issued by the National Book Council; (ii) the author or co-author/photographer/illustrator submits an application form (downloadable from the National Book Council’s website (www.ktieb.org.mt), or sent to you via e-mail upon request at (joe.debattista@gov.mt); (iii) the application form contains the author or co-author/photographer/illustrator’s detailed bibliography to fascilitate the registration process.

Co-authors, illustrators and photographers applying to benefit from this scheme must list down their role in the book along with the title and ISBN of that same book.

Remuneration is issued every 3 months based on the lending statistics of the book/s in question as gathered from all Public Libraries in Malta and Gozo and including both Regional and Branch Libraries. The allocated funds for every period are divided percentage wise according to these statistics and payments are issued in cheque form and sent by post to the applicant.

For administration purposes, it is necessary for every applicant to provide a residential address.

In order to notify the National Book Council of any changes in applications that have already been submitted, it is necessary for the applicant to fill-in another form and submit it to the Secretary, National Book Council, c/o Central Public Library, Triq Profs. J. Mangion, Floriana FRN 1800. The Council will then issue receipt and confirmation.

Applications for Recreational Fishing of Bluefin Tuna

The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture notifies that it will be receiving applications from interested persons having a vessel registered for recreational fishing under national provisions, and who are interested to participate in the recreational fishing of bluefin tuna season which is set from Tuesday, 16th June, 2015, to Wednesday, 14th October, 2015.

Applications may be collected at the following addresses:

Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture

Għammieri

Triq l-Ingiered,

Marsa MRS 3303

Attention: Ms Lucienne Cassar

or

Fisheries Office

Imġarr, Gozo

Attention: Mr Mario Tabone

Applications together with the supporting documentation are to be submitted to the same addresses from Monday, 23rd March, 2015, to Monday, 6th April, 2015, from 8.00 a.m. to noon, Monday to Friday.

An administrative fee of €20 payable by cheque ONLY to the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture is applicable on submission of the application.

Late applications will not be considered.

For further information, please contact the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture on telephone 2292 1111, or by sending an email to (infofisheries.msdec@gov.mt).

Agricultural and Rural Payments Agency

Payment Claims related to Direct and Area aid Schemes for Farmers and Livestock Breeders

The Agricultural and Rural Payments Agency within the Ministry for Sustainable Development, the Environment and Climate Change will be receiving payment claims for the year 2015 on various schemes financed by the European Union and co-financed by the Maltese Government.

The schemes for Financial Aid that one can apply for are:

Direct Payment Schemes

Less Favoured Areas

Agri-Environmental Measures 2007-2013

Areas with Natural Constraints

Payment Claims will be accepted with from Monday, 15th March, 2015, up till Friday 15th May, 2015.

For more information one may:

visit the Agency’s website on (www.arpa.gov.mt)

call on telephone number 2292 6148

send an email to (arpa.msdec@gov.mt)

call personally at the Front Office at Pitkali Markets, Ta Qali, l/o Ħ’Attard, or at the Front Office, Government Experimental Farm, Xewkija, Gozo.

Axis 2: Improving the Environment and the Countryside

The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development

Co-financing Rate: 80% European Union, 20% Government of Malta

Europe Investing in Rural Areas

REFERENDA ACT

(CAP. 237)

Notice

With reference to the Notice published in the Government Gazette No. 19,387 of 27th February, 2015, the days and hours during which voters may make their oath that they shall be abroad or hospitalised on polling day, Saturday, 11th April, 2015, should read as follows:

Mondays to Fridays:

From 8.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

and from 3.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays and on 19th, 27th and 31st March:

From 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

Friday, 3rd April, 2015, last day:

From 8.00 a.m. to noon.

J. CHURCH

Chief Electoral Commissioner

Office of the Electoral Commission,

Evans Building,

Merchants Street,

Il-Belt Valletta.

(Cap. 363)

Notice

With reference to the Notice published in the Government Gazette No. 19,387 of 27th February, 2015, the days and hours during which voters may make their oath that they shall be abroad or hospitalised on polling day, Saturday, 11th April, 2015, should read as follows:

Mondays to Fridays:

From 8.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

and from 3.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays and on 19th, 27th and 31st March:

From 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

Friday, 3rd April, 2015, last day:

From 8.00 a.m. to noon.

J. CHURCH

Chief Electoral Commissioner

Office of the Electoral Commission,

Evans Building,

Merchants Street,

Il-Belt Valletta.

(Co-operatives Societies Act No. XXX of 2001)

Notice of Amendment of Rules

Order No. 1

It is hereby notified that rule numbers 3(v) and 9.12.2 of “Agricultural Co-operative Limited”have been amended. The Co-operatives’Board has duly registered them on the 27th February, 2015, in accordance with article 35 of Act No. XXX of 2001.

Ms Frances Mifsud

Chairperson

Co-Operatives Board

(CAP. 117)

Agricultural Marketing Centres Regulations, 1975

Notice of Opening Hours

In exercise of his duties in terms of regulation 4 of the Agricultural Marketing Centres Regulations, 1975, the Director responsible for wholesale markets hereby notifies that on Thursday, 19th March, 2015, the agricultural marketing centre (Pitkalija) shall be kept open for business at its regular times:

Farmersfrom 5.00 a.m. onwards;

Hawkers (on foot)from 7.00 a.m. onwards

Hawkers (with vehicles)from 8.30 a.m. onwards

Expression of interest for open Market in Għajnsielem

The Għajnsielem Local Council would like to set up an open market that will operate every Sunday at Pjazzetta 10 ta’Diċembru. This will benefit vendors as well as locals and the people that will visit Ghajnsielem.

For this purpose, the Local Council is issuing an expression of interest to all those vendors that are licensed to operate as hawkers to set up at Pjazzetta 10 ta’Diċembru.

The prospective vendors that have an interest in selling should specify the type of product/products they are going to sell.Furthermore, if the vendor is planning to have employees or family members that will be selling the same products, they should be listed in the expression of interest as well. This way, if the licensed vendor cannot attend, a chosen person will act instead.

In addition, applicants should conform and adhere to all laws and conditions pertaining to their trade license. Applicants must also be registered with the Inland Revenue Departmentand VAT Department (VAT).

Every vendor should have a sign containing the name, surname, ID card number and the license number issued from the Trade Department. Every vendor must make sure that no damage is done on the pavement or vicinity where the vendor’s vehicle or accessories are placed.

The vendor has to retain the same spot indicated with the specifications and design given upon application. The place given must always remain clean and have a waste bin nearby.

The stall must not have any advertising material without permit issued from designated authorities. No changes must be made to the authorised advertisment without further permits.

Interested vendors can apply at this address: Għajnsielem Local Council, Triq J.F. de Chambray, Għajnsielem GSM 1051 not later than Monday, 20th April, 2015, at noon.

Annual Locality Meeting

In accordance with Article 70 (1) of the Local Councils Act (Cap. 363), an annual locality meeting will be held on Monday, 23rd March, 2015, at 6.00 p.m. at Ħal Kirkop Local Council office, Triq San Benedittu, Ħal Kirkop.

All Ħal Kirkop residents are invited to attend and participate.

Annual Locality Meeting

In accordance with Article 70 (1) of the Local Councils Act (Cap. 363), an annual locality meeting will be held on Friday, 20th March, 2015, at 7.30 p.m. at the Local Council Hall within the Naxxar Civic Centre.

All residents whose names appear in the last Naxxar Local Council’s Electoral Register are urged to attend and to participate in this discussion.

All participants may put forward their suggestions for the Council’s consideration.